Track Package or Tech Package ????

[chrsschb]

I got Track because Recaros, Spoiler, and Coolers.

I don't care about leather and the sound system in the Tech blows ass and if I'm gonna spend that money on a sound system I'm gonna get one that's good. Rear view camera would be nice but I've never had one before so I'm sure I'll survive.

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[combustor]

I got Track because Recaros, Spoiler, and Coolers.

I don't care about leather and the sound system in the Tech blows ass and if I'm gonna spend that money on a sound system I'm gonna get one that's good. Rear view camera would be nice but I've never had one before so I'm sure I'll survive.

Well you're in for a pleasant surprise because they all have rearview camera (besides R non-tech)

 

[Trackaholic]

I got Track because Recaros, Spoiler, and Coolers.

I don't care about leather and the sound system in the Tech blows ass and if I'm gonna spend that money on a sound system I'm gonna get one that's good. Rear view camera would be nice but I've never had one before so I'm sure I'll survive.

Track pack does have a rear view camera. The radio display shows the image.

For me, the track pack embodies everything I wanted in a GT350.

It has the amazing engine and well designed brakes.
It has all the coolers ready to go.
It has the sweet rear spoiler and aluminum strut brace.
It has the (IMO) amazing Recaro seats, which are not only very supportive, but also the most comfortable seas I've used in a long time.

I like the non-touch screen radio and simple climate controls, although I wish the screen didn't have such a large amount of wasted space around it (just makes it look cheap).

I think I would have liked the toggle switches, but I don't really use anything except the hazards (we use them as a "thank you" when someone uses a turnout) so it's a small issue.

I was worried about fitting in the Recaros, but they ended up being the biggest surprise of the car for me. Extremely supportive, but also very comfortable. I'm 5'-10" and ~185.

If the regular GT350 could have the electronics pack like the "R", I probably would have purchased that, but I wasn't willing to give up the coolers and seats in exchange for the fancier radio, so the decision to get the track pack over the tech pack was pretty easy for me.

If you are able to sit in the Recaros, you should check them out because it sounds like that could be a factor based on how others fit in them.

-T

 

[Rogue]

If you look at the percentages of cars built, you will see that the tech cars are more popular. I think they will have higher resale than the track pack cars.

Hack - the dealers configured most the allocations themselves. My dealer was about to go with Tech also until I snatched up the allocation and switched it. Track Pack is very difficult to find - we all know what that means down the road.

 

[Rogue]

I got Track because Recaros, Spoiler, and Coolers.

I don't care about leather and the sound system in the Tech blows ass and if I'm gonna spend that money on a sound system I'm gonna get one that's good. Rear view camera would be nice but I've never had one before so I'm sure I'll survive.

Exactly - I can't imagine spending over 7 grand for an average stereo. You audiophiles won't be happy.

 

[Hack]

Hack - the dealers configured most the allocations themselves. My dealer was about to go with Tech also until I snatched up the allocation and switched it. Track Pack is very difficult to find - we all know what that means down the road.

No, not necessarily. I once read about a one of one - the only one ever built 409 station wagon with a 3 on the tree. It was exceedingly rare, but not valuable.

We also had a survey on this forum, and the people wanting tech significantly outnumbered those wanting track.

The track packs won't be that rare, but many people will prefer tech.

 

[Steve68]

This thread has already devolved to silly status

 

[Rogue]

This thread has already devolved to silly status

Agreed - just get what you want - these threads asking people to choose for them are asinine.

 

[Sprintamx]

So, have all the opinions clarified things for you . . .?

It's fair to say that long-term and resale values are one big guess at this point--even looking at the Boss 302 and certain GT500s. There's simply no way to confirm that Tech vs. Track is going to less or more valuable down the road. And rather than go into any more detail about how or why one version or year may / may not be worth more (higher residual value after x years?) I'd humbly suggest that looking at value retention is a bit backwards for a car purchase of this type. But, it's your money, so value it how you need to. I think compelling arguments can be made for why both Tech and Track packs will remain very desirable down the road, and therefore hold their value well. In the end, its a GT350! and the price difference between well-maintained base-track-tech will probably stay roughly consistent with their respective pricing when sold new (factoring out ADM, of course).

