That’s hilarious I just purchased the GT350r in this video at 23:54 and is on its way from Diamond Motorworks as we speak. No i did not pay 99k, it has since come down, tho not much. It will be here tomorrow according to Kaunas Trucking out of Joliet, Illinois.
Your channel is the reason I pulled the trigger and got my 2020 GT350. Never going to sell it, the emotion it evokes whenever I or anyone else goes for a ride just can't be beat. The value increase is just icing on the cake! Great content, keep it up!
GT 350 owner since May 2016. 11k miles, 9k on track. I have a Porsche 911 and track with Porsche Club...they are all jealous of the uniqueness the performance and price of the 350. Will be very hard for me to get rid of this car. Thanks for always providing the best insights for GT350 owners and car enthusiasts!
Great video. Thanks for making all the 350 content. I own a 2018 and have absolutely loved every moment driving it. I have taken it to 2 track days and have 19k miles now. I always get the itch for more cars, but I don’t think I could ever convince myself to sell this thing. I just need to make more money :)
July 2017 I found a dealer that had a GT350R ruby red on order. It took two years for me to finally make the decision to write the 73k check, The most for any car I have owned. That was 5k over stick and state tax and tag. The car is been more than I expected and I wouldnt sell it unless someone crazy enough offered over 150k. I know that sounds absurd but I am so attached to it.
I bought my 2017 GT350 two years ago for well under 50k. I’ve loved every moment behind the wheel and have no plans to sell. A non track pack 2016 in the same color with the same mileage just sold very close to me for 55k. I’ve also had opportunities even last year to get my money back, but at the end of the day, there’s nothing remotely close in price that would scratch the same itch. Even with a small family, it’s practical enough to throw luggage in the back and go on a weekend trip.
I'm never selling my 2016, most exhilarating car ever. Would love to join in on a rally or track day. Live in Buffalo, wouldn't be a tough drive to Monticello
Any oil issues? My friend had a 16 also and he had a hard time with Ford after long talk Ford replace the engine right after that he trade in for a Infiniti Q60 RedSport,looks like this issues still out there even with 2019 I heard
I have a Grabber Blue GT350 with 5k miles. I love it!!. I don't understand your comments on build quality, mine is solid with no rattles and I find the interior fit and finish excellent! Is it a Porsche, no, but it darn good for a Mustang!
Happy to be the first one to post on your channel brother. Hopefully you see this. You're doing a great job and I love the content. I bought a 2019 GT350 new and in no small part to your content. I love your attention to detail. Maybe one day we can do some type of collaboration I'm way down in South Florida though. Keep up the great work I'll keep watching! Stay safe.
I have followed you from the start and I have always enjoyed your content, in fact it was your beautiful red 350 that made me purchase one myself. Thanks for what you do.
I bought my race red 2019 GT 350 in January 2021, with 2200 miles on it, they were asking $63,000, I talked them down to $56,000. It was the best decision I have ever made, I traded my 2018 Mustang GT, which I loved, because I had built her, she had digital dash, magneride, Performance Pack 1, she was a beast, but the 350 is just amazing! My husband has a 2017 GT350, so mine will sit and be pretty and his is the one we will drive more! Mine will be worth more one day, the color combo, low miles and the upgrades. I am just grateful we are able to have two!
Just bought a fully loaded 2019 GT350 with 16k miles for $65k even, before downpayment & trade in. I have never felt more secure in a decision in my life now that i own & drive this car. Best vehicle Ford has ever produced in my opinion! I dont think i will ever be getting rid of this thing, unless the values peak into the 80's or higher.
I agree with you. I bought a 2018 GT 350 with 500 miles on it last November. We're in june now, and I've seen older year model GT 350s with five , seven , thirteen , twenty thousand miles on them going for $62 , $64,000 average money. (some even more) Mine is bright yellow and I get compliments and thumbs up quite often. I like to keep it clean all the time so I don't drive it in the rain. It is a unique and special car for the price.
Bought a ‘17 350 about a month ago and love it. Came with all original paperwork and Shelby gifts. Probably sell towards end of year so someone else can enjoy it also.
I remember seeing used 2017 gt350s at 45-50k last year, now they're 10k above that for 2017 & above. Should've pulled the trigger back then, but was focused on other things at the time. When the time is right, I will not hesitate to purchase one of these bad boys... Such a beautiful looking & sounding car.
I remember when I bought my 17 GT350 and found your channel, you were doing testing on a bunch of different wheels. We talked about my Forgeline wheels, and think you bought some Signatures. When the GT5oo came out I had to have one so traded my 350 in for a 2020 GT500. It was the biggest mistake, as it just isn't special lie the 350. Lucky for me my GT500 had a issue and Ford had to buy it back. Right after that a friend told me about a guy who needed cash and was selling a 2017 Porsche 911 GTS since I was able to get it at least ten grand under what it was worth I jumped on it. I drove it for a few months and while it was a awesome car, it just wasn't for me. Like you said they are great cars, but just to refined. The Porsche did things to well, was to easy to drive close to it's limit and just didn't have the raw emotion the GT350 had. Since I didn't need to get rid of the Porsche I waited for the right buyer and found someone who wanted the 911 and gave me the price I wanted. SO I am now back into a GT350, this time a Iconic Silver with black stripes GT350R. I don't miss the GT500 or the 911 GTS. I now realize how special a GT350 is, and don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. Though I did put the Forgelines back on the R and saving the Carbon fiber wheels for special events, or to keep pristine if I ever do sell it For anyone debating between a regular 350 and a R having run the same exact wheels on each car, if you're not tracking the car, a regular GT350 with some lighter aftermarket wheels is so close to a R. Though Lightweight wheels will transform a regular GT350 as the factory wheels are pretty heavy
Thanks AF for your wonderful enthusiasm and superb advice on GT350s. I continue to smile every time I light up that Voodoo motor. My 2017 will always stay in the family. Everyone of your vids is absolutely top drawer--I watch them all with pleasure.
Slightly regret not upgrading to the R when I was ordering my 2019 GT350. Would have been a small premium to pay at the time. But hopefully mine will treat me well.
