Shelby GT350 After 3 Years Of Ownership - Has It Blown Up?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2020
- After 3 years of owning my 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, I thought I'd make an ownership update explaining some people's concerns, my experience year by year, and then finish up with what I still love about this car. If y'all have any questions feel free to ask and I'll try to get to yah. Thanks for watching!
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After 3 years of owning my 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, I thought I'd make an ownership update explaining some people's concerns, my experience year by year, and then finish up with what I still love about this car. If y'all have any questions feel free to ask and I'll try to get to yah. Thanks for watching!
How many miles are you up to? Thanks for the video
Very good points. I just read a review recently that discussed this exact issue on engines failing and data clearly showed engine failure is not a significant problem. Out of the thousands sold only a few were problematic. Vast majority are very reliable. Only handful were bad.
Do you think it’s good idea to trade for the GT 350 or GT 500? I really don’t drive the Bullitt much right now and probably wouldn’t drive new one more as I daily a Miata (for its fun factor!)
@@rembo183 It really will come down to whether you want an automatic or manual. I would say go for the GT350, the exhaust alone is worth it, and its a manual, you cannot beat having a 8.2k revving V8 engine. The GT500 is nice, but for the price of about 75k-90k you should just get a '68 or '70 GT500.
Aye! GREAT VIDEO MAN!
Listen! ignor every single person telling you not to service this car at the dealershit! (yes i meant that) *cough i mean stealership*
In all seriousness unless you are rich or a technician you should take it to the dealership to HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE if anything at all happens so there is a clear consistent record.
The extra few hundred bucks over time you pay is more than worth it as insurance.
When i take my car to the dealership sometimes I PRAY IT BLOWS up so i can get my money back and get something new off their mistake!
I got a BRAND new transmission this way from Nissan on a 370z just because i did not like the way it shifted. and i only had the car serviced there.
If i took my car to billy bobs save a discount mechanic shop or tried to wrench on it myself i guarantee you the dealership would have fought me on it
Most of the people disagreeing with you cannot separate their ego from the risk of having 40-50Grand up at risk on a car to be wrenching on it yourself.
Once again great video this helps me alot, im seriously eyeing a purchase on one of these or an GTR r35.
Keep up the Great gt350 content !
Brandon your videos were key in my decision to by my 2019 GT350. 15 months now and no issues, one dealer visit for an oil change and FSA with no complaints or regrets. I too choose to use my dealer for service and have cultivated a good relationship with the shop foreman and the tech who services Shelbys. I share many of your views - not ever owner is hard core - nor needs to be to enjoy this special vehicle.
I love my 2017 gt 350, never had any probelms and no oil issues either
I bought my Avalanche Gray 2017 GT350 almost exactly a year ago now (after watching plenty of your videos) and I've loved every bit of it. I did have to get the cam sensors replaced and the fuel door came loose, but that's about it. It's amazing to drive, the wife and kiddo love riding in it and we just enjoy it every chance we get.
Thanks for the update. I’m about to hit 2 months ownership of my 16 350 i found. Love this car. I was one of those potential buyers when i was researching buying one and watched your videos.
Missed your videos! Glad to see your back again!
Thanks for this informative video! Planning to pick up a used one next year and keep it for life. Good to hear it’s held up
Excellent Review! I’m currently saving to buy a 19-20 model. Thanks for making an update.
same but them shitts expensive
I’m sure you already know but if you press the start button without the clutch you can turn the electronics on and open the valves before you turn on the car, awesome video!
It's been too long since you posted a GT350 video. Love this car.
I have been waiting for a new gt350 video from you for along time 😍😍😍
Thanks for making these videos, Brandon. I was first a fan of your Texas Plinking videos but then found Texas Revving. Your videos were influential in my decision to pick up my 2018 GT350. This car is amazing!
Excellent honest and detailed review -great job!
Great video and thanks for the info. ALSO love the Austin beauty shots!
Thanks for your info and status on your GT 350!
You inspired me to get one ive followed you for a few years thanks to the 350 and last week I finally picked up my 2018 gt350
I’ve been watching u since ur airsoft dmr build bro. So insane to see how far u have come congrats bro.
"It's kind of a Prius" lol great video dude , love the spec !
Nice man! 350 and gen1 Raptor is the perfect line up. I enjoy the same set up. Putting more effort into the Raptor right now to make it monster....
Love the content brother keep going !
Just got a 2016 GT350 and o my god, love this car
Please keep uploading these update videos ! I'm looking to snag a heritage edition!
