GS vs GT350 Shelby
08-01-2018, 02:18 PM
#61
Racer
Wow I just made this change !
Have recently owned both with manuals - sold them and considering getting one of them again-- real sellers remorse. Am a Porsche 911 guy also.
Both markets- vet/mustang-- in disarray- too many cars on ground and receding demand.
I know this a Vette forum but curious as to thoughts about either car. For me both represent the muscle car era.
Both markets- vet/mustang-- in disarray- too many cars on ground and receding demand.
I know this a Vette forum but curious as to thoughts about either car. For me both represent the muscle car era.
I saw that the dealers now have 17s , 18s , and 19s on the lots at the same time so I decided now was a good time to deal - and that’s exactly what I got ! Super happy !
New World Matt
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08-01-2018, 02:41 PM
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Have recently owned both with manuals - sold them and considering getting one of them again-- real sellers remorse. Am a Porsche 911 guy also.
Both markets- vet/mustang-- in disarray- too many cars on ground and receding demand.
I know this a Vette forum but curious as to thoughts about either car. For me both represent the muscle car era.
Both markets- vet/mustang-- in disarray- too many cars on ground and receding demand.
I know this a Vette forum but curious as to thoughts about either car. For me both represent the muscle car era.
08-01-2018, 03:44 PM
#63
Safety Car
Best exhaust sound ever
Yeah but that GT350 is a very impressive machine. My best friend has a 2017 and on our last group cruise through the winding mountain roads in WV it laid the hammer down! Realistically it’s a great car and I’m a Corvette homer. The sound from that engine/exhaust is amazing.
08-01-2018, 05:55 PM
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Both are destination vehicles in their own right but the stang exhaust is one of the best sounds ever.....interesting how Ford is walking away from almost all of their car models (the Mustang and one other model I can't recall will be the only two cars produced by Ford until they come back in EV models)…...
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08-01-2018, 06:47 PM
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08-01-2018, 07:16 PM
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If it’s performance you’re after...
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08-01-2018, 09:28 PM
#71
I like Mustangs, ALL Mustangs. If cars were shoes, I would have a pair of Mustangs, three P cars, four Vettes and for the formal occasions, an Aston Vanquish S. But we all know people with wardrobes like that are not present on forums like this. So I'll settle for a plain ole C7 Grand Sport.
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Bruce0293 (08-16-2018)
08-02-2018, 12:06 AM
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08-02-2018, 01:31 AM
#73
Le Mans Master
Talk about the odd couple.....
08-02-2018, 01:32 AM
#74
Melting Slicks
I have driven both.. My take:
Mustang GT350
Mustang GT350
The car I would actually buy:
C7z
You know, I am fine with the c7gs speed/acceleration for the street but it's lacking the WILD X factor for me personally.. Felt too tame..Maybe if the c7gs had an aftermarket axle back exhaust on it, it would change my impression tho. If I could find an axle back exhaust that would get close to that wild c7z bark exhaust that the c7z has under WOT, I would be fine with the c7gs. But that's probably impossible to get the c7gs to sound like a c7z @ WOT.. probably has to do with the supercharger and higher overall power.. So I'll personally probably end up buying a used c7z in a few years.
Obviously the c7gs is faster than the GT350 on a track but in reality, who cares? What car is more fun to drive on the street? I think that's the question people should care about more; people pay too close attention to track times. So for me personally.. it was more of a trade of c7z vs GT350 (as odd as that might sound).Even though I think the GT350 is the more fun/$ street car, I'm gunna pass on the GT350. You know why? Go take a look @ their forums. Engine problems galore. That reason alone scares me from buying one. 1quart oil/500mi is not acceptable to me, which apparently ford thinks it is.
With all that said, I vote C7gs + aftermarket axleback exhaust or C7z.
**UNLESS you want to buy a GT350 and run the risk of dealing with motor issues. (which is a shame, really)
Mustang GT350
Pros
- Motor/exhaust were pure heaven, VERY fun on the street. Only motor that comes close to that sort of wild bark is a c7z.
Cons
- Motor oil consumption issues
- No HUD (the car really felt like it should have had it, it's 2018)
- Parking brake in worst spot possible (this applies to all newer gen mustangs tho). It's right under your right arm when driving.. so dumb
- Car felt heavy while driving.. didnt feel as nimble as c7
- Some back bumper fitments arent very good.. kind of hit or miss on the particular car
- The cloth recaros are difficult to get in and out of the car cuz the high edge on the bottom of the seat. The leather seat package is very difficult to find on a car for sale.
