GT350
01-19-2016, 01:10 AM
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It's got A/C and a radio/USB/Sync. I think there might be a CD player too...not sure.
Need4S - agree and all the audio geeks are complaining the 7,500 Technology package stereo isn't good enough anyway - I would go aftermarket too if I wanted a big stereo.
Fbirch - enjoy! I'm going to be at a separate event same track.
Need4S - agree and all the audio geeks are complaining the 7,500 Technology package stereo isn't good enough anyway - I would go aftermarket too if I wanted a big stereo.
Fbirch - enjoy! I'm going to be at a separate event same track.
01-19-2016, 01:40 AM
#182
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Originally Posted by Para82
That guy got a new engine already and Ford picked up his car payments until it's replaced..
01-19-2016, 11:38 AM
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I did I bought it. They gave it performance car of the year - they said it was leagues better than the other vehicles they tested. I figured it would be good but not this good. It's INSANE. I'm sort of at a loss of words it does too many things just too well - sensory overload. I hit 380 miles today and did my first high rpm shift - it was outrageous - that sound. Visually it's stunning.
The interior is perfect. This is exactly the alcantara steering wheel i've always wanted. The Recaros are beautiful. The shifter is brilliant - feels just right and the gear **** is real nice looking with this cool red ring around the top portion - nice touch.
I'd say the one part that surprised me the most is you can turn it all off! Put the windows up, switch the exhaust to quiet (normal mode), set the dampers to comfort and the steering to street mode and it is SILENT. I have zero road noise. Not even my wife's Jag was ever this quiet. Granted i'm daily driving a noisy 997 everyday - but still it's impressive. With that you could daily drive it if you wanted - though gas mileage is horrible (who cares) and the radio sucks (good).
Oh and the BRAKES. I'm daily driving Porsche carbon ceramics and they have nothing on the Shelby stopping power - I nearly threw myself through the windshield the first couple times I applied pressure!
So after spending the last 14 months test driving potential cars including the 997.2 Turbo PDK, 997.2 GTS PDK, 997 Turbo (6Speed), Ferrari 360 Modena (6Speed) and the new Corvette Stingray Z51 - nothing comes close - i'm so glad I waited on the GT350.
I was lucky and got an MSRP deal built to spec 6 months ago - but honestly it's worth a 5k-10k ADM if you can can't find a cheaper deal and want the car this year. It's going to be real competitive - my dealer did mention they have had a flood of offers from other dealers offering 9k+ over MSRP.
Worth every penny.
The interior is perfect. This is exactly the alcantara steering wheel i've always wanted. The Recaros are beautiful. The shifter is brilliant - feels just right and the gear **** is real nice looking with this cool red ring around the top portion - nice touch.
I'd say the one part that surprised me the most is you can turn it all off! Put the windows up, switch the exhaust to quiet (normal mode), set the dampers to comfort and the steering to street mode and it is SILENT. I have zero road noise. Not even my wife's Jag was ever this quiet. Granted i'm daily driving a noisy 997 everyday - but still it's impressive. With that you could daily drive it if you wanted - though gas mileage is horrible (who cares) and the radio sucks (good).
Oh and the BRAKES. I'm daily driving Porsche carbon ceramics and they have nothing on the Shelby stopping power - I nearly threw myself through the windshield the first couple times I applied pressure!
So after spending the last 14 months test driving potential cars including the 997.2 Turbo PDK, 997.2 GTS PDK, 997 Turbo (6Speed), Ferrari 360 Modena (6Speed) and the new Corvette Stingray Z51 - nothing comes close - i'm so glad I waited on the GT350.
I was lucky and got an MSRP deal built to spec 6 months ago - but honestly it's worth a 5k-10k ADM if you can can't find a cheaper deal and want the car this year. It's going to be real competitive - my dealer did mention they have had a flood of offers from other dealers offering 9k+ over MSRP.
Worth every penny.
01-19-2016, 11:51 AM
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One could make the argument that given the modest price relative to the cars it can run with on the track, and that special engine, it might be worth paying an ADM to get one. I took a ride in an R at Sebring. It was wet track conditions so I wasn't allowed to drive. In those conditions, the pro was limited in what he could demonstrate but I could tell the brakes are special.
01-19-2016, 03:02 PM
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I am beginning to think the prices are softening- had a car on order for Feb delivery in SD at 5 over- found one in Florida 2 hours away for same price and late Feb delivery but now no shipping.
Also had a Ohio dealer saying he might negotiate from 10 over to 5 over.
Also had a Ohio dealer saying he might negotiate from 10 over to 5 over.
01-19-2016, 05:59 PM
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Those are deals right now - remember my dealer in Georgia had offers from wholesale brokers and other major dealers to take their allocation at 9k over list.
01-19-2016, 06:00 PM
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01-20-2016, 08:39 PM
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01-21-2016, 03:41 PM
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 demand pushing up prices
By Gary Gastelu - Published January 21, 2016
Article here: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/...ing-up-prices/
By Gary Gastelu - Published January 21, 2016
Article here: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/...ing-up-prices/
01-21-2016, 05:07 PM
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Darwin is alive and well.
Meanwhile for those desperate for a back seat: http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/21/f...k-seat-option/
Meanwhile for those desperate for a back seat: http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/21/f...k-seat-option/