The panel gap on the bumper is a bad bumper from the supplier actually easy fix if under warranty and the crack is from the mold and it’s from the supplier as well Ford doesn’t paint bumpers only the actual body shell the bumpers come from the supplier painted
Good summary. My car, special ordered for me in 2017, has been great. The comments about blown engines are funny. My car hasn’t consumed oil but I understand many have...but a lot of Porsche 911’s do too. In the pantheon of terrible things it’s not such a big deal. The car is a one of a kind. A clean one under $40k would be a steal.
My friend one year or 10,000 miles for an oil change on a Shelby GT 350 pretty much guarantees you’re going to damage the engine! Six months 5000 miles absolute maximum. With checking the oil in between. Do that and switch up to Amsoil while still using the factory filter and you can guarantee you won’t have any engine problems whatsoever! I certainly hope everyone who owns a GT 350 follows this advice that was given to me. I have a 2016 with no oil consumption‘s or abnormal noises whatsoever. It doesn’t even consume a quart in 5000 miles, If it’s not on the track.
Mine has the sagging bumper issue even I had it “fixed” by Ford. The other gaps are not perfect but not as bad as yours. Also less paint issues. No engine failures and just a light consumption. Personally what bugs me are the rattles in the interior and the bad sounding stereo without a subwoofer. 2017
Fords have never been known for their fine artisanal craftsmanship, the GT350 is an expensive Mustang but it's still a Mustang... That said I'm really looking to pick one of these up in a few months to use as a daily.
Great video. I am on the Fence. Between the Bullitt and the 350. I currently have a 95 GT with almost 300000 miles. Runs great. I am leaning toward the 350. Thanms agai. For the Video. Beautiful car
I compared and test drove both GT 350 and Bullitt. Bullitt was very nice comfortable and fast plus cool looking in understated way. GT350 was more visceral and very loud. Both great cars. For me the $15k higher cost for the GT350 was the bottom line that I decided for Bullitt. Both great though. I don’t think the 350 is that much better for my driving habits which don’t include track driving only commuting.
“So guys, there are a few issues to be aware of”, soon after puts a brief excerpt of the car driving around at healthy revs… My reaction was “what was this video about? Issues?”, suddenly I don’t care about having to be careful for oil, panels and whatnot. Regarding the thump sound when putting it in gear, I have a normal Mustang GT and sometimes it does a “thump” that might be the same, don’t have to be doing anything just maybe stopped, turning it on, putting it first (no matter how light) and sometimes it might do it. Definitely noticeable, never an issue.
I’ve got a 2017 Wimbledon white w/ blue stripes. Ford has no clue when it comes to making parts fit. Just deal with it. 😎. The power, sound , and exhilaration, make up for it. I feel the need for speed. I got you’re 6 Maverick!
Drive Steady - body panel gaps are part of the typical assembly. My Bullitt is the same. If you go to dealership and look at the new Mustangs they all hand these issues. These figment problems are well known and are typical. Check out reviews of the gt350 and Bullitt by Savagegeese
Okay, I was honestly not sold on Avalanche Gray with the black stripes until today. Never really saw a good video with that color showcased (other than I than Jay Leno's Garage, I think). Your car looks great and thanks for the guide/review of your car.
I know most videos talk about "panel gaps"..fit and finish etc..but I gotta say.."to me"..i don't really "care" about those tiny misalignments..if i have to "look that closely" to see an issue..then to me.."its NOT an issue"..that's just how I roll..got a 2017 5.0 and I don't think I've ever looked at the panel gaps haha
How is anyone looking to buy a used GT350 going to get an honest answer from the seller regarding oil consumption, when they want to get rid of their car? They're going to lie through their teeth "doesn't use any oil". That's the real dilemma it's like a crapshoot.
You can make it new looking again by brushing it with a tooth brush and water. The shifter thump may possibly be your not pushing the clutch all the way down before you go in gear. That could be why you couldn't get it to do it for us. Is because your pushing the clutch down all the way, because my fox body will do the same thing. Anyway nice car & good luck with it.
Those "cracks" almost looks like where they brake the molding off in certain spots. but the image is hard to tell. either way I wouldn't be happy either, specially for paying those prices on these cars
I'm Swiss (Richmond Cars)(Richmond Watches) what do you mean by Breaking Sqeeking brakes squeezing? Really great video, I could agree and understand a lot of things 💪🏻🙌👍👍👍👍
Nice job on the video. I am looking over buy or not buy. So, this was a nice owner's perspective. But, one question: why does the car sometimes have a rear license plate and sometimes it does not (5:39)?
