Differences from 2017 GT350 to 2018 or 2019 GT350

[rayban1]

Trying to see if there is much differences from a 2017 GT350 compared to 2018 or 2019 GT350. Not ready to purchase yet, sold my 2015 GT Premium PP and starting to do a little research. Seeing a lot of GT350 low miles in mid 40's. Looking about a year away, so no hurry....Like the Recaros,,, but looking for leather heated and cooled seats that I had in my 2015 GT. I liked them. See some 2018 in the low 50's,,Just going to take my time and find a nice one.........

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[hiiammarcin]

You want the 2019. Look up 2019 voodoo changes and you’ll know why.

 

[thill444]

I did my research and settled on a 2018 w/1400 miles for $49K. I liked the idea of the 2019, but I was only able to negotiate about $5K off MSRP, or right around $59K. So about a $10K price difference, but in CT it would be more than that since the taxes go up on any car purchase over $50K.

With a low $50's budget and not being in a hurry, the ideal thing would be to wait for some used 2019's for $50-52K. There was only one used 2019 in my 100+ mile search near me and they wanted $57K and would not come down any lower. The biggest difference with the 2019 will be some of the changes to the engine block which some say helps with oil consumption and engine failures that a small percentage of owners experienced with 2016-2018 cars. The 2019's also come standard with Cup2 tires (which I actually did not want) so keep that in mind too, as you may need to budget swapping out the Cup2's for a more daily driver focused tire (Cup2's are great for the track).

 

[MountainStang]

I’m in the same boat as the OP, was originally set on only a 2019 or 2020. But to me at least it doesn’t seem like there’s much difference with reliability. What are everyone’s thoughts on this question posed today? I’m looking in the 50’s personally, so I have room for a warranty etc... and there’s some good prices on 17 and 18’s.

 

[stanglife]

Go for it. I don't think there's a particularly bad year or a preferred year at this point...unless you are talking 20R ;) ;) and silver...which is the fastest.

 

[stanglife]

I should add.... I actually really like the non-r wheels on the 19...not that you cant change that.

 

[svttim]

There is significant differences between an 18 and a 19 when you compare base cars. There is the engine differences and chassis dynamics. 2020 was a minor change for the R. None of the above applies to the R model vs R Model except a brake calibration on the 19 and the steering knuckle in the 20

 

[MountainStang]

There is significant differences between an 18 and a 19 when you compare base cars. There is the engine differences and chassis dynamics. 2020 was a minor change for the R. None of the above applies to the R model vs R Model except a brake calibration on the 19 and the steering knuckle in the 20

Yeah that’s what was pushing me that direction to begin with, but honestly for the price some of the others are going for... that’s what’s tempting

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