GT350 as a DD

[greyhd]

As the title says, does anyone use their GT350 as a DD? I am thinking of getting one but it would be my DD. This would not be my first Ford or Mustang and I know I won't be saving on gas. My commute here in So Cal is some hills and of course traffic. Thank you everyone in advance for your opinions.

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[Notfast2012]

I bought mine for my birthday in July. And I drive mine everyday to work. I have taken a 2000 mile trip and have 5200 miles on it. I do have some nicks in the front bumper. And watch for dead animals and curbs with inclines. I have enjoyed every minute of my daily commute.

 

[rambler358]

My 2016 Tech Package is a daily driver, and I'm in SoCal as well.

 

[13COBRA]

It would be a very nice/fun DD.

 

[CO Mack]

My GT350 Tech has been my "daily" and no kids road trip car and I love it. On top of how awesome it is dynamically, it's easy to drive and it's the most comfortable car I've ever owned.

But I work from home. I'm not out in heavy traffic.

So while the car would handle it fine, I wouldn't want to beat one up and have fender benders in it on the SoCal morning highway grind. I'd get a beater automatic Focus or Civic or something for that.

 

[RonBurgandy]

I daily drive mine 80 miles a day in NJ. Traded in my 03 Cobra with 140 K miles that I daily drove as well. Only time I don't drive it is in the snow ( though I tried it once)

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[greyhd]

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm not worried about the traffic, more worried about abusing the clutch.

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[Chris!]

While I don't daily drive mine, I've put 10k on it it in 8 mos. should be good!

 

[Jfoster]

1500 miles on my R so far Drive it to work once or twice a week.

 

[krt22]

I dont DD mine, 3000 miles in 8 months, I drive it weekends and 2-3 times a month to work on Fridays. I live in the bay area with similar traffic, 70 miles round trip, no desire to drive it daily. Plus I would spend more on gas than I do on my cheap EV lease payment that gives me carpool access

 

[geepaw]

only have had mine for a week and think the front spliter is too low
for me as a daily driver. Scraped leaving the dealer of the lot lol Now that I have it and learned about this, I'm glad have another car for daily driving.

 

[ChiSVT]

No, but I've been driving it everyday. I live near Chicago, once snow hits it's staying in the garage.

Just make sure you account for gas, and get a clear wrap like 3m for the front and sides near the rockers. Also, regular maintenence like tires and brakes can eat a hole in your wallet.

Not really a good dd for those reasons, but very comfortable and well mannered overall. Plenty of space too, I have 3 golf bags in my trunk right now.


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[shelbygt500_897hp]

Daily driver here down in SW Florida. Traded my go fast 07 GT500 with 750 hp and NT05R's .... not fun in the rain.
Finally it's nice to have a car that I can drive in the rain and go to Orlando in if need be. Engineering is night and day
from a 07 GT500 to my new 17 GT350

 

[08snake]

Been daily driving mine for 2 months now, can't say it sucks!

 

[Rael]

I'm replacing my DD, a supercharged GT, with a GT350--an even better DD.

 

[greyhd]

Thank you everyone. I'm not worried about the gas or tire expense, I am not buying the car for gas savings. It's been a while since I driven a car with a manual and just thinking of being stuck on these canyon roads would just have me shifting like crazy.

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[Rael]

Traffic in the canyons isn't much of a problem, partly because Mustang clutches have gotten so soft, especially since 2010. It's worse if you'd be on the freeway every day in stop-and-go traffic. (Even then, it's much more fun having a manual.) So, unless you'd be in stop-and-go traffic every day, go for the fun!

 

[greyhd]

Usually in stop and go traffic when going home, usually moving slowly.

Traffic in the canyons isn't much of a problem, partly because Mustang clutches have gotten so soft, especially since 2010. It's worse if you'd be on the freeway every day in stop-and-go traffic. (Even then, it's much more fun having a manual.) So, unless you'd be in stop-and-go traffic every day, go for the fun!

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[Rael]

Yep. I used to commute every day from the Valley to the other side of the hill through the canyons. I always loved having a manual; I like shifting. I might have felt different had I been on the freeway every day in stop-and-go.

In the canyons, as you point out, you're usually moving slowly. That's a lot easier than actual stop-and-go.

 

[Colleton]

I'm planning on using mine as a DD, at least for the 1st 6 months or so. Will probably end up with a used Focus as a DD after that, driving the 350 a few days a week + weekends.