Thoughts: GT350R to a GT500

[UpACurb]

GT350R owner (who added back seat out of GT350 for kids)

So when I bought mine- I was going through this exact same thing GT350 vs GT500 base.....I was fortunate enough to have 3 dealers near me that had both a used GT500 and GT350 (non R) in stock so I was able to drive them back to back 3 times

GT500 selling points- the power- oh my damn - the power
GT350 selling points Voodoo sound- oh my damn- the sounds

So my car is just a fun weekend car- so I didnt want a cruiser- I wanted something that felt on edge at all time and I love manual transmissions- that being said- the power of the GT500 was intoxicating- it was a tough decision but no right answer here

Maybe after done paying for kids colleges and weddings I can have both lol

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[RJ787]

GT350R owner (who added back seat out of GT350 for kids)

So when I bought mine- I was going through this exact same thing GT350 vs GT500 base.....I was fortunate enough to have 3 dealers near me that had both a used GT500 and GT350 (non R) in stock so I was able to drive them back to back 3 times

GT500 selling points- the power- oh my damn - the power
GT350 selling points Voodoo sound- oh my damn- the sounds

So my car is just a fun weekend car- so I didnt want a cruiser- I wanted something that felt on edge at all time and I love manual transmissions- that being said- the power of the GT500 was intoxicating- it was a tough decision but no right answer here

Maybe after done paying for kids colleges and weddings I can have both lol

Decided to keep the R. Dealer and I couldn't come to an agreement and after driving the R again, it's just too special to give up. Only thing contemplating now is a different color, for uniqueness. I've seen at least 1 other Shadow Black R around town. Black is also a pain in the a** to keep clean. The plan now is to get rear seats, regardless which R I end up with.

Thank you everyone for your feedback/comments.

 

[Tomster]

Decided to keep the R. Dealer and I couldn't come to an agreement and after driving the R again, it's just too special to give up. Only thing contemplating now is a different color, for uniqueness. I've seen at least 1 other Shadow Black R around town. Black is also a pain in the a** to keep clean. The plan now is to get rear seats, regardless which R I end up with.

Thank you everyone for your feedback/comments.

Do a full xpel and have it ceramic coated. Install a back seat. Poof, all you problems are gone. Glad I could help. A little soul searching is good for the soul.

 

[Calif-GT500]

Decided to keep the R. Dealer and I couldn't come to an agreement and after driving the R again, it's just too special to give up. Only thing contemplating now is a different color, for uniqueness. I've seen at least 1 other Shadow Black R around town. Black is also a pain in the a** to keep clean. The plan now is to get rear seats, regardless which R I end up with.

Thank you everyone for your feedback/comments.

Maybe a Twister Orange Wrap to make it stand out! lol
Good call on keeping it, and who knows maybe a GT500 in the Future to add to the stable!

 

[newmoon]

GT350R owner (who added back seat out of GT350 for kids)

So when I bought mine- I was going through this exact same thing GT350 vs GT500 base.....I was fortunate enough to have 3 dealers near me that had both a used GT500 and GT350 (non R) in stock so I was able to drive them back to back 3 times

GT500 selling points- the power- oh my damn - the power
GT350 selling points Voodoo sound- oh my damn- the sounds

So my car is just a fun weekend car- so I didnt want a cruiser- I wanted something that felt on edge at all time and I love manual transmissions- that being said- the power of the GT500 was intoxicating- it was a tough decision but no right answer here

Maybe after done paying for kids colleges and weddings I can have both lol

I'm not sure the 350 even wins the sounds. My 500 imo just sounds absolutely ferocious at full throttle, better than my 350s exotic. I guess this is personal opinion.

 

[Calif-GT500]

That Vooodooo sound at or near redline is wicked though! Nothing else has that sound to me.

 

[Tomster]

I'm not sure the 350 even wins the sounds. My 500 imo just sounds absolutely ferocious at full throttle, better than my 350s exotic. I guess this is personal opinion.

Yes, it is, but that flat plane rank is very unique

 

[misuracaf10]

wow.. 50/50 so far. never driven a gt350 but the 500 is a savage beast and love the power/handling

 

[Calif-GT500]

wow.. 50/50 so far. never driven a gt350 but the 500 is a savage beast and love the power/handling

I think this poll should be only valid for those that have "owned both cars", otherwise a bit biased towards what they drive. Lol (myself included)

 

[Epiphany]

500 all day over the ticking time bomb...



Felt like lighting a fuse. It's Friday.

 

[lightrules]

I think this poll should be only valid for those that have "owned both cars", otherwise a bit biased towards what they drive. Lol (myself included)

i didnt vote. bought my 18R brand new and had her for 3 yrs, sold a few months ago, waiting for my 22 CFTP to be built next month. but i miss my R every single day. i know the 500 will be amazing but i just couldnt vote against the R either.

 

[JR369]

I also have not voted. Bought my 2018 R new. Sold it back in January. Waiting on a GT500 I ordered @MSRP. I can say there are some aspects I miss about it and some I don't. I want my 500 yesterday tho.

 

[newmoon]

I think this poll should be only valid for those that have "owned both cars", otherwise a bit biased towards what they drive. Lol (myself included)

I have also owned both.

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