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[SIZE=3]I just registered here because I have been looking at Shelby's for a few months now. Previous I owned a number of Corvettes including a C4 generation Lotus engine ZR1, a C5 Z06, a C6 ZR1 and a C6 Z06. I moved from Northern VA (worked in the swamp for a long time) down to North Central Florida - big change in my life. And now I am looking to make some more changes - including in the "Toy Dept." I have been reading posts here and comments elsewhere about the highs and lows of the Shelby GT350. I am enamored of the car, but have some questions to the knowledgeable folks here.
1. Oil Burning. Is this a real concern, or only happening in a minority of cars. I would consider anything over a quart every 1000 miles (street driving) to be excessive - even that seems pretty high consumption to me. I have done considerable track time in the past, high speed autox and some road courses, so I would expect higher consumption under those circumstances. I understand that Ford has been replacing those engines that were excessively burning oil. If it is the same in this world as in the Vette world, hopefully Ford has had a few years to make some assembly line adjustments (not shared with the public) to ensure those problems are minimized in the future. That is why I am thinking about ordering a 2018, in the hopes that they will benefit from any assembly line process improvements. Does this seem reasonable?
2. I saw a video by someone who detailed how he had to go through 2 brand new Shelby's to find a third which did not either have damage or poor body assembly issues? How common is this problem? If I order a new '18 through a dealer, can I specify that acceptance of delivery is contingent upon a careful inspection of the new car?
3. I live in North Central Florida, what Florida dealerships are recommended as the best dealers in terms of integrity, service, price? Is it realistic to think that with a non-refundable deposit, I can order one at MSRP? Is there someone knowledgeable about these cars in Florida, who knows what to look for , and who can help me examine the car at the dealer before taking delivery?
4. I am 6'2 and 212 lbs, so not fat, but the Recaros seem a bit hard for me to get in and out of on a regular basis. I am thinking about the "convenience package" seats which seem friendlier to 60 something bodies and also are heat and cooled (nice for Florida). Given the above, would this be the best choice - are they still reasonably supportive and comfortable for longer trips?
Apologies for asking so many questions - but where better to get educated answers? Inquiring minds....
Thanks for your responses!
1. Oil Burning. Is this a real concern, or only happening in a minority of cars. I would consider anything over a quart every 1000 miles (street driving) to be excessive - even that seems pretty high consumption to me. I have done considerable track time in the past, high speed autox and some road courses, so I would expect higher consumption under those circumstances. I understand that Ford has been replacing those engines that were excessively burning oil. If it is the same in this world as in the Vette world, hopefully Ford has had a few years to make some assembly line adjustments (not shared with the public) to ensure those problems are minimized in the future. That is why I am thinking about ordering a 2018, in the hopes that they will benefit from any assembly line process improvements. Does this seem reasonable?
2. I saw a video by someone who detailed how he had to go through 2 brand new Shelby's to find a third which did not either have damage or poor body assembly issues? How common is this problem? If I order a new '18 through a dealer, can I specify that acceptance of delivery is contingent upon a careful inspection of the new car?
3. I live in North Central Florida, what Florida dealerships are recommended as the best dealers in terms of integrity, service, price? Is it realistic to think that with a non-refundable deposit, I can order one at MSRP? Is there someone knowledgeable about these cars in Florida, who knows what to look for , and who can help me examine the car at the dealer before taking delivery?
4. I am 6'2 and 212 lbs, so not fat, but the Recaros seem a bit hard for me to get in and out of on a regular basis. I am thinking about the "convenience package" seats which seem friendlier to 60 something bodies and also are heat and cooled (nice for Florida). Given the above, would this be the best choice - are they still reasonably supportive and comfortable for longer trips?
Apologies for asking so many questions - but where better to get educated answers? Inquiring minds....
Thanks for your responses!