GT350 or Whippled GTPP?

[Mjc1241]

I want to add something to this topic that is relevant and may be lost. I have buddies with highly modified pony cars: 2010 Camaro SS with 740 rwhp, 2012 Mustang GT with 800 rwhp, 2013 Mustang GT with 700 rwhp and 2015 with 695 rwhp. Again, dyno proven rear wheel horsepower; not at the crank. The Z06 suspension as we know does not require modifications, but the other three cars all have upgraded suspension components as well. Every single one of those cars HAS to ride around on a Nitto or Mickey Thompson drag radials to even attempt to put any power down on the street. They all will not take the cars out in the rain or below a certain temperature because they are on ice skates. If that is what you have to sign up for in order to enjoy a high horsepower car then I pass. I think many if not all of us that own a GT350/R could have bought an SC3 Roush Mustang GT or bought a regular GT and had a blower or turbo installed, a Camaro SS/1LE/C7 and done the same thing, or just bought a ZL1 or Z06. I had every one of the above mentioned cars on my list so why did I buy a a "slow" GT350? One of my favorite cars is and has always been a Porsche GT3 and I have always been enamored with naturally aspirated high horsepower and/or high revving cars: Viper, 2014-2015 Camaro Z28, AMG Black Series SLS and C class cars, C6 Z, C5 Z, 2001 Mustang Cobra R, Acura NSX, original BMW M3, etc. You can slap boost on any car and make it fast in a straight line but in the words taken directly from the old Pirelli commercials, "Power is nothing without control." So if you are going to take a garden variety pony car, add substantial power AND want it to really handle, if you want to do it RIGHT, you are going to spend money. Although not the fastest, the GT350/R already has this baked into the car. Lastly, I recently had a chance to take a new GT3 around the track a few times and it made me appreciate my car so much more. Although it may not be considered on the same level, I appreciate Ford for trying to benchmark such a great car, then turn around and build it to be sold at this price point. Unfortunately I cannot afford a new GT3 but I can and did buy this car. Will I add some more power? Yes, but will stay true to the naturally aspirated intent of the car which is MY choice. Could I boost it, yes and there are more than a few succesfully boosted GT350/R's on the road with no issues. Enjoy what you choose but there are going to be downsides to any choice you make whether it be not enough power or doesn't handle as well or doesn't look as good TO OTHER PEOPLE. Only you can decide what is most important to you. Enjoy!

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[AirBusPilot]

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Sorry, but we raced several times from a roll. Every time I’d pull him. Probably 3 car lengths in favor of the GT350 by 120 mph.

No need for you to feel bad about it. You own neither.

 

[MrCincinnati]

Garage Queen-as in previous owner put 5500 mi in 2.5 yrs in his Whippled GT.
I drive it weekly. And your “worth more” nonsense? You PAID more. Way more. So who cares lol.

Nonsense? Do the math man..

If an asset is acquired for $700 and is worth $650, it’s a far better deal than one acquired for $250 and worth $100.

 

[Nomadic]

Nonsense? Do the math man..

If an asset is acquired for $700 and is worth $650, it’s a far better deal than one acquired for $250 and worth $100.

Yeah keep lying to yourself. You car’s value will drop like Queen Elizabeth’s tits. I wrote a check for 31.5k plus tax for my GT that came with all the mods in my sig. And now I don’t think about it. It’s a paid for cheap (comparative to most) monster. If you have the $, track your car, and want to pay more than double that for GT350R, more power to you.

 

[Nomadic]

Sorry, but we raced several times from a roll. Every time I’d pull him. Probably 3 car lengths in favor of the GT350 by 120 mph.

No need for you to feel bad about it. You own neither.

I own something faster than both. Poor me. LOL

 

[AirBusPilot]

I sense GT350 envy..

