Buying a 2017 GT350R

[porterror]

Hey! Really wanted a 2019 GT350R with upgraded block, but looks to be priced outside my range right now. Found a decently priced 2017 with around 14k miles on it. Anything I should be looking out for? Most concerned about owners comments on oil usage (6 quarts over 4,000 miles). Would this be covered under any engine replacement warranty still? Also, anything else to look out for or options that the 2017 should have?

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[STFUdonny]

Hey! Really wanted a 2019 GT350R with upgraded block, but looks to be priced outside my range right now. Found a decently priced 2017 with around 14k miles on it. Anything I should be looking out for? Most concerned about owners comments on oil usage (6 quarts over 4,000 miles). Would this be covered under any engine replacement warranty still? Also, anything else to look out for or options that the 2017 should have?

Does it have any extended warranty? I wanted a 2017 R but it had been 43 months since warranty began so I wasn’t able to purchase a plan at a reasonable cost which lead me to 2018’s.

 

[porterror]

Does it have any extended warranty? I wanted a 2017 R but it had been 43 months since warranty began so I wasn’t able to purchase a plan at a reasonable cost which lead me to 2018’s.

I has its 5 year powertrain still left. NO extended warranty.

 

[STFUdonny]

I has its 5 year powertrain still left. NO extended warranty.

Gotcha! so 5 year would maybe put you around 2 years left on the Powertrain warranty? Are you planning to keep it awhile? Track it?

 

[car crazy]

I would not worry about. I don't think 6 quarts over 4000 miles is much. I've had cars that consume way more. I also have a 2017 GT350 and I did not purchase an extended warranty and I'm not worried about it. Every car made is not going to have the engine blow. Enjoy the car and don't worry.

 

[porterror]

I'm not the most familiar with why the oil consumption is high. is it bore scoring issues? are the cylinders lined or is the scoring directly on the engine block? Also, what is cost of engine replacement out of warranty? Thanks!

 

[porterror]

Gotcha! so 5 year would maybe put you around 2 years left on the Powertrain warranty? Are you planning to keep it awhile? Track it?

Probably going to be a garage queen during the winters, then weekend driver rest of season. Would really like to own it long term.

 

[gmuffley]

I would not worry about. I don't think 6 quarts over 4000 miles is much. I've had cars that consume way more. I also have a 2017 GT350 and I did not purchase an extended warranty and I'm not worried about it. Every car made is not going to have the engine blow. Enjoy the car and don't worry.

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