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Nov 20, 2011 | 10:48 PM

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ChadStang

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Originally Posted by herbz

I'm not sure on how they compare in price but right now the highest horsepower Saleen the 435S is only 435hp, and the S302 is only 425 while any Roush car equipped with the Roush Charger comes in at 540hp. If I was buying new and had to choose I'd be buying the Roush based on that.

I haven't followed the Saleen much lately as things are pretty quiet over there. I'm really surprised they haven't stepped it up to compete with Roush.

Nov 20, 2011 | 10:50 PM

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ChadStang

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Originally Posted by 1LOW03GT

I chose a GT in 2003, so HP is no biggy to me. For me it's a mix of performance, and clean visuals as a package. But that is what makes this world go round.

Good points, that is why I am liking the Boss 302 more and more

Nov 21, 2011 | 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadStang

I haven't followed the Saleen much lately as things are pretty quiet over there. I'm really surprised they haven't stepped it up to compete with Roush.

Crazy times as people are saying only 425/435 hp eh

Nov 21, 2011 | 12:11 PM

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herbz

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Originally Posted by SNAKEBITE

Crazy times as people are saying only 425/435 hp eh

Its kind of crazy to think about. I think the new Dodge Caravan has like 283hp or something. Who needs that in a minivan?

Nov 21, 2011 | 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadStang

I haven't followed the Saleen much lately as things are pretty quiet over there. I'm really surprised they haven't stepped it up to compete with Roush.

After Steve Saleen left, the company hasn't been the same. It seems to be going downwards, while Roush just keeps on moving forward without missing a heartbeat.

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Originally Posted by ChadStang

Good points, that is why I am liking the Boss 302 more and more

It's a nice rounded package isn't it!

Nov 21, 2011 | 08:34 PM

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ChadStang

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Crazy times as people are saying only 425/435 hp eh

Haha no doubt

Nov 21, 2011 | 08:39 PM

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ChadStang

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Originally Posted by 1LOW03GT

After Steve Saleen left, the company hasn't been the same. It seems to be going downwards, while Roush just keeps on moving forward without missing a heartbeat.

It's a nice rounded package isn't it!

I agree but it's funny as Steve's new company SMS hasn't really done much either. The Boss is a very well rounded package for sure. I've always been about the big power and the GT500 but after riding in a Boss on the track I really have a new appreciation for the Boss.