I have a 2016 350R I paid $50K for with 13k miles 2 years ago and I just did my first oil change . I LOVE my car this is mustang #18 I own 2004 Mach 1 32k miles and a 1999 Gt
Great Video ... I was blessed to find a deal in March prior to knowing their would be a 2020 motor recall ... luckily, my only recall was the back up camera lol... And only paid $63K with 2500 miles and new tires on it, but the shipping costs from California to Las Vegas, to Sarnia Ontario to Sudbury, Ontario Canada was exorbitant to say the least and I had to do a lot of work on my own to get it shipped. A shortage of drivers etc... Part and parcel with Covid interrupting everything. It is the cost of doing business if one wants a collectors car, like the 350, and I am truly happy with my purchase and have enjoyed every spirited drive I have the privilege of taking. It is much harder on gas than the 2020 Mustang GT (ten speed) of the same year I possess, but the 350 is the total drivers car and best Mustang ever produced. Having it shipped from California, I took advantage of the geography, so I had it brought to Shelby American to do their magic to bring it up to an SE (Shelby Signature Edition), which makes it one of only one hundred per each model year, 2015 to 2020. 2020 being the only year with the Shelby 55th Anniversary Badging. Now that Chevy upped the anty, I would love to acquire a 2022 Corvette Z06 with the 5.5L Flat Plane Crank motor, which is the primo motor of all american produced cars. I love my GT350, but the Vette with that insane NA motor is the car to get, but they are all spoken for. Each and every one.... That makes me grateful for getting the GT350 in the last model year.. Enjoy fellow Car enthusiasts !!!
I have a 2018 Kona Blue GT350. I had an opportunity to upgrade to a R and I wanted to, but I was in the middle of a construction project. I was concerned about ballooning costs of the project and hassle of shipping, so I held off. I love the Kona Blue, so the only option for me was to trade for another Kona Blue car. I was at one point tracking 6 Kona R's across the country. The ones in California were asking $30k ADM.
Just bought one, picking it up tomorrow. Blue like yours but with black stripes. It’s a 2017 GT350 with only 5,800km on the counter. It’s pristine, the guy who sells it to me never even drove the car in rainy days. He did a ceramic coating on it too. Couldn’t believe it when I saw the thing.
I really don’t think the government can outlaw gasoline cars....ever! I’m on my 2nd GT350. My 1st one was a 2017. Took delivery of a 2020 GT350 HEP in December 2020 that I ordered in August 2020. Every time I drive it, it feels like the day I bought it, truly exciting experience. Really like your instructional videos. Love your wheel cleaner too. Thanks!
All car, motorcycle and boat prices have shot up. Shortage of new cars cause used prices to go up. I have 3 dealerships wanting to buy my boat and all of them are offering me more money than what I paid for. GREAT Time To Sell .... Horrible Time To Buy!
Was about to say this. I work for a used car dealership and we have GT350s with 30k miles that sell for higher than the MSRP was brand new.. We had a C8 corvette with like 8k mi les on it the other day base model that sold for 109k plus tax/title fees.. Ford should really sell both the GT350 and the Mach 1 tbh.
A 2018 GT350R in LFG just went for $125,000 + fees on BAT today, while a 2020 heritage R went for $166k….It’s getting absolutely insane the value of these cars.
I just bought my 2016 GT350 Deep Impact Blue with black stripes and Track Pkg December 28, 2020. I picked it up with only 678 miles on it. I've wanted one since they came out. I cannot believe the pricing and how high they have gone. People keep telling me to sell it but I never will. You are correct, they are super special and a blast to drive. I live in Michigan and would probably be interested in doing your rally depending on the dates. Let me know and I'll see what I can do to make it. Keep up the good work on your videos!
Yup. My 2018 GT350 is NOT a garage queen. 19k miles, saved me during the pandemic as I drove every weekend during the spring/summer/autumn of 2020. A few track days in 2019, looking forward to more now. Great car. Not selling.
Thanks for sharing! 👍. I agree that Ford should have done the Heritage Edition in 2015, that would have been Ultra Rare! On the other hand, the car would have only been to the chosen few.. I happy I snagged a GT350R Heritage when I did and I didn’t get bashed over the head to get one! Looking forward to hearing more about a get together this summer! Thanks again, Best Regards.
I bought a new 18 LF grey, motor ate oil so I got the new Gen2 motor… then I decided I wanted a more refined AWD, so I got an S4, traded the Shelby….well after 7 months I got bored with the flappy paddle S4….and just got another 18 Shelby two weeks ago and got rid of the S4. It’s got 40 k miles on it, still on original engine and does not burn oil. Came up from Florida to DC and it’s spotless and has a great tint job in it. So sometimes we do go back!
I have 2017 AG and looking forward for the rally event. I may not participate, its too far of a drive from TX. All the best! I also got inspired watching your channel with your Red 350.
Great vid and so true! I track my '17 Avalanche Grey 350 all season long and get not only compliments but offers well above what I paid for it. On a side note, my 05 E46 M3 with 39k original miles in carbon black is so desired, I got an offer of over $70K for it. I only paid $60k for it off the showroom floor. Never selling either one! My turbo Miata on the other hand...
Bought a 2020 GT350 after watching your channel, and put SVE wheels on with Pirelli winter tires on for the winter - your recommendation. Drove it all winter and love it in the summer. It is a Fantastic Car. I wanted the heated/cooled seats and the chance to put the back seat down so I can take trips in this monster. The R is special, agreed.
Market is pretty crazy right now. Yesterday I sold my 2017 Silverado Z71 to Carmax for $28k. It had 122k miles and was kinda beat. Work/farm truck. Figured they’d knock the offer down once they looked at it. But I thought it was more than fair. Trying to get my hands on a hellcat.
So one year ago this Father’s Day I bought a new ‘19 GT350 for 5K under sticker (60.5K). Can’t think about selling, I mean what would I replace it with?
like i said there are only 3 cars i would consider as replacements the Porsche 997.2 GT3Rs, Ferrari Scuderia and Ferrari 360 CS and we are talking $180-290k for those cars and they are way older and almost too valuable to drive as their prices are jumping each quarter.