Oh Man. Great great video! I own a 2020 Mustang GT350. I am at 1032 miles. I got thw extended warranty. The Wimbelton White with Blue Stripe. I LOVE my car. Totally awesome..
i ve had mine for a whopping 6 months now, broke it in for first 1000! no problems - love this thing...
I've never owned a car that gets so much attention. Even my mach 1 everyone thinks its just a gt with a cool looking hood and good exhaust. My GT350 on the other hand almost every car enthusiast knows what it is. Everyone is smiling and giving thumbs up and asking about it at red lights or gas stations etc. Mine is a 16 race red with white stripes. Exotic you were one the the people who influenced me to get the 350 and i thank you for that. Best driving experience you can ever ask for in a stock car.
Just bought 2018 GT350, love the car. Was hearing a lot about oil consumption issues, so far my car seems solid, with very little to no oil consumption. Very glad to see others out there also having no issues with their GT350
My 2019 had a weak and failing oil pump 7 miles on the odometer. The shifter had to be replaced (before the recall was issued) for the reason why it was recalled recently. The transmission also had issues with the syncros between 2nd to 3rd gear. Ford and the dealership replaced them all without issues and I was taken care of.
No issues since. She's my daily and I love it. Things happen. So long as the issues are fixed and no issues stem from this, that's a win in my book.
Thanks for the video. I'm back in the market looking at GT350s again so it does help knowing the ownership cost and issues from someone who's owned one for a while. I went with a CTR back in 2018 over a GT350 then I got a tesla so now I might get a GT350 as a weekender... maybe . Thanks again!
“If you don’t think the 350 looks good, you’re wrong” 👍🏼
they haven't seen it in person yet.. that's why their crying and complaining about its looks its sooooooooo much better in person even though through a screen it still looks sick
You are correct, it doesn’t look ‘good’, it looks AWSOME!
It’s the sexiest mustang ever. Beside mine LOL
@@vaioskoutis7998 it’s mouth dropping gorgeous in person. I want one so bad
The exhaust sounds beautiful
Funny I just found your channel and watched this video because i just bought a 2017 GT350 as my weekend car. My daily is a 2011 Ford Raptor... 2 very fun vehicles to own and drive!
Hey Branden , your GT350 still looks great , you have kept it very clean ! I have been looking @ the new 2020 GT350 Heritage Edition car & found one W/ $0 mark-up at a out of state dealer ! 66.2 K / Is very good price IMO ! Next time I see you @ C&C , no telling when that will be .? I have a T-shirt for you , I got in Boulder CO. @ : The Shelby American Collection museum in Colorado....! All the cars there are the OG Shelby's , Wow what a Collection of Shelby's ..!! Take Care ....
I just bought a 2017 gt350 with 2600 miles. I love the car and have had no issues so far and I don’t baby it.
Good to see you're still around. I love my 350 too. Never get tired of driving it and especially the sounds it makes. I've done the servicing myself and have had no issues at all. I was able to attend a GT500 Track Tour put on by Ford ,in Joliet IL last month at the Autobahn Country Club. This is a country club for auto racers that has two road courses and a Karting track. Was able to drive the car in a lead follow behind a Ford Track Attack pro driver . The back straight is 1850 ft long and I was able to do about 150mph before a 90 degree right hand turn! The traction, speed and braking on that car is fantastic. Also did several hot laps with the pro driver in control! That was eye opening. Wish I could afford to own it along with my 350! Also, they had at least 15 carbon track pack cars there with 12 of them on the track. Hope you get lucky enough to own them both.
Dang man we were both kids when I got that x19 cr because of you 💪, currently picking up my first car being a gt350 😂 Great Content new sub.
GrimSpeed Valve Simulators. Keeps valves open even after the car turns off. Easy install, under $100. Have it on my 19 GT350. Do it man you’ll love those cold starts!
If you got a red 500, that would be the most American garage ever
I had mine totally rebuilt. It’s supercharged though...now that’s its fully built out, much more reliable.
Looking at 2019 gt350, currently have two raptors and m2. Don’t plan to sell m2 but want to get a manual. First was looking at Lamborghini evo but want to wait until market gets control and enjoy another nice daily. Great review.
2016 owner here and she has 49,000 miles on her. Original motor with no issues and yes I race it! Just routine maintenance. Just recently I had a flange break on the exhaust, know issue. So I just need to get a new exhaust now. Still love the car!
Any update?
