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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
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Originally Posted by legion
That's what got me into the dealership, but they are selling for $10k - $20k over MSRP. ($56k - $66k) Dealer talked me into taking a GT on a test drive. I was impressed by how well it soaked up bumpy back roads yet went exactly where I wanted it to. The torque also makes it very easy to drive. I was surprised to see that the car weighed in at 3700 lbs, because it felt 500 lbs. lighter.
I opted for a pretty stripped-down version: 6 speed, no navigation, no leather, etc. Only options are a spare tire and Pirelli P-Zeros. I was considering the GT performance package (Brembo brakes, bigger radiator, oil pressure and oil temperature gauges, and a stiffer suspension), but I honestly think the "base" GT has the perfect compromise between performance and daily driving in the suspension setup. I feel like this car can be as aggressive or docile as I want it to be.
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Thinking about it, you have a good package for street/highway driving. Brembos are great brakes, but for normal road use, their stopping power isn't all that much better than the standard package...only when things get hot, like with track use, does their advantage really shine.
Enjoy the ride... 
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