I bought my brand new 2019 GT350R last year april of 2020 for about 68k, which was about 4k under MSRP! Now I am 10k miles in and 5 trackdays in, even if i can sell it for a premium, I just wouldn't do it. I don't need the money, and the amount of "fun" value I am getting out of the experience, its just not worth giving up!
yes!! you inspired me bought a GT350R black only has 1000 miles on it i wouldnt sell it for 85K idk what id buy better for the money,... have a gallardo ...nothing compares to this car...so much history ...sound ..wide ..just love it
2017 Shelby GT350 30k miles with no squeaks or rattles or wind noise. good body fit and a nice paint finish. only complaints are brake dust, tramlineing, and oil usage.
you got lucky with body fit and nice paint almost everyone i have seen or worked on has been pretty bad. tramlineing can be fixed with tires and alignment FYI
@@autofanaticcars Tire wear is good front and back. No issues with tires wearing out on the inside or outside edges. I got over 20k on the first set of tires. Wearing nice and even. No feathering on the edges indicating toe is off. I keep the tires inflated to the proper psi and are nitrogen filled. I also added a lower 4 point brace and it still tramlines. Is it still a alignment issue or just a tire Issue? Still using the same sport cup tires that it came with. Using the same front side wall (100) and rear (104). The second set of tires are wearing nice and even also. Did not have it aligned because the tires are wearing so nice. Should I go with sport cup 2's. and just leave the alignment alone, since they are wearing so nice and even.
I bought my 18 gt350r had 1200 miles on about 7 months ago for $64,000, I got it just before the prices went up. I’m feeling pretty good about it because I almost did not pull the trigger.
glad to hear you did when you did because you bought it right and now you can enjoy it for years without worrying on values as they should be steady for a few years. just keep good care of it
Auto Fanatic, she a garage queen I live in Oregon but she’s never been driven in the rain I do get her out when it’s nice and drive it like I stole it. Also if I was in your area I definitely would be down for the meet up.
I got mine in 2019 its a grabber blue gt350. Ive been driving it everyday and now have 53k on it. been all around the USA in it and never once saw another grabber blue, I see black grey, wimbelton white, and red all the time. Never another grabber blue.
I’m sure I’m the minority here. I bought a used 2016 350, for my daily, with 11k miles on it in early 2020. As much as I loved it, terrible terrible reliability. I put 10k miles on it and spent $5k in various maintenance repairs (fuel railing system, starter, ac compressor, etc) . I had to let it go, but I did sell it for more than I paid for it. Ford is all over the place with reliability. Had multiple issues with new 5.0 prior as well.
My ac compressor and everything blew up recently. Not a cheap fix and the fact that Ford knows it’s an issue but doesn’t help when they blow up is frustrating
Picking up my GT350SE tomorrow morning... Yes an SE Signature Edition.. only 100 being made by Shelby American. You may want to get your GT350 upgraded at Shelby for future value $$$
Although you have a point and I believe this car will be valuable in 20 years, your prediction applies to the entire car market. I tried selling my 16' GOLF SE in January and they werent giving me more than $9,000. Today, carmax is paying me $15,000 for my car. 66%+ in 5 months. Hyperinflation plus the lack of supply of cars has made used car prices go thru the roof.
Prices are getting pretty crazy. I just bought a 2020 GT350 in Black with white stripes for $69,000. Only 2k miles though, so it is basically brand new.
I love that you are keeping the car “as is” and sticking to the GT350 experience. Never understood why owners always feel they have to “supe” it up or sell the CF wheels. Good content bruh.
Two weeks ago (Oct 2021) a 2019 R with 2000 miles on it sold on BAT for $104,000 including buyer's fees, excluding sales tax and shipping. Routinely, 2018-2020 Rs with low mileage (5000 or less) are selling in the $90s, excluding buyer's fees.
yep market is only going to keep going higher it seems. every car i currently own has gone up a lot this past year due to the many world factors. Meanwhile I had guys lowball me for my rare 2019 Kona Blue GT350R at 70K lol
@@autofanaticcars I have a 2019 R, white with black stripes, with 2400 miles, fully ceramic coated (body, wheels and calipers) and PPF .... "Give us your VIN" offered me $68K this week. They are completely ignorant of the value of these Shelbys.
If You want a nice handling, natural aspirated, analog, high revving, 500+ hp car, you’re not left with many options other than this. People who complain about the interior are missing the point entirely. The next closest contender is the porsche gt3 and all of its variants, but a new one of those plus mark up is never under 200k.
Its not a race car. Race cars have dry sumps. The problem with the Mach is it doesn't look as good as the 350. But the Mach has the digital display, rev matching, and direct injection. The only thing missing from the Mach are the 350's rear brakes.
yeah things are quite crazy now not only with the car market but the housing market as people are overpaying for houses at a staggering rate due to low inventory once again.
All clean used or new cars are in high demand with current shortage! Not just Shelby’s. All car prices are increasing dramatically.. it’s a crazy time. Good time to sell but bad time to buy.
Timing of vehicle value in general Chip shortage Dismissal of the 350 Electric cars ( yawn ) 350 being exclusively manual which by itself will be collectable . "Car" in general and manufactures making fewer and fewer . Every obvious ingredient for sky rocketing value .
yeah with all brands and even if you can get a car dealers want crazy ADM, one customer ordered a new Mercedes S580 he is waiting over a year now they tell him they want 30k over which is nuts.
Not entirely surprising since a limited production Shelby will always hold value. The really crazy thing is how the regular 2013/14 Mustang GTs have stopped depreciating and now going up in value which is unheard after only 7 or 8 years for a mass produced car. Try finding a low mileage 13/14 GT for less than 25k these days. It seems a lot of people really miss that last true muscle car look for mustangs.
Chip shortages. With so many cars nowadays having various technology components, this has caused a huge strain on automotive makers. Base GT mustangs are 5-6k higher on the used market versus a year to a year and a half ago. Also, now with inflation running rampant and the dollar nosediving, people are looking to buy hard assets. Things like art, collector cars, real estate, etc. With the Shelby GT350 cease in production also propelled them higher, faster.
July 2020 I bought an 18 w/1650 miles for $49.5k. He wanted 51k and I negotiated down 1500. I feel bad now, like I ripped him off. I had no idea that they'd take off like they are.
Got my 2018 gt350 after watching your 1 year review of the red gt350. Loving mine. Quick question, I currently have it insured as a normal car should I be insuring it as a collector car? Garage kept, spirited driving, auto fanatic products, low mileage.
Martin you can only use a collector car policy if you have other cars such as one specific for daily use. if you do call Grundy or Hagerty it will save you a good amount of money
Always keeping it real with the GT350/R content. Got my dad to buy once after letting him drive mine and teaching him about the uniqueness of this car. What a camaraderie building experience it is to have these cars and share the experience with others.
yeah when I shot this video I got nervous as I thought I was getting a ticket but a few county police officers stopped me to talk they both have Shelbys it was great and I love how cars connect people.
