That's insane that your insurance is that high. Mine raised only about $25 from the ecoboost premium and is still less than half what your's is and I'm 32. That's just crazy ha.
25 grand for show quality repaint! I think someone's taking you, we do the paint work for a few custom shops, and it'd be about 10 the 15K here including cleaning up them gaps
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You can't say someone misses the point of owning a car when you cite the lambo in traffic but validate your point of the shelby being worth it when you only get to enjoy it the 40% of the time not dodging potholes and sitting in traffic yourself. I enjoy my lambo no matter the situation and part of car ownership is just how you "feel" and that feel is subjective to every single person. I do enjoy the fact you have such passion for your car though.
The key to cheap insurance: live in upstate New York, have a house, be married, bundled insurance and being in your 50s. I pay about $1000 a year on my GT 350
True. I live in California where they rape you for everything you got and I pay about $1200 a year with max $100/300K coverage. It pays to have all those qualifying conditions and an excellent driving record.
You should wrap the car to protect it if you can swing it. It works great. Owning a car in the NY area is just expensive period. Like you said, it's just the way it is.
Interesting to hear your experience with your car and it looks amazing. I feel your pain, I live on Long Island and daily drive my M2 for almost 2 years now. I use a Blizzak winter pkg. like the GT350, the M2 is very analog for a modern performance car with the manual trans.also have had zero issues with it and it performs flawlessly in below freezing temps and deep snow. Enjoy your ride and I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a red gt350
AF. Come down to AZ. No snow... well a 2hr drive for skiing for me, but valley doesn't get any. You can go months without rain. We have our twisties and straight ways. 5 hr to Vegas, L.A. and 3 hrs to Mexico and the Grand Cannon. Come play in the sun.
I live in the Orlando area. Agree 100%. Stopped daily driving it...found was not really driving. Ended up selling. Just did not use it and no time for track days. Miss it some days, but not most. Lot of money just sitting in the garage...so, I picked up a ‘17 GT vert w/ performance pack...totally worth it. Great car in its own right, and much more suited for my use.
I think everything you do now will remain in history for those cars enthusiast who follow. The way you speak and how you present Shelby GT350 is epic ... After years and years people will watch this video and they will understand the feeling of having in our age a V8 car like Shelby gt350. I hope you keep going and do not forget that none of your subscribers will give you like or subscribe by mistake : ) Maybe you have only 18,119 subscribers but I think that all your subscribers listen to you carefully and know exactly what you are talking about. I am always watching you with pleasure from Romania Eastern Europe : )
I’d have to agree man. I own a c7 Z06 as well as the GT350, and I must say I enjoy driving the gt350 quite a bit more. Sure it’s not as fast, and the creature comforts aren’t quite as nice as my z06, but the balance and power band in the gt350 is intoxicating
Thank you so much for this review. Can’t stand people that do 2 week reviews and other short term crap that doesn’t give you a real idea of owning the car. Thank you for your realistic outlook.
You guys must have The General or Billy Bobs insurance🤔 how the hell its that cheap? I lived in TX in my 30's with a F150 and no traffic violations paying more than that.
I love my GT350 and I also drive it daily, well, that is when I'm not riding my motorcycle. Both are much fun in the twisty turn roads. I believe that the GT350's destiny is to be driven, not sit in the garage.
Seriously it sounds like all your issues with the car are related to living in NY. Taxes, insurance, road conditions, extreme cold weather. Move anyplace south 500+ miles and love the car all the time. Thanks for the 1 year review. Beautiful car.
I am jealous, had to get rid of my 2017 gt350, too expensive, but I am loving my 2018 gt, my new one is race red, my shelby was shadowblack. I am so gratefule that you are so meticulous!! I am a southern girl and usually do not follow peeps from the north, its just against my soul, but mustangs have made me beidge that gap.
430 Scuderia? that's great to hear because so many of my exotic car clients now have a GT350 and say the same, what this car offers for the money can not be beat.
Auto Fanatic For as long back as I can remember the Corvette was the most car you could buy for the money..this car changed that...and the fact that vettes have gone up so much lol. This car doesn't get the attention my Ferrari did, but that's not why I got it. For anybody who's on the fence...if you want attention get a Ferrari, or whatever, but if you don't care about status, like me, and you just want to be mind blowingly thrilled, this car delivers!! I'm not a rich man, it took alot of sacrifices and late night head scratchings to be able to buy my Scuderia, and after a single test drive of the GT350 I already knew I was getting it before I left the dealership!!
Awesome review! Exactly what I have been looking for regarding practicality of a GT350. I went with a Mustang GT and a nice truck since I live in the Texas Panhandle and rock chips are a major issue. After only 4000 miles, if I had the GT350 I would be a nervous wreck and angry person considering all of the rock chips I get.
I'm looking at buying one of these in a little over a year and I checked what the insurance would be. I'm in my early 40's single and live in Maine and it was $1,100 per year. Not bad I'll take it.
“You buy this car...to drive it like you stole it” that is so true! By the way... I recently bought your 007 Gloss Enhancer... worth every penny. Amazing product - love it! Thanks for the great content and products.
thanks for sharing your feedback and for the support, I just shot my 2 year ownership video which goes live tomorrow morning please check that out when you can. AF
The cold could affect those items because of moisture/icing inside the sensors. Nothing you can do about it. That’s why I’m not crazy about a ton of electronics. But realistically, these cars are meant to be driven as a sports car on warm roads when you have maximum traction. So it’s not a deal breaker for me. Thanks for the review.
Chicago roads may be worst in the nation lol. It's 1 yr later. Did you move and which state? It's time to update that outdated Valentine radar to Uniden R7. V1 is a chatter box. Nice real review tho. Thank you.
Where you live is important! I drive a 2012 Boss 302 and I live in upper area of central Florida where there is less traffic and many winding roads, makes the driving experience fun, when I go to Miami to visit family, that traffic and long lights make my Boss experience really bad! Great subject!
I bought a 2017 Focus RS back in February and, like you said about the GT350, when it was really cold my car also wouldn’t unlock when I grab the door handle with the key in my pocket. Hoping to keep the RS for a few years and then I would absolutely love to get a GT350.