My opinion is that if you're not going to track the car in any serious way, you will neither need nor miss tranny and diff coolers. Audio quality may effectively be a wash between the two trim packages because the Tech sound system is not stellar, though I personally really enjoy and value that touch screen interface and integrated controls with the Tech system. Magneride is the same, brakes are the same, rear spoiler is smaller vs. larger, and the aluminum vs. steel strut brace is an effective wash (seriously). So . . . it comes down to seats, as several folks have suggested.

I'm not a large guy, but I intend to enjoy the car as much as I possibly can and I have no interest in using race seats every day on the street. That's what my race car is for! The Tech seats are wonderful with nice suede seating areas and provide more than enough support for a solid lapping day if you do go to the track. They're awesome when heated and I expect they'll be awesome when cooled on nasty summer days.

You can pull a Jay Leno and get the Track Pack so that you have the cooling goodies, but then swap out the seats and maybe go aftermarket with a sound system. Of course, that means more $$$.

So what do you want more? Really comfy and supportable seats with a nice infotainment package, or coolers (just in case) and some excellent race-style seats? 'Cause everything else between the two trims is really wash.

 

[Bossing]

Hello all,

This is my first post. I am interested in the GT350. I have tracked cars in the past and did the trailing thing. Done with that. I am now looking for a car that I can drive to the track for the few times I will use it there. 3- 5 times per year. I have found more GT350's available with the Technology package than the Track package that I really want.
Do you think I really need it (track Pack) for the few times I will be tracking the car? I have a family and plan on using the GT350 as a third car with local driving and rallies most of the time with less than 5K miles per year.

• Technology Package
  MagneRide™ Damping System
  
• Heavy-duty Front Springs
• Integrated Driver Control (IDC) System
• 7 speaker audio system
• SiriusXM Radio
• SYNC® 3 - Enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system. Includes 8" LCD touch screen in Center stack with swiping and pinch-to-zoom capabilities, 911 assist®, AppLink™, and two smart charging USB Ports
• 4 way adjustable head restraints
• 6 way power driver seat with power lumbar
• 6 way power passenger seat
• Climate controlled front seats (heated/Cooled)
• Leather trimmed sport seats with seat back map pockets (replaces standard Recaro® cloth/Miko suede sport seats)
• Dual-zone Electronic Automatic temperature control (DEATC)
• Turn signal Mirrors
• Universal garage door opener
• Voice activated Navigation

Track Package

• MagneRide™ Damping System
• Integrated Driver Control (IDC) System
• Raised Decklid Spoiler
• Aluminum tower to tower brace
• Engine oil, Transmission and differential coolers
• Heavy-duty front springs

Forget us on the forum... you'll be even more indecisive.

Ask your family (spouse, kids, etc.) and if that fails, flip a coin... either way, win-win result. :first:

 

[Old Car Guy]

Thanks...

So, have all the opinions clarified things for you . . .?

It's fair to say that long-term and resale values are one big guess at this point--even looking at the Boss 302 and certain GT500s. There's simply no way to confirm that Tech vs. Track is going to less or more valuable down the road. And rather than go into any more detail about how or why one version or year may / may not be worth more (higher residual value after x years?) I'd humbly suggest that looking at value retention is a bit backwards for a car purchase of this type. But, it's your money, so value it how you need to. I think compelling arguments can be made for why both Tech and Track packs will remain very desirable down the road, and therefore hold their value well. In the end, its a GT350! and the price difference between well-maintained base-track-tech will probably stay roughly consistent with their respective pricing when sold new (factoring out ADM, of course).