Few reasons with the majority being they are an AMAZING track day car with very little done to them. Billet oil pump gears and some cooling mods make these pretty bullet proof for a track day car. Also the fact they come with a 527hp 5.2 and a TR6060 transmission for $60k new. The new Boss 302 is a turd replacement for the GT350.
Leland so the Mach has the Tr6060 i saw some forum posts with lots of misleading info on that months back. if so thats good to hear the mT82 isnt great when it locks and crunches in 2nd and r=3rd gear
well I am trying to sell the 2014 GT500 which I did a video on the last few weeks but the market and audience is very very different as I discuss in this video. Granted I would predict those cars to fetch higher money but right now they are at a good level with very minimal depreciation after 7 years which is a good sign.
I have a 14 GT500 and the prices are going up just like everything else in this economy. It's not just the cars it's housing food gas everything is going up not just the gt350s.
The terminator is my absolute dream car. I haven't been paying attention to their price recently, but just looked after I read your comment....😲😲😲 they really did appreciate that much in theater year, that's crazy man. I always said I am going to own one of those eventually but that time isn't soon now lol
@@JonsDailyHustle Yeah man i got really lucky i bought mine in may of last year and i mean i knew it would appreciate over time but not by that much. If i was you i would try to get one asap or a v8 muscle car of your desire because within the next 10 years theyre probably going to dwindle away and go up in price.
Hello from Los Angeles California, the reason to the World 🌎 initiative to Electric Vehicles (EV's). The state has had a stressed power grid, prior to shutting down its last Nuclear Power Plant. They also, shot themselves in foot again, which Jalopnik News had pointed out. California doesn't have a recycling center for the 8 to 10 year old EV's. They don't know where to put the whole car, or just the decaying battery packs. Now imagine seeing an unused battery 🔋 The acids leak thru metal, and well now imagine the ground water 💧 Acidic or Toxic chemicals. Clean Air doesn't equal to clean water. Great video 📹 footage awesome drive. Agree the manual transmission is awesome I miss it. Currently driving a 2016 Mustang dealership didn't have a Manual Transmission, and at the time to spec it with a Manual Transmission Performance Pack Magneride Suspension and in white it would have taken 6 months. Couldn't wait, and looking to buy at the of 2022 a 2018 to 2020 white GT350, though Blue is cool. 🙋👍🏎🏁
Unlikely since Ford will keep producing versions of the 500 in the future. The 350 isnt being made anymore so it's almost a collectors car at this point, who knows what the price of the car will be in 10+ years (where as Ford will have at least 1 newer version of the gt500 by then). BUT, who knows how long the V8 will last with all of this talk of everything going electric, so if that happens, then the last true gas version of the gt500 will SKYROCKET, as will every other V8/muscle car.
You helped with my decision 3 yrs ago. Still have it, love it every time I get in it. Def interested in getting together for the Road rally!! Add me to the list.
2020 Shelby GT350R in Black Sold last night on BAT for $105,000 + Premium + Sales Tax + Enclosed Shipping!!!!!!
That’s hilarious I just purchased the GT350r in this video at 23:54 and is on its way from Diamond Motorworks as we speak. No i did not pay 99k, it has since come down, tho not much. It will be here tomorrow according to Kaunas Trucking out of Joliet, Illinois.
I bought a 2019 gt 350 after watching your channel and absolutely love it. Thank you for a solid recommendation! Will never sell it.
great to hear keep enjoying it
I also have a 2019 gt350, great car, no regrets.
Your channel is the reason I pulled the trigger and got my 2020 GT350. Never going to sell it, the emotion it evokes whenever I or anyone else goes for a ride just can't be beat. The value increase is just icing on the cake! Great content, keep it up!
That is awesome!
I bought my gt350 in December and absolutely love it. The best car I’ve ever owned. Keep on enjoying yours
GT 350 owner since May 2016. 11k miles, 9k on track. I have a Porsche 911 and track with Porsche Club...they are all jealous of the uniqueness the performance and price of the 350. Will be very hard for me to get rid of this car. Thanks for always providing the best insights for GT350 owners and car enthusiasts!
thanks for watching
No issues with the motor??
Great video. Thanks for making all the 350 content. I own a 2018 and have absolutely loved every moment driving it. I have taken it to 2 track days and have 19k miles now. I always get the itch for more cars, but I don’t think I could ever convince myself to sell this thing. I just need to make more money :)
July 2017 I found a dealer that had a GT350R ruby red on order. It took two years for me to finally make the decision to write the 73k check, The most for any car I have owned. That was 5k over stick and state tax and tag. The car is been more than I expected and I wouldnt sell it unless someone crazy enough offered over 150k. I know that sounds absurd but I am so attached to it.
I bought my 2017 GT350 two years ago for well under 50k. I’ve loved every moment behind the wheel and have no plans to sell. A non track pack 2016 in the same color with the same mileage just sold very close to me for 55k. I’ve also had opportunities even last year to get my money back, but at the end of the day, there’s nothing remotely close in price that would scratch the same itch. Even with a small family, it’s practical enough to throw luggage in the back and go on a weekend trip.
I'm never selling my 2016, most exhilarating car ever. Would love to join in on a rally or track day. Live in Buffalo, wouldn't be a tough drive to Monticello
better put it on a flatbed 🤣
Any oil issues? My friend had a 16 also and he had a hard time with Ford after long talk Ford replace the engine right after that he trade in for a Infiniti Q60 RedSport,looks like this issues still out there even with 2019 I heard
I have a Grabber Blue GT350 with 5k miles. I love it!!. I don't understand your comments on build quality, mine is solid with no rattles and I find the interior fit and finish excellent! Is it a Porsche, no, but it darn good for a Mustang!
Happy to be the first one to post on your channel brother. Hopefully you see this. You're doing a great job and I love the content. I bought a 2019 GT350 new and in no small part to your content. I love your attention to detail. Maybe one day we can do some type of collaboration I'm way down in South Florida though. Keep up the great work I'll keep watching! Stay safe.
thanks for watching lots of GT350 content on the channel if you search
I have followed you from the start and I have always enjoyed your content, in fact it was your beautiful red 350 that made me purchase one myself. Thanks for what you do.
Awesome! Thank you!
