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Old 07-14-2016, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by raclaims
I'm definitely going to get a 350R when the markups are gone.
Car looks amazing and I'm just so happy that we finally have an "american" car worthy of even being discussed next to a Porsche.

I watched the GS races at CTMP this weekend and loved seeing how well the Mustangs did and man they sounded amazing. The whole time I was like I'd kill to race that Mustang while the Cayman did nothing for me. Plus the Mustang is rowing gears while the cayman has paddles.

Although from my quali mistakes in shifting perhaps I'm better suited to paddles lol
I love watching that series and when I take the GT350 out even on the street I feel like I stole one of the IMSA GT350 cup cars. Based off your garage which tells me you have excellent taste I think you will be very pleased.
Old 07-14-2016, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Waxer
Lap times? In which car?

My standard Boss 302 at Thunderbolt 1:32 ish.
My Boss TA3 1:28 ish.

But thats with me driving. A disadvantage right there.
Nice, was that using either of the chicanes?

Were both your standard Boss & TA3 cars running 305 R888s and making 526hp? How much do they both weigh?
Old 07-15-2016, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by zizu
Sounds very close minded. He made a biased opinion before trying it. Again, because of the blue oval. Looks cheap? Oh well. I care more about the engine, gearbox and driving experience than its plastics. I can careless about full leather and deviating stiches or fragrance from the vent. Porsches used to be raw, pure, not luxurious, but now they catered to these people. That's what sell, and what's profitable.
For some people it's all show, and display what you can afford. Ego. Sorry but true.
Good points, it's usually the new money types that think like that as well. 20 years ago they were peasants.
Old 07-16-2016, 11:16 PM
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Just stopped in for a look and ended up bringing this home... My mistake was taking it for a test drive. It's a '17 with the convenience package.
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Old 07-16-2016, 11:32 PM
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Congrats
Old 07-16-2016, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 916Bob
Just stopped in for a look and ended up bringing this home... My mistake was taking it for a test drive. It's a '17 with the convenience package.
Lightning blue! Beautiful!

Congrats! So what do you think now about it?
Old 07-16-2016, 11:58 PM
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Thoughts from people who've had one for 6 months+?
Old 07-17-2016, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RealityGT
Wow that's a huge jump from when I placed my deposit.. It's good to know that the 2 larger dealers in Ontario will get at least that many.. So we should all be ok, PTS FTW!
Counting the days!
Old 07-17-2016, 12:11 AM
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Lighting blue is really nice. Congrats!
Old 07-17-2016, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 916Bob
Just stopped in for a look and ended up bringing this home... My mistake was taking it for a test drive. It's a '17 with the convenience package.
is that what the color looks like in real life, or filtered photo? msrp or over? beautiful.. I haven't even seen a car "sitting' at any dealer in california, much less available to take home. wrong part of the country.
Old 07-17-2016, 05:03 AM
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Lightning Blue is very nice.... reminds me of Porsche's Sapphire Blue. The GT350 wears this color well...
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Originally Posted by 786
Thoughts from people who've had one for 6 months+?
Had mine for 6 months. Very happy with it.

Track last weekend and performed very well even fit a slow poke like me.
Old 07-17-2016, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 786
Thoughts from people who've had one for 6 months+?
I've had a GT350 Track Pack since delivery on Jan 15th - over 8,500 miles on the odometer now. Easily of the best sports coupes made in the last 25 years.
Old 07-17-2016, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 916Bob
Just stopped in for a look and ended up bringing this home... My mistake was taking it for a test drive. It's a '17 with the convenience package.
What a beautiful blue color - is that the new Lightning Blue? Wow.
Old 07-17-2016, 05:42 PM
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I drove a number of high revving naturally aspirated sports cars out there (E46 M3, E92 M3, 996 GT3, 997.2 GT3, 991 GT3, GT4) and I have to tell you my understanding of an engine feel and sound totally changed when I heard GT350. Words cannot describe the feel of this engine. I dont care if its as big as a truck (its really not much bigger than the E92 M3), but I wouldnt even compare it to a GT4. To be honest, GT4 only has its size going for it. It doesnt rev that high, its not too fast and torquey, and it doesnt sound special. GT3 sounds great but as much as Porsche is in another league when it comes to interior quality and engineering, GT350 is also in another league with its engine. The way it revs, sounds, and responds is just unreal. And it costs pocket change compared to other GT cars. I think its one of those cars everyone should have in their garage all the time.


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