I almost bought the 392 Shaker Dodge for the sound system alone. I thought the Shaker sound in the Mustang was great until I heard the Challenger Rt Harmon Kardon . In the end I went for the Mustang because I had just gotten rid of a Taurus SHO that was big. The Challenger is huge!
I live in Central NY. The salt during the winter is so bad that the roads literally look white. Many people, myself included, have winter cars for that reason. Drive a car in salt, in these parts, and in just a few years its undercarriage is totally rusted. There's no way to escape it. The outside of the car may look clean, but it isn't underneath where it counts. FWIW, when I bought my Evo IX in '06 it was the most expensive car to insure, statistically speaking, but I was only paying about $85/month for full coverage with a $250 deductible - homeowner, married, mid-50s, clean licence. Some of the younger folks, however, were paying more for insurance than their respective car payments. IMO, that's nuts!
I wonder if Ford actually did cold weather testing with a GT350 preproduction car? I live in Minnesota and I owned a 5,0 4 speed Mustang Indy Pace Car from August 1987 to March 1990. I did drive it at least 2 of the 3 winters I had it and with low tread stock TRX tires it was scary as hell to drive on any road that wasn’t clean of snow or ice. No matter what part of the year I was in I hated those hard compound tires. In 1989 I bought a set of new take off Mustang GT tires from Kenny Brown. The difference was night and day, like you were just talking to the Wicked Witch of the West, turned around and you were looking at Jessica Biel.
I couldn’t swing the gt350 but got a 16 gt pp and put a Whipple 2-9 making 703 RWP and it’s daily driven whole bunch of other mods too but it’s a blast to drive in Florida
If you think your roads are bad you should visit Michigan. Roads here are awful, but at least we're not taxed through the nose on top of it. Great videos, love the car.
Hi Greg, I purchased a GT350 in September and can't get my ass of of the car. Probably the best car I have ever owned and I'm 70 years old!! I live in Westchester NY. Are you on L.I. or in Westchester? Thanks, Dan Gavin
I live in NE Pa and pay $114.00 a month for the gt350 (full coverage) and two older beater vehicles( minimum coverage) through Geico. I'm 50 years old. By the way. Another great video!!
thanks im sure all the congested morons texting and crashing in the lower NYC area has a lot to do with this as well, in northern parts of states insurance drops drastically based on census of cars, population and statistics
I'm a 25 year old male, own a 556hp CTS-V coupe, and pay $110 a month for full coverage in Maryland. Camaros and Mustangs have higher insurance rates in my area.
Hey we're both from NY, I really wanna get this as a daily driver, but probably better off with a GT. I really love how you use this everyday even in the snow
Best review so far. I live in NY/BK and I can relate about NY has the worst roads. I travel 20 miles to work one way, via the Jacky, Grand Central and Northern State and I know I will enjoy doing it in a Mustang. I will settle for a GT350 because of that engine and all the other things I like and it will be my daily as well. After all I buy a car for "smile/gallon and not for miles/gallon " Team V8 all day.
ha ha ha you now get what i was talking about, people drive pretty crazy around here these days. Il be removing the spot mirrors next week just waiting on some extra parts now.
This guy is trashing FL. Your out of your minde man the only place to enjoy that mustang all year is in FL. I am lucky I have a convertible cobra I love it 24/7/365 drivelablity with top down there is a reason why is called Sunshine State.
O B hella people race here where I am in Florida. Everybody always trying to up the next person at the light. Honda, Toyota, jag....don’t matter. I disagree with him too
Great video! I'm considering ordering a 19' myself.....my gripe is the stripes so in 2019 you can have them painted. One thing you outta do is remove the rear seats altogether like the "R" and put in the delete kit!
Yeah, you e been a big help. I purchased a new 17 black with white stripes. I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and YES the car is a hoot to drive on these roads. I drive mine everyday no matter what the weather. (Other than deep snow) Love it. I was dumb and didn't put the front mud flaps on and now my rear fenders are destroyed! Guess I need to get them painted and put the mud flaps on. I'm 46 and my insurance is $1,700/yr. Yearly taxes with the city/county will prob be the same. I don't have any issues either, just gotta watch that lower front of the car. I know I'm going to rip it off someday.
Move to cali, for a guy like you, California is perfect, it's a car state and has no winter (well no snow and a little bit of rain) I live in California, and I'm 16 and I'm 100% going to buy a gt350
What a great review. I especially like the point about "where you live". Folks who don't live around twisty roads should not bother getting a car like this. Just get a cheap straight line car like a Challenger.
Enjoying your videos! One of your video helped me deadening door rattles in my infiniti. Sorry to hear about emblem but it could’ve been a lot worst. Have you considered installing a decent two channel dash cam and maybe do a instructional video on it as well? I ended up bringing mine to a stereo shop in queens as I’m just an accountant. I think it’s definitely worth it as it’s useful in accidents and will make some people think twice before doing dumb shit.
Man I know what you mean that Blue Ridge Parkway is fun to drive I got a 07 GT and I take that thing across the Blue Ridge Parkway about every weekend in the summer and spring and sometimes in the winter I only live about 30 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.. I see a lot of guys with their Shelby's and Roush Mustangs up there and that is a beautiful Mustang you got I've always been a Mustang enthusiast and I'm a big fan of the 05 to 09 body style I just like the s197 better than the other body styles.. I bet that Beast you got would be a blast to drive across the Blue Ridge Parkway..
My first time watching a video from you. This is the best insight I have heard of a DD GT350, especially because I live and commute from queens to LI for work. My GT is great but I dream of upgrading to this one day but now i will re consider because I'm always in traffic as well
Great video! I love driving my GT350 every chance I get. Im spoiled because its not my daily driver. I also live out west where the weather is great almost everyday, even in the winter. The roads just don't get any better here as well. I put a clear bra on my car as soon as I bought it. It protects all the areas of concern. I like it so far but I realize it does have its limitations. Over all it's an amazing car and your video's have inspired guys like me to make it even better with some of the upgrades you show us. I think the hardest part of owning it will be when I have to leave town for extended periods of time. The best part is getting in it when I return. Keep up the great videos.