I bought my race red 2019 GT 350 in January 2021, with 2200 miles on it, they were asking $63,000, I talked them down to $56,000. It was the best decision I have ever made, I traded my 2018 Mustang GT, which I loved, because I had built her, she had digital dash, magneride, Performance Pack 1, she was a beast, but the 350 is just amazing! My husband has a 2017 GT350, so mine will sit and be pretty and his is the one we will drive more! Mine will be worth more one day, the color combo, low miles and the upgrades. I am just grateful we are able to have two!
Just drive it and enjoy it, the r will hold price but over time the gt350 will go down they made too many reg gt350s
Just bought a fully loaded 2019 GT350 with 16k miles for $65k even, before downpayment & trade in.
I have never felt more secure in a decision in my life now that i own & drive this car. Best vehicle Ford has ever produced in my opinion! I dont think i will ever be getting rid of this thing, unless the values peak into the 80's or higher.
I agree with you. I bought a 2018 GT 350 with 500 miles on it last November. We're in june now, and I've seen older year model GT 350s with five , seven , thirteen , twenty thousand miles on them going for $62 , $64,000 average money. (some even more) Mine is bright yellow and I get compliments and thumbs up quite often. I like to keep it clean all the time so I don't drive it in the rain. It is a unique and special car for the price.
Bought a ‘17 350 about a month ago and love it. Came with all original paperwork and Shelby gifts. Probably sell towards end of year so someone else can enjoy it also.
I remember seeing used 2017 gt350s at 45-50k last year, now they're 10k above that for 2017 & above. Should've pulled the trigger back then, but was focused on other things at the time. When the time is right, I will not hesitate to purchase one of these bad boys... Such a beautiful looking & sounding car.
I remember when I bought my 17 GT350 and found your channel, you were doing testing on a bunch of different wheels. We talked about my Forgeline wheels, and think you bought some Signatures. When the GT5oo came out I had to have one so traded my 350 in for a 2020 GT500. It was the biggest mistake, as it just isn't special lie the 350. Lucky for me my GT500 had a issue and Ford had to buy it back. Right after that a friend told me about a guy who needed cash and was selling a 2017 Porsche 911 GTS since I was able to get it at least ten grand under what it was worth I jumped on it. I drove it for a few months and while it was a awesome car, it just wasn't for me. Like you said they are great cars, but just to refined. The Porsche did things to well, was to easy to drive close to it's limit and just didn't have the raw emotion the GT350 had. Since I didn't need to get rid of the Porsche I waited for the right buyer and found someone who wanted the 911 and gave me the price I wanted. SO I am now back into a GT350, this time a Iconic Silver with black stripes GT350R. I don't miss the GT500 or the 911 GTS. I now realize how special a GT350 is, and don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. Though I did put the Forgelines back on the R and saving the Carbon fiber wheels for special events, or to keep pristine if I ever do sell it
For anyone debating between a regular 350 and a R having run the same exact wheels on each car, if you're not tracking the car, a regular GT350 with some lighter aftermarket wheels is so close to a R. Though Lightweight wheels will transform a regular GT350 as the factory wheels are pretty heavy
Hey thanks for taking time to post your experiences I am also glad i did not overpay for a GT500.
Thanks AF for your wonderful enthusiasm and superb advice on GT350s. I continue to smile every time I light up that Voodoo motor. My 2017 will always stay in the family. Everyone of your vids is absolutely top drawer--I watch them all with pleasure.
I purchased Ford stock about a year ago at around 7. It went up over 100% since. Much better invesment than a Shelby.
Got mine at $8. Holding for $20
@@steveb8883 automotive stocks are like airline stocks - a waste of time....so don’t act too clever, you might free up a blood clot.
Bought at $5.12 per … and also bought a GT350 in February 🤠
I’ve got a 2020 Velocity Blue Gt350R and I absolutely love it! I drive it too
sweet
Slightly regret not upgrading to the R when I was ordering my 2019 GT350. Would have been a small premium to pay at the time. But hopefully mine will treat me well.
I have a 2016 350R I paid $50K for with 13k miles 2 years ago and I just did my first oil change . I LOVE my car this is mustang #18 I own 2004 Mach 1 32k miles and a 1999 Gt
It seems like a month or two ago you could get a nice one with low miles for $45-50k, now they're well past $60k
Today here in Massachusetts you can get a 16/17/18 with engine replaced for $50-60k all under 10k miles….
I had a chance to get one back in 2017. Man do I regret not buying one. I love my GT but it's just not the same.
Great Video ...
I was blessed to find a deal in March prior to knowing their would be a 2020 motor recall ... luckily, my only recall was the back up camera lol...
And only paid $63K with 2500 miles and new tires on it, but the shipping costs from California to Las Vegas, to Sarnia Ontario to Sudbury, Ontario Canada was exorbitant to say the least and I had to do a lot of work on my own to get it shipped. A shortage of drivers etc...
Part and parcel with Covid interrupting everything. It is the cost of doing business if one wants a collectors car, like the 350, and I am truly happy with my purchase and have enjoyed every spirited drive I have the privilege of taking. It is much harder on gas than the 2020 Mustang GT (ten speed) of the same year I possess, but the 350 is the total drivers car and best Mustang ever produced.
Having it shipped from California, I took advantage of the geography, so I had it brought to Shelby American to do their magic to bring it up to an SE (Shelby Signature Edition), which makes it one of only one hundred per each model year, 2015 to 2020. 2020 being the only year with the Shelby 55th Anniversary Badging.
Now that Chevy upped the anty, I would love to acquire a 2022 Corvette Z06 with the 5.5L Flat Plane Crank motor, which is the primo motor of all american produced cars. I love my GT350, but the Vette with that insane NA motor is the car to get, but they are all spoken for. Each and every one....
That makes me grateful for getting the GT350 in the last model year..
Enjoy fellow Car enthusiasts !!!
I have a 2018 Kona Blue GT350. I had an opportunity to upgrade to a R and I wanted to, but I was in the middle of a construction project. I was concerned about ballooning costs of the project and hassle of shipping, so I held off. I love the Kona Blue, so the only option for me was to trade for another Kona Blue car. I was at one point tracking 6 Kona R's across the country. The ones in California were asking $30k ADM.
Great video and info Phil! This car brings a smile to my face every time I get in it. It’s Not going anywhere 😁
Couldn't agree more!
