Possible gt350 purchase

[firestarter2]

two reason for tech pack to possibly be less valuable as the car ages.

--Tech ages a car. Ever been in a Mercedes or Land Rover from 2000? That old tech is hilariously dated. In the next 15 years, it will likely become obsolete, and a terrible reminder of how archaic technology was in 2016.

--Smaller spoiler. In 2017, I believe every car gets the 2016 track pack spoiler. I think time will be good to the taller spoiler, and the 2016 tech pack spoiler will become an eyesore.... and we'll see questions like "I found a used GT350 for sale, but whats up with the tiny spoiler... is that stock?"

I would of said this but I feel like a broken record.

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[Minn19]

two reason for tech pack to possibly be less valuable as the car ages.

--Tech ages a car. Ever been in a Mercedes or Land Rover from 2000? That old tech is hilariously dated. In the next 15 years, it will likely become obsolete, and a terrible reminder of how archaic technology was in 2016.

--Smaller spoiler. In 2017, I believe every car gets the 2016 track pack spoiler. I think time will be good to the taller spoiler, and the 2016 tech pack spoiler will become an eyesore.... and we'll see questions like "I found a used GT350 for sale, but whats up with the tiny spoiler... is that stock?"

I would of said this but I feel like a broken record.

I'll do the broken record thing then. If you are going fifteen years ahead in time then the interior technology and tiny spoiler will not matter towards the overall value one bit. By the way, by your statements/thoughts, the track pack cars are already worth less because the interior electronics looks like a computer keyboard from the 1980s. Maybe the bigger spoiler makes up for it. ;)

The only things that will matter are if it is an R or non R. Then mileage, condition, possibly originality (parts/mods) and maybe color if it is rare or not. I could be missing some things, but those are the biggies.

 

[Spa2k]

two reason for tech pack to possibly be less valuable as the car ages.

--Tech ages a car. Ever been in a Mercedes or Land Rover from 2000? That old tech is hilariously dated. In the next 15 years, it will likely become obsolete, and a terrible reminder of how archaic technology was in 2016.

--Smaller spoiler. In 2017, I believe every car gets the 2016 track pack spoiler. I think time will be good to the taller spoiler, and the 2016 tech pack spoiler will become an eyesore.... and we'll see questions like "I found a used GT350 for sale, but whats up with the tiny spoiler... is that stock?"

Baloney ... absolute baloney. 15 years from now, it won't matter; people are smart enough to expect changes in that amount of time. BTW, have you heard that the Tech Package has a higher top speed than the Track Package because it has a smaller spoiler and gets through the air better? :clap2:

 

[AGGT350]

Baloney ... absolute baloney. 15 years from now, it won't matter; people are smart enough to expect changes in that amount of time. BTW, have you heard that the Tech Package has a higher top speed than the Track Package because it has a smaller spoiler and gets through the air better? :clap2:

:clap2: Well said sir.

No wonder that Z28 coudnt keep up with me!
I know, I know save it for the track....but i have a tech, dont want going to limp mode
All in fun folks all in fun

 

[firestarter2]

I'll do the broken record thing then. If you are going fifteen years ahead in time then the interior technology and tiny spoiler will not matter towards the overall value one bit. By the way, by your statements/thoughts, the track pack cars are already worth less because the interior electronics looks like a computer keyboard from the 1980s. Maybe the bigger spoiler makes up for it. ;)

The only things that will matter are if it is an R or non R. Then mileage, condition, possibly originality (parts/mods) and maybe color if it is rare or not. I could be missing some things, but those are the biggies.

I've followed I see no real difference in price why do you say the tracks are going for less? They obviously cost slighty less new.

Who cares about top speed but doesn't care about over heating?

 

[Minn19]

I've followed I see no real difference in price why do you say the tracks are going for less? They obviously cost slighty less new.

Who cares about top speed but doesn't care about over heating?

I was referring to the other post that said cars are worth less because of dated interiors etc. It was tongue and cheek, aka joking around.

My official opinion is that there won't be much difference between either car in the long run. Both of their issues will be able to fixed if the buyer really wants to fix them. Coolers for tech and electronics for track etc.

 

[Spa2k]

Who cares about top speed but doesn't care about over heating?

Apparently Tech Package owners - especially the great majority of them who have never experienced overheating on the street - or didn't mistakenly buy one for the track.

 

[CANTWN4LSN]

Let's not wait 15 years. A knowledgeable buyer right now except for seat preference would more likely buy track than tech because of possible future problems related to higher trans temps even if not tracked whether this is a legitimate concern or not. A perceived flaw even when fixed carries a risk to a buyer. Even with the fix in place it sounds like something you will have to turn on and off, not automatic like the track package, unless you go for the whole expensive swap. Even with a fix perhaps in sight I suspect more than a few current Tech owners would still prefer a Track swap if Ford made it available especially those who claim they were misled. As for track use you may be right but this car is made to run and anyone buying it used provided it isn't crashed at the track will most likely realize it isn't being hurt at all there with proper maintenance. I vote Track value > Tech value in the future as well.

 

[Spa2k]

What is so difficult to understand about the fact that the majority of sales have been Tech Package cars, because that's what the majority of buyers wanted? In addition, your projections of possible future problems will not be top of mind for GT 350 buyers in 15 years. After all, what potential future problems (not real problems) can you remember now about 2001 Mustangs? If there turns out to be a genuine overheating problem for a large number of Tech Package cars, the only thing that will matter in 2031 is whether or not the car has the official factory fix.

 

[firestarter2]

Eh I think people are forgetting this car costs TWICE as much as other mustangs no one is going to buy it with out knowing what they are getting

 

[V8Stang15]

Oh how I wish the 2017 model options were standard since the '15 model year. These debates are so tired and get heated so easily.

 

[nastang87xx]

BTW, have you heard that the Tech Package has a higher top speed than the Track Package because it has a smaller spoiler and gets through the air better? :clap2:

All GT350's including the R top out at 176 at the summit of 5th gear. 6th is useless for acceleration without some more juice in engine.

 

[dron_jones]

This thread just sounds like a bunch of people trying to justify whatever purchases they made. At the end of the day if you love your car now, the future value and desirability don't really matter. Let's save the arguing over who has the better car for the Camaro and corvette guys

 

[Minn19]

This thread just sounds like a bunch of people trying to justify whatever purchases they made. At the end of the day if you love your car now, the future value and desirability don't really matter. Let's save the arguing over who has the better car for the Camaro and corvette guys

It's part of being on the forums. I find it entertaining to see how much and what people constantly throw at the wall to see if it sticks.

A lot of people here might not like the answer to that. Especially when the new ZL1 Camaro comes out.

 

[Spa2k]

All GT350's including the R top out at 176 at the summit of 5th gear. 6th is useless for acceleration without some more juice in engine.

It was a joke.

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