Ford Mustang Shelby GT350/GT350R Buyer's Guide
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- I wanted to put together this video highlighting things to know and what to look for when you are in the market for a Ford Mustang Shelby GT350/GT350R. I talk about the differences between the model years (2015-2020) as well as things to check before pulling the trigger. I hope y'all enjoy and find this helpful!
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I wanted to put together this video highlighting things to know and what to look for when you are in the market for a Ford Mustang Shelby GT350/GT350R. I talk about the differences between the model years (2015-2020) as well as things to check before pulling the trigger. I hope y'all enjoy and find this helpful!
Just got a 2018 350 y’all finally got my dream car I couldn’t be happier
that’s what i’m workin on too bruh congrats to ya 🎉
2017 Avalanche Grey GT350 here myself. One thing you did not mention and one of the more crucial things that these cars need is to be warmed up to operating temperature BEFORE leaning on the car at all. It's good for all vehicles but it's especially crucial in the 5.2 Voodoo engine. You can't jump into these cars and cold rev it to the moon or tag 8,250 RPM within the first 5 minutes of driving or it IS going to damage the engine. My 17 has been rock solid through 13,000 miles so far and barely has any change on the dipstick over an oil change interval. One of the reasons for the "buzz" of blown up or heavy oil consumption Voodoos is that lack of warming the engine up to temp before thrashing it. Until the engine temp is over 150 the car shouldn't really see heavy RPM if you want it to last. These are hand built "race engines" in a street car and they need a little more attention than the average sports car. Also, on the earlier models up to mid year 2017, the oil filters were different. The early cars had "spin on" type filters that MUST be torqued to 18-20 lbft or you risk having the engine vibration literally rattle the filter loose and have it fall off. Mid year 17 and up cars switched to a canister type filter to alleviate that concern. But the payoff is grand and the sound is one of a kind! :)
Agree 100% on your points. The engine warm up is critical on these engines. Bought mine new in 2017. I drive mine hard but not that often. Currently have 2800 miles on it. Absolutely no oil consumption. I have dealership change oil every year before it is parked for winter. That’s 4 oil changes so far. Cheap insurance.
I think you both touched on great points here and important ones. Although I side on the error of caution before I start having fun. I’m pretty sure the manual says not to rev to 8250 or redline until the temp is 190 for the oil. So I’ve never run it hard until it’s full temp, I also always cold start my car and let it sit and warm up. Easy to do before you even begin to take off in the car if you start it then do the last few minute things. Collect, phone, put on shoes, use the restroom etc. but that’s just me. I’m 9k miles on my 18 with no oil consumption at all. I do collect a little oil in the passenger catch can. But it’s pretty minimal. Great advice though!
How long time do I have to wait in a cold start?
@@cyclingbranch9383 Once your oil temp reaches 150, have at it. Keep the revs down until you get there.
You guy's all have barely any miles on your cars 😂😂😂 what until you actually drive the car to see if it holds up to any problems.
I was in high school when I first saw your videos of you taking delivery of your GT350 and your initial impressions and that made me want one even more. Fast forward 5 years and now I’m a 1 year owner of a 2020 Grabber Lime GT350!
Great video! I love my 2016 gt350. 22k miles, 20 track days, absolutely smiling and thrills every drive.
I'm glad you mentioned the panel gaps. I noticed the same on mine when I took delivery about a month ago. I was worried it had been wrecked though the Carfax was clean. I have the scratches from the wiper arm as well. As for the Ford Performance Owner's Supplement - I got really lucky. I contacted FP and found out my VIN/Chassis had an unclaimed gift. I sent in proof of ownership, and just got mine in the mail a few days ago. Very happy to have it. Thanks for the video
Can you tell me more about how you did this? I’d like to see if mine is still available. Just bought mine three weeks ago.
Same! I’d love to know how you did this exactly?!
Great video, I have a 2019 with 2k miles. Not sure if anyone addressed it but in 2019, the Recaro’s were standard, “leather trimmed sport seats” were an upgrade. Not sure about other years. Excellent video though, I sent it to my buddy who’s looking to buy a 19-20.
