Anyone here have a Ford GT?
 

I have been thinking about getting one. My wife says it's not a real sexy car, but I think they are kinda kool.. Just wondering what you guys think.

SW

I do not personally have one but have done work for a couple that has one in there stable. I would say its one SWEEET!! ride, it red with white stripes:wow: . I have been lucky enough to drive his Shelby GT500, which he claims is way more fun. I hope to get to drive the GT this summer it reminds me of a jet fighter type of cockpit inside. If you would like to talk to him about it I may be able to get you in contact with him, but I think he's wintering in Florida. Good luck, Travis

i like em i seen a bad ass tt set up heffner i think it was, amazing
:thumbsup:

SW...there is a guy that used to hang out on www.hotrod.com in the dragweek forum with one. He even raced it on dragweek and won his class. I think its a pretty cool ride and would kill to drive one.

I've driven one... I liked it. Didn't really get to thrash on it though to get a real feel for the at the limits handling or braking stamina under repeated use. Acceleration was good, 1-time stop braking was good, handling seemed to be nice and predictable but being on public roads and also because it wasn't my car I didn't do anything crazy with it.

It also was suffering from a leaky rear main seal at the time (warranty notice for that.)

The owner recently put more track oriented brakes on it and Penske triple adjustable shocks ($$$) and claims it's an entirely new animal on the track now.

They are cool and there are a TON of mods out there for them.

Johnny's is for sale.. I'm sure he would cut you a deal.. :)

SW,

Get the Powder blue (gulf heritage color one), to show your sensitive side to your wife, add some FIKSE wheels in orange and contact the gut in Car and Driver that you ran against in the Viper shootout, add his mods and run 10's. There is a co out there (Classic Design Concept) that makes a rear bumper removal kit and car looks even better.

Or you could just get your usual black.

Brad

One sold on BJ for about 146k.. seems the price is leveling out. I think it would be a good purchase for the future.

easy to blow away with a 600cc sport bike, but a over all nice car.

(R.I.P. Triumph Daytona 650)

Thanks guys, I'm going to drive one this week if this damn weather ever clears!!


SW

Nice cars, but I think the repro's of the classic version look just as good. The only thing I dislike on the new ones is the huge silver painted plastic areas on the interior, like along the center console. That stuff scratches up easily and looks kind of cheap for a $150K car.

Tony

very cool cars, but taller guys don't like the upper door section that goes into the roof, or at least learn to avoid it when getting in and out of the car....................... :goofy:

Jody

Never driven one but have seen a few and like them alot, but for the money I would just get a new ZR1 :yes: .

David

some video
test drives and track
enjoy
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/341929/top_gear_ford_gt/
http://www.gofish.com/player.gfp?gfid=30-1023698
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoID=1263375
http://videos.emule.com/play/top-gea...t-(dp7e1IRBqRE

SW,
I find it interesting that the Ford GT is the one car that my wife REALLY likes.
(For example..She thinks that 70 Chevelles are ugly...wtf!)
She does not get involved in my passion for cars.
Nor does she get excited when I show her a car that I am interested in
However last year we had the opportunity to view a private collection of cars and she was drawn to the Ford GT. It was red with white stripes.
She commented that "Now I could see myself driving this car".
Perhaps I should consider buying "her" one for her birthday:unibrow:
Time to get to work,work,work........
Scott

SW,

It's a beautiful car and is one of my favorites. The Ford GT is a timeless car and will always look good as the years pass by. A much more special car than any Gallardo/360/430 and would be a nice addition to your garage.

After I give up my life in NYC as an investment banker for the next decade or so, the first thing I am going to go out and splurge on is one of these. Preferably the GTX1. I have always been a 360/435 fan, but in the supercar world the GT is where its at for me.



So go for it, and hold on to it for a while, I will get there eventually haha! Then take it off your hands. :thumbsup:

Looking for a black one I would guess? Usual style right?

Good Luck!

Tim

SW,
Be sure and keep us posted.
I am interested in hearing your opinions given that you have a broad experience with exotic automobiles.:D
Scott

A childhood friend of mine has the GT, a 355 Spyder and a Gallardo (spelling?) For what it's worth I've found the GT the funnest to drive. By the way, I love the cars in your avatar.

One of my dad's friends has one that he drives a few times a week. He claims that it's the best car he has ever purchased; due to it's driveability, performance, good looks, and all around character. He owns a lot of cars, so I personally give his opinion a lot of credit.

Hunkins has a Ford GT??!!! Holy crap they pay you guys good over there. Or at least the editor is well paid.

I'm in the wrong business.

The weather here still sucks, so maybe this weekend I will drive my buddy's. I have been watching the market also, I think there will be a few forsale shortly..;)

SW

Does diecast count (lol)