Truth to power. Nice review. I try to explain this stuff to car people all the time. I just got a ecoboost as my daily for the same reasons you list here with the benifits of better gas mileage and lower insurance. So far it's been fun as hell. Sure the 350 or gt has a "better" engine but they have all the negatives you listed. I don't plan on tracking it and I'm a former m3 and other high performance car owner who was getting annoyed at the German quality/anti consumer direction. No dipstick, no spare tire, reprogramming after battery replacement, run flats... No thanks.
the S550 chassis is the fun part plus you can mod the heck out of the car cheaply and enjoy it, the Ecoboost with the super light engine has the sharpest front end feel from all the GT models i feel. Enjoy it.
@@autofanaticcars for sure. I got the performance pack for the brakes and suspension which are great but I'm not sold on the 3.55 rear. It's got tons of torque and spins the tires easily from a stop. The rain mode helps but is weak throttle otherwise. I've driven the gt and the 350 and man I'd choose the 350r for the track. I'd be kinda scared of the cf rims on the street.
Beautiful car, but please if you have to drive it again in winter, buy a winter beater and keep this beauty of of the elements! I can relate, Montreal winters are terrible.
Awesome, Glad I am not the only one who daily drives a performance car for fun. Just hit 56,000 miles in 3 years on my 2015 Roush. Interested in your front fender deflector / stone guard. Have any details for us?
Great review overall. I totally agree with you on thinking long and hard before buying any car. How you drive it, what you’re looking for in your drive experience, your daily drive conditions, state you live in, roads you drive, etc., all have to factor in your final decision. I chose the 2018 ecoboost as my DD because of all of those factors. It’s definitely not a gt350, but still gives me that smile factor, especially with the 6-speed manual. Ford did a great job with the Mustang, giving enthusiasts and daily drivers options to get into - and enjoy the Mustang. As far as insurance goes, I’m in my late 50s living in California; the ecoboost and my wife’s 2015 Kia Optima only cost $1,300/yr for full coverage. Too many crazy drivers to really open up the car in city driving, but it is still fun on the twisties - especially with the 6-speed manual. Gas mileage is also a bonus, even in CA (mixed driving easily 24-26 mpg, with 28-32 mpg straight highway).
I'm sold!! I will probably go the pre-owned route. I also live in New York. Orange County to be exact. Any suggestions or opinions would be great. I plan on driving this car as much as possible.
Thanks for spending the time and sharing your experience and thoughts about the various aspects of owning the GT 350. Like others that you alluded to, I also am on the fence about the practically of buying one. A big plus seems the retention of value ...
Superb and highly informative video Auto Fanatic. Thanks. I live in the Detroit Metro area and recently purchased a 2016 350 to be my daily driver. I may have missed what if anything you did regarding the standard tire and wheels during the winter months. Did you go to Blizzaks or did you just drive carefully with the summer tires that come on the car? Appreciate all the tips you provided as well. By the way, it turns out my Shelby was the 13th chassis off the line. And, yes, you did an absolutely marvelous job maintaining your car over the course of a year. Kudos to you.
You are a nut, but in the best way possible. I found you just after I bought my GT350 a month ago. I have thoroughly enjoyed and learned a ton from watching your videos. Like you I am going to drive the crap out of this car, as it puts a smile on your face every time you drive it. I try to escape the Boston winters, a month or so each winter, but have a Focus ST as a winter car. It is a blast to drive, and gives you a similar joy every time you jump into the seat. So if you stay in NY look into one of them Keep up the awesome work, but stop posting links to products, I have already bought most of them, you're going to bankrupt me
Love the videos! Quick question, if someone as myself doesn't have access to a hose, what would be my best way to keep my vehicle clean because the car wash gets expensive.
Same crap in California taxes though the roof and the roads stuck. I just moved to Iowa 3 weeks ago lower taxes and the roads are phenomenal. Funny thing is my insurance for my wife's lexus full coverage and my 4runner full coverage went from $238 a month to better coverage and only $58 a month it's insane the difference. Also what are you doing for rust prevention? Iowa has some of the worst rust on cars I've ever seen.
Thanks so much for this video. A lot of food for thought. I really wanted to buy a GT350, but now I'm wavering. I need to rethink this. I might go the Mustang GT route again, mostly due to ownership costs. Keep up the good work! 👍
Man, when you said that 25mpg "bullshit!" I almost spit my drink out, it is so true. In 6th gear on a flat freeway I couldn't get higher than 18.6mpg lol; also I pay less than 2k a year for this car, I hope relocating to the east wont jack that through the roof!
How did you set up this vid? GoPro? How is the camera mounted? I like this shot. I bought my GT350 in Feb. LOVE IT. Thanks for all of your great GT350 content.
i custom designed and made a special Recaro seat mount for these videos, it gives a truly unique perspective as I drive adding realism most channels lack on their drive videos. I will be manufacturing these soon for the retail market.
AF, you mentioned in this VLog that a great many people watch and base their purchase decisions on your recommendations/evaluations, both in shop equipment, detail supplies, and especially vehicles. I don't know if you realize how true that is. I based my purchase decision for my S560 on your road test of the car. Sure I watched other tests from R&T, Car And Driver and others, but they are not real world, plain speaking guys like you. My daughter was looking at a Red Sport similar to yours, she decided against it. I'm 50 miles north of Boston, and feel your pain regarding this past asshole winter. If you relocate I hope you continue with your channel in its current form. I check everyday to see what you have posted, keep it up!! Regards Al.
Hi Auto Fanatic. Been watching many of your videos over the past month or so. You are a great asset to the UA-cam channel. All your work is greatly appreciated. The knowledge and insight you provide us is a huge help. I just recently purchased a used 2016 mustang gt. The car does have a few rock chips in the paint along the bottom, just behind each wheel well. I wanted to ask if you know the name of that part you attached to your wheel, (in video) that part stuck out so it gave you extra protection from the rock chips.. I would like to add this to my car and can't seem to find that particular wheel guard protector. Again thanks for all you do for us. Brian from NJ.
Yeah. Great points. New sub. I just purchased this car. Paid 60k. Only 4000miles. Also have a Z06/Z07. Totally different feel. Love the 350 ! Purchased a thicker steering wheel for her, gonna change it. Any other good suggestions? Thanks!
