GT350
07-28-2016, 10:50 PM
#1427
Race Car
True. But have you priced one yet? Ouch.
For the most part, a fully loaded SS comes to only a couple grand less than the Mustang GT350 at MSRP.
Ford (and everyone else) knows it has a winner on it's hands. GM has overloaded & overpriced the Camaro in my opinion. I tried to option out a 'base' Camaro SS with as few options as possible from my local dealer, and it still came to nearly $46K. The stealer/sales staff were total dicks about the ordering process and tried to encourage me to tack on this & that which would have brought it within shouting distance of $52K. For $5K more I could get a GT350 at MSRP, or a Hellcat for about $15K more.
When you are looking for just a cheap weekend toy that doesn't need all the BS options like leather, SATNAV, Onstar-check my-twitter-facebook-mobileapp-look how hip I am now with my tech gadgets...you get the idea.
For the most part, a fully loaded SS comes to only a couple grand less than the Mustang GT350 at MSRP.
Ford (and everyone else) knows it has a winner on it's hands. GM has overloaded & overpriced the Camaro in my opinion. I tried to option out a 'base' Camaro SS with as few options as possible from my local dealer, and it still came to nearly $46K. The stealer/sales staff were total dicks about the ordering process and tried to encourage me to tack on this & that which would have brought it within shouting distance of $52K. For $5K more I could get a GT350 at MSRP, or a Hellcat for about $15K more.
When you are looking for just a cheap weekend toy that doesn't need all the BS options like leather, SATNAV, Onstar-check my-twitter-facebook-mobileapp-look how hip I am now with my tech gadgets...you get the idea.
Let's be honest who the hell cares about these other muscle cars being mass produced? Are any Porsche owners here even turning their heads when another Camaro drives by? I know i'm not. When a GT350 goes by we all stop and listen - because the car is awesome. Let's stay focused on what's great.
07-28-2016, 10:51 PM
#1428
AutoTrader Canada had over 50 2016 Shelby GT350s listed last night, most at around MSRP and even discounts. Only two R's both listed at about $149,000 Dollars. Most without Track Pack - ouch.
07-28-2016, 10:53 PM
#1429
Race Car
Go ahead and give them a call and see about those MSRP deals posted on the internet, you will be very dissapointed when they tell you the real price. I've seen multiple people post this exact observation over the last 15 months - always upset when they call.
07-28-2016, 11:21 PM
#1431
Race Car
in 2017 the Track Pack can now option in a bunch of stereo tech like twitter/facebook and whatever other mobile junk apps I don't care for. No thanks. If you think that is "better equipped" - I personally would still order without.
07-28-2016, 11:32 PM
#1432
Most of the 2016s listed do not have the Track Pack. Am I wrong that all the 17s come standard with additional cooling and some updates that the non Track Pack 2016s do not have? I may be wrong. You are probably right.
07-28-2016, 11:36 PM
#1433
Race Car
So if you are looking at a 2016 Track Pack or GT350 R it really makes little difference.
One problem to note though - the Track Pack's are almost as rare as the R - I believe a total of 1,300 produced - 1/3 of the Tech Packs.
2017 is slated to be the last year - prices are still sky high.
07-29-2016, 03:27 AM
#1434
+350
Let's be honest who the hell cares about these other muscle cars being mass produced? Are any Porsche owners here even turning their heads when another Camaro drives by? I know i'm not. When a GT350 goes by we all stop and listen - because the car is awesome. Let's stay focused on what's great.
Let's be honest who the hell cares about these other muscle cars being mass produced? Are any Porsche owners here even turning their heads when another Camaro drives by? I know i'm not. When a GT350 goes by we all stop and listen - because the car is awesome. Let's stay focused on what's great.
07-29-2016, 08:38 AM
#1435
Race Car
In Scottsdale, the only American car I stop to look at is something like a GT40. The rest are a dime a dozen around here. Heck, the only Porsche to get a second glance is a GT3RS in crazy colors with the huge surfboard on back. It takes a true exotic here to get noticed - R8, LFA, NSX, Veyron, McLaren, Lambo, etc.
