Alternative to 2020 GT 500


Steve Schneider

GT Owner
Dec 16, 2010
131
Hi

Just bought a 2011 Super Snake, modified suspension, rims, tires, interior and exterior, with 800 HP, carbon bits and more, a real fun loose street car, first owner only put 400 miles on it, may be less expensive alternative to waiting for 2020 GT 500?

Steve
 

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B.M.F.

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jan 29, 2009
1,782
Minnesota
Hi

Just bought a 2011 Super Snake, modified suspension, rims, tires, interior and exterior, with 800 HP, carbon bits and more, a real fun loose street car, first owner only put 400 miles on it, may be less expensive alternative to waiting for 2020 GT 500?

Steve

Won't be anywhere near the performance of the new gt500.. IMO.. The list is a mile long of all the things that are better on the 2020 500. Hp wise sure. performance wise, suspension, seats, electronics and comparing any trans to the new 7 speed dct won't even be in the same ball park..
 

viva gt

GT Owner
Sep 15, 2010
419
toronto canada
Congratulations Steve . Bring it up for a drive to our place so we can see it.
 

Steve Schneider

GT Owner
Dec 16, 2010
131
BMF, I agree the current upgrades of the 2020 will outperform this 8 year old reptile, should run quicker lap times. You gotta drive this on the street, it's in Demon HP range and so squirrely and fun, yet has some decent handling capabilities. I think prices are down, 60-70K range and Super Snakes are available now, have the whole summer to enjoy it. I would like to try a 7 dct, yes.

Steve
 

Steve Schneider

GT Owner
Dec 16, 2010
131
Vaughan, Maybe meet up @ Dorval or somewhere?
 

DG1

GT Owner
Sep 21, 2016
82
Toronto
Vaughan, Maybe meet up @ Dorval or somewhere?
Looks awesome Steve! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see it!!
 
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Blue/white 06'
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Great looking car. Yeah, a little prehistoric but the best prehistoric you will ever find.

Personally, I like the aesthetics of the S197 GT500 better than the S550.
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Specracer

GT Owner
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Nov 28, 2005
7,081
MA
S550 chassis is SOOO much better than S197 (dual front ball joints, IRS, much stiffer). You have bought a fantastic car, and enjoy it (we have an 08GT 500), however, the upcoming GT500 would destroy it on a road course.
 

viva gt

GT Owner
Sep 15, 2010
419
toronto canada
Vaughan, Maybe meet up @ Dorval or somewhere?
Steve, I am just under an hour from your place. With that beast you could be here in 19.35 min...come on up for a beer. Maybe see dg1's new car..not telling what he has....lol
 

JWZ

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Nov 17, 2013
747
Texas
Steve, enjoy her! With only 400 miles she’s not even broke in yet. Really like the color!
 

RickH

GT Owner
Mar 5, 2015
426
Florida
Just put new Michelin Super Sports on my 2013 GT500. My favorite around town car to drive.
 
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Sinovac

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Jul 18, 2006
5,832
Largo, Florida
Nice car. Solid axle GT500s forever!8F837A31-3887-4ACB-A040-AE10F69E33D3.jpeg17E7A3DD-83CF-427D-B08D-58B2BA0DAA48.jpeg
 
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S550 chassis is SOOO much better than S197 (dual front ball joints, IRS, much stiffer). You have bought a fantastic car, and enjoy it (we have an 08GT 500), however, the upcoming GT500 would destroy it on a road course.

True, but who buys a Super Snake for road coarse duty?

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