Shelby or Parnelli

Discussion in '2005 - 2012 (S-197) Mustang' started by sacha, May 11, 2006.

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If both were available to you and you could only afford one, which would you choose?

Shelby GT 500 22 vote(s) 62.9%
Parnelli Jones Edition Saleen 13 vote(s) 37.1%
  1. sacha New Member

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    If you had to choose, which one would you take. Some factors to consider:

    1. Parnelli Jones will be about $10,000 more.
    2. Shelby puts out 500bhp vs. PJ's 370bhp (although PJ is NA)
    3. Only 500 PJ's being produced, so more unique.

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    Note: I've removed the number 15 from the side of the PJ. I love the car, but am not a fan of the number on the side.
  2. timeless2 Vi Veri Veni Versum Vicus Vici

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    I'm not picking, but just wanted to clarify to other readers that the number 15 emblems are merely clings that can be removed at any time. :)

  3. sacha New Member

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    Thanks. I wasn't aware of that, but it's good to know. Makes the car that much more appealing!
  4. shallowreef New Member

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    Tough question but i went with Parnelli. More of a collectors item and you still have room to play with the engine.

    Just My 2 cents
  5. PSU2009 New Member

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    I'd go with the Shelby, although it may not be as unique, it's got 500 hp. Stock.
  6. CatmanJJ Captain Tangnet

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    Though I like the Saleen PJ model a lot, I'll take a SVT GT500 over one in a second.
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    If I were a collector I'd take the Parnelli, but I'm not. Even though I am a huge Saleen fan I would pick the Shelby. Cars are to be driven and I'd be too afraid to damage the Parnelli/Saleen.
  8. stanmckinney Active Member

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    One of each, please. And I'd also like a Shelby GT-H.
  9. JTGrant New Member

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    I would take the PJ:
    1. its a 5.0
    2. less are made better resale
    3. 370hp on a N/a motor

    I would love to have the GT500 also.
  10. Cubsfan New Member

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    While my brain says the PJ for all the reasons others have mentioned, my heart would go with the Shelby
  11. sacha New Member

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    It's interesting. When I posted this poll, I was expecting more people to lean towards Parnelli, but I guess I can understand why so many have picked the Shelby. I will say though, if the PJ had a blower on it I bet the voting would be a lot closer.
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    The Parnelli is a great looking car, but for me there can be only the Shelby!
  13. Big-Foot New Member

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    Love the PJ car.. Unfortunately I never was able to get my arms around that color.

    I am most of the way there with my car already! :)
  14. REDFIRE 05 GT New Member

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    Just looking at your Sig, do you drive the S7?
  15. Tmack New Member

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    I wish I owned an S7. I have a '05 S281 SC with upgraded Saleen S7 Silver paint. It's a slightly different shade of silver than Satin Silver. I really can't tell the difference. It's a hair lighter, but not by much.
  16. cowtown Founding Member

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    It's a hard tossup. I love the Shelby but if I was spending an huge amount on a collectible car the PJ would be it. Either car I'd have a hard time driving every day, especially around here so both would see 5-6 months of duty at best a year. The PJ probably even less but it's just a really cool looking car and for unique-ness it's hard to get more rare that that.

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