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Totally agree with your comments and yes our cars has some flaws but on the flip side there are so many more positive aspects to these GT350/R's that they far outweigh any minor issues including the isolated oil consumption issue.I fully agree with this.
The reason many are steering you towards other options is the $100K cost you mentioned. What made the GT350 such a hit is that it was likened to the GT3 at the time for a fraction of the price. But at $100K, it's not worth it to us US buyers on the other side of the pond. Buying a lightly used model and importing to the UK will allow you to buy both with your "heart" and your "head".
The GT350 has a "soul" that can't really be described. It's not without flaws, but it's a special car. I'm sure it would be way cooler to drive a Shelby in the UK vs a base 911. Corvettes are cool too and the GS is a great buy. But they're generally not for me, and I don't care for the looks of the C7 much.
There is no question that these GT350/R's have an "interesting soul" which cannot be found on pretty much any other cars at this price level therefore an easy decision at least from my standpoint.
Hopefully there are some members on this forum that has a GT350/R that they may be looking to sell after which time they might be able to provide the OP with some options with respect to purchasing a well cared for and maintained car.
If a potential seller of one of these great cars is located on the East Coast of America that would even be better for the OP from a logistical and cost standpoint.
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There are also sellers located in Europe--w/in driving distance of UK. Americans and Europeans alike. Rare, but not as rare as some may think.Totally agree with your comments and yes our cars has some flaws but on the flip side there are so many more positive aspects to these GT350/R's that they far outweigh any minor issues including the isolated oil consumption issue.
There is no question that these GT350/R's have an "interesting soul" which cannot be found on pretty much any other cars at this price level therefore an easy decision at least from my standpoint.
Hopefully there are some members on this forum that has a GT350/R that they may be looking to sell after which time they might be able to provide the OP with some options with respect to purchasing a well cared for and maintained car.
If a potential seller of one of these great cars is located on the East Coast of America that would even be better for the OP from a logistical and cost standpoint.
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It's a tough choice IMO. You were quick to dismiss the M2 as an expensive 2-series, but the GT350 is basically in the same situation. Maybe it is different because the Mustang is more rare?
In the US, for that amount of money I would definitely be looking hard at the Porsches. My biggest issue with them is that I'd want a GT3, which as you state, raises the price significantly.
I drove the normal C7 Vette @ a driving school for 3 days, and it was very impressive. The engine died out at the top end,so it was a bit disappointing at the road course, but it would be excellent in day-to-day driving. The Grand Sport takes the handling up a notch (or two), but uses the same engine. I would have been very temped on a GS if they had been able to use the LS7 from the old Z06 and Camaro Z/28. But I am not a huge fan of the LT1 for a track car.
The GT350 has the opposite issue. It is quite docile below 3500 RPM, at which point the torque jumps up and then stays strong til redline. It still tapers off up top, but not like the LT1 engine. However, for street driving it is tough to really wring the car out. Still, even when driving sedately, it sounds awesome and has a great road presence.
The biggest issue is that it does have little quality issues that are barely forgivable @ $50,000, but might be much tougher to live with @ $100,000. Still, not much I'd rather drive. The Cayman GT4, 911, and upcoming mid-engine vette are probably the only things that I would really consider over the GT350.
So, in the end, the GT350 is still a pretty great choice. But I'd also really be looking in to the available 911's.
-T
In the US, for that amount of money I would definitely be looking hard at the Porsches. My biggest issue with them is that I'd want a GT3, which as you state, raises the price significantly.
I drove the normal C7 Vette @ a driving school for 3 days, and it was very impressive. The engine died out at the top end,so it was a bit disappointing at the road course, but it would be excellent in day-to-day driving. The Grand Sport takes the handling up a notch (or two), but uses the same engine. I would have been very temped on a GS if they had been able to use the LS7 from the old Z06 and Camaro Z/28. But I am not a huge fan of the LT1 for a track car.
The GT350 has the opposite issue. It is quite docile below 3500 RPM, at which point the torque jumps up and then stays strong til redline. It still tapers off up top, but not like the LT1 engine. However, for street driving it is tough to really wring the car out. Still, even when driving sedately, it sounds awesome and has a great road presence.
The biggest issue is that it does have little quality issues that are barely forgivable @ $50,000, but might be much tougher to live with @ $100,000. Still, not much I'd rather drive. The Cayman GT4, 911, and upcoming mid-engine vette are probably the only things that I would really consider over the GT350.
So, in the end, the GT350 is still a pretty great choice. But I'd also really be looking in to the available 911's.
-T
