2021 GT350?

[sumfoo1]

If they make one in a highland or moss green... i will have christmas mustangs.

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[firestarter2]

Anyone remember when the GT350 first came out and they said it was going to be a limited run of only 2 years?

Yeah........don't believe everything Ford tells you.

Yes I remember when people were paying 10k and 15k ADM on non Rs. I think before ford ran into money issues they did not plan on staying on this platform for so long. The GT500 was going to be on the next chassis.

All based on absolutely nothing except reading tea leaves .

I like the additional model years for some long term aftermarket support and parts availability.

 

[cosmic charlie]

Anyone remember when the GT350 first came out and they said it was going to be a limited run of only 2 years?

Yeah........don't believe everything Ford tells you.

That's why you can find cars like this. 2016 with 1,906 mi. US $48,921.00
and there are plenty more.

Imagine paying a big ADM hoping you were "one of the few" that got one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Ford-...989673?hash=item26279761e9:g:GmEAAOSwQvhdhdL4



Here is a 2016 GT350R with 768 mi. US $58,988.00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Ford-Mustang/143423623273?hash=item2164b6d069:g:Ux0AAOSwK~tdtKFw

 

[MikeR397]

Bought the car because I love the way it drives. Not to resell.

Me too, but it doesn’t hurt to have both. I usually keep my cars a very long time. Bought my Ferrari 360 for $70k (with $30k of existing aftermarket carbon and mods included) and 10 years later I still own it and can sell it for the same or higher price. Would be nice if my R does the same thing. I would love to think I’ll keep it forever, but the truth of it is that it’s my track weapon and after the 8yr warranty is up I’m not interesting in taking the risk of engine failure. Otho, If it’s only worth $25k or something in another 6 years from now maybe I will just keep it and hope it doesn’t blow up.

edit: reason I mention this comparison is the price is similar and there are far fewer R’s made than 360s, which is closer to regular 350 numbers.

 

[Greg35]

Yes I remember when people were paying 10k and 15k ADM on non Rs. I think before ford ran into money issues they did not plan on staying on this platform for so long. The GT500 was going to be on the next chassis.

All based on absolutely nothing except reading tea leaves .

I like the additional model years for some long term aftermarket support and parts availability.

I couldn't agree more regarding the longer production run yielding increased aftermarket support. Quite frustrating back in early '16 to hear multiple times." Uh, perhaps we will look into bringing it out for the GT350 also...We have no plans regarding GT350..." Those of us who actually drive it as intended AND plan to have one for years are benefitting from greater choices to enhance/personalize.

 

[Mountain376]

My money is that you'll find out two things shortly after the GT500 media embargo is lifted: 1. how the GT500 stacks up and 2. when GT350 will end.

If you look back to the Boss, that car and the GT500 existed for one MY as well.

Honestly, I believe that the GT350 was only kept around as long as it was due the GT500 not being out ("delayed/"prolonged" in release). I think Ford wants to "turn the page".

 

[shogun32]

I think Ford wants to "turn the page".

I see them tossing the 350R and track packs and only having 1 version of the 350 with optional seats, optional nav, and optional upgraded sound system and good for 2 more years. But highly dependent on sales numbers relative to the GT500. If the GT500 doesn't sell but the GT350 does, I expect they'll kill the 350 to force adoption of the 500.

 

[Mountain376]

I see them tossing the 350R and track packs and only having 1 version of the 350 with optional seats, optional nav, and optional upgraded sound system and good for 2 more years. But highly dependent on sales numbers relative to the GT500. If the GT500 doesn't sell but the GT350 does, I expect they'll kill the 350 to force adoption of the 500.

Very likely chance that Ford will want to grab any money they can, too. So...

 

[svttim]

Source number 2 says no 2021. There you have it. a Definite maybe, maybe not

 

[Bulldogs22]

Source number 2 says no 2021. There you have it. a Definite maybe, maybe not

I think this makes more sense. Ford released these updates to both 350s to streamline production but also increase performance to boost sales for the last two model years vs keeping the car the same which would have caused sales to fall off.

 

[Frogger711]

Woooo Hoooo! Good news for me!... I am going to be sitting down with a warm cup of tea in about a month or so and start shopping for my GT350. Finally getting some things out of the way and timing should be good for me in November/December time frame. Was originally looking at used 2017-18, but with all of the engine issues and the risk of buying used unit that someone dumped because of oil consumption I am moving towards a new 2019. Why pay 54k for a 2018 when I can get a 2019 for 57-58?
The only thing I am going to pay special attention to is the manuf date... don't want one of those units that sat a Ford Corp during the polar vortex waiting for parts.
If anyone knows of small town dealerships that are sitting on a 2019 with heated/cooled seats with the better electronics package (bliss, B&o Stereo) . Don't need or want carbon fiber dash or handling pkg (gurney flap).
Will also be swapping out the Cup2's for MPSS.

What manufacture dates should I avoid? I am looking to pick up a 2019 in the next couple of months as well.

 

[RJay]

What manufacture dates should I avoid? I am looking to pick up a 2019 in the next couple of months as well.

Mine was built 05/06, sat for seven weeks at Flat Rock until 6/25, and then spent almost four more weeks in transit. It was a rusty, dusty mess when it showed up. I know May 6th wasn't the Polar Vortex, but it was still during the period of some LONG delays. June and July builds the factory really seemed to crank them out. That's the production dates I would target. YMMV.

 

[jpindustrie]

Interesting news about 2021 , does this indicate we will see another s550 refresh that year?

 

[Hack]

I think the GT500 and GT350 customers are mostly different people. Manual transmission vs. DCT. NA power vs. mega forced induction power. More road feel vs. extra comfort on the street. Etc. Of course some people want both, but I don't really see GT500 production having a big impact on GT350 sales. And now that the GT350 has some improvements that make it much closer in lap times to the prior year GT350R it's possible demand will increase.

Also the information about internal engine improvements should have a positive impact on future GT350 sales. I hope the changes to the engine are an indicator that Ford will keep the Voodoo around a little longer.

 

[Lorne34]

Mine was built 05/06, sat for seven weeks at Flat Rock until 6/25, and then spent almost four more weeks in transit. It was a rusty, dusty mess when it showed up. I know May 6th wasn't the Polar Vortex, but it was still during the period of some LONG delays. June and July builds the factory really seemed to crank them out. That's the production dates I would target. YMMV.

I have read horror stories of early 2019's showing up with extensive salt, dirty engine bays, plastic fused to body parts/cracked body panels/decklids/side vents coming apart, etc.... A lot of this was due to the early production units sitting at Flat Rock during the very cold winter/spring months. Then they had the steering wheel shortage issue, the issue with the shifter which was exasperated by a shortage of parts (several guys had their dealerships put in a MGW). Geesh... you would think that after 3-4 years of production there would not be these types of issues. I can also understand a "ford fusion" sitting out in the mess, but these are higher end special cars. i'm not saying they should store them in climate controlled warehouses...but delivering them filthy is not good.

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