New for 2017 GT350

[Gatorac]

Am I the only one that doesn't like Ruby Red?

I was going to say yes. I have an RR GTPP. I can't get an accurate picture of it. It looks like it's liquid and you could walk up and dip your hand in it. It's like Laser Red Metallic on steroids.

RR being available on the GT350 is one more obstacle out of my way of getting one. An option for a stereo that doesn't completely such is another. Oh boy.... We may have a problem with my RS order...

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[Carguy68]

I was about to go for a Tech pack at 5k over, not now!

 

[DaveH]

Especially if you paid ADM :lol:

Can't say the ADM thing bothered me in the slightest.

I don't expect ADM prices to fall simply because of this, or for 2017 either.

 

[krt22]

Anyone else waiting for the GT500 to debut? :hail:

nope. The voodoo is the main reason why I bought the car.

 

[Side_Pce]

nope. The voodoo is the main reason why I bought the car.

If I don't try and grab a 17 GT350, the 500 will be in the garage in the summer of 17... Hopefully.

 

[toofast]

God willing, and some pissed off ADM payers if you get a better car for less by being a bit patient

The longer you are around this stuff and watch these scenarios play out the more you know that it always works this way.

 

[likeaboss]

whats a soft door rollover ? is this option on the 2016 GT350 or GT350R ??

Pretty sure is the soft touch plastic on the top of the door you'd get on the Premier Trim option.

 

[dbatech99]

Can't say the ADM thing bothered me in the slightest.

I don't expect ADM prices to fall simply because of this, or for 2017 either.

Why would anyone pay ADM for a 16 with less options than a 17 with potentially more for less MSRP. It isn't totally out of the realm if the 1LE is as hot as GM thinks. I'd much rather have a 17 with track standard for 53-54 if it happens than a 16 with ADM for less.

Just me though. With this news, I've broken off any desire to even buy a 16. I have a feeling I'm not the only one.

 

[CANTWN4LSN]

Haven't seen anyone post doing this yet but talked to my dealer today where I had 2016 Tech for MSRP ordered 6/12/15 still not scheduled despite locked in status because smaller dealership. They were not aware of 2017 ordering guide yet but were happy to let me switch to 2017 to get the better options still at MSRP when available. Talk about stand up people! Hope others have luck doing this if they want to. When they get the info and I lock this down, I'll ask them if they want me to post their info on the 2016 here. Good thing I'm practiced in delayed gratification.

 

[dbatech99]

Haven't seen anyone post doing this yet but talked to my dealer today where I had 2016 Tech for MSRP ordered 6/12/15 still not scheduled despite locked in status because smaller dealership. They were not aware of 2017 ordering guide yet but were happy to let me switch to 2017 to get the better options still at MSRP when available. Talk about stand up people! Hope others have luck doing this if they want to. When they get the info and I lock this down, I'll ask them if they want me to post their info on the 2016 here. Good thing I'm practiced in delayed gratification.

Sweet. At this rate, they might have a hard time getting rid of 2016's. What a turn of events LOL. It would be funny if Ford did this to counter dealers charging stiff ADMs.

 

[Patio208]

Why would anyone pay ADM for a 16 with less options than a 17 with potentially more for less MSRP. It isn't totally out of the realm if the 1LE is as hot as GM thinks. I'd much rather have a 17 with track standard for 53-54 if it happens than a 16 with ADM for less.

Just me though. With this news, I've broken off any desire to even buy a 16. I have a feeling I'm not the only one.

Don't want to sound bitter (because I'm not), but I don't understand why anyone believes Ford is going to give away or discount the track pack goodies. This is still a limited production car with a hand built engine. The only thing Ford is offering are more option combinations while discontinuing a low demand option.

 

[dbatech99]

Perhaps, but even so... and this is proving out... people are cancelling their 16 orders and switching to 17. You think they will be able to keep charging ADM for 16s now that production has clearly ramped up and more desirable options are on the way? Doubt it... and from feedback, ADMs are already dropping. ADM days are numbered.

Either way, we don't have a clue about pricing until Ford releases those numbers. It's all hearsay.

 

[Spa2k]

Why would anyone pay ADM for a 16 with less options than a 17 with potentially more for less MSRP. It isn't totally out of the realm if the 1LE is as hot as GM thinks. I'd much rather have a 17 with track standard for 53-54 if it happens than a 16 with ADM for less.

Just me though. With this news, I've broken off any desire to even buy a 16. I have a feeling I'm not the only one.

The iLE will have no effect on '17 GT 350 pricing; they're totally different vehicles aimed at totally different markets that may get cross-shopped because their on-track performance is similar. But that's it. The Camaro has the advantage of low price and the much-loved SB V-8, and the Mustang has the Shelby heritage and the FP V-8.

The demand for the GT 350/R still far exceeds the supply, with Ford selling every one it can produce - to dealers, if not end-use buyers. (Ford doesn't care; it has its money once the dealer takes delivery; a sale is a sale, and they're all sold - in some markets, through the production of the '17s.) If the prices of the '17s don't go up compared to comparably equipped '16s, it will be the first time in recent history that a car manufacturer didn't take advantage of the opportunity to grab a little of all that loose ADM money from the dealers. The MSRP will go up.

And there's nothing wrong with the '16s. So far, Tech Packages have outsold Track Packages by more than a two-to-one margin, and the great majority of the Tech Package buyers are not complaining about not having the tranny and diff coolers or Grabber Blue. They're enjoying their cars now for the needs they had when they bought them, except for the few that are ready to drive off a cliff because their cars didn't have the coolers - which they knew when they bought their cars.

Next year's Anythingmobile will always be improved over last year's, and you can waste your life always looking into the future instead of having some fun now.

 

[dbatech99]

I have something fun... and I can wait forever for ADM to vanish... and it will. Car's only been out less than 6 months and already the big bad ADM is losing its steam. Won't be long now.

 

[krt22]

The iLE will have no effect on '17 GT 350 pricing; they're totally different vehicles aimed at totally different markets that may get cross-shopped because their on-track performance is similar. But that's it. The Camaro has the advantage of low price and the much-loved SB V-8, and the Mustang has the Shelby heritage and the FP V-8.

The demand for the GT 350/R still far exceeds the supply, with Ford selling every one it can produce - to dealers, if not end-use buyers. (Ford doesn't care; it has its money once the dealer takes delivery; a sale is a sale, and they're all sold - in some markets, through the production of the '17s.) If the prices of the '17s don't go up compared to comparably equipped '16s, it will be the first time in recent history that a car manufacturer didn't take advantage of the opportunity to grab a little of all that loose ADM money from the dealers. The MSRP will go up.

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Bingo.

The Boss 302 MSRP went up between 12/13 ( modest), the GT500 MSRP went up considerably between 12 and 13 (for good reason) and up a bit more between 13 and 14. Recent history shows Ford has not really been in the business of giving more for less.

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