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Traded my GT for a GT350 today

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Went for a routine oil change on my 2015 GT PP, 75k miles on it. Walked out today with a used 2017 GT350 (H4132) with 9k miles. Apparently a guy had traded it in for a new 2019 GT350 the other day and the 2017 was exactly what I had been looking for. Resonator delete is done, two new rear tires getting installed next week (courtesy of dealer) and the car got certified, and I bought the extended warranty for good measures. It will be off for ceramic and partial wrap soon.

It was bitter sweet saying goodbye to the 2015, but what an absolute difference between the two cars (the transmission, my god). Obviously I will miss some of the extra features on the GT PP but the GT350 is a beast. Only problem is there are so many nice months in the year here in PA, the hills, and of course its started raining today when i want to enjoy it.

Looking forward to seeing some of you around!

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congrats .. I like the black roof!!
 

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I drove a Bullitt before deciding on my GT350. I thought nice car I could live with this but I am so glad I decided to go with the GT350. As you say it feels like a totally different car, Good choice and congrats.
 

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Great decision and congrats. Maybe hit up a HPDE at Pocono Raceway while the season is on :thumbsup:
 

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Do the BMR cradle lockouts as they are now available for the GT350's.
 

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Congrats!! People just don't get the difference between GT350 and a 5.0 until they drive it. Everything about the GT350 is at another level.
I will add that taking one for a test drive and short shifting at 6000 or 6500 doesn’t give you the full 350 experience. Don’t shift it like a Chevy!
 

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Very Jealous! Congrats! Recaros or Leather interior?
 

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Went for a routine oil change on my 2015 GT PP, 75k miles on it. Walked out today with a used 2017 GT350 (H4132) with 9k miles. Apparently a guy had traded it in for a new 2019 GT350 the other day and the 2017 was exactly what I had been looking for. Resonator delete is done, two new rear tires getting installed next week (courtesy of dealer) and the car got certified, and I bought the extended warranty for good measures. It will be off for ceramic and partial wrap soon.

It was bitter sweet saying goodbye to the 2015, but what an absolute difference between the two cars (the transmission, my god). Obviously I will miss some of the extra features on the GT PP but the GT350 is a beast. Only problem is there are so many nice months in the year here in PA, the hills, and of course its started raining today when i want to enjoy it.

Looking forward to seeing some of you around!

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Congrats on your GT350! My story is similar to yours. Went into my local dealer for routine service in late Feb (2015 GT Prem Conv), went back a week later to order my 19' GT350. She shipped out of Flat Rock and is passing through N Dakota now, hoping to deliver 7/5-7/9. I absolutely can't wait for everything you describe that's different between the two models, the WHOLE experience! Especially that transmission and exhaust note! Have fun out there!!
 

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Congratulations on the car. I moved up from a 12 GT and I agree the transmission improvement is almost worth the price of admission alone.
 
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Very Jealous! Congrats! Recaros or Leather interior?
Recaros. Takes some getting used to coming from the leather power seats. I still wait for the seats to move back when I turn off the car :crackup:

Congrats on your GT350! My story is similar to yours. Went into my local dealer for routine service in late Feb (2015 GT Prem Conv), went back a week later to order my 19' GT350. She shipped out of Flat Rock and is passing through N Dakota now, hoping to deliver 7/5-7/9. I absolutely can't wait for everything you describe that's different between the two models, the WHOLE experience! Especially that transmission and exhaust note! Have fun out there!!
It's just ridiculous the differences, the handling, the acceleration, the sounds (Sport/sport is beautiful). The shifting is night and day compared to the GT.
Two things to note coming from the GT, the wider tires take some getting used to on uneven roads and the car being lower has me second guessing a lot of dips and bumps I didn't have to before. Not negative things but just things I didn't think of until I had to around this hilly town.

Best of luck with yours, hopefully you get it in time for the 4th of July cruises!
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