[gjpundsack]

So, just for drill, I got on cars. com and searched nationwide for brand new 2017 GT350 cars. Found 522 cars for sale (all at dealerships) across the nation. Fifteen (15) were offered BELOW MSRP--one was $3,000 under. Found twelve (12) at MSRP. Thought you all might like to know.

 

[Michael P]

good to know. Wonder what will happen when the introduce the new GT500

 

[gjpundsack]

The more unsold inventory, the more they cut deals. Time will show us.

 

[kornholio]

$3,000 under MSRP is starting to get into the range where I would consider a purchase. I have read some very unfaltering reviews of this car in regard to its lack of power under 3500 rpm. Not good as that is where the car is most likely to operate. How often does one rev these cars over 8 grand?

 

[Michael P]

don't worry about the power You will have plenty to use Yes, you don't want to try to pass someone at 60mph in 6th gear but downshift and go. You will be surprised how fast this thing revs

 

[racephan]

Says the guy who does not own one. kornholio, that is a rediculous justification concerning price. So, 3k less makes up for the "lack of low end power". I suggest you drive one and stop speculating. It's a non issue. Really. Cheers.

 

[barstowpo]

$3,000 under MSRP is starting to get into the range where I would consider a purchase. I have read some very unfaltering reviews of this car in regard to its lack of power under 3500 rpm. Not good as that is where the car is most likely to operate. How often does one rev these cars over 8 grand?

I rev mine to 8000 all the time. The lack of low end really makes it seem like two different cars. One is sedate but powerful below 4000. One is a monster that revs to 8250. This explains my rear tires getting thin at 7000 miles I guess. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

 

[kornholio]

Says the guy who does not own one. kornholio, that is a rediculous justification concerning price. So, 3k less makes up for the "lack of low end power". I suggest you drive one and stop speculating. It's a non issue. Really. Cheers.

Sorry for the wedgy Pal. Hope I didn't ruin your day. I've owned more performance cars than I can honestly remember at this point. 8 Corvettes, 2 Porsches, 14 Mustangs including a GT500, and others. I know my cars and was merely making the point that a buyers market appears to be in swing but have reservations based on quite a few reviews from owners and the auto press all critical of the lack of low end power which is a concern even at a more favorable market price. None of this was in any way intended to exaggerate any ones insecurities about this well documented GT350 issue.

 

[Michael P]

Each car in your list has its own idiosyncrasies, i.e. you drive the Porsche different than you do the other vehicles on your list because of its characteristics, and the GT500 is a different car as you can't drive the GT350 the same way either (I track a 2009 GT 500) Give the car a whirl on your own and make your own conclusions. I certainly don't agree with everything that is written about the car but I sure do love driving it! Except now in the cold with limited traction--have to drive more like my age should dictate

 

[kornholio]

Sorry for the wedgy Pal. Hope I didn't ruin your day. I've owned more performance cars than I can honestly remember at this point. 8 Corvettes, 2 Porsches, 14 Mustangs including a GT500, and others. I know my cars and was merely making the point that a buyers market appears to be in swing but have reservations based on quite a few reviews from owners and the auto press all critical of the lack of low end power which is a concern even at a more favorable market price. None of this was in any way intended to exaggerate any ones insecurities about this well documented GT350 issue.

I really wish I could drive one. This is in my opinion the best looking Mustang of all time, from any era.

 

[Tankman]

$3,000 under MSRP is starting to get into the range where I would consider a purchase. I have read some very unfaltering reviews of this car in regard to its lack of power under 3500 rpm. Not good as that is where the car is most likely to operate. How often does one rev these cars over 8 grand?

Hey kornholio,
Long time no hear!!!! Still looking for your GT350 under MSRP?!?!? Good luck.

I don't know if you've driven one yet but I find it difficult trying to keep mine under 3500 rpm, I'm not sure where you got the impression the GT350 is most likely to operate below 3500 rpms?

As others have stated, I ensure I have at least several pulls to redline every time I take her out. It's what makes this car unique

 

[racephan]

$3,000 under MSRP is starting to get into the range where I would consider a purchase. I have read some very unfaltering reviews of this car in regard to its lack of power under 3500 rpm. Not good as that is where the car is most likely to operate. How often does one rev these cars over 8 grand?

Hey kornholio,
Long time no hear!!!! Still looking for your GT350 under MSRP?!?!? Good luck.

I don't know if you've driven one yet but I find it difficult trying to keep mine under 3500 rpm, I'm not sure where you got the impression the GT350 is most likely to operate below 3500 rpms?

As others have stated, I ensure I have at least several pulls to redline every time I take her out. It's what makes this car unique

So true!!!

 

[GT_Dave]

The performance below 3500 RPM make this car very street capable (it's my daily driver). The performance above 4000 RPM make this car very track capable. That's the greatest aspect of the GT350 and its' dual personality . . . The Perfect Car!

 

[Michael P]

GT Dave

Well said! Yes the car is anemic trying to pass in sixth gear, but what car isn't? All automatics will downshift to get the pass done. But once you do downshift in the GT 350, the pass is easy and you have to love hearing that engine rev

 

[rotnroby]

not sure if this tread changed to passing in 6th but ,I spent the last year looking around and seeing what was going on with the gt350.
autotrader shows lots at msrp.That being said, I called and emailed way more than I care to remember almost all had a adm
between 5k and a ridicules 25k all saying that's the standard. Texas would not sell to me being in nor-cal
Found a dealer in larmie WY that wants it out of their show room and sold to me a little under msrp for a 2017
There out there but its a lot of work

 

[barstowpo]

MSRP and less deals are out there. Now...

 

[kornholio]

There is now a 650HP/650TQ ZL1 in the mix that runs the table on the GT350. I've decided to go that direction. I don't see any excuses made for those cars, they seem to do it all in grand fashion. The next GT500 should raise the bar to yet another level but could be a ways off.

 

[racephan]

There is now a 650HP/650TQ ZL1 in the mix that runs the table on the GT350. I've decided to go that direction. I don't see any excuses made for those cars, they seem to do it all in grand fashion. The next GT500 should raise the bar to yet another level but could be a ways off.

Sounds great! Let's see the photo

 

[kornholio]

Sounds great! Let's see the photo

Google it if you don't know what they look like. There are very few in the hands of dealers at this point, none anywhere near me. Just sold my C7 Z06, I'm quite familiar with the LT4.

 

[racephan]

[iurl="http://www.gt350.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1586&d=1484497272"]

[/iurl][iurl="http://www.gt350.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1594&d=1484497274"]

[/iurl]

Sounds great! Let's see the photo

Google it if you don't know what they look like. There are very few in the hands of dealers at this point, none anywhere near me. Just sold my C7 Z06, I'm quite familiar with the LT4.

Oh. I have seen the camaro. Just wanted to see yours. Good move unloading the vette. Enjoy