I love that GT350 💪
Great video and agree....of all the cars I have ever owned, this is by far my favorite. That says a lot as I also have a 2020 GT500 as well, but would take the GT350 everytime. Wanted to expand on the engines. I have a 2018 and am on my 3rd engine. The first one was a gen 1 non R engine. The replacement was a 2019 R replacement. The 3rd was the same 2019 R replacement. I will point out that I regularly track the car and is driven at its limits. Also, all of my friends that own the car and TRACK them have ALL gotten a replacement engine which includes a 2020 Heritage R that just got a replacement. Generally all replacements were do the cylinder number 8. I have added the AR oil balancing lines to the last replacement in hopes on preserving the lastest engine. I would recomend this add to everyone, just as a precaution. Again, my favorite car of all time!
Nice video. I’m buying a 2017 / 2018 next spring. Never had a car so expensive so I’m nervous for potential problems..
10:15...If it really bothers you, look at the AWE Switchpath. It's a bypass that controls the exhaust valves via a remote. Can start it in loud mode and it doesn't cycle the valves. Only downside is you need to use the remote and the car toggle switches won't work anymore, but you get total control.
I love this car man. I hope to own one some day. Do you plan to own yours for the long haul? It seems to me like these cars could be worth a pretty penny in the future with all these n/a V8 + MT6 cars going out of production.
We need more POV driving with pedal views too !!!
Hey.Nice vid.I got a '17 Shelby gt 350, and I luuuuuuv my Shelby.Runs strong.Rode GSXR's for 23 years.Totally different animal. I too, take my Shelby to the Ford Dealer.Its expensive, but worth every penny!! I ain't rich.For me its Peace of Mind.To each his own.I do have oil consumption issues, but I keep checking the oil and so far so good, knock on wood.I got the Corsa delete, and it sounds even better.I turn the music down just to hear the exhaust. Cheers
I literally had the exact same start up issue today at Cars and Coffee. Went to leave and unbeknownst to me, a guy started filming. He said to me 'that wasn't what I was expecting. Very uneventful.' I said, "Give me a second!"
You can do a cold start by pressing the start/stop button, flipping it to sport mode and then actually start the vehicle. The car will start with the valves open.
@@rjhick1 exactly what I was gonna say
I kinda like the uneventful quiet start.. followed by opening up the exhausts once I pull off - catches em by surprise lol
Dude, you can’t never go wrong servicing it at the dealership, congrats for taking care of this the right way instead of saving some bucks
Yo I bought a gt350 just a month ago and I love it I think you’d love to hear that I actually bought it because of you
On road price?
Bhrigu Sharma my uncle got his for $45,000 but he bought from his boss with almost 11k miles
I got mine for 50k 5k miles on it
Congrats!!
One thing I noticed with my regular 2019 gt
Mustangs are kinda smart when it comes to traction
You can turn 0f traction
And you can try to hold the button to turn “advanced traction off “
Reguardless what you do
Once you do a burnout and turn the wheel Traction switches back on
You would have to pull a wire connection next to the air intake to completely disable traction and stability like you said ..
3 years and no probs 10,100 miles of pure fun.. no problems not blown up
I just Bought an 18 Ford Shelby GT350. Have you had any front splitter issues? I live in Oklahoma and the roads aren’t the best. I have noticed that my front splitter that says “Shelby” on it has spots were it has contacted the road. Other than that I LOVE THIS CAR!! Magnetic grey with black stripes!! Love your videos!
From experience, there is a plug under the hood right above the driver side wheel (behind the air box) that seems to go to nothing; unplug that when you want to have no drivers assists and enjoy!
Listening to you almost makes me think you're related to Ford.
I'm thinking of getting a used one and. You are very convincing compared to many bashing the car.
I’m not sure if this is applicable to the Shelby, but on the ZL1 (I know kill me for mentioning the bowtie) you can pull a fuse under the hood and it will keep the valves open at all times. I think in the 6th gen Mustangs, it’s fuse #34. Might be worth a quick peak under the hood.
I would go to a local tire shop for tires however I’m like in I get my 5.0 serviced at dealership for everything as well. This has helped me in the past when I had a Lincoln I had maintenance failure with battery cables which I found out was not warranty covered but since I got it service there for everything I argued that it was something they should have noticed also and told cause the battery cable just do not burnout overnight got a 50% discount
Hey, loved the video. You should watch EddieX he posted a video of something you could instal on your gt350 so it keeps the exhaust valves open whenever you want for cold starts.
For anyone watching this video. They fixed the issue Adam LZ had in cars built after February 2017. They changed the oil filter to a cartridge design so the oil filter does not back in/out like what happened to Adam LZ. You can also buy the kit to retrofit any GT350 before Feb 2017.