This is good stuff! Thank you for this. I am ABSOLUTELY in the market for an R. I feel like I’ve watched almost every GT350 video, but this one rises to the top of the pile. Thanks, very informative.
Very glad to hear! Thanks for watching
You don’t need an R unless planning to garage and resell later. If you find a 350 in all options you like then get one now.
@@71torinoman amen. I have a ‘19 R and I just rolled over 10k. Too much fun to save for someone else.
About 5 years ago I saw and heard the GT350 for the first time in my life and fell in love with it. Now, it is my dream car and I am planning on buying one next year, been scouting the market a little bit and think I am finally ready to switch from a 2019 ecoboost to a 2019 GT350. Thank you for a very informative and in depth video!
What an awesome video for potential gt350 buyers. Wish you made this before I bought mine. And one of your POV videos was a reason that I decided to buy a gt350.
Thanks for the support! And hope you’re enjoying yours!
Great video! I'm in the want to get one eventually and watching literally any 350 video I can find haha.
Very informative video, thanks for making it! Glad it was on my homepage.
Excellent video. A very informative source to reference for anyone potentially buying a GT-350 or GT-350R. We are currently looking at a 2020 350R with 42,000 miles, coming from the original owner, so these points that you addressed, will be checked thoroughly. Thank you for the video, it means more coming from an actual owner of one of these beauties. ✨
Great video, thanks! One point, though...the air/oil separators have a reservoir to catch condensed oil vapors, and the oil is not returned to the crankcase. They need to be checked regularly and drained as necessary. In almost all cases, the driver side air/oil separator will remain dry as a bone unless there is a severe engine problem. Most track driven cars only have the passenger side unit.
I’m not sure about the Shelby GT350 platform, but on WRX STIs, the air oil separators return oil back for recirculation. There are some catch cans that don’t do that and need to be emptied out though
@@jonsdaniel I am sure about the Shelby GT350, since I own one. The air/oil separators I have do not return oil back for circulation.
@@e-bookaloo9736 that’s interesting! Thanks for confirming
@@jonsdaniel air oil separators and catch cans are not the same. You need to drain all catch cans, but with air oil separators, you don’t have to
@@Svt_Wyatt isn’t that what I said lol
I appreciate the difference between the generations being called out. I pivoted from a 350 to a 13 ls boss purely on reliability. Not going to sell the boss but still would like to add a 350. Great video
Fellow 2017 GT350 owner here. Video was spot on. I have the Oxford White with blue stripes and currently 10,800 miles on the clock. Well maintained by my local Ford dealer. I'll never get rid of mine either. Love it.
The only thing to note that you missed was the fact that Ford went back to the 1965 original white as opposed to the Oxford white like mine, I believe for just the 2020 model. Also added the vinyl strip along the sides underneath both doors. As others have already stated, the Ford Performance oil separators do NOT return oil anywhere and need to be emptied occasionally. The passenger side is all that is needed. I ended up removing my driver side one. Save the money. My car is essentially bone stock except for the addition of the blue air cleaner and a set of gas pistons to hold the hood up which is a great addition in my opinion. My resonators are coming off next. Always wanted to do it and just never got around to it.
Great informative video Brandon! Always have enjoyed your content and I can’t wait to own one of these. I rented one on Turo for a 3 day weekend some time last year and I still can’t stop thinking about it. I would love to be able to get an R but I think that’ll be a bit out of my price range. Lol.
My dad has a gt350 aswell. The engines are professionally built from the ground up and signed by the builder. Truly magnificent cars
Thank you for this video. Im late but just bought the 2016 gt350 with 22,000 miles. And mine is the blue with white stripes like yours. Red push start button and 350r rear wing. Love the care.
Thanks for the video, very informative. I plan on buying one in the next 2-3 years. It is my dream to have one and I’m going to make it come true after my Jeep is paid off. Love the car
He knew it, I want one and I had the privilege to have photographed three side by side (a 2015, 2017, and a 2019 R). Love them
Thank you for the honesty and transparency!