 

[MrCincinnati]

Yeah keep lying to yourself. You car’s value will drop like Queen Elizabeth’s tits. I wrote a check for 31.5k plus tax for my GT that came with all the mods in my sig. And now I don’t think about it. It’s a paid for cheap (comparative to most) monster. If you have the $, track your car, and want to pay more than double that for GT350R, more power to you.

History and the present disagrees with you.

You should check market value and compare before making statements like "if you want to pay more than double". I could sell my car and break even right now. Could you? *rhetorical* - so who's paying double, again?

good luck and enjoy that awesome car (no sarc)

 

[MrCincinnati]

I own something faster than both. Poor me. LOL

faster...until you hit turn 1, then you either go off track or - if you're sensible and responsible you get outbraked and listen to someone's voodoo for a few more turns until they fade off in the distance.

 

[Zitrosounds]

I totally understand NOMADIC'S point of view. Around the time the GT350 was revealed, I was in the market for a sports car. I was initially looking at 991 911. I was looking to spend upwards of $80,000. I could afford a brand new 911 or even a used GT3 but wasn't willing to spend the money. After reading and watching various reviews on the GT350 I was essentially sold. Main reason being I am a Ford Mustang fan, and I like cars that provide a performance value. To me owning a car that cost far less that performs as good as a car that's worth three times as price tag is very impressive. So I get it Nomadic. What I don't get is the Arrogant comments and the need to come into a forum and be so arrogant about it. I am not in any other Porsche related forum, to include Reddit boasting about my $70,000 gt350r and how impressive it is in comparison to their hundred thousand plus dollar car.

 

[machsmith]

but who does a double take on a GT? who goes wow...a supercharged 5.0...awesome? sorry...nobody.
When people see a GT350 they Say, "cool, a GT350 with its awesome 5.2 voodoo, I would love to own this car, it's the best mustang ever built." "I hear the driving experience is amazing."
just saying... nothing wrong with a blown 5.0 but they are common.

 

[mike.s]

i had a full bolt on 15 gtpp and it was cool but after selling it and putting 330ish miles on my gt350 there is no comparison. every time i drive it it makes me giggle and puts a smile on my face, the gtpp never did that once. my bet is if you are asking, you already know what you want. just get the 350 and be glad you did, i wish i wouldve

 

[Shift]

Yeah keep lying to yourself. You car’s value will drop like Queen Elizabeth’s tits. I wrote a check for 31.5k plus tax for my GT that came with all the mods in my sig. And now I don’t think about it. It’s a paid for cheap (comparative to most) monster. If you have the $, track your car, and want to pay more than double that for GT350R, more power to you.

If you want to compare values, you should do it new to new. Unfortunately for you, the standard comparisons of savings buying used doesn't really apply to GT350's, as most of our cars are still within a few thousand if not closer, to the MSRP even after the first year of use, which we all know is the biggest depreciation period for a car.

You were able to buy your SC'd GT for that price because the original owner took a bath on it, as do all GT owners. Modded or not.

 

[jefc73]

Nope. No need. Wasn’t going to write a check in full for $60k for one no matter what. Way more than I wanted to spend on a car and not worth it to me. But a check for literally half that for a Whippled garage queen? Yup.

Lol that's what I figured. :lol:

 

[AirBusPilot]

I own something faster than both. Poor me. LOL

So do I..

 

[CaptainUnderpants]

I wrote a check for 31.5k plus tax for my GT that came with all the mods in my sig.

You actually just proved most peoples point, that if purchased new, a GT PP and then modding is not a good value. My guess is that your car new with mods would cost upwards of 50k and then within 2 years it was sold to you for an almost 20k loss. This was a bad investment for the original owner, but a good deal to you, congratulations on getting a heck of lot of car for the money.

But the OP was asking whether or not he should make the same mistake as the original owner of your car. Based upon how you voted with your money, you would advise against the OP making the mistake of a new GT with mods. There is a tinge of hipocracy in your argument.

You can't have it both ways. :shrug:

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