2017 GT350 or Brand new GT PP2

[ZipGT350]

Hi folks, I'm new to the Mustang world but I'm torn between a used 2017 GT350 or a brand new GT Performance Pack 2 fully loaded. I actually already bought the PP2 but car will only arrive by end of the month so I can get away if want to. Saw a few Gt350 for sale here in the forum in the $45k price range. the PP2 has all possible optionals at MSRP: 51940 and I got it for $46500 +tax with 0% finance through Ford.

From my view, the PP2 has a lot more technology and its a brand new car and has by far the best looking wheels of any Mustang from factory imo. the Gt350 carries the Shelby name and I do like the the fact that has better transmission and a higher rev engine. Performance wise I believe the new GT with Intake, headers and E85 tune can get higher whp numbers than I GT350 with tune and headers. Correct if I am wrong.

But aside from value, what would be a better value for the money?
Car will be a daily driver with possible occasional track days.

Let's hear from the experience owners out there.

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https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/19-gt-pp2-vs-17-gt350.126386/

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/honestly-who-prefers-the-gt-5-0-over-gt350.126298/

 

[DuRsT]

As a daily I would personally go PP2 given your choices.

 

[sumfoo1]

drive them both... I wouldn't want the gt350 used as i don't know what the other person did with it, but if you're getting a manual, the gt350 is worth it for the transmission alone...


(and to be clear i daily my gt 350 6700 miles since May)

 

[ZipGT350]

As a daily I would personally go PP2 given your choices.

that's what I am more inclined as well. More luxury, pretty close on Suspension setup and its brand new as well.

 

[ZipGT350]

drive them both... I wouldn't want the gt350 used as i don't know what the other person did with it, but if you're getting a manual, the gt350 is worth it for the transmission alone...


(and to be clear i daily my gt 350 6700 miles since May)

Used its always a risk although there's seems to be some close to brand new 350gt for sale right now around 42k price tag

 

[DekiDoo]

You need to drive both and decide.

 

[DuRsT]

Agree that you should drive both assuming you can talk the sales rep into letting you drive the 350. I never had an issue but some of them are less flexible.

Getting a brand new car with full term warranty with the suspension setup that comes with the PP2 feels like a solid choice as a DD, although you will likely want to change the tires on either car.

 

[ZipGT350]

Agree that you should drive both assuming you can talk the sales rep into letting you drive the 350. I never had an issue but some of them are less flexible.

Getting a brand new car with full term warranty with the suspension setup that comes with the PP2 feels like a solid choice as a DD, although you will likely want to change the tires on either car.

Tires I would use the cup2 and replace it down the road for something more DD. There's always a good feeling about a brand new car and right now since I'm moving to the US I have a few other priorities like buying a new house and such so I locked my car spending at 50k for mine and 40k for the wife! lol. Hope she does not read this forum....

 

[ZipGT350]

Agree that you should drive both assuming you can talk the sales rep into letting you drive the 350. I never had an issue but some of them are less flexible.

Getting a brand new car with full term warranty with the suspension setup that comes with the PP2 feels like a solid choice as a DD, although you will likely want to change the tires on either car.

Warranty is always good to have that piece of mind although I won't plan staying stock for too long. JLT+LTH+E85 tune is on my mind and a good old set of lowering springs at least.

 

[ZipGT350]

You need to drive both and decide.

it would make sense but I'm buying the car from distance so that's not a possibility right now. and the Shelby would be a 2017 and would probably have to deal with shipping cost and such as I could not find one locally that would fit that price range!!!. Whereas the PP2 is waiting for me at the dealer with that brand new smell

 

[DuRsT]

Yeah, the Cup 2's are just hard to love on the street.

 

[marks]

If you want a compromise that doesn't excel at anything then buy a GT, if you want to be impressed buy a GT350.

 

[c-rizzle]

If you can live with a 2 seater, buy a used Vet or Porsche Cayman/Boxster both handle better. And both will give you more smiles per buck:
Examples:
https://www.carmax.com/car/17842396
https://www.carmax.com/car/17480627

 

[ZipGT350]

If you can live with a 2 seater, buy a used Vet or Porsche Cayman/Boxster both handle better. And both will give you more smiles per buck:
Examples:
https://www.carmax.com/car/17842396
https://www.carmax.com/car/17480627

I've owned a Cayman S 2010 and also a 2005 997GT3. Hated the Cayman and loved the 997. but the new caymans are nice.

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