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I was just relying upon this thread. Second to last post. But who knows? https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/2020-shelby-gt350-new-colors.118827/
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I interpreted that as the 5.2 block mill is being updated for the GT500 SPECIFICALLY and so happens to also be MY 2020. I wouldn't get too hung up on it. If you find a good deal, just get it.I was just relying upon this thread. Second to last post. But who knows? https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/2020-shelby-gt350-new-colors.118827/
Comparing the 997 S to the GT350, are there any things you miss from the 911? I mean, I imagine the Shelby’s positives are much better engine note, rarity, better usable cargo space. The 911 pluses are probably handling, steering feel, interior fit and finish, maybe dealership experience.I’ve had two 911s, both 4S versions. Great cars but you can’t really carry anything and parts and labor are pricey, even at Indy shops....plus assholes like to vandalize them too. It’s best to have one if you got other vehicles, which you do. If I got another one it would be a GT3, that’s the car the 350 was benchmarked against. The 997.1 or 997.2 version. They hold their value too and in some cases go up. The 997 turbos are great too, and are going up in price. They are the last manual six speed versions. A good value is a GTS, wide body with power kit included.
Comparing the 997 S to the GT350, are there any things you miss from the 911? I mean, I imagine the Shelby’s positives are much better engine note, rarity, better usable cargo space. The 911 pluses are probably handling, steering feel, interior fit and finish, maybe dealership experience.
I’ll defer to your expertise as you’ve owned both. Appreciate your thoughts.
I was surprised how 'loose' the GT350 felt on backroad driving compared to a SS+1LE driven back to back. In fact the GT didn't feel all that much more composed than my GTPP. More refined and "professional", definitely. But considering the price tag, it's not near worth it.GT350, 350R, PP2, and a PP1 with Ford Performance Magneride handling kit.
Mostly logical, but you decided against the GT350 because you won't use it on track, and then you decided against the PP2 because you're concerned it would get hot on track?You have to get what feels the best to you. I have a 13 Boss and love the car but had the itch for something new. Went out and tried a A10 PP1 while quick it just felt ok to me, a car I wouldn't mind daily driving while nice not what I wanted. Next up a used 17 GT350 5700 miles. Thought that the car looked great felt a little slow in the early rpms compared to the Boss, sounded very good, didn't get a chance to wind her up to 8k on a test drive, if I was a track oriented guy I would have purchased but I couldn't justify the cost for my street use. Bullitt wouldn't be an option for me, reviews were not kind to the car and it appears no faster than a standard GT. The PP2 is interesting but why bother knowing you would go into limp mode after driving the car hard, slow 1/4 mile times as well.
Ultimately I decided to sit tight and enjoy the Boss, grabbed an AED tune, CAI, and will update to GT350 wheels/4S tires shortly.