07-29-2016, 09:05 AM
#1436
Rennlist Member
It does seem there are a lot of 350's (perhaps without track pack) listed for sale. But you are right they list them at msrp and do not indicate their markup online. However, between last month and this month it appears a 2017 350 order rolled over at the dealership I'm working with (I know I said I gave up) and no one took it including the dealer. When they do that I believe they run the risk of not getting a chance to order/spec it the next round.
I am not so interested in getting noticed such is why the 350 on the mustang platform is intriguing.
I am not so interested in getting noticed such is why the 350 on the mustang platform is intriguing.
07-29-2016, 09:12 AM
#1437
Race Car
It does seem there are a lot of 350's (perhaps without track pack) listed for sale. But you are right they list them at msrp and do not indicate their markup online. However, between last month and this month it appears a 2017 350 order rolled over at the dealership I'm working with (I know I said I gave up) and no one took it including the dealer. When they do that I believe they run the risk of not getting a chance to order/spec it the next round.
I am not so interested in getting noticed such is why the 350 on the mustang platform is intriguing.
I am not so interested in getting noticed such is why the 350 on the mustang platform is intriguing.
07-29-2016, 09:21 AM
#1438
I just picked up an M2. What an awesome little car.
This is exactly what I thought the gt350 was going to feel like. But it didn't.
Quick as hell, actually feels faster than the mustang. Interior is so much better. Feels so much smaller than the 350. No rattles, like none. Backseat, huge trunk, not like I care. I could go on and on...awesome stance
I'm actual going to keep this car for a while, I might like it more than the gt4...
I know para just knocked his cereal bowl over trying to log in to this thread 😅
This is exactly what I thought the gt350 was going to feel like. But it didn't.
Quick as hell, actually feels faster than the mustang. Interior is so much better. Feels so much smaller than the 350. No rattles, like none. Backseat, huge trunk, not like I care. I could go on and on...awesome stance
I'm actual going to keep this car for a while, I might like it more than the gt4...
I know para just knocked his cereal bowl over trying to log in to this thread 😅
07-29-2016, 09:31 AM
#1439
Funny story. My buddy, who's a dealer, just took on trade a track pack white no stripe car with 800 miles for 4K under msrp. He was going to keep it for the weekend because he's a total car nut.
He brought the car back and got back in his gt4. He was through with it after a few hours.
He said the car felt big, interior felt cheap, and he didnt like the trans. He wasn't blown away by the sound.
I think this is how most car guys, that have access to many other cars, feel about the mustang. Cool, but meh.
You've got some work ahead of you now Para.😁
He brought the car back and got back in his gt4. He was through with it after a few hours.
He said the car felt big, interior felt cheap, and he didnt like the trans. He wasn't blown away by the sound.
I think this is how most car guys, that have access to many other cars, feel about the mustang. Cool, but meh.
You've got some work ahead of you now Para.😁
07-29-2016, 10:03 AM
#1440
Race Car
Funny story. My buddy, who's a dealer, just took on trade a track pack white no stripe car with 800 miles for 4K under msrp. He was going to keep it for the weekend because he's a total car nut.
He brought the car back and got back in his gt4. He was through with it after a few hours.
He said the car felt big, interior felt cheap, and he didnt like the trans. He wasn't blown away by the sound.
I think this is how most car guys, that have access to many other cars, feel about the mustang. Cool, but meh.
You've got some work ahead of you now Para.��
He brought the car back and got back in his gt4. He was through with it after a few hours.
He said the car felt big, interior felt cheap, and he didnt like the trans. He wasn't blown away by the sound.
I think this is how most car guys, that have access to many other cars, feel about the mustang. Cool, but meh.
You've got some work ahead of you now Para.��
As for access to cars just FYI I cross shopped Ferrari (Modena), Porsche (997 Turbo), and Stingrays - none came close for me.