Great review, you left out the Little Rock’s that get thrown up near the side panels, a foam insert or side mud flaps work. My 2017 Gt 350 has that same panel gap in the rear passenger side bumper.
I traded mine a year after I bought it. The only thing I miss was the open exhaust note which I could not get enough of. However, the that wasn't enough to hang on to it. The fits and finish were sub-standard.
I would not buy a 2016-18, they have a tendency to blow up unless the engine has been changed out to the Gen 2 from the GT350R when the original engine blew up. Buy 2019+, plus the Wang on that newer model is sexy as hell. BTW, dude you should have washed and detailed your car before making this video, it looks rough.
My motor went out just under 8500 miles. They put in a whole new motor under warranty and the check engine went on again after that, in total they had it in the shop for two months out of the year I owned it. Ford bought it back under lemon law and I will not buy another GT350.
I think it might be the fact that the GT500 being an automatic means this car could be the last manual Shelby ever made. That will result in it being highly collectible
sorry based upon the number of blown stock street driven GT350, I would not touch one without a great warranty......unless you can eat a GT350 engine.....part costs:$15k+
Are you in the market for a GT350 or GT350R? Do you have anything else to add to our list?
I'm in LA and in the market for THAT one. You selling soon...
Have you heard of oil filters coming loose?
The bullitt which is already really expensive in Europa
The panel gap on the bumper is a bad bumper from the supplier actually easy fix if under warranty and the crack is from the mold and it’s from the supplier as well Ford doesn’t paint bumpers only the actual body shell the bumpers come from the supplier painted
Bolts and screws over time will lose en up a little but not much. It all ways good to do a bolt check every now and then .....
The paint isn’t cracking...those are plastic mold lines from manufacturing!
Kona blue with the white stripes is the most amazing colour. 💯
Those “cracks” on the rear bumper are from the mold when they make them
Good summary. My car, special ordered for me in 2017, has been great. The comments about blown engines are funny. My car hasn’t consumed oil but I understand many have...but a lot of Porsche 911’s do too. In the pantheon of terrible things it’s not such a big deal. The car is a one of a kind. A clean one under $40k would be a steal.
Is that kona blue I see in your profile photo?
Mine uses oil, I wish it didn’t. $120.00 for an oil change at my local dealership. 👍🐍
@@Chief_5 - A Porsche Boxster oil change is about $500 or more at dealers. So GT 350 is a real bargain.
Just ordered my 2020 GT350R Heritage Edition. Scheduled delivery for Sep 2020. Will be watching out for all of these flaws.
Congrats, I'm sure you're doing to love it.
Congrats Tim. Did you wind up paying an ADM on it?
timmy _ I did. $5K only though. Mostly because I wanted the Wimbledon White Heritage Pack.
nice dude. bought my 2017 in 2019 and its been nothing short of amazing
Yup, same here. Thanks for watching!
Amazingly slow
I think the paint overlap and panel gaps are common in any car
My friend one year or 10,000 miles for an oil change on a Shelby GT 350 pretty much guarantees you’re going to damage the engine! Six months 5000 miles absolute maximum. With checking the oil in between. Do that and switch up to Amsoil while still using the factory filter and you can guarantee you won’t have any engine problems whatsoever!
I certainly hope everyone who owns a GT 350 follows this advice that was given to me.
I have a 2016 with no oil consumption‘s or abnormal noises whatsoever.
It doesn’t even consume a quart in 5000 miles, If it’s not on the track.
Never had a noise in the clutch, a little oil consumption, and a whole lotta fun. 😎👍🐍
Thanks for watching!
Mine has the sagging bumper issue even I had it “fixed” by Ford. The other gaps are not perfect but not as bad as yours. Also less paint issues. No engine failures and just a light consumption. Personally what bugs me are the rattles in the interior and the bad sounding stereo without a subwoofer. 2017
Sound like you got a good one if it doesnt consume oil. Interestingly my interior doesnt rattle. Thanks for watching!
The rattles are fixable. Check out Auto Fanatic on YT. Shifter rattle and buzz issue.
I have 17 gt 350 no oil consumption did strict 1000 mile not 100 mile break in, the brake dust though, you are not kidding LOL great video
Thanks for watching!
Fords have never been known for their fine artisanal craftsmanship, the GT350 is an expensive Mustang but it's still a Mustang... That said I'm really looking to pick one of these up in a few months to use as a daily.
Nice!!!! This is just pure hate. My 18' has none of these problems
Great video. I am on the Fence. Between the Bullitt and the 350. I currently have a 95 GT with almost 300000 miles. Runs great. I am leaning toward the 350. Thanms agai. For the Video. Beautiful car
Never driven a bullitt but I can tell you that you will not be disappointed in the gt350!