Got a 2020 and I’m kinda glad I did bc I did hear about the oil issues from the previous ones. Good tips. Will be looking to put the oil cash can and perhaps the resonator delete in the future.
I just love my 2016 Gt350. It makes me smile every time I get in and drive. I also have a Roush RS3 from the same year and it’s like an angry gorilla where the GT350 is smooth and refined. Both are so much fun!
Nice review of things to look for when looking for a GT350/R. Oil Separators are a real good idea. They require minimal service, just open them up and check them at the oil change interval. I also believe the FP Gift belongs with the car. If I sold mine, which I never will. It would go with the car. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Well done! 🤙🤙🐍🐍
Great info. Have a 2019 and still look at vids on 350s. Such a fun car, it a unicorn. Best sounding car ever, manual, looks slick, handles amazing. If you want to track hard for cheap(ish) it’s a monster.
Great information and interesting enough I watched the whole video !! Thanks
great video. I was would mention if you get anything under a 2019 check the engine build date. i bought an 18 with a new gen2 engine that the dealership didnt know about and got a great deal. keep up the good work
Great video. I've been in the market for a GT350 for the last 6-7 months and I was really only looking at 2019s and 2020s and the earlier cars with Gen2 warranty engine replacement. Ended up picking up a 2020 with 1000 miles on it. Paid almost $10K over sticker (but I think it was worth it).
Congrats on the car!
Great video! Good advice on many points and things to expect. Although your comment got me with the “if it’s not you got lucky from Ford, or if it’s been wrecked and the body shop put it back together better than Ford”. The only reason I mention it is because Ford fixed a lot of them for Free because a TSB was issued for the rear bumper and a fix. Since so many people complained and went back to Ford wanting it rectified. So clean bumper lines especially the rear bumper doesn’t mean it was wrecked or an indicator per say. It could actually just show the previous owner was diligent and cared for the car well and took advantage of everything available to aid the car.
Great video man. Thanks for the time and effort.
I installed the ford performance oil catch cans on my 2020 GT-350R. They have to be serviced, they don’t drain the captured oil back into the engine. When changing my oil I use paper towels to get the oil out. My GT500 CFTP came with the factory catch can. It does drain the captured oil,back into the sump. The GT350 really needs the oil catch can. The Ford Performance kit is very nice.
I want that t-shirt..😍
Love it..💕
Thanks for sharing!!👍😎
Awesome freaking video bro!! Well done!!💪🏼🤙
I also love the fact you don't see many on the roads, especially the R. Feel a bit special while driving.
I'm looking to pick up a GT350 here in the new future. I test drove one last week and it was an amazing car. The Voodoo and that redline is insane. Also looking at one coming up this weekend, may purchase. We'll see.
I seen an R worth 86 and the gt500 for 92 . Mind blown . And the gt350 heritage is 120+
I’d def love to get the heritage but it’s very expensive so I’m currently looking for an R I hope I get it one day .
Great video ✊🏼
Excellent video brother. I just bought a used ‘17 grabber blue black stripe 350 and i am waiting for it to arrive. 17k miles. I’m super excited. Cause of this video I already ordered the oil separators and when she arrives, resonator deletes are next. Can’t wait to drive her. Many thanks for the tips and advice. Take care bro! ✌🏼
Awesome video as always man! I purchased a like new 2020 GT350 in Kona Blue for myself 2 months ago (1 owner, 1.3k miles, fully loaded, $74k) I was in the market initially for 2018 because it was under warranty still. Then learned about the potential engine issues on that first Gen engine and shifted my attention to 19-20 models instead. Sadly I didn’t get that gift with it.
I noticed your infotainment system is outdated. Maybe this could be a video idea. Hook it up to your WiFi under settings and update it. The new sync version is much nicer 💪🏼
What do you do for a living? Just curious😀
great vid man. hoping to have a 350 this time next year :)
Great info Brandon! A GT350 is certainly in my lottery garage as the second purchase after a nice 65 fastback restomod like the Revology cars. That's my ultimate car since my dad bought one as a family car when I was born. And I totally understand wanting to keep yours forever, as I still have my 87 LX hatch I bought new when I was 22. I never plan to get rid of it. My 16 GT would go first! Looking forward to more car content and seeing the new cars on order.
