NEW 2017 GT350 vs 2019 GT350

[orangegrower]

It looks like the blend date is 2/27 which is within a few days of the build date.

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[Yerfdog13]

I got the window sticker on the 2019. Does this tell us if the shifter was fixed or if its for sure a KA, etc?

http://www.windowsticker.forddirect.com/windowsticker.pdf?token=AD/Okg/q4k3zh/hkVcelsTNeVwhLIECodqYHsXKDxXFTnuqVyjoWk5BQ1XhVvVzVou0EOys25VYyKAxbT1zOsyV+hrga/hiDs1rwpVhhtBFJe+vnUCv4DA+5WED4cQ1cesLWnRoOoTDl/r4MJ34aZqyjhA7Nw+cGrJMZtnMgxPk=&cs='windowsticker'

IronSooner, we have exact duplicate cars, even down to the car cover.

My car was built 2/13/19. I have no clue if my car was built before or after shifter issues, but if it helps ease your anxiety, mine was built a couple weeks before yours, and so far shifter has been flawless.

 

[orangegrower]

You can verify if you have the R engine by pulling the drivers side coil cover off and checking the sticker. no tools needed. It is a simple task that is explained in this thread.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/gt350-r-engine-build-date-codes.117482/

 

[IronSooner]

IronSooner, we have exact duplicate cars, even down to the car cover.

My car was built 2/13/19. I have no clue if my car was built before or after shifter issues, but if it helps ease your anxiety, mine was built a couple weeks before yours, and so far shifter has been flawless.

Awesome! That does make me feel better. Do you have the R engine by chance? If our cars are duplicates, I may have it as well. I'll try to get the sales guy to check it today to make sure.

 

[Yerfdog13]

Awesome! That does make me feel better. Do you have the R engine by chance? If our cars are duplicates, I may have it as well. I'll try to get the sales guy to check it today to make sure.

I have not checked mine personally, but there is a thread on here somewhere, where someone has an earlier build date and chassis number than me and he has the new engine so I assume that all MY19 would have it.

 

[Voodoo Velocity]

That car is almost loaded. It does not include the Handling Package ($850) ...a dealer add on. So that price is still quite good. FYI, the shifter issue has not been recalled, so other than those identified at the factory, there is no guarantee of a replacement at this point, unless you have a failure (which would be a warranty replacement). Not all owners have experienced this so we do not know yet if all shifters must be replaced. If that is determined, a recall will result. Now availability of replacements....that is another story.

 

[IronSooner]

I have not checked mine personally, but there is a thread on here somewhere, where someone has an earlier build date and chassis number than me and he has the new engine so I assume that all MY19 would have it.

Excellent. We should be good then.

That car is almost loaded. It does not include the Handling Package ($850) ...a dealer add on. So that price is still quite good. FYI, the shifter issue has not been recalled, so other than those identified at the factory, there is no guarantee of a replacement at this point, unless you have a failure (which would be a warranty replacement). Not all owners have experienced this so we do not know yet if all shifters must be replaced. If that is determined, a recall will result. Now availability of replacements....that is another story.

Looking online, the handling package just includes the camber plates and gurney flap? Those seem like things you could probably buy separately and install yourself? That seems manageable, once people start selling the ones off their, or other wrecked cars. I do want to track this car at Hallet Motor Racing Circuit, where I've ridden motorcycles at but never cars. The camber plates might be nice there, but as a DD its probably overkill. I doubt I'll ever go fast enough for the gurney flap to have a functional use (but I still might buy one....lol). It is good to hear this one is pretty loaded, making the $61,500 seem like an even better deal.

 

[Voodoo Velocity]

Excellent. We should be good then.


Looking online, the handling package just includes the camber plates and gurney flap? Those seem like things you could probably buy separately and install yourself? That seems manageable, once people start selling the ones off their, or other wrecked cars. I do want to track this car at Hallet Motor Racing Circuit, where I've ridden motorcycles at but never cars. The camber plates might be nice there, but as a DD its probably overkill. I doubt I'll ever go fast enough for the gurney flap to have a functional use (but I still might buy one....lol). It is good to hear this one is pretty loaded, making the $61,500 seem like an even better deal.

You are correct. My Gurney flap is stowed away should I sell the car. I requested the dealer not install it. The camber plates need to be installed and alignment made to leverage the adjustabilty for an improved track experience.. Both components (flap and plates) are moot for DD. They come into play to eek out camber adjustment and aero downforce for optimum track results. And depending on your skill on the track, it could be moot for the novice on the track. It is 'nice to have' should you want to optimize your track experience. Serious track enthusiasts may insist on them, and as you point out they can be applied later. (I have the install instructions the dealer left in my trunk - if anyone is interested) Since my GT350 was packaged with them, I wanted the parts, should I sell it to an enthusiast, but not needed for my Garage Queen. And for now, no one will entice me out of this car - I retain a death grip on the key fob.

 

[NoXiDe]

The 2019 Engine did receive update and the oil consumption was addressed.

We don't know if the oil consumption was addressed....

 

[orangegrower]

Early reports are very promising. Nodonut and others reported having over 2000 miles on his with zero oil consumption. I am going on a road trip to the NorCal Shelby MiniNats in early August and will have over 3000 miles on mine when I return and will report back. The updates that have been made to the early inferior piston and ring package are certainly a step in the right direction. Time will tell.

 

[IronSooner]

You are correct. My Gurney flap is stowed away should I sell the car. I requested the dealer not install it. The camber plates need to be installed and alignment made to leverage the adjustabilty for an improved track experience.. Both components (flap and plates) are moot for DD. They come into play to eek out camber adjustment and aero downforce for optimum track results. And depending on your skill on the track, it could be moot for the novice on the track. It is 'nice to have' should you want to optimize your track experience. Serious track enthusiasts may insist on them, and as you point out they can be applied later. (I have the install instructions the dealer left in my trunk - if anyone is interested) Since my GT350 was packaged with them, I wanted the parts, should I sell it to an enthusiast, but not needed for my Garage Queen. And for now, no one will entice me out of this car - I retain a death grip on the key fob.

Glad to hear you're loving it! Can't wait to have one of my own.

 

[key01]

[QUOTE="IronSooner, post: 2613222, member: 43540


Oh nice. I didnt realize the pre-19's didnt have a garage door opener. That's a must. I'm gonna ask the sales person today to give me the build date and ensure the shifter issue's been fixed. [/QUOTE]

Not true. My ‘17 came with Homelink.

 

[IronSooner]

[QUOTE="IronSooner, post: 2613222, member: 43540


Oh nice. I didnt realize the pre-19's didnt have a garage door opener. That's a must. I'm gonna ask the sales person today to give me the build date and ensure the shifter issue's been fixed.

Not true. My ‘17 came with Homelink.[/QUOTE]
Excellent. This is supposed to be a track ready car. Do they not know how much these garage door openers weigh?!? Whats next, no back seats??

Serously though, a garage door opener is a must...esp for those of us who combined a couple of toy money buckets to get it and have to DD it to own it.

 

[sox3]

Another duplicate car here. No shifter issues so far. Car has been flawless. Mine was built on Feb 19th, K0215.

IronSooner, we have exact duplicate cars, even down to the car cover.

My car was built 2/13/19. I have no clue if my car was built before or after shifter issues, but if it helps ease your anxiety, mine was built a couple weeks before yours, and so far shifter has been flawless.

 

[IronSooner]

Another duplicate car here. No shifter issues so far. Car has been flawless. Mine was built on Feb 19th, K0215.

Beautiful.

How hard were those Shelby white fill letters to install? I think thats a must do....looks great!

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