Just bought one, picking it up tomorrow. Blue like yours but with black stripes. It’s a 2017 GT350 with only 5,800km on the counter. It’s pristine, the guy who sells it to me never even drove the car in rainy days. He did a ceramic coating on it too. Couldn’t believe it when I saw the thing.
awesome congrats and enjoy it
I just bought an all Shadow Black Shelby GT350 AND I LOVE IT !
I really don’t think the government can outlaw gasoline cars....ever!
I’m on my 2nd GT350. My 1st one was a 2017. Took delivery of a 2020 GT350 HEP in December 2020 that I ordered in August 2020. Every time I drive it, it feels like the day I bought it, truly exciting experience. Really like your instructional videos. Love your wheel cleaner too. Thanks!
All car, motorcycle and boat prices have shot up. Shortage of new cars cause used prices to go up. I have 3 dealerships wanting to buy my boat and all of them are offering me more money than what I paid for. GREAT Time To Sell .... Horrible Time To Buy!
Was about to say this. I work for a used car dealership and we have GT350s with 30k miles that sell for higher than the MSRP was brand new.. We had a C8 corvette with like 8k mi les on it the other day base model that sold for 109k plus tax/title fees.. Ford should really sell both the GT350 and the Mach 1 tbh.
A 2018 GT350R in LFG just went for $125,000 + fees on BAT today, while a 2020 heritage R went for $166k….It’s getting absolutely insane the value of these cars.
I just bought my 2016 GT350 Deep Impact Blue with black stripes and Track Pkg December 28, 2020. I picked it up with only 678 miles on it. I've wanted one since they came out. I cannot believe the pricing and how high they have gone. People keep telling me to sell it but I never will. You are correct, they are super special and a blast to drive. I live in Michigan and would probably be interested in doing your rally depending on the dates. Let me know and I'll see what I can do to make it. Keep up the good work on your videos!
hi email all your contact info to be put on a list
Yup. My 2018 GT350 is NOT a garage queen. 19k miles, saved me during the pandemic as I drove every weekend during the spring/summer/autumn of 2020. A few track days in 2019, looking forward to more now. Great car. Not selling.
Thanks for sharing keep enjoying it
Thanks for sharing! 👍. I agree that Ford should have done the Heritage Edition in 2015, that would have been Ultra Rare! On the other hand, the car would have only been to the chosen few.. I happy I snagged a GT350R Heritage when I did and I didn’t get bashed over the head to get one! Looking forward to hearing more about a get together this summer! Thanks again, Best Regards.
Thanks for watching!
I bought a new 18 LF grey, motor ate oil so I got the new Gen2 motor… then I decided I wanted a more refined AWD, so I got an S4, traded the Shelby….well after 7 months I got bored with the flappy paddle S4….and just got another 18 Shelby two weeks ago and got rid of the S4. It’s got 40 k miles on it, still on original engine and does not burn oil. Came up from Florida to DC and it’s spotless and has a great tint job in it. So sometimes we do go back!
great story
I have 2017 AG and looking forward for the rally event. I may not participate, its too far of a drive from TX. All the best! I also got inspired watching your channel with your Red 350.
Great vid and so true! I track my '17 Avalanche Grey 350 all season long and get not only compliments but offers well above what I paid for it. On a side note, my 05 E46 M3 with 39k original miles in carbon black is so desired, I got an offer of over $70K for it. I only paid $60k for it off the showroom floor. Never selling either one! My turbo Miata on the other hand...
Bought a 2020 GT350 after watching your channel, and put SVE wheels on with Pirelli winter tires on for the winter - your recommendation. Drove it all winter and love it in the summer. It is a Fantastic Car. I wanted the heated/cooled seats and the chance to put the back seat down so I can take trips in this monster. The R is special, agreed.
Great to hear!
Market is pretty crazy right now. Yesterday I sold my 2017 Silverado Z71 to Carmax for $28k. It had 122k miles and was kinda beat. Work/farm truck. Figured they’d knock the offer down once they looked at it. But I thought it was more than fair. Trying to get my hands on a hellcat.
I love mine! (2019) So fun and so smooth...
Picking up a 350R on Monday, so excited!! Great vids keep them coming!!
Enjoy! Check my newest videos on the tires and other stuff in case you can not tolerate the Cup2 on your streets.
@@autofanaticcars will do 🙏🏼
So one year ago this Father’s Day I bought a new ‘19 GT350 for 5K under sticker (60.5K).
Can’t think about selling, I mean what would I replace it with?
like i said there are only 3 cars i would consider as replacements the Porsche 997.2 GT3Rs, Ferrari Scuderia and Ferrari 360 CS and we are talking $180-290k for those cars and they are way older and almost too valuable to drive as their prices are jumping each quarter.
We have a 15 white / blue stripes 5k,20 green / black stipes 10k and 03 terminator 21k...love them all
I bought my brand new 2019 GT350R last year april of 2020 for about 68k, which was about 4k under MSRP! Now I am 10k miles in and 5 trackdays in, even if i can sell it for a premium, I just wouldn't do it. I don't need the money, and the amount of "fun" value I am getting out of the experience, its just not worth giving up!
enjoy it man
I got 2017 gt 6 speed stick shift in my garage. Once I take it out it's hard to put it back in the garage.
yes!! you inspired me bought a GT350R black only has 1000 miles on it i wouldnt sell it for 85K idk what id buy better for the money,... have a gallardo ...nothing compares to this car...so much history ...sound ..wide ..just love it
awesome thanks for sharing there is no other car in the world like the GT350
2017 Shelby GT350 30k miles with no squeaks or rattles or wind noise. good body fit and a nice paint finish. only complaints are brake dust, tramlineing, and oil usage.
you got lucky with body fit and nice paint almost everyone i have seen or worked on has been pretty bad. tramlineing can be fixed with tires and alignment FYI
@@autofanaticcars Tire wear is good front and back. No issues with tires wearing out on the inside or outside edges. I got over 20k on the first set of tires. Wearing nice and even. No feathering on the edges indicating toe is off. I keep the tires inflated to the proper psi and are nitrogen filled. I also added a lower 4 point brace and it still tramlines. Is it still a alignment issue or just a tire Issue? Still using the same sport cup tires that it came with. Using the same front side wall (100) and rear (104). The second set of tires are wearing nice and even also. Did not have it aligned because the tires are wearing so nice. Should I go with sport cup 2's. and just leave the alignment alone, since they are wearing so nice and even.
Awesome video Phil….can’t thank you enough and couldn’t be happier with my 2020 GT350.👍👍👍
Enjoy it
Bought a 2017 GT350 with 15000 miles for $54k. Absolutely love it!
