br_an
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- 2016 Shelby GT350, 2020 Ford F150
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Uh oh, the Shelby Police found me.
It is what it is. Especially when you start throwing around how special the shelbys are. They are Fords that run down the same line as every other mustang.Uh oh, the Shelby Police found me.
Was that your boyfriend holding the camera?
What are you trying to say?Was that your boyfriend holding the camera?
I was thinking the same thing.What are you trying to say?
I was trying to say that the Shelby Police sounds cool, and probably wear cool bootsI was thinking the same thing.
Oh, that's nice.I was trying to say that the Shelby Police sounds cool, and probably wear cool boots
For the daily driver aspect, looking out over the unique hood of the GT350 with those wide fenders makes it a much different experience. Feels special every time.I am planning to purchase either a GT or GT350 by the end of this year or Spring/Summer of 2023 but am undecided on which to get. Currently the car would only be used as a daily driver with some spirited country/city driving on well maintained roads with plans to hopefully track it by 2024. The GT350 is undoubtedly my dream car and I would love to get my hands on one - The engine, the history, the curb appeal, fantastic handling & everything else that makes a GT350 a GT350 has me sold. However it would be my only car and I would hate to "ruin" or "waste" such a special car by racking up mileage around town. Would it be enjoyed, absolutely! Would it be tracked much? Most likely not as much as it deserves to be. On the flip side, the GT is more reliable and with a front bumper swap (purely for looks) + some work (I do like a good project car) I believe it could be turned into a track beast while also making a capable daily. Has anyone modded their GT to become a track car comparable to the GT350 or know of someone who did? For the people who have owned both, which did you like best and what would you recommend? The plan would be to hold onto the GT350 till I die or it does and as for the mustang it'd either be a keeper or sold later down the road for a GT350R. The last thing I want to do is regret buying a GT or vis versa so all opinions/input is greatly appreciated!
If I had a gt350 and a leaf I know I would never drive the leaf haha. Good for you for being able to do that. Why drive a boring slow car when you could drive an amazing fast car.I also wouldn't daily a GT350.
I bought mine for weekend use and bought a 3.5K electric leaf for commuting.
Regarding pricing -> I agree it feels overpriced, but honestly, what would I rather have that feels somewhat analog and offers a raucous experience at all times. The only thing at the same level of desirability for me is a Porsche GTS and you don't even want to look up those prices.
Yeah you might be close to a C8, but I can straight faced say I'd rather have the 350 regardless of price difference. The C8 is a grand touring car (but a fantastically capable one). The 350 is a visceral emotional machine.
Because once you go on track a few times (at least for me), I'm not interested in stoplight racing in stop and go traffic.If I had a gt350 and a leaf I know I would never drive the leaf haha. Good for you for being able to do that. Why drive a boring slow car when you could drive an amazing fast car.
You should look at the Motor Trend Lightning Lap results of said 2 vehicles...I think the spanking is the other way around.M1, an SS 1LE is going to spank it at any track any day. Assuming same driver skill.
You’re 100% right about the street driving after having experienced track drivingBecause once you go on track a few times (at least for me), I'm not interested in stoplight racing in stop and go traffic.
Also, I can push hard at track and not worry I won't have a way to get to work.
Yes, cars and motorcycles....I've owned both. The GT is a better daily and the GT350 is a better backroad bruiser and track car. I didn't daily either though.
Track use is hard on cars. I would not put my only mode of transportation around a track.
I spent quite a lot of time without any fun car at all, so I could own my truck outright and have the GT (and then the GT350) as a fun/track car.
Honestly I'm to the point where I want a third car now. This is how old men end up with a shed full of cars they don't drive.