I have a Ford with those type of side mirrors and the simple, irrefutable truth is that the blind spot mirror needs to be in the lower inside left. Simple as that. In addition to that being the correct place is that they can then also be used to back in to a space properly.
Thanks for the great video! Getting my 2020 in all black this week for my bday. Did you buy extended warranty and for how much? Where can I get the mudflaps for the front?
Hi AF, quick question here for you. Me and another GT350 owner have the same issue, we wonder if you have faced the same situation before like we did. Sometimes we downshift from 3rd gear to 2nd gear, the valve will close for a second and then reopen again, the downshift sound was kinda muted, most of the case happen in the lower rpm, under 3500 rpm. Hope to receive your reply soon thanks!
Ok I have done the oil separator and air filter mods, I did use the foam at the front end only because the roads here in Phoenix are for the most part rock free. I agree that the interior needs to be done in leather (dash, doors and center con ) Have you thought about changing EOM drive shaft to Carbon fiber or aluminum ? Have you noticed the edge of your hood (nearest to the windshield) bounce up and down at 85mph? Like its catching to much air! I would like to have that GT4 carbon fiber hood ( part M-16612-GT4) but at 10K + is complete BS. Need SpeedKore to offer the that type of hood at say $800.00 I would look at carbon fiber the whole front end. let me know where you found the rear view mirrors, I HATE the ones that are stock Thanks for your videos
You're right about the side mirrors, they are quite distracting... you really have to look at them for a while to make sure you're seeing traffic right... like them, without them the visibility would be near as bad as a camaro
For your engine compartment, have you considered purchasing the Shelby Stainless covers for the Fuse box Lid, Brake Fluid Lid and the Shelby Stainless Coolant Reservoir? They also sell nice Red Coil Covers to match your Paint? Just wondering why not since you are very particular about how and what you mod. Thanks again for sharing these very informative videos!! Cheers!
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Make sure you guys watch my GT350 specific videos all the links are posted in the description. Have Fun! AF
That's insane that your insurance is that high. Mine raised only about $25 from the ecoboost premium and is still less than half what your's is and I'm 32. That's just crazy ha.
$2,400 a year 38 year old male california
25 grand for show quality repaint! I think someone's taking you, we do the paint work for a few custom shops, and it'd be about 10 the 15K here including cleaning up them gaps
Man I’m tryna get gt just turned 18 and everyone tryna say naaa
Are you in tuckahoe?
This is what you call an ownership review. Thank you!! Finding a review like this on UA-cam is harder than finding a needle in a haystack.
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I keep my GT350 in the garage and drive on nice days, no rainy days, no winter (haven't had it during winter) and use my WRX for daily driver.
Entrepreneurr Exactly. No way would I daily a GT350.
@@bubberrand unless your weekend car is a McLaren 😁
@@bubberrand i dont understand ..why not
I daily drive my '19 gt350 as my daily. To school, to clinicals, to work, to gf, groceries, etc. Definitely worth it. @@bubberrand
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Dude you have the best GT350 and reviews on youtube, no joke.
thank you, thats because i am not a journalist , thanks for watching. AF
Auto Fanatic I can just tell that you love driving. The only reason to buy something like this.
You remind me of Bill Burr the way you talk. That's a good thing. Nice car man, cheers from Toronto Canada.
Bill Burr is awesome he is a lunatic.
hello LAYY-DEEES
You can't say someone misses the point of owning a car when you cite the lambo in traffic but validate your point of the shelby being worth it when you only get to enjoy it the 40% of the time not dodging potholes and sitting in traffic yourself. I enjoy my lambo no matter the situation and part of car ownership is just how you "feel" and that feel is subjective to every single person. I do enjoy the fact you have such passion for your car though.
Just picked up my new 2018 GT350. I live in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, so I get exactly what you mean. Great real world review.
nice you must be having some real fun down that way, enjoy it. AF
The key to cheap insurance:
live in upstate New York, have a house, be married, bundled insurance and being in your 50s. I pay about $1000 a year on my GT 350
Neal S Bingo. My wife and I have 3 cars (2 DD’s and a 350z), home insurance, 2 personal policies, etc.... good times. 👍
True. I live in California where they rape you for everything you got and I pay about $1200 a year with max $100/300K coverage. It pays to have all those qualifying conditions and an excellent driving record.
In Toronto we pay high insurance rates. $500/ month for a young driver if he drives one of these.
Bro I’m 18 in New York with a suv and I have to pay 400 a month im bout to change my insurance plan
I live in upstate ny as well, the downfall to nys is the gun laws lol...pick your poison i guess
I'm very fortunate to live in NorCal. Weather is always good, and my insurance through USAA is 100 bucks a month for my 2016 gt350.
dannypitassy where in Northern California do you live? I live in NorCal too
Texas Owl You seem mad and jealous. Otherwise you wouldn’t have made that comment.
I hear you danny. I live in Santa Barbara CA and pay little over 90 a month for my '16 GT350.
Same car insurance is 350 im in socal
@@NoBody-tz4fb Mine is 510, is being 20 the problem? im in socal too
You should wrap the car to protect it if you can swing it. It works great. Owning a car in the NY area is just expensive period. Like you said, it's just the way it is.
Interesting to hear your experience with your car and it looks amazing. I feel your pain, I live on Long Island and daily drive my M2 for almost 2 years now. I use a Blizzak winter pkg. like the GT350, the M2 is very analog for a modern performance car with the manual trans.also have had zero issues with it and it performs flawlessly in below freezing temps and deep snow. Enjoy your ride and I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a red gt350
AF. Come down to AZ. No snow... well a 2hr drive for skiing for me, but valley doesn't get any. You can go months without rain. We have our twisties and straight ways. 5 hr to Vegas, L.A. and 3 hrs to Mexico and the Grand Cannon. Come play in the sun.
I just got quoted $360 every six months for full coverage. I live in south eastern North Carolina and I’m 35 years old
I live in the Orlando area. Agree 100%. Stopped daily driving it...found was not really driving. Ended up selling. Just did not use it and no time for track days. Miss it some days, but not most. Lot of money just sitting in the garage...so, I picked up a ‘17 GT vert w/ performance pack...totally worth it. Great car in its own right, and much more suited for my use.