Good video. however with the present state of US economy, GT350's are now $50 to $60k range. Values are TANKING.
I bought my 18 gt350r had 1200 miles on about 7 months ago for $64,000, I got it just before the prices went up. I’m feeling pretty good about it because I almost did not pull the trigger.
glad to hear you did when you did because you bought it right and now you can enjoy it for years without worrying on values as they should be steady for a few years. just keep good care of it
Auto Fanatic, she a garage queen I live in Oregon but she’s never been driven in the rain I do get her out when it’s nice and drive it like I stole it. Also if I was in your area I definitely would be down for the meet up.
Great vid. Was able to get my 20 gt350 for 4K under sticker at the start of covid but Would never get rid of this car.
I have a 2020 350R and it’s a #1 in production and would not dream of selling it. Have way too much fun with it when I get to drive it.
2020 GT350 R owner and love every minute.
Got my low mileage 2017 01/14/22. Its the next day and the weather is for crap, but I have no regrets!
awesome enjoy it you can get a set of Pirelli Sotozero 3 winter tires they are amazing on the GT350
I got mine in 2019 its a grabber blue gt350. Ive been driving it everyday and now have 53k on it. been all around the USA in it and never once saw another grabber blue, I see black grey, wimbelton white, and red all the time. Never another grabber blue.
Nice! I’m looking to buy a grabber blue gt350. Super rare car enjoy it.
I’m sure I’m the minority here. I bought a used 2016 350, for my daily, with 11k miles on it in early 2020. As much as I loved it, terrible terrible reliability. I put 10k miles on it and spent $5k in various maintenance repairs (fuel railing system, starter, ac compressor, etc) . I had to let it go, but I did sell it for more than I paid for it. Ford is all over the place with reliability. Had multiple issues with new 5.0 prior as well.
My ac compressor and everything blew up recently. Not a cheap fix and the fact that Ford knows it’s an issue but doesn’t help when they blow up is frustrating
@@jasethompson5322 yea the dealer quoted me $2300 to fix my ac.
Picking up my GT350SE tomorrow morning... Yes an SE Signature Edition.. only 100 being made by Shelby American. You may want to get your GT350 upgraded at Shelby for future value $$$
Bought my base 2019 for $58k.
Never selling for ANY reason.
Sold my GT350 to Carmax, two weeks later picked up my GT350R. All because of all your videos going back to your Red GT350.
sweet, love red cars i have a new red car OTW any day now
Thank you for the video/info. Miss the GT350/R content.
More to come!
I’ve got a 1984 20th anniversary edition GT 350 5.0 5speed hatchback and I love it next on my list is 2006 Saleen GT S281
Although you have a point and I believe this car will be valuable in 20 years, your prediction applies to the entire car market. I tried selling my 16' GOLF SE in January and they werent giving me more than $9,000. Today, carmax is paying me $15,000 for my car. 66%+ in 5 months. Hyperinflation plus the lack of supply of cars has made used car prices go thru the roof.
Just flew across country and bought the cheapest GT350 from Arizona for $45k with 36k miles
Prices are getting pretty crazy. I just bought a 2020 GT350 in Black with white stripes for $69,000. Only 2k miles though, so it is basically brand new.
I love that you are keeping the car “as is” and sticking to the GT350 experience. Never understood why owners always feel they have to “supe” it up or sell the CF wheels. Good content bruh.
I bought a new 2019 gt350 last year for 64k. So glad I bought it before the prices went crazy.
Bought a 2020 GT350R Heritage Edition last year. Very unique car indeed. And I do own a Scuderia, a 2021 GT4 and a 997.2 GT3RS among others.
sweet cars you have would love to chat one day.
@@autofanaticcars for sure. By the way, my GT350R is a better car than my M2CS at $10K less.
The market isn’t bad still I’ve been seeing a lot of of GT350Rs with under 5k miles going for 70-80k
Two weeks ago (Oct 2021) a 2019 R with 2000 miles on it sold on BAT for $104,000 including buyer's fees, excluding sales tax and shipping. Routinely, 2018-2020 Rs with low mileage (5000 or less) are selling in the $90s, excluding buyer's fees.
yep market is only going to keep going higher it seems. every car i currently own has gone up a lot this past year due to the many world factors. Meanwhile I had guys lowball me for my rare 2019 Kona Blue GT350R at 70K lol
@@autofanaticcars I have a 2019 R, white with black stripes, with 2400 miles, fully ceramic coated (body, wheels and calipers) and PPF .... "Give us your VIN" offered me $68K this week. They are completely ignorant of the value of these Shelbys.
@@autofanaticcars If you know of anyone that's looking for a 2019 R with 2400 miles on it let me know. I want at least $95K
If You want a nice handling, natural aspirated, analog, high revving, 500+ hp car, you’re not left with many options other than this. People who complain about the interior are missing the point entirely. The next closest contender is the porsche gt3 and all of its variants, but a new one of those plus mark up is never under 200k.
Positives-sound power and handling.
Negatives-engines blow.
The engine makes it special but it is also it’s Achilles’ heel.
Mach 1 has the Tremec….
Its not a race car. Race cars have dry sumps. The problem with the Mach is it doesn't look as good as the 350. But the Mach has the digital display, rev matching, and direct injection. The only thing missing from the Mach are the 350's rear brakes.
And engine?
I have a 2020 gt350 black Kona blue stripes loaded comfort seats with 5,600 miles I'm very excited to see the market going up would maybe consider 75k
Phil, you are "spot on" in regards to the current automotive market.
yeah things are quite crazy now not only with the car market but the housing market as people are overpaying for houses at a staggering rate due to low inventory once again.
All clean used or new cars are in high demand with current shortage! Not just Shelby’s. All car prices are increasing dramatically.. it’s a crazy time. Good time to sell but bad time to buy.
yeah look at Bring a Trailer the auction results on cars that nobody was buying are going sky high now for cars of the 80s and 90s
Great video. I have 2018 lead foot grey 1 of 77 made. 2k miles. My baby.
Timing of vehicle value in general
Chip shortage
Dismissal of the 350
Electric cars ( yawn )
350 being exclusively manual which by itself will be collectable .
"Car" in general and manufactures making fewer and fewer .