Thanks for watching Thomas! That’s great to hear you still have your LX from new! Love hearing that. And I’m with you on a 60s mustang. A 67’ GT500 something I would love to have at some point. Original or tribute build.
Great video . I’m headed to Austin this week to buy one exactly like yours, same year and color and stripes. It’ll be the 3rd one I’ve owned . 3rd time’s a charm 🙏 where’d you get the carbon fiber dash pieces? Thanks Brandon !
those gap issues are like that on the GT500 to. Another Great Video Bro.
Nice video. One thing I would like to add that 15 to 16 and possibly 17 has that later models don't have is the "Ford Performance" decal on bottom door frame in both driver and passenger sides. Not sure why they deleted it in later models but certainly a plus for earlier models.
Thank you! I learned a few things :)
My 2019 GT had the same rear bumper gaps. It was def annoying and an eye sore. Currently looking at buying a R and this video was helpful. Based here in DFW area btw
Love it Man ! Great Video.
Im a 'poors' at the moment definitely not in the market, I watch just to help support the channel and crack on a stang when the mood strikes.
thank you so much for making these videos!!
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
Good video, I hope next year I can buy a 2018 or 2019 GT350, the R is too expensive, sometimes I’m thinking to sell my 03 Cobra in order to buy the GT350 but I wish I can hold on to it to have both. Only time will tell.
Enjoy your beautiful car. 👍
have a 2020 GT350 Heritage. Love it. Had to get tthe driver side door realigned because it wasn't aligned with the rest of the car
Great video, I’d love to see a similar video on the svt gt500
Great job. Did Ford fix the 2015 and 2016 over heating issues? In my day every car had the oil changed every 3000 miles. I like a guy like you who does maintenance on regular basis. Thanks excellent.
I’m about to be in the market for a 19 GT350R
Thanks for the info!! And wish me luck😁
I know where one is with 4000 miles on it!.mint.
Great INFO / Spot on I agree with you! Nice video
Thank you!
Freaken excellent content !! Looking at purchasing a GT350 2015-2019 or a Z06 2015-2019
Dream car can’t wait to be in the position to own one
I have a 2017 as well in Magnetic Grey
We've been trying to pin point her clunky rear suspensions - researched the hell out of the S550s and forums said end links and sway bars are a probable cause
Have you had that issue with yours as well?
Everything else you said was on point as well. Rear bumper gaps and scuffed paint by the wipers
Got myself a GT350 in December and couldn’t be happier sucks it comes with me totaling my old 5.0😔
Great tips!
Thanks
I did the same as you, Only thing left is to replace resonator. I love my 2019 gt350
Great video, I’ve been following you for a while, and I’m happy to hear you’ve kept that GT350 this whole time. Fortunately for me, I was able to secure a 2020 GT350 a while ago at sticker price, and I’m convinced these cars will continue appreciate further down the road. I was offered 65k by my dealership for my car with 25k miles on it back in December 2021. From time to time I did think about selling it / trading it. However, every time I mash on the gas pedal, I know I definitely want to keep it! Even when the engine seized after 1,000 miles, I still love this car. It’s a true drivers car, and people forget that these racing engines are assembled by hand. Like you said, these cars need to be driven regularly and hard too. I’m convinced that babying these cars and letting them sit around too long in garages actually causes more problems. Anyways, definitely recommend getting paint protection film for atleast the front of the vehicle (lots of road and bug debris that hits the face of the car) and let the car engine oil warm up to atleast 190F before ripping it! She has been trouble free since the engine replacement! I drive through all the elements, rain or shine! However I was definitely recommend switching over to the 4S tires, those cup 2s will definitely hydroplane if it’s substantial rain! If any ones interested in my sport cups 2 tires with about 8,000 miles, I’m located in Jacksonville, FL!
With the price of gas and the current economy the prices have been dropping. They were going from mid to high 70's and 80's to mid 60's and low 70's
@@Mosezgarcea yeah very unfortunate, hoping that the gas prices will start to drop soon. I plan on keeping the stang around for quite some time
It’s on my bucket list. I like a basic low option car and would like just the mods you mentioned. You must have had one heck of a down payment at 19 years old. Nice color combo.