I think everything you do now will remain in history for those cars enthusiast who follow. The way you speak and how you present Shelby GT350 is epic ... After years and years people will watch this video and they will understand the feeling of having in our age a V8 car like Shelby gt350.
I hope you keep going and do not forget that none of your subscribers will give you like or subscribe by mistake : ) Maybe you have only 18,119 subscribers but I think that all your subscribers listen to you carefully and know exactly what you are talking about.
I am always watching you with pleasure from Romania Eastern Europe : )
I’d have to agree man. I own a c7 Z06 as well as the GT350, and I must say I enjoy driving the gt350 quite a bit more. Sure it’s not as fast, and the creature comforts aren’t quite as nice as my z06, but the balance and power band in the gt350 is intoxicating
Thank you so much for this review. Can’t stand people that do 2 week reviews and other short term crap that doesn’t give you a real idea of owning the car.
Thank you for your realistic outlook.
thanks for watching. AF
God I love Texas.... less than 1800$ a year and I’m in my 20s
bro how the hell. i got quoted 400 a month for just a 5.0 and im 20
Same here. I’m paying 348/month for a 2015 5.0
I own a 2016 shelby gt, i pay around 130 a month😁
You guys must have The General or Billy Bobs insurance🤔 how the hell its that cheap? I lived in TX in my 30's with a F150 and no traffic violations paying more than that.
@@reggiep3369 that’s that liability insurance lol
I love my GT350 and I also drive it daily, well, that is when I'm not riding my motorcycle. Both are much fun in the twisty turn roads. I believe that the GT350's destiny is to be driven, not sit in the garage.
What about cold weather
Seriously it sounds like all your issues with the car are related to living in NY. Taxes, insurance, road conditions, extreme cold weather. Move anyplace south 500+ miles and love the car all the time.
Thanks for the 1 year review. Beautiful car.
I am jealous, had to get rid of my 2017 gt350, too expensive, but I am loving my 2018 gt, my new one is race red, my shelby was shadowblack. I am so gratefule that you are so meticulous!! I am a southern girl and usually do not follow peeps from the north, its just against my soul, but mustangs have made me beidge that gap.
Whats about GT350 that made it too expensive over a 2018 GT if you dont mind me asking? The fuel?
I'd guess insurance. Pretty big difference between a GT and GT350, like 30% difference in 6 month rates for me personally.
I traded in my 4 year old Scuderia 2 months ago, and bought a GT350R......haven't had a single moment of regret. This car is amazing!
430 Scuderia? that's great to hear because so many of my exotic car clients now have a GT350 and say the same, what this car offers for the money can not be beat.
Auto Fanatic For as long back as I can remember the Corvette was the most car you could buy for the money..this car changed that...and the fact that vettes have gone up so much lol.
This car doesn't get the attention my Ferrari did, but that's not why I got it.
For anybody who's on the fence...if you want attention get a Ferrari, or whatever, but if you don't care about status, like me, and you just want to be mind blowingly thrilled, this car delivers!!
I'm not a rich man, it took alot of sacrifices and late night head scratchings to be able to buy my Scuderia, and after a single test drive of the GT350 I already knew I was getting it before I left the dealership!!
I live in FL and I can enjoy my 2017 Stage 3 Roush Mustang all YEAR long. Not worry about snow & salt on the damn road...
FL insurance was a shocker when I moved here earlier this year.
glad to hear the 350 has been reliable especially in the winter! I just love the red on the 350!!
Personally, I would NOT get rid of your stock wheels. They belong “with” a car like this. It’s special. Those wheels are outstanding. What a beauty!
Awesome review! Exactly what I have been looking for regarding practicality of a GT350. I went with a Mustang GT and a nice truck since I live in the Texas Panhandle and rock chips are a major issue. After only 4000 miles, if I had the GT350 I would be a nervous wreck and angry person considering all of the rock chips I get.
I'm looking at buying one of these in a little over a year and I checked what the insurance would be. I'm in my early 40's single and live in Maine and it was $1,100 per year. Not bad I'll take it.
“You buy this car...to drive it like you stole it” that is so true! By the way... I recently bought your 007 Gloss Enhancer... worth every penny. Amazing product - love it! Thanks for the great content and products.
thanks for sharing your feedback and for the support, I just shot my 2 year ownership video which goes live tomorrow morning please check that out when you can. AF
The cold could affect those items because of moisture/icing inside the sensors. Nothing you can do about it. That’s why I’m not crazy about a ton of electronics. But realistically, these cars are meant to be driven as a sports car on warm roads when you have maximum traction. So it’s not a deal breaker for me. Thanks for the review.
Chicago roads may be worst in the nation lol. It's 1 yr later. Did you move and which state? It's time to update that outdated Valentine radar to Uniden R7. V1 is a chatter box. Nice real review tho. Thank you.
Where you live is important! I drive a 2012 Boss 302 and I live in upper area of central Florida where there is less traffic and many winding roads, makes the driving experience fun, when I go to Miami to visit family, that traffic and long lights make my Boss experience really bad! Great subject!
south Florida is as bad as NYC makes any sports car useless with the traffic.
Winter? Come down to Florida. We saw snow flakes down here once in the mid 70s and the news channels are still talking about it.
I bought a 2017 Focus RS back in February and, like you said about the GT350, when it was really cold my car also wouldn’t unlock when I grab the door handle with the key in my pocket. Hoping to keep the RS for a few years and then I would absolutely love to get a GT350.
watch my Focus RS video, i absolutely love that car and it is more fun daily and the GT350 on local roads of course
I almost bought the 392 Shaker Dodge for the sound system alone. I thought the Shaker sound in the Mustang was great until I heard the Challenger Rt Harmon Kardon . In the end I went for the Mustang because I had just gotten rid of a Taurus SHO that was big. The Challenger is huge!
Are the flat plane crank engine problems and transmission overheating issues a thing of the past? Looking at a 2018 Shelby and don’t want problems.
you wont have an issue, most guys who have issues are not using good oil or breaking their engines in properly. find a good car and youll be fine
how many miles are on this thing now?