Every obvious ingredient for sky rocketing value .
yeah with all brands and even if you can get a car dealers want crazy ADM, one customer ordered a new Mercedes S580 he is waiting over a year now they tell him they want 30k over which is nuts.
October 2020 I was fortunate to land a pre-owned R for $64k. 860 miles. Best decision.
Not entirely surprising since a limited production Shelby will always hold value. The really crazy thing is how the regular 2013/14 Mustang GTs have stopped depreciating and now going up in value which is unheard after only 7 or 8 years for a mass produced car. Try finding a low mileage 13/14 GT for less than 25k these days. It seems a lot of people really miss that last true muscle car look for mustangs.
I just picked up a 2019 velocity blue with the chassis code pp0001 and I am so in love
enjoy it
Bought a gt350 just a month ago But no way I’m selling the car to much fun ✌🏽
I definitely want to be a part of the Shelby event! I have a 19 and would love to join you guys. How can I get more info?
send email so we can put you on the list, send all your contact info
@@autofanaticcars my email is lgloumis@gmail.com
Chip shortages. With so many cars nowadays having various technology components, this has caused a huge strain on automotive makers. Base GT mustangs are 5-6k higher on the used market versus a year to a year and a half ago. Also, now with inflation running rampant and the dollar nosediving, people are looking to buy hard assets. Things like art, collector cars, real estate, etc. With the Shelby GT350 cease in production also propelled them higher, faster.
exactly these are very strange times we are all experiencing.
Nice info and video thank you
July 2020 I bought an 18 w/1650 miles for $49.5k. He wanted 51k and I negotiated down 1500. I feel bad now, like I ripped him off. I had no idea that they'd take off like they are.
In April 2021 found a GT350 WITH 1200 MILES ON HER . $58000 IM HOLDING ON TO HER. LOVE THIS CAR
enjoy it and sift through this channel for lots of GT350 specific videos you might enjoy
Great video, what is yr opinion on the pp2 2920 GT's called the poor mans shelby? Your opinion means a lot & thank you
Got my 2018 gt350 after watching your 1 year review of the red gt350. Loving mine. Quick question, I currently have it insured as a normal car should I be insuring it as a collector car? Garage kept, spirited driving, auto fanatic products, low mileage.
Martin you can only use a collector car policy if you have other cars such as one specific for daily use. if you do call Grundy or Hagerty it will save you a good amount of money
Always keeping it real with the GT350/R content. Got my dad to buy once after letting him drive mine and teaching him about the uniqueness of this car. What a camaraderie building experience it is to have these cars and share the experience with others.
yeah when I shot this video I got nervous as I thought I was getting a ticket but a few county police officers stopped me to talk they both have Shelbys it was great and I love how cars connect people.
Few reasons with the majority being they are an AMAZING track day car with very little done to them. Billet oil pump gears and some cooling mods make these pretty bullet proof for a track day car. Also the fact they come with a 527hp 5.2 and a TR6060 transmission for $60k new. The new Boss 302 is a turd replacement for the GT350.
the new Mach1 has been on the radar of lots of fans and the one thing that turned me off is the MT82 gearbox i hated mine in my 2015 GT PP
@@autofanaticcars the Mach1 has a Tremec in it but it’s not very special. It’s an any color Bullitt with an upgraded transmission and $18k price hike.
Leland so the Mach has the Tr6060 i saw some forum posts with lots of misleading info on that months back. if so thats good to hear the mT82 isnt great when it locks and crunches in 2nd and r=3rd gear
@@autofanaticcars The mach1 has the exact same transmission as our GT350's.
Love to see your prediction on the 2013-14 GT500. Last of brute straight line street brawlers
well I am trying to sell the 2014 GT500 which I did a video on the last few weeks but the market and audience is very very different as I discuss in this video. Granted I would predict those cars to fetch higher money but right now they are at a good level with very minimal depreciation after 7 years which is a good sign.
I have a 14 GT500 and the prices are going up just like everything else in this economy. It's not just the cars it's housing food gas everything is going up not just the gt350s.
Shits crazy. My 03 cobra has appreciated by around 10k-15k in just a year.
The terminator is my absolute dream car. I haven't been paying attention to their price recently, but just looked after I read your comment....😲😲😲 they really did appreciate that much in theater year, that's crazy man. I always said I am going to own one of those eventually but that time isn't soon now lol
@@JonsDailyHustle Yeah man i got really lucky i bought mine in may of last year and i mean i knew it would appreciate over time but not by that much. If i was you i would try to get one asap or a v8 muscle car of your desire because within the next 10 years theyre probably going to dwindle away and go up in price.
Hello from Los Angeles California, the reason to the World 🌎 initiative to Electric Vehicles (EV's). The state has had a stressed power grid, prior to shutting down its last Nuclear Power Plant.
They also, shot themselves in foot again, which Jalopnik News had pointed out. California doesn't have a recycling center for the 8 to 10 year old EV's. They don't know where to put the whole car, or just the decaying battery packs. Now imagine seeing an unused battery 🔋 The acids leak thru metal, and well now imagine the ground water 💧 Acidic or Toxic chemicals. Clean Air doesn't equal to clean water.
Great video 📹 footage awesome drive.
Agree the manual transmission is awesome I miss it. Currently driving a 2016 Mustang dealership didn't have a Manual Transmission, and at the time to spec it with a Manual Transmission Performance Pack Magneride Suspension and in white it would have taken 6 months. Couldn't wait, and looking to buy at the of 2022 a
2018 to 2020 white GT350, though Blue is cool. 🙋👍🏎🏁
I have a 2019 Gt350r , Hennessey HPE850. Love it.
Stock R is probably worth more
Cool video, do you think the 2020 gt500 will follow the same trends of the 350r?
Unlikely since Ford will keep producing versions of the 500 in the future. The 350 isnt being made anymore so it's almost a collectors car at this point, who knows what the price of the car will be in 10+ years (where as Ford will have at least 1 newer version of the gt500 by then). BUT, who knows how long the V8 will last with all of this talk of everything going electric, so if that happens, then the last true gas version of the gt500 will SKYROCKET, as will every other V8/muscle car.
It must be the high oil consumption and the overheating rear differential! And they are NOT an analog car by any means.
Love my competition orange GT350, car is just so much fun to drive. Would love to take part in a rally, put me on the list.
email me all your contact info so I can make a list
You helped with my decision 3 yrs ago. Still have it, love it every time I get in it. Def interested in getting together for the Road rally!! Add me to the list.