You have the seat options backwards. At least for 2020 the Recaros were standard and the comfort seats were an upgrade.
I really wanted a gt350, but the used prices were off the roof and the interest rates were stupid even with good credit (749). I decided to pull the trigger on a 2022 Ford F-150 RCSB 5.0 fx4 instead. One day I’ll own a gt350 🙏🏼.
Great video thanks! 👍
I got my 2018 GT350 with 17k miles, was dream car for me. By 17.5k miles I had AC replaced and I got plagued with the TSB 19-2135 issue. Basically in 5th gear, the car cuts power at constant throttle and revs hang sometimes, it does weird stuff. Make sure to do an extended highway drive when you buy one, I am stuck with a bunch of issues but still love it. Puts a smile on my face every time I fire it up
I’ve had multiple issues with the climate control. First, hot air-only on the drivers side and ice cold air-only on the passenger side. Six months after that was fixed, the OPPOSITE happened. Ice cold air-only on the driver’s side and hot air-only on the passenger side. After weeks at the dealership waiting for parts, it was fixed. I hope it sticks this time. But yes, the exhaust note makes me forget about all that.
Interesting, I was going to mention something regarding the AC because I’ve heard of one case but didn’t know it was a regular enough of a failure. And the TSB 19-2135 issue is a new one on me actually 🤔
That is interesting. I had Ford replace my AC pump as it made noise and destroyed itself. No problem now.
I think that they're using a stock pump for like a regular Mustang that doesn't rev to 8200 RPM and that causes issues. Just a guess cuz my other Ford vehicles have never had AC issues.
Just turn off AC if you're gonna go baller - unless there's a fix I'm not aware of...
I own a 2017 and had AC leaks fixed 2 times, then took it back a third time where the dealer replaced the compressor and evaporator and has been ok since
I wish there were videos like this for the 2022 saleen mustang black, yellow, and white labels.
Currently looking here, got my eye on an 18. There is not as many 19's and 20's for sale. And if you do find one they considerably more money like you mentioned.
My 2019 has the same rear panel gap issue. Only major imperfection. Once I'm behind the wheel that concern goes away immediately.
Nice video! What is the fuel consumption? Is any 'economy' mode where, for example, only 4 cylinders works? and does any Coyote engines have this feature?
Where did you get that shirt! Great video!
I believe Ford has a new style bracket to fix the gap at the rear bumper fit of the car and if I recall. I think Ford pays for the new bracket install.
The Ford Performance ones DO NOT auto drain back to the oil pan. You have to service them
Anyone have a clunking noise coming from the rear. I’ve replaced and torqued so many of the rear suspension parts and bushings chasing the clunk. My last two options are check the backlash or replace the axles.
I remember the auto rev match was added for 2019+ model. Correct me if I'm wrong!
Are the ford performance catch cans different? How does the catch can take the oil back to the oil pan? Don’t the cans just catch the oil to prevent it going back into the intake manifold?
S/O from ATX, i own a 20 STI but I’m switching to a 17 gt350 in a couple of days hopefully 🙏🏼
I’m looking at a clean 2018 350, but afraid to pull the trigger because of all negativity around the gen 1 motor. I’m not sure what to do.
You got sweet ride there bud my favourite colour too 👍👌
I just checked the prices. I thought they were all over 100k now but no they're still in my price range. I'm not ready now though. I want to buy in another 1.5-2.5 years. Hopefully they'll still be in the 60-75k range by then but I doubt it.
Man I love this car, what do you do for work to afford these?
Last summer I had the gen 2 block put in my 2017 due to oil consumption. Mine was eating oil unfortunately. If yours is eating any oil at all … it will only gradually get worse. Glad to say mine hasn’t eaten a drop in almost a year now. Some still under the factory warranty so if you have the 16-18 gt350 and eating ANY oil take to dealership now before the warranty expires
How long is the warranty good for?
@@danielblevins7873 five years from ford.
