Anyone driven or owned a Shelby GT350?
07-08-2018, 09:45 PM
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Anyone driven or owned a Shelby GT350?
I have a 17 grand sport M7 and I do love it. I have had it over a year and dont drive it as much as I would like because I have a 8 yr old son and he cant drive in the front for a while still so I was thinking of getting a different car with a back seat. I have looked at a ton of youtube review on the gt350 and every single one is positive. I know the grand sport is faster in almost every catagory but I would like a car that I can drive anytime I want and bring my son along. I would totally miss the top coming off though .
Wondering what you all think about the gt350.
Wondering what you all think about the gt350.
07-08-2018, 10:04 PM
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I've been a mustang guy most of my life. However when my kids got bigger the back seats were too small. Ended up getting a 16 M3 and loved it for the practicallity. I do like the GT350 but think a sedan is the easier route. They also make a convertible 👍🏻
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07-08-2018, 10:11 PM
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Melting Slicks
I have a 17 grand sport M7 and I do love it. I have had it over a year and dont drive it as much as I would like because I have a 8 yr old son and he cant drive in the front for a while still so I was thinking of getting a different car with a back seat. I have looked at a ton of youtube review on the gt350 and every single one is positive. I know the grand sport is faster in almost every catagory but I would like a car that I can drive anytime I want and bring my son along. I would totally miss the top coming off though .
Wondering what you all think about the gt350.
Wondering what you all think about the gt350.
07-08-2018, 10:18 PM
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Why can’t an 8 year old ride in a C7? 
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07-08-2018, 11:27 PM
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I wouldn’t expect many good reviews on a GM/Corvette forum, but the GT350 is a great car. While I don’t own one, I have driven them several times, and owned two GT500s. I was planning to purchase an “R” back in ‘16, but refused to pay an ADM, so I purchased a Z06 instead... with no regrets.
Ford tweak the GT350 for 2019... different areos, particularly the rear spoiler, redesigned the grille, and their B&O Play will now be available. Any updates to the platform and performance numbers, if any, have not been released yet. Good news is that most of the ADMs have fizzled, however, some are still lingering on the “R.”
If you can wait, the ‘20 GT500 is around the corner, but unfortunately ADMs will be in play again.
Personally, I would never consider a Camaro over a GT350, but I’m sure that I’m in the minority on this forum
Ford tweak the GT350 for 2019... different areos, particularly the rear spoiler, redesigned the grille, and their B&O Play will now be available. Any updates to the platform and performance numbers, if any, have not been released yet. Good news is that most of the ADMs have fizzled, however, some are still lingering on the “R.”
If you can wait, the ‘20 GT500 is around the corner, but unfortunately ADMs will be in play again.
Personally, I would never consider a Camaro over a GT350, but I’m sure that I’m in the minority on this forum
07-08-2018, 11:58 PM
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Just test drive one first, and make sure you can deal with having the torque in a higher rev range. Not the fastest car off the line or around town...they need to stretch their legs and then become magnificent. Some like that, others not so much. They are best on a track.
07-09-2018, 12:52 AM
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Go get a nice Challenger instead. The Mustangs aren't as intriguing as the new Mopars. Just a suggestion.
07-09-2018, 04:14 AM
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I want something different and that is more rare. I am not a fan of camaros....I have yet to see a gt350 around where I live. I see plenty of corvettes and even a handful of z06.....I love my grand sport but kinda wish I would of gotten a z06 since it isnt the top dog (zr1 is way outta price range) but then id be in the same situation about the extra seats. Ill try and find one to test drive this week.
any other opinions or info is appreciated
thanks
any other opinions or info is appreciated
thanks
07-09-2018, 07:24 AM
#12
Drifting
That's my question. The car is a 2 seater. You're saying a kid can't ride in a 2 seat pick up either?
My granddaughter grew up riding shotgun in my C-6
Just remember to turn off the air bag.
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My granddaughter grew up riding shotgun in my C-6
Just remember to turn off the air bag.
USAF
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07-09-2018, 07:30 AM
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I want something different and that is more rare. I am not a fan of camaros....I have yet to see a gt350 around where I live. I see plenty of corvettes and even a handful of z06.....I love my grand sport but kinda wish I would of gotten a z06 since it isnt the top dog (zr1 is way outta price range) but then id be in the same situation about the extra seats. Ill try and find one to test drive this week.
any other opinions or info is appreciated
thanks
any other opinions or info is appreciated
thanks
07-09-2018, 08:06 AM
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Melting Slicks
Just test drive one first, and make sure you can deal with having the torque in a higher rev range. Not the fastest car off the line or around town...they need to stretch their legs and then become magnificent. Some like that, others not so much. They are best on a track.
07-09-2018, 12:47 PM
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/off-topic/3981575-gt350-owner-s-supplement.html
Forum member sublime1996525 bought one last year, maybe PM him.
Forum member sublime1996525 bought one last year, maybe PM him.
07-09-2018, 02:10 PM
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Melting Slicks
My son has a GT350.It does lack torque in the low end but makes up for it once you get to 3000 rpm. My only problem with the 8000+ redline is my mind tells me to shift long before the engine gets there. I have only gotten to 6000 before I "had" to shift. This old timer's brain wants to shift about 5000 like it learn many years ago. I just drive the car in lower gear than you probably should to keep the rpm's up around town - for the fun factor. I had to do that back in the 70's with my 73 L82. The only reason I did not get one is I wanted an auto trans, too old to shift all the time especially in traffic.
07-09-2018, 08:18 PM
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