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which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/24/2007 12:25:21 AM

sesso

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I was thinking about getting a shelby GT or an 04 saleen which is supercharged.. both are a little over 30K. which should i get?

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/24/2007 5:50:04 AM

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These are profoundly different cars but both are good cars. Given that you mention supercharging, if HP is your main concern, the Saleen is the choice. To get a supercharged Shelby, you will be in it about $50k, assuming you get a new Shelby. If you put the supercharger on a used Shelby, it will cost you around $7k, installed (Paxton) and about $1k more for a Whipple. Good luck with your decision. Jim

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/24/2007 8:47:12 AM

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I would get the Saleen bc it's SC.

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/24/2007 9:01:26 AM

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shelby GT = new edge design better interior

Saleen = more hp and a lil funner to drive jus IMO

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/24/2007 11:22:38 AM

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I would get the brand new car and supercharge it

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/24/2007 1:58:34 PM

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quote:

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I was thinking about getting a shelby GT or an 04 saleen which is supercharged.. both are a little over 30K. which should i get?

supercharge the shelby!!

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/27/2007 8:39:26 AM

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I would get the Shelby as the Saleen is an 04. The s197 design is vastly superior in power ability and structural rigidity. Many pre s197 owners are selling to get into the new models.

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/27/2007 11:19:27 AM

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Shelby.

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/27/2007 4:52:12 PM

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Saleen

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/28/2007 3:19:19 AM

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get the shelby, and put a saleen sc on it haha u gotta have a s197!!!!!

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 12/28/2007 8:45:52 PM

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how much hp does a 04 saleen put down?

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 1/3/2008 6:51:57 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: clark17357

These are profoundly different cars but both are good cars. Given that you mention supercharging, if HP is your main concern, the Saleen is the choice. To get a supercharged Shelby, you will be in it about $50k, assuming you get a new Shelby. If you put the supercharger on a used Shelby, it will cost you around $7k, installed (Paxton) and about $1k more for a Whipple. Good luck with your decision. Jim

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RE: which is better ? saleen or shelby GT? - 1/4/2008 12:56:29 AM

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