Pros
- Proven design with great performance and reliability. The track performance #'s punch way above this car's price point
- Definitely drives like the car feels lighter than the GT350; I could really feel the lower center of gravity in the c7 platform
- I love the HUD hockey stick design and gauge cluster hockey stick design setting.
- Easy entry/exit seat setting. I'm 5'6", so it's nice to have the seat move for me to get in easier. Usually need the seat pretty far forward to push in clutch all the way.
- The front cameras are AWESOME and very practical. Wish all sports cars had them
- PDR is pretty cool
- Removable roof
Cons
- Seems too tame on the street.
- Lots of people bending stock rims, which is a shame because I like how the stock rims look.
- The paint issues @ bumper edges.
Mustang GT350
The car I would actually buy:
C7z
You know, I am fine with the c7gs speed/acceleration for the street but it's lacking the WILD X factor for me personally.. Felt too tame..Maybe if the c7gs had an aftermarket axle back exhaust on it, it would change my impression tho. If I could find an axle back exhaust that would get close to that wild c7z bark exhaust that the c7z has under WOT, I would be fine with the c7gs. But that's probably impossible to get the c7gs to sound like a c7z @ WOT.. probably has to do with the supercharger and higher overall power.. So I'll personally probably end up buying a used c7z in a few years.
Obviously the c7gs is faster than the GT350 on a track but in reality, who cares? What car is more fun to drive on the street? I think that's the question people should care about more; people pay too close attention to track times. So for me personally.. it was more of a trade of c7z vs GT350 (as odd as that might sound).Even though I think the GT350 is the more fun/$ street car, I'm gunna pass on the GT350. You know why? Go take a look @ their forums. Engine problems galore. That reason alone scares me from buying one. 1quart oil/500mi is not acceptable to me, which apparently ford thinks it is.
With all that said, I vote C7gs + aftermarket axleback exhaust or C7z.
**UNLESS you want to buy a GT350 and run the risk of dealing with motor issues. (which is a shame, really)
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08-02-2018, 01:41 AM
#75
Have recently owned both with manuals - sold them and considering getting one of them again-- real sellers remorse. Am a Porsche 911 guy also.
Both markets- vet/mustang-- in disarray- too many cars on ground and receding demand.
I know this a Vette forum but curious as to thoughts about either car. For me both represent the muscle car era.
Both markets- vet/mustang-- in disarray- too many cars on ground and receding demand.
I know this a Vette forum but curious as to thoughts about either car. For me both represent the muscle car era.
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08-02-2018, 12:45 PM
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Le Mans Master
My neighbor has a GT350R, which comes from the factory w/resonator deletes (GT350 has resonators). There is not a better sounding OEM exhaust IMO. My Z06 has the Corsa X-pipe and Xtremes, and while it sounds good, it cannot hold a candle to his stock R. There is no denying that Ford hit a homerun with that exhaust note.
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08-02-2018, 01:02 PM
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I have always envied the exhaust note of both the higher-powered Mustangs and Chargers/Challengers and have wondered why my Corvette couldn't sound just as good.
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08-02-2018, 02:54 PM
#79
I set my exhaust to Track and think it sounds great. If it's too loud for my wife, I dial it down to Tour or Stealth. I'm happy with the sound.
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pdiddy972 (08-15-2018)
08-02-2018, 03:00 PM
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Drifting
Have recently owned both with manuals - sold them and considering getting one of them again-- real sellers remorse. Am a Porsche 911 guy also.
Both markets- vet/mustang-- in disarray- too many cars on ground and receding demand.
I know this a Vette forum but curious as to thoughts about either car. For me both represent the muscle car era.
Both markets- vet/mustang-- in disarray- too many cars on ground and receding demand.
I know this a Vette forum but curious as to thoughts about either car. For me both represent the muscle car era.
however, it's still Vette > Mustang all the way for me.. GT350 sounds better but the look of the Vette is light years ahead...
And despite complaints from some about the Vette interior, the Mustang one leaves more to be desired...I'm too old to drive a Mustang anymore ha, but it's great if you pay $3000/year in insurance for your one car.
Can't go too wrong with a 911 but there's a price differential for anything above a base Carrera.
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