The car is looking great. 👍 Thanks for the update and your costs on the 350. so far. I’m going to be buying a car in the Spring whether it’s a GT- 350 or the Nissan GTR
Awesome you haven't had any issues with the beast. That is pretty pricey for an oil change though (I don't have that car, I assume it takes more than the typical 4L of oil which probably justifies the higher price a bit?). But I don't think they can fault you for going somewhere else for an oil change as long as they're an actual mechanic. I started to do my own oil changes, just because I don't trust mechanics with my car, I don't trust they'll put in Synthetic when I pay for synthetic. The mechanic I do trust, is super busy and it's inconvenient to go to because I'd have to wait a while.
Cool video! So have you never tracked the car? Taking this car on track is a absurdly fun experience, you owe it to yourself to try it if you haven't.
2016 and up gt350 is my dream car. One day man... one day
I own a Bullitt and I think about getting a GT350 or GT500 too! Trading is my only option because I can’t see owning two Mustangs. So similar yet big differences plus so much depreciation loss too for limited use. Trading my Bullitt is a tough choice lose big bucks in any trade. My car plus $30-$40 for either one. Plus GT 500 is only automatic.
That GT350 is the car I believe will continue to increase in value if you hold on to it. Especially if they do not bring it back in the near/long term future.
I think there is a valve actuator that from the Focus RS that works for this car, a few people on youtube have done it
No fuse that you can remove to always keep it on :). Some cars do have that option.
I just bought a 2018, single owner car that was barely driven and never tracked. I drive the car fairly hard, at least to the point I don't feel guilty, on the street but at no point has the engine, gearbox, clutch etc. had any issues. From my POV the car is over-engineered and other than hard track use at constant high revs, the engine couldn't care less. I do have an extended warranty though just in case.
It is looking good friend gt350
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I bought a 2012 GT500 in July 2011, and I wondered the same thing: Was this supercharged beast going to blow up? I'm happy to report that 10 years later, NOTHING has failed. NOTHING. I don't take it to the Ford dealer for service, though. My nephew, who I really trust, runs a local shop. Like you, I prefer to have documentation on everything done to the car, just in case. When I bought this thing, I told my wife, I would never sell it . . . but I'm looking at your car (same color scheme as mine), and I'm thinking maybe a GT350 is a good way to go. Not the new GT500, which is too extreme. I think the GT350 will be collectible soon.
I loved my 69 428cj. They have gone back to that classic design pretty much and it is what makes a Mustang a Mustang.
My favorite view of the car was looking in the mirrors from the drivers seat back across that rear hump.
"Full synthetic" oil is not synthetic at all. Only "100% synthetic" is synthetic, as in Amsoil. You are paying for hype.
What about the very low front end scraping the underside? The new ones are only a couple of inches off the ground. I wonder about driveways, bumps and ruts. Please advise if that’s a problem. I’ve looked at the 2019 GT350 and it’s extremely low! Thanks.
Great review! Man i wanted to ask you if your gt350 has a lot of rattles or noises on the inside? thx
There are some rattles inside but its only from the passenger seat, whenever someone gets in it goes away for me.
I'm getting a 350 or 350R once the world calms down. Beautiful beast of a machine.
Do you track your car? If so how often? You’re car is well cared for at dealership so that’s great as Nd I’d do the same but there’s been concerts on the internet about engine failures. What’s your mileage at this point? Obviously if it’s pampered there’s less chance of issues. (Like a weekend car not a daily?). The maintenance experience seems cheap to me based on your costs. Coincidentally I own a 2019 Bullitt but I’ve seen a 2019 GT350 for sale locally with only 100 miles for a good price-$62k. This has all options like carbon dash, comfort seats, electronics/tech pack with B&O audio. My car plus $25k for trade? That’s a lot of money- basically $65k out the door, but I’ve been thinking of this car a lot. Ruby Red metallic with grey leather trimmed seats. (A/C and heated seats.)
Wait until you get a BG Dynamic Engine Restore and an induction fuel service…. I did that on mine at 97576 miles and it transformed it! Drives like it’s new! No kidding
My neighbor has one that he’s pampered from day one. Uses a quart of oil every 500 miles.
The oil change in my GT350 is only $105 from the dealer. It’s actually cheaper for me to get it done by ford then by myself.
With the exhaust. What I do is i get in my GT350 hit the start button without the clutch depressed then I turn on the exhaust, then I start it and the exhaust is open upon starting.
I let the dealer do oil changes so it is on them if it hand grenades. Can always do oil changes in between those required ones if you want. Love my 2020 GT350R.
Man i love that car .... i love my mustang too .the s550 is my fav platform so far
Awesome cars blue gt350
I’m actually thinking of getting a 2020 GT350, as it appears to be my last shot to buy a new one for several years. Glad to hear it’s doing great.