Best video hands down this guy is straight to the point consistent and coming with tons of knowledge thanks we need more people like you
That is without doubt the best review I have seen , honest and interesting, look forward to your next instalment, I've subscribed 👍
I live in Central NY. The salt during the winter is so bad that the roads literally look white. Many people, myself included, have winter cars for that reason. Drive a car in salt, in these parts, and in just a few years its undercarriage is totally rusted. There's no way to escape it. The outside of the car may look clean, but it isn't underneath where it counts.
FWIW, when I bought my Evo IX in '06 it was the most expensive car to insure, statistically speaking, but I was only paying about $85/month for full coverage with a $250 deductible - homeowner, married, mid-50s, clean licence. Some of the younger folks, however, were paying more for insurance than their respective car payments. IMO, that's nuts!
Different perspective of the car compared to other videos on mustang in UA-cam 👍👍👍 enjoyed it
I wonder if Ford actually did cold weather testing with a GT350 preproduction car?
I live in Minnesota and I owned a 5,0 4 speed Mustang Indy Pace Car from August 1987 to March 1990. I did drive it at least 2 of the 3 winters I had it and with low tread stock TRX tires it was scary as hell to drive on any road that wasn’t clean of snow or ice. No matter what part of the year I was in I hated those hard compound tires. In 1989 I bought a set of new take off Mustang GT tires from Kenny Brown. The difference was night and day, like you were just talking to the Wicked Witch of the West, turned around and you were looking at Jessica Biel.
I couldn’t swing the gt350 but got a 16 gt pp and put a Whipple 2-9 making 703 RWP and it’s daily driven whole bunch of other mods too but it’s a blast to drive in Florida
I live in Virginia my insurance is $80 a month full coverage $2 more than it was on my GT premium 17 model
Scott Bedsaul that’s cheap what’s your age
Full coverage doesn't meen nothing if you don't put numbers. ../../..
He lying his @zz off!🤣
i love who picky you are about small imperfections, im the same way.
If you think your roads are bad you should visit Michigan. Roads here are awful, but at least we're not taxed through the nose on top of it. Great videos, love the car.
Joe Yanos where there is political corruption there are bad roads its so obvious in certain states, NY being at top of list.
Hi Greg, I purchased a GT350 in September and can't get my ass of of the car. Probably the best car I have ever owned and I'm 70 years old!! I live in Westchester NY. Are you on L.I. or in Westchester? Thanks, Dan Gavin
where are you in Westchester> so impossible to enjoy these cars with how bad our roads are. Maybe il see you around one day.
I live in NE Pa and pay $114.00 a month for the gt350 (full coverage) and two older beater vehicles( minimum coverage) through Geico. I'm 50 years old. By the way. Another great video!!
thanks im sure all the congested morons texting and crashing in the lower NYC area has a lot to do with this as well, in northern parts of states insurance drops drastically based on census of cars, population and statistics
And I thought I was the only one with a Shelby and two beaters haha.
I'm a 25 year old male, own a 556hp CTS-V coupe, and pay $110 a month for full coverage in Maryland. Camaros and Mustangs have higher insurance rates in my area.
Hey we're both from NY, I really wanna get this as a daily driver, but probably better off with a GT.
I really love how you use this everyday even in the snow
I'm a NYC resident in my 30s and currently paying 2000 a year insurance on a GT350 bundled with my other two cars and my home insurance
Can you provide us with the wheel setup (wheel size & name + tire name & size)...Thank You‼️
Your setup is 🔥🔥🔥
I guess he never got back with you on this major question. This should have been one of the biggest topics of discussion
Best review so far. I live in NY/BK and I can relate about NY has the worst roads. I travel 20 miles to work one way, via the Jacky, Grand Central and Northern State and I know I will enjoy doing it in a Mustang. I will settle for a GT350 because of that engine and all the other things I like and it will be my daily as well. After all I buy a car for "smile/gallon and not for miles/gallon " Team V8 all day.
2 MODS IM IN THE PROCESS OF DOING IS CHROME COIL-COVERS + THE X PIPE RESONATOR DELETE/ALRESDY PUT ON THE OIL SEP. THAT YOU PUT ON.
Well I drive a regular GT in FL everyday and absolutely love those spot mirrors... Kinda curious about how to drive in NY now
Vincent Yen I was wondering the same thing. I have a 2013 GTCS and they are great on road and track.
OK I am in NYC right now (as a tourist). Have to say I will never want to drive any car here. Screw those spot mirrors.
ha ha ha you now get what i was talking about, people drive pretty crazy around here these days. Il be removing the spot mirrors next week just waiting on some extra parts now.
This guy is trashing FL. Your out of your minde man the only place to enjoy that mustang all year is in FL. I am lucky I have a convertible cobra I love it 24/7/365 drivelablity with top down there is a reason why is called Sunshine State.
O B hella people race here where I am in Florida. Everybody always trying to up the next person at the light. Honda, Toyota, jag....don’t matter. I disagree with him too
Great video! I'm considering ordering a 19' myself.....my gripe is the stripes so in 2019 you can have them painted. One thing you outta do is remove the rear seats altogether like the "R" and put in the delete kit!
Yeah, you e been a big help. I purchased a new 17 black with white stripes. I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and YES the car is a hoot to drive on these roads.
I drive mine everyday no matter what the weather.
(Other than deep snow)
Love it. I was dumb and didn't put the front mud flaps on and now my rear fenders are destroyed!
Guess I need to get them painted and put the mud flaps on.
I'm 46 and my insurance is $1,700/yr.
Yearly taxes with the city/county will prob be the same.
I don't have any issues either, just gotta watch that lower front of the car. I know I'm going to rip it off someday.
I plan to take mine to the Blue Ridge very soon, i can not wait
I currently live in north jersey but moving to north west pa in a couple of months insurance out there for a GT350R for me is $1,700! Im 48! Cant wait
Move to cali, for a guy like you, California is perfect, it's a car state and has no winter (well no snow and a little bit of rain) I live in California, and I'm 16 and I'm 100% going to buy a gt350
What business owner would ever move there?