As a 2020 heritage edition owner, let me chain in and save the panel gap is terrible on my car and I do have the same rear bumper problems like everyone else does. Also, the front lip, if extended, does scrape everywhere. It seems like it sits lower than any other car that I own including my Ferraris and Lamborghini.
fine ill get one
Great vid
Fun fact, 2020 was the ONLY year a Gt350 AND gt500 were being built/sold at the same time
Oil/Air separator: gt500 CFTP it's a customer install option (box in trunk, easy to install... Pro tip, don't lose any of the parts, they ONLY sell as a kit .. I was sad to have to buy a whole set to get the one tube I lost)
The rarer mustangs hold their value a bit better too. In 2015 I was looking for a car to get to work and back. I wanted a new 2015 Focus RS but did the responsible thing and bought a Focus Electric. Car was great but when I traded it in 7 years later it was only worth about 7K, while the rarer RS is going for more that it sold for new. I see Dark Horse kinda like the RS. Something rarer that should hold its value a little better. I recently tracked down a 2020 GT350 to enjoy while hoping it will hold its value while I enjoy it daily.
Dude, I can't believe it's been 5 years! Been following you for a while and I was going to hit you up on IG last week about a local 17 350 just south of Austin and pick your brain.
Right?! What it was just the other day. And I hope this video was helpful!
I have a 17 GT350 I would recommend replacing the two piece lug nuts they are junk! I went with Acer Ti acorn lugs ... pricey also if you need to replace tires make sure the tire shop DOES not use a impact.
what was the cost of the PPF and ceramic coating?
Do they all burn oil? What's the fix for it?
I like your review, but it’s lacking something! Limp mode and the oil coolers. The 2016 cars came in 5 different configurations, two of them being “R” models which came with carbon rim set and the seat deletes, of the two, one came with no radios and no AC. Both had the muffler deletes instead of those heavy resonators. The other three cars, one standard no magna-ride, tech-pack, and track pack. The coolers came in the track pack 350 and the two “R” models. In the forums most of us where discussing limp mode that the 350’s without the coolers where experiencing as owners unaware of the car not having those coolers, where over heating! They would shut down after two laps on a circuit and wait to cool off! There was a lawsuit….it waned because in the brochure Ford told of the models that had it and those that didn’t. So in re-sell, swapping and trading and general Dealer mark up fees buyers were getting pissed upset they where being robbed! Oil consumption…..I haven’t experienced in my 2016, I don’t track the car! But I do use amsoil! Near future I will probable add those cooler because I do want to track the vehicle. I will Adding wider meats, now in the process of tightening the IRS and later purchase some used Recaro’s since I have the comfort seats. The body of the car sucks and the interior pitiful but it’s a Ford! It can drive a figure eight like a demon that’s all I care about! Lol! And it’s pretty damn fast!
Just bought a 2018 in ruby red with black stripes with white accents. With under 10k car is 9-10. My dream car since it’s release in 2015 dealers marking these up thru 2020 especially in California. Why’s weird it’s was the exact spec I would have ordered.
Just bought my dream car 18 GT350 Ruby Red, 30 year quest to own a Shelby .. traded my 21 Tundra to finally get my own...
The 2020 Gt350 and 500 has a technical service bulletin about the can chain tensioner! It can cause catastrophic damage. Anyone with a 2020 that hasn't done this tsb, you definitely need to look into it!
Geez, that’s new for me
I just started seeing the vids on here the last few days. And this has been out there for a year or more. Has definitely got me reconsidering buying a 2020.
I’m looking into getting one in about 10 years and I’m worried they will be really hard to find does anyone have any input on this I’m leaning towards a 2020
Is a 2019 GT350 with 5k miles, one owner, for $66,000 a good price or no?
I briefly considered Shelby in 2021 when I ultimately ordered a GT Premium. I was not ordering a car I couldn't order in a manual transmission.
The tranny I want or no deal.
At least of the engineers of the 350R bought one for himself. Really says a lot about the car ..
I love the Shelby GT350 I love that freaking motor it sounds like it's pissed off all the time it's awesome