I’ve heard that the Voodoo engine eats oil like nobody’s business. What’s your experience?
2020 GT350 has Gen 2 Voodoo engine. Oil consumption isnt a problem
Can you address a couple things? I'm on the fence about trading my 2010 Porsche C2S 6MT for a 2017 GT350 1 owner with under 6k miles. (I also have a daily Jeep Rubicon I drive). I've heard that the front tires will wear quickly on the inside due to the camber. Is this true? You mentioned you were still on the stock tires after 3 years? Can you not open the exhaust valves and simply unplug them to keep them open full time? (I did that on my old 2017 M3 Comp and it worked like a charm to keep that great exhaust note even during startup etc.). Lastly, how well does the traction control work in wet conditions and overall? Oh also, does it rev match? Thanks.
Nice video. I finally got a GT350, just got a Heritage Edition I am very excited. This car is amazing, it sounds so much more better in person.
Why would people give you shit for taking your vehicle to the dealership? That has to be the dumbest argument ever lol, who cares if you play it safe and take it to the car dealership. I got a 6 year free maintenance plan when I got mine so I won't have to deal with any issues.
Btw you can do a cold start by pressing the start/stop button, flipping it to sport mode and then actually start the vehicle. The car will start with the valves open.
Glad you don't have any problems! Only problem I have so far is the right hand turn signal doesn't work. Not anything major.
Congrats on the HE 350! Spectacular color. I don’t know why people rip on taking the car to the dealership? I do the same thing. If they screw up the service, it’s on them and not me. Also, in addition, I think the valves close again if you do it the way you mention it. Could be wrong for sure, but that’s what I’ve heard. Haven’t tried it myself though.
@@michaelbilitz7217 Thanks, Yeah I don't know, its a dumb reason to get upset over.
I heard about the valves closing again, mine doesn't do that so it could be something that they changed over the years. I have a 2020 and it remains open. They also don't close when I go in and out of 6th gear.
I do have a question. I bought a 2016 gt350 with 56 miles on it. While driving it home, I got some highway time in and to say the least I wasn’t impressed. On the highway (at speeds of 70+) I noticed the car pretty loose, kind of like on ice. I switched the steering to sport and that helped some. Any suggestions?
How did the clear wrap hold up and how much was it?
Amazing Video, it helps a lot, but would you consider an extended warranty package for 3 years from Ford dealer... thanks
You cant buy an extended warant 6,60 on drivetrain
Did the dealer install the resonator delete? Just wondering
There’s a valve controller override you can buy that keeps the valves open when you’d start it. Eddiex got it and made a video on how to install it. I plan on buying one for mine.
Ooo, good to know. Thank yah sir!
Exoticars19 here is the link to the video th-cam.com/video/sWhj9Nupitg/w-d-xo.html
If you had chose, which automobile would you keep? Raptor SVT or Shelby 350?
I think it's pretty obvious that ALL of the stories about oil consumption are coming from high profile youtubers who race the shit out of every mile the car is driven. This car will not burn oil if driven normally, and I'll bet you have no issues even if you wind it up every once in a while. "OOO I DROVE MY CAR 500 MILES AT 8K RPM AND IT BURNED OIL. I DON'T GET IT!"
I just bought a brand new '19 in may. Got it up to 1500 miles about a month ago. Took it into the Ford dealership to get my first oil change for the same reason you stated in this video. 175 bucks. Pretty ridiculous. I live in Illinois in a suburb of Chicago. We get tax raped on everything here!
Just love Ford good for you
So I am planing to own shelby gt350R and it is 2017 with zero mileage so I am afraid from owning it because it was parked for 2 years and the other question is it really that after almost 25K-30K milles the engine will blow and is it a good idea to get it the for 2-3 years the one which was parked for 2 years or not and today I found a nice deal for a 2020 one also gt350R with corsa performace exhuast and the car has almost 5K milles but the car is from another country so I cant have a warranty on the car
Have 16 350 32k miles, unfortunately engine seized. Getting a new engine, Still in the shop. Great immersive experience though. Thank god for extended warranty.
people thinking this car doesn't look great need their eyes checked, looks better than any BMW ever produced (including M8 comp)
How many miles do you have on it? Thanks
Adam lz car caught fire Because the oil filter backed off and sprayed oil everywhere nothing to do with an internal problem
Yeah what he said 👍🏾
So he either screwed up putting it on himself or he went to Jiffy Lub. Well that's not right. They are notorious for not lubing the seal on the filter and then really torqueing them down really tight so you can't get them off. Lol
i daily drove mine for 5 months, never saw a track and it blew do to the oil pump failing