That 10k price gap is correct. An unusual drop in gt350 prices due to sellers worried about oil consumption is fake news
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GT500 vs GT350
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Agreed^
My new 2016 GT350 hasn't burned a drop of oil after 1,000 miles.
My 2012 Boss? That thing burned a quart of oil every 250 miles.
Ford had to install a new engine under warranty.
checking ebay, many 14 GT500 listed at 50K+. Most used GT350's, not R's, listed in the $50K's. Pricing is very close.
And LOL at the dealers still asking 80-90K for a GT350R. I just don't see it.
And LOL at the dealers still asking 80-90K for a GT350R. I just don't see it.
OP, you didn't specify what kind of GT350 you're looking at. If it's a base or Tech Pack, go with the GT500. If it's a Track Pack, get the GT350. I believe people are mentally comparing a stock GT350 to a modded GT500. The GT350 is not a slow car. Stock-for-stock, it would be a driver's race all day long between a GT350 and an '11/'12 GT500. And a GT350R wouldn't exactly be left for dead from a dig against a '13/'14 GT500. GT350R 0-60 3.8, 1/4 11.9 - 12.1 @ 119. '13/'14 GT500 0-60 3.8, 1/4 11.8 - 11.9 @ 123. It's obviously a different story from a roll.
Don't worry about the oil consumption. Any car that gets beat on regularly is going to burn through oil. An engine that revs out to 8250 on a regular basis is obviously going to consume oil at a faster rate, but it's not like it's draining the pan dry. That said, I have 2800+ miles on my R, and it hasn't burned any oil yet.
So don't be put off by the hearsay. Go drive one, and make your own decision. I don't find my R to be "lacking" at all in around-town driving, and I have a heavy foot. It can definitely slam my head back when I'm playing with the revs.
Don't worry about the oil consumption. Any car that gets beat on regularly is going to burn through oil. An engine that revs out to 8250 on a regular basis is obviously going to consume oil at a faster rate, but it's not like it's draining the pan dry. That said, I have 2800+ miles on my R, and it hasn't burned any oil yet.
So don't be put off by the hearsay. Go drive one, and make your own decision. I don't find my R to be "lacking" at all in around-town driving, and I have a heavy foot. It can definitely slam my head back when I'm playing with the revs.
I thought 13/14's trapped mid 11's around 125+. And from a roll 13/14's are 200mph cars.
Correct. Trinity cars have been as high as 127mph trap IIRC.
Although the Shelby motors could be considered old tech to some, I would most definitely not agree that it would be sin to put one in an s550 car.
750-800 rwhp with boltons all day, is nothing to sneeze at.
I think a GT350 with an updated Trinity motor would have been the tits.
As far as the auto s550 with a blower, vanilla tastes good but sometimes people want a more exotic flavor.
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this is the reason I ended up with a Hellcat. Didn't think there was enough difference between my modded 12 to jump into a 13/14. And the GT350 with it's LACK of power especially down low did nothing for me. It looks good, but it really needs 100-150 hp to be relevant IMHO. I already have a 16 GT A6, and it's a nice car and would run it's ass off with a blower, but it's not special. Lastly with only a unicorn prayer there'll actually be a "next" GT500 I jumped ship.
Thats fine. Most of those with exotic tastes have more $$ than sense OR they are habitual show-offs.
To each his own! Doesnt bother me a bit.
I found tons of joy in pounding much exotic ass in my 92 all wheel drive eclipse that didnt have one straight body panel yet trapped 127-130 on a bad day----back in the late 90s/early 00's.
The good ol days!
And get off the trinity sack.... Coyote tech is far superior whether you want to admit it or not.
Thats fine. Most of those with exotic tastes have more $$ than sense OR they are habitual show-offs.
To each his own! Doesnt bother me a bit.
I found tons of joy in pounding much exotic ass in my 92 all wheel drive eclipse that didnt have one straight body panel yet trapped 127-130 on a bad day----back in the late 90s/early 00's.
The good ol days!
And get off the trinity sack.... Coyote tech is far superior whether you want to admit it or not.
Sometimes you just want to do Mustang shit, like race in Mexico and kill pedestrians... but you don’t want to break the bank.
Thats fine. Most of those with exotic tastes have more $$ than sense OR they are habitual show-offs.
To each his own! Doesnt bother me a bit.
I found tons of joy in pounding much exotic ass in my 92 all wheel drive eclipse that didnt have one straight body panel yet trapped 127-130 on a bad day----back in the late 90s/early 00's.
The good ol days!
And get off the trinity sack.... Coyote tech is far superior whether you want to admit it or not.
Meanwhile back at the farm:
Well i've made my decision,but unfortunately a lil late.The dealer carrying the 500 called me Monday,said the car was sold.Bottom line is,i want a car to keep mostly stock,except for suspension/wheels and intake/exhaust.I put alot of thought into it,and well the GT500 just screams out my name.All options except for glass roof.I just want to hop in a car thats pretty aggressive already.Knowing i can break 750rwhp with the factory SC also sold me out.Im already doing my cobra,i really dont need to buy a car and build that too.
So im coming for the 500.
700rwhp with bolt ons and a tune,nothing like driving a reliable 700hp daily...
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So im coming for the 500.
700rwhp with bolt ons and a tune,nothing like driving a reliable 700hp daily...
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Thank all of you guys for your opinions.Hopefully i can come across another one soon,i will be posting it up.Thank you fellas!
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I got to drive the GT350 though,and i figured why alot of people might say the 500 feels soft.Suspension wise,the gt350 just feels more responsive,its stuck to the ground alot more.You feel everything.
It was very impressive,i enjoyed every second of it.But the power is just not there.Im comin from a bolt on/tune GT,so the power difference is not so much.I could swap over my suspension and exhaust over from my GT to the 500 as well,that way the 500 feels more planted.
But again,If im doing bolt ons and a tune,i rather be driving a car with 200 more horses.
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It was very impressive,i enjoyed every second of it.But the power is just not there.Im comin from a bolt on/tune GT,so the power difference is not so much.I could swap over my suspension and exhaust over from my GT to the 500 as well,that way the 500 feels more planted.
But again,If im doing bolt ons and a tune,i rather be driving a car with 200 more horses.
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Some people wanna be that special snowflake. The peacock everyone looks at and gets all that attention.
Some people just wanna go fast.
Some people just wanna go fast.
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Despite what some might say about outdated tech, you can easily trap 126 at 11.0-11.2 range, without needing AWD (for people who can't launch RWD Cars). All you need is a rear tire swap(plenty of 305 options available) and maybe the intake and exhaust helped me a little bit too. Who cares what magazine editors say, it doesn't mean they can drive worth a shit, because they can write an article.
My best was 11.228 @ 125.8 with 1.644 60' in a Vert', you should easily be able to beat that with a coupe.
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If you haven't driven a GT500 yet drive one before committing but I'll tell you what I usually post, drive a car stock
for a minute and then decide mods, especially for a DD.
My '14 was stock with a tune, 4.10s and DRs the first summer. It was very balanced and a lot of fun.
My opinion is get a Recaro/glass roof car, IMO the rest of options are just nice but those two are must haves.
-J
I dont see anything wrong with either,whatever makes a person happy.
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I've droven a 2012 GT500,I liked it,i can only expect better from a 13-14.
Yea this one had the Perf. Pack,Track Pack,recaros,shaker system and no stripes.
Glass roof doesn't bother me if its there or not.It was perfect...
I was seriously bummed when i got the call.... it was a steal at 50k with only 6,300 miles...
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Yea im not worrying about "old tech"
GM and Chrysler still using pushrods...
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