Question for you owners

[standj]

Ron, you crack me up!!!!!

John

 

[laniakea]

If you're here to pat yourself on the back or to brag about owning a 959 you have come to the wrong place. 959's are a dime a dozen and old technology at best. Their owners seem to have a need to be praised or look important because they own a Porsche. My guess is that most GT owners have probably owned a Porsche at one time or another (I have) but other than the very high-end models no longer do for a reason. A Porsche is something you buy when you want to be somebody; a Ford GT is what you buy when you are somebody.

 

[1434gt]

hey..... racer 959 bring your porche against my gt i will guarantee that you will be disapointed , the second you will see what hapens you are going to turn around sell your porche and buy a FORD GT thank you in advance for the understanding

 

[kumar]

GTs are very easy to modify. Lack of power and reliability would be my last concerns when looking at one.

600whp with a pulley and tune.
750whp with a $10k Whipple.
1000whp with a $35k TT kit.

 

[bigdan40]

A Porsche is something you buy when you want to be somebody; a Ford GT is what you buy when you are somebody.

Isn't that what Sinatra said about Ferrari and Lamborghini?

 

[Kayvan]

Alot of folks have already spent their way to a Ford GT, in lesser multiple cars.

You see this on Vette, M3, M5, Porsche forums, where they all have 600hp+.

I advise all same, sell

 

[racer959]

I know my porsche is modified and I do not want to buy a GT and have it modified, I would like to leave it stock. I think the GT is definitely nicer looking then the 993. Was not trying to offend anybody here at all. Laniakea, its not a 959, its a 993 1434GT where do you live, I would love to meet up with you and see your Ford GT. I want to thank the guys who replyed to my question, I really appreciate it, thanks. :cheers

 

[Kayvan]

The best advice is get one.

All 911, vette, SL, F cars are all lost in the crowd...there are way too variations of essentially a base mode...I think there are 12 or 16, 911 models offered now.

 

[bigdan40]

Can't agree with that statement Kayvan! I think it is very unfair to say a 911 or Vette or particularly an F car get lost in the crowd! You saw for yourself the wide variety of F cars last week at Scarsdale, the 458 Italia as an example is pure sculptured beauty, to say it gets lost is very far from true! And I really don't think my RS gets lost in a crowd either!! LOL

 

[Superfly]

Racer959, a 993 turbo is one of the best looking cars on the road. It's fun, it's fast and it is probably the best looking 911 available. And a modified one is a beast. Manthey-racing?? Anyway, what everyone is saying (and they ARE all correct), is that even a modified 911 as desirable as a 993 is still no comparison to a stock Ford GT. The GT is pure fun and pure entertainment, it's just that good out of the box. And even if you don't think you're going to modify your GT, the temptation is great and the ability to do so is so very easy and attainable, so you will. And you'll be happy you did. The best part of it is that when you do modify it, it does NOT become a problematic car like a 900hp 911 can be, it's still ultra reliable and simply just even more fun. But even if you left it stock, it's still a car that will bring more smiles to your face than your modified 993. Yes, it really is that good.

 

[Kayvan]

Hey Big Dan

GT2 or GT3 RS are the elite

Yet, the basic shape of all are very close.

The GT isnt going to be mistaken for other Ford models

 

[racer959]

Thank you Superfly. :thumbsup

 

[bigdan40]

Hey Big Dan

GT2 or GT3 RS are the elite

Yet, the basic shape of all are very close.

The GT isnt going to be mistaken for other Ford models

For sure you will NEVER mistake a FGT for anything let alone another Ford!

 

[ChipBeck]

Racer 959,

I am seldom on the eastern side of the U.S. but if you're ever on a business trip to the Phoenix area, send me a PM and I'll take you for a spin in my TTGT followed by one of Veronica's excellent cocktails. An open ended invitation. Cheers.

Chip

 

[racer959]

Thank you Chip, if I'm ever there I will take you up on that.

 

[jaxgt]

Likewise if you find yourself in NE Florida ever

 

[Joehand1]

Hey Big Dan

GT2 or GT3 RS are the elite

Yet, the basic shape of all are very close.

The GT isnt going to be mistaken for other Ford models

Well, you wouldn't believe the idiots who think mine is a 2011 Mustang!:ack

 

[bigdan40]

Well, you wouldn't believe the idiots who think mine is a 2011 Mustang!:ack

I can see people getting confused with all the alpha numeric designations but confusing a FGT with a Mustang is just lack of car knowledge!

 

[racer959]

I may be in Jacksonville in Jan. I will PM you if I go, thanks.

 

[FlagstaffGT]

I tracked a TT997 at California Speedway, along with some other higher end cars. At higher rpm it just "starts" to act and pull like my GT. Weight distribution, handling, looks, all go to the GT.