What a great review. I especially like the point about "where you live". Folks who don't live around twisty roads should not bother getting a car like this. Just get a cheap straight line car like a Challenger.
Enjoying your videos! One of your video helped me deadening door rattles in my infiniti. Sorry to hear about emblem but it could’ve been a lot worst. Have you considered installing a decent two channel dash cam and maybe do a instructional video on it as well? I ended up bringing mine to a stereo shop in queens as I’m just an accountant. I think it’s definitely worth it as it’s useful in accidents and will make some people think twice before doing dumb shit.
Man I know what you mean that Blue Ridge Parkway is fun to drive I got a 07 GT and I take that thing across the Blue Ridge Parkway about every weekend in the summer and spring and sometimes in the winter I only live about 30 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.. I see a lot of guys with their Shelby's and Roush Mustangs up there and that is a beautiful Mustang you got I've always been a Mustang enthusiast and I'm a big fan of the 05 to 09 body style I just like the s197 better than the other body styles.. I bet that Beast you got would be a blast to drive across the Blue Ridge Parkway..
My first time watching a video from you. This is the best insight I have heard of a DD GT350, especially because I live and commute from queens to LI for work. My GT is great but I dream of upgrading to this one day but now i will re consider because I'm always in traffic as well
you see you get it, living around here is not easy to enjoy most cars that is why 90& are SUV around here
Great video! I love driving my GT350 every chance I get. Im spoiled because its not my daily driver. I also live out west where the weather is great almost everyday, even in the winter. The roads just don't get any better here as well. I put a clear bra on my car as soon as I bought it. It protects all the areas of concern. I like it so far but I realize it does have its limitations. Over all it's an amazing car and your video's have inspired guys like me to make it even better with some of the upgrades you show us. I think the hardest part of owning it will be when I have to leave town for extended periods of time. The best part is getting in it when I return. Keep up the great videos.
Truth to power. Nice review. I try to explain this stuff to car people all the time. I just got a ecoboost as my daily for the same reasons you list here with the benifits of better gas mileage and lower insurance. So far it's been fun as hell. Sure the 350 or gt has a "better" engine but they have all the negatives you listed. I don't plan on tracking it and I'm a former m3 and other high performance car owner who was getting annoyed at the German quality/anti consumer direction. No dipstick, no spare tire, reprogramming after battery replacement, run flats... No thanks.
the S550 chassis is the fun part plus you can mod the heck out of the car cheaply and enjoy it, the Ecoboost with the super light engine has the sharpest front end feel from all the GT models i feel. Enjoy it.
@@autofanaticcars for sure. I got the performance pack for the brakes and suspension which are great but I'm not sold on the 3.55 rear. It's got tons of torque and spins the tires easily from a stop. The rain mode helps but is weak throttle otherwise.
I've driven the gt and the 350 and man I'd choose the 350r for the track. I'd be kinda scared of the cf rims on the street.
Beautiful car, but please if you have to drive it again in winter, buy a winter beater and keep this beauty of of the elements!
I can relate, Montreal winters are terrible.
I just did check my latest video,
Awesome, Glad I am not the only one who daily drives a performance car for fun. Just hit 56,000 miles in 3 years on my 2015 Roush. Interested in your front fender deflector / stone guard. Have any details for us?
Great review overall. I totally agree with you on thinking long and hard before buying any car. How you drive it, what you’re looking for in your drive experience, your daily drive conditions, state you live in, roads you drive, etc., all have to factor in your final decision. I chose the 2018 ecoboost as my DD because of all of those factors. It’s definitely not a gt350, but still gives me that smile factor, especially with the 6-speed manual. Ford did a great job with the Mustang, giving enthusiasts and daily drivers options to get into - and enjoy the Mustang.
As far as insurance goes, I’m in my late 50s living in California; the ecoboost and my wife’s 2015 Kia Optima only cost $1,300/yr for full coverage. Too many crazy drivers to really open up the car in city driving, but it is still fun on the twisties - especially with the 6-speed manual. Gas mileage is also a bonus, even in CA (mixed driving easily 24-26 mpg, with 28-32 mpg straight highway).
Absolutely that EcoBoost is a great car man
I'm sold!! I will probably go the pre-owned route. I also live in New York. Orange County to be exact. Any suggestions or opinions would be great. I plan on driving this car as much as possible.
I’ve never seen a gt350 in this color combo, I love it!
Great review, a lot of realistic information covered and a honest opinion. Thanks for the video
Thanks for spending the time and sharing your experience and thoughts about the various aspects of owning the GT 350. Like others that you alluded to, I also am on the fence about the practically of buying one. A big plus seems the retention of value ...
I want all reviews done by you man.. Very real and none of the lame presenter type talk.
Superb and highly informative video Auto Fanatic. Thanks. I live in the Detroit Metro area and recently purchased a 2016 350 to be my daily driver. I may have missed what if anything you did regarding the standard tire and wheels during the winter months. Did you go to Blizzaks or did you just drive carefully with the summer tires that come on the car? Appreciate all the tips you provided as well. By the way, it turns out my Shelby was the 13th chassis off the line. And, yes, you did an absolutely marvelous job maintaining your car over the course of a year. Kudos to you.
both are great cars but wich one is a better car on your opinion this gt350 or the giulia?
il be doing a video soon comparing both, sub and stay tuned
You are a nut, but in the best way possible. I found you just after I bought my GT350 a month ago. I have thoroughly enjoyed and learned a ton from watching your videos. Like you I am going to drive the crap out of this car, as it puts a smile on your face every time you drive it. I try to escape the Boston winters, a month or so each winter, but have a Focus ST as a winter car. It is a blast to drive, and gives you a similar joy every time you jump into the seat. So if you stay in NY look into one of them
Keep up the awesome work, but stop posting links to products, I have already bought most of them, you're going to bankrupt me
This guy has the best GT350 review, he’s awesome.
I feel the insurance premium pain AF. I'm in NJ and its just as bad, if not worse here. Great video as usual.
like i mentioned when Sandy hit our area it caused a huge skyrocket for all of us affected this way in lower NY and NJ
Love the videos! Quick question, if someone as myself doesn't have access to a hose, what would be my best way to keep my vehicle clean because the car wash gets expensive.