Calvin Mack I loved my 95 GT, mine was the Teal option. Had over 275K miles on it before it got totaled in a crash.
Calvin Mack- Bullitt has been great for me no problems at all test drive one.
I compared and test drove both GT 350 and Bullitt. Bullitt was very nice comfortable and fast plus cool looking in understated way. GT350 was more visceral and very loud. Both great cars. For me the $15k higher cost for the GT350 was the bottom line that I decided for Bullitt. Both great though. I don’t think the 350 is that much better for my driving habits which don’t include track driving only commuting.
Injection molding witness lines. They occur in the tooling that produces the bumper overlay. 👍🏼
“So guys, there are a few issues to be aware of”, soon after puts a brief excerpt of the car driving around at healthy revs…
My reaction was “what was this video about? Issues?”, suddenly I don’t care about having to be careful for oil, panels and whatnot.
Regarding the thump sound when putting it in gear, I have a normal Mustang GT and sometimes it does a “thump” that might be the same, don’t have to be doing anything just maybe stopped, turning it on, putting it first (no matter how light) and sometimes it might do it. Definitely noticeable, never an issue.
Very informative! I am looking for one and this helped. Thanks and well done video
Np Philip. Let me know if you have any questions. GL on your search and thanks for watching!
Use a steamer, sonax alcantara, and a foam sponge applicator pad every few months and the seats and wheel will stay perfect
I’ve got a 2017 Wimbledon white w/ blue stripes. Ford has no clue when it comes to making parts fit. Just deal with it. 😎. The power, sound , and exhilaration, make up for it. I feel the need for speed. I got you’re 6 Maverick!
Agree! These things are all small compared to the driving experience. Thanks for watching Robby!
Drive Steady - body panel gaps are part of the typical assembly. My Bullitt is the same. If you go to dealership and look at the new Mustangs they all hand these issues. These figment problems are well known and are typical. Check out reviews of the gt350 and Bullitt by Savagegeese
Fitment common problem especially body panel gaps.
I wish they were still “high 30s to 45k!” Great video though
Okay, I was honestly not sold on Avalanche Gray with the black stripes until today. Never really saw a good video with that color showcased (other than I than Jay Leno's Garage, I think). Your car looks great and thanks for the guide/review of your car.
Its a great color, it doesn't disappoint! Thanks for watching
I know most videos talk about "panel gaps"..fit and finish etc..but I gotta say.."to me"..i don't really "care" about those tiny misalignments..if i have to "look that closely" to see an issue..then to me.."its NOT an issue"..that's just how I roll..got a 2017 5.0 and I don't think I've ever looked at the panel gaps haha
Agree...I say the same thing at the end of the video, it's not that big of a deal. Thanks for watching Tom!
please don't wait for 10k mile to change the oil. Change every 3k to 4k miles.
Agree, I know i dont wait! Thanks for watching
How is anyone looking to buy a used GT350 going to get an honest answer from the seller regarding oil consumption, when they want to get rid of their car?
They're going to lie through their teeth "doesn't use any oil".
That's the real dilemma it's like a crapshoot.
I have a 2018 gt350 and no problems.
You can make it new looking again by brushing it with a tooth brush and water. The shifter thump may possibly be your not pushing the clutch all the way down before you go in gear. That could be why you couldn't get it to do it for us. Is because your pushing the clutch down all the way, because my fox body will do the same thing. Anyway nice car & good luck with it.
Thanks for watching!
Those "cracks" almost looks like where they brake the molding off in certain spots. but the image is hard to tell. either way I wouldn't be happy either, specially for paying those prices on these cars
I'm Swiss (Richmond Cars)(Richmond Watches) what do you mean by Breaking Sqeeking brakes squeezing? Really great video, I could agree and understand a lot of things 💪🏻🙌👍👍👍👍
Good honest review. Good job.
clean those wheels man
hah, terrible rain during the time i shot that video. Thanks for watching Mike!
Stock driveshaft is not carbon, you must have an aftermarket one. Which one do you have?
The panel gaps are enough to keep me from buying one of these. That's absolutely horrible.
Nice job on the video. I am looking over buy or not buy. So, this was a nice owner's perspective. But, one question: why does the car sometimes have a rear license plate and sometimes it does not (5:39)?
Good video!
My gt350 has similar issues with pa el fitment and being asked if the xar has been wrecked
Thank you for showing us
I’m looking to get one in Grabber Blue. Beautiful car.
I almost bought one in grabber blue before buying mine! Good luck on your search
You forgot to bring up the topic of the 350s that are having engines replaced.