My opinion is that if you're not going to track the car in any serious way, you will neither need nor miss tranny and diff coolers. Audio quality may effectively be a wash between the two trim packages because the Tech sound system is not stellar, though I personally really enjoy and value that touch screen interface and integrated controls with the Tech system. Magneride is the same, brakes are the same, rear spoiler is smaller vs. larger, and the aluminum vs. steel strut brace is an effective wash (seriously). So . . . it comes down to seats, as several folks have suggested.

I'm not a large guy, but I intend to enjoy the car as much as I possibly can and I have no interest in using race seats every day on the street. That's what my race car is for! The Tech seats are wonderful with nice suede seating areas and provide more than enough support for a solid lapping day if you do go to the track. They're awesome when heated and I expect they'll be awesome when cooled on nasty summer days.

You can pull a Jay Leno and get the Track Pack so that you have the cooling goodies, but then swap out the seats and maybe go aftermarket with a sound system. Of course, that means more $$$.

So what do you want more? Really comfy and supportable seats with a nice infotainment package, or coolers (just in case) and some excellent race-style seats? 'Cause everything else between the two trims is really wash.

Very well put, and I think you nailed this on tech, and track GT350 Mustangs :cheers: :cheers: John

Waiting on my 350, and I'm sure it's going to be a long wait...

 

[eric n]

As others have said, it depends entirely on your intended use. I have the tech pack and it's absolutely the right car for me. If I were inclined to take the car to the track often, I would choose otherwise. I can't imagine that either wouldn't be highly rewarding. Good Luck!

 

[Old Car Guy]

Again....

As others have said, it depends entirely on your intended use. I have the tech pack and it's absolutely the right car for me. If I were inclined to take the car to the track often, I would choose otherwise. I can't imagine that either wouldn't be highly rewarding. Good Luck!

Again, well said....:cheers: John

Still waiting on my 350!!!!!

 

[firefisher]

You have to please yourself.

I personally am not going to spend $60k on a vehicle and then only go to the track. I know the Recaros won't be comfortable for me for daily driving. My hips and back are too wide for regular GT seats in 2015+. The tech seats are really good. If I decide I need something different for the track I will buy a different set of seats.

I will go to the track a few times a year and I live in a colder climate. I just don't buy that the car will explode if you don't have the transmission and rear diff coolers on it. There aren't even that many days where it's persistently above 80 degrees here. Maybe if I lived in Florida or Arizona I would feel differently. I took my 2015 GT to the track and it did fine. I had my dealer check the fluids afterwards and they said it was all good with no problems. I told them to change the oil anyway. So, the GT350 makes more power than the GT; I expect that I will be changing fluids after I go to the track. I know that the coolers will extend fluid life, but I won't be going to the track enough for that to be a financial burden for me to change the fluids a couple extra times per year. Plus I think it's good to change some of the fluids to get the metal shavings, etc. out of there. If the car ends up running hotter than I prefer, I will add the coolers.

I'm glad to have the sync and nav plus the rocker switches. I have even used the heated and cooled seats A LOT already. I'm super glad I have those! Never had them before, didn't want them, but now I'm really happy with them.

I also think that in a northerly climate the transmission and rear diff will run colder than I would prefer during most of my street miles if I have coolers on them. This could wear those parts out a lot sooner than I would like. The engine oil runs so cold on the streets that I haven't been driving the car much lately. I might have to block off the engine oil cooler so that the oil gets up to temperature.

If you look at the percentages of cars built, you will see that the tech cars are more popular. I think they will have higher resale than the track pack cars.

So there are my reasons for what I bought. I hope it's helpful.

Great write up. The reason for my post was because I found a used GT350 (less than a 1000 miles) with the tech local to me that I can get at MSRP or less. I really want the track but after reading your post you opened my eyes as to; do I really need it for the application I intend to use the car. Besides, If I find myself wanting to track more I can trade this one is with out taking too big of a hit because the few dealers near me that can get a GT350 are nuts and asking $20K plus over MSRP and trade it in for the R next year.

 

[Steve68]

Still waiting on my 350!!!!!

A watched GT350 build never burbles.

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