Same crap in California taxes though the roof and the roads stuck. I just moved to Iowa 3 weeks ago lower taxes and the roads are phenomenal. Funny thing is my insurance for my wife's lexus full coverage and my 4runner full coverage went from $238 a month to better coverage and only $58 a month it's insane the difference. Also what are you doing for rust prevention? Iowa has some of the worst rust on cars I've ever seen.
Steven Young where did you live in CA?? I feel like the roads in the SF Bay Area are mostly great
Thanks so much for this video. A lot of food for thought. I really wanted to buy a GT350, but now I'm wavering. I need to rethink this. I might go the Mustang GT route again, mostly due to ownership costs. Keep up the good work! 👍
Man, when you said that 25mpg "bullshit!" I almost spit my drink out, it is so true. In 6th gear on a flat freeway I couldn't get higher than 18.6mpg lol; also I pay less than 2k a year for this car, I hope relocating to the east wont jack that through the roof!
What tires and wheels did you use for winter? Thank you.
How did you set up this vid? GoPro? How is the camera mounted? I like this shot. I bought my GT350 in Feb. LOVE IT. Thanks for all of your great GT350 content.
i custom designed and made a special Recaro seat mount for these videos, it gives a truly unique perspective as I drive adding realism most channels lack on their drive videos. I will be manufacturing these soon for the retail market.
AF, you mentioned in this VLog that a great many people watch and base their purchase decisions on your recommendations/evaluations, both in shop equipment, detail supplies, and especially vehicles. I don't know if you realize how true that is. I based my purchase decision for my S560 on your road test of the car. Sure I watched other tests from R&T, Car And Driver and others, but they are not real world, plain speaking guys like you. My daughter was looking at a Red Sport similar to yours, she decided against it. I'm 50 miles north of Boston, and feel your pain regarding this past asshole winter. If you relocate I hope you continue with your channel in its current form. I check everyday to see what you have posted, keep it up!! Regards Al.
Thanks AL i have a bunch of new car reviews coming, excited to release the Lexus LC and LS ones and give my feedback to everyone on these two cars.
Hi Auto Fanatic. Been watching many of your videos over the past month or so. You are a great asset to the UA-cam channel. All your work is greatly appreciated. The knowledge and insight you provide us is a huge help. I just recently purchased a used 2016 mustang gt. The car does have a few rock chips in the paint along the bottom, just behind each wheel well. I wanted to ask if you know the name of that part you attached to your wheel, (in video) that part stuck out so it gave you extra protection from the rock chips.. I would like to add this to my car and can't seem to find that particular wheel guard protector. Again thanks for all you do for us. Brian from NJ.
Thanks for Sharing!! I really enjoy the content...!!! When the Video 1st started as you were driving up the hill, that was very scenic!!
Drive Safe!!
Yeah. Great points. New sub. I just purchased this car. Paid 60k. Only 4000miles. Also have a Z06/Z07. Totally different feel. Love the 350 ! Purchased a thicker steering wheel for her, gonna change it. Any other good suggestions? Thanks!
you got yours at a great price enjoy it lots of 350 content on this channel for you
I have a Ford with those type of side mirrors and the simple, irrefutable truth is that the blind spot mirror needs to be in the lower inside left. Simple as that. In addition to that being the correct place is that they can then also be used to back in to a space properly.
yeah these mirror suck i will be switching to conventional style soon as time permits
Thanks for the great video! Getting my 2020 in all black this week for my bday. Did you buy extended warranty and for how much? Where can I get the mudflaps for the front?
they are now listed for sale on my web shop www.auto-fanatic.com go watch the video i posted last week of the splash guards on my GT350R
If you’re in westchester you should hit up 7 lakes drive by bear mountain they have nice driving roads there
I was up there earlier shooting some clips of my 2 year ownership video.
I can't I agree more!! 10:50 -11:00! Love your take!
You need to move to a warmer climate driving a car like that in the winter wow..
Some good roads in the adks if you ever want to hear that exhaust bounce off the mountains
They made it not to open the doors when it’s really cold so you won’t drive it
Hi AF, quick question here for you. Me and another GT350 owner have the same issue, we wonder if you have faced the same situation before like we did. Sometimes we downshift from 3rd gear to 2nd gear, the valve will close for a second and then reopen again, the downshift sound was kinda muted, most of the case happen in the lower rpm, under 3500 rpm. Hope to receive your reply soon thanks!
Ok I have done the oil separator and air filter mods, I did use the foam at the front end only because the roads here in Phoenix are for the most part rock free.
I agree that the interior needs to be done in leather (dash, doors and center con )
Have you thought about changing EOM drive shaft to Carbon fiber or aluminum ?
Have you noticed the edge of your hood (nearest to the windshield) bounce up and down at 85mph? Like its catching to much air!
I would like to have that GT4 carbon fiber hood ( part M-16612-GT4) but at 10K + is complete BS.
Need SpeedKore to offer the that type of hood at say $800.00 I would look at carbon fiber the whole front end.
let me know where you found the rear view mirrors, I HATE the ones that are stock
Thanks for your videos
You're right about the side mirrors, they are quite distracting... you really have to look at them for a while to make sure you're seeing traffic right... like them, without them the visibility would be near as bad as a camaro
they are coming off the car very soon i hate them
Auto Fanatic would like to see that, might consider it myself
I love them,traded my 16 rs3 for a c7 & i very much miss it,but i am about to trade the c7 for a race red 18 gt350
We think alike in terms of driving and what using the car for. perfect perfect perfect. on point!
For your engine compartment, have you considered purchasing the Shelby Stainless covers for the Fuse box Lid, Brake Fluid Lid and the Shelby Stainless Coolant Reservoir?
They also sell nice Red Coil Covers to match your Paint?
Just wondering why not since you are very particular about how and what you mod.
Thanks again for sharing these very informative videos!!
Cheers!
Im not into jazzing up engine bays of new cars, i leave that for my vintage cars.
tomorrow I put down my name on a 2016 race red white stripe. 1300 original miles. Should look great next to my 03 Mach 1.
Congrats and enjoy it