Literally brings it up at 7:10
I'm dealing with the rear bumper issue and the dreaded typewriter tick
Oh man, the ticking! I believe I read that that is a common flaw even people with the 5.0 see.
Interesting thoughts on this video. Can anyone recommend a forum to check out to look into this as well? Thanks.
Check out mustang6g.com, they have a lot of info there. Thanks for watching!
You forgot to mention that you constantly scrape when entering a driveway and can’t enter certain lots or streets.
Great review, you left out the Little Rock’s that get thrown up near the side panels, a foam insert or side mud flaps work. My 2017 Gt 350 has that same panel gap in the rear passenger side bumper.
Thanks for the info Ricky!
I traded mine a year after I bought it. The only thing I miss was the open exhaust note which I could not get enough of. However, the that wasn't enough to hang on to it. The fits and finish were sub-standard.
What did you buy?
@@gn8109 ‘19 C7 2LT
Has anybody had any engine issues with the 2019 gt350.... I heard the 19 or 18 is when they switched motors but wasn't sure if they fixed the issue
I have a 2018 i had engine issues had a miss fire had to get a new small block
I love the gt350. I wish I have one
Do you know what yr they put the 2 generations voodoo engines? Thanks
I believe started in the 2019 model year
@@DriveSteady great thanks
My man said $40-$45k 3 years ago but now 55 or 50 k I’m gonna cry
Great job. I will not buy one! I was going to buy one but not now. Thanks
Very good no oil consumption I use amsoil
Nice, you got a good one!
I've got the same exact car
Hows it treating you?!
Nit picking the factory paint is redicoulous. If you have to get up close like he was just to see the imperfections it is not necessarily noticable.
You have to adjust bumper retainers that mount to the car 😈 to tighten the gap on rear bumper 😈😈😈
I would not buy a 2016-18, they have a tendency to blow up unless the engine has been changed out to the Gen 2 from the GT350R when the original engine blew up. Buy 2019+, plus the Wang on that newer model is sexy as hell. BTW, dude you should have washed and detailed your car before making this video, it looks rough.
Haha, didn't have the time. Thanks for the input!
2018 here. 13k miles, 2 track days.. no issues at all 🤷🏼♂️
They should have called this car an Edsel. These cars have more problems then I have seen in any car in 30 years.
My motor went out just under 8500 miles. They put in a whole new motor under warranty and the check engine went on again after that, in total they had it in the shop for two months out of the year I owned it. Ford bought it back under lemon law and I will not buy another GT350.
A+
did the prices go up on these because of Covid?
I think it might be the fact that the GT500 being an automatic means this car could be the last manual Shelby ever made. That will result in it being highly collectible
Used car market is through the roof.
sorry based upon the number of blown stock street driven GT350, I would not touch one without a great warranty......unless you can eat a GT350 engine.....part costs:$15k+
These gt350’s are 50/60k at best
Hearing the price of used Gt350’s when this was made makes me SAD😂 I WANT ONE AND IF I SAW ONE FOR 35-40K AT A DEFENT MILEAGE, IT’D BE MINE😂😂😂
Things have definitely changed
What do you mean " it dont bother you much" you made a video.
The paint/fitment is every ford
It don’t look grey. It looks white..
Yup I get that a lot. When you see it next to a white car, it's not even close! Thanks for watching!
Drive Steady maybe it’s the lighting. Idk. Good video though
Just Fu*king drive it!
Slow car.. needs a Whipple
Sorry buddy, your mustang has been in an accident, possibly several accidents. A lot of those issues you pointed out are totally not normal. Good luck
Its not merecedes to be refined But this is a gt350 . Unless the engine has an issue otherwise beat the hell of it
I want one.
Can you please link the AutoPhenatik Video 😊👍
If you bought the car used them the front was probably repaired hence why you have so many imperfections
This car has definitely been in an accident, the front bumper is a totally different color
Do you like this car? Please wash it. Auto fanatic would want you to as well.
Haha, I knew I would get a lot of crap for that. I do wash it every week, timing was bad for the video. Thanks for watching!
Drive Steady haha just giving you a hard time. Cool car. My favorite mustang
LOL. NEVER go 10K miles between oil changes! Haha. No wonder people are blowing up their motors if they are waiting till 10k to change.
Yup
The rattle is a gremlin. 👹
Hah, maybe...
Well don’t by with that motor
Is this guy really complaining about very small paint defects. I'm not even going to bother watching the whole video.
What a waste of time!
Don’t own a Shelby Gt350 without a warranty, the voodoo engine is junk!💪💪🦾