Ummmm NO. Why would anyone want to buy a car as slow as this its just dumb. Plus it has a chessy stick shift which is gay AF. Thing makes as much HP as a Honda Accord practically smfh. They have like 450 whp that makes me lol literally! Thats was quick 20 years ago! The 370 ft lbs of TQ is what really makes me lol literally! What a giant POS
Great video, ive tried talking myself into buying a GT350 for some time. No luck so far but this information is helpful. You always hear about the issues owners have and its nice to have the curtain pulled back and all of us to see just how much trouble one of these can be. I still want one so i guess im stupid but thank you for the honest review!
You hear all about bad stories but when people don't have issues they're less likely to post about it...the negative reviews are always louder they say. If that makes sense.
Bought my 2018 new. I drive it about 8k miles/yr. AC went out under warranty and again out of warranty. Otherwise, breaking it in right is the key. Only oil i use is what i wipe off the dip stick (and oil separator).
Should you buy a Mustang GT350 in 2024? What about last year? What about next year? If it's unaffordable now, it may as well be more unaffordable later, as the economy only gets worse.
Good stuff man! I've wanted one since they came out but I hear so many horror stories like yours and some even worse. It's sad because it's one of the sexiest looking Mustangs ever made. It'd almost be better to just coyote swap it and get rid of the POS flat plane engine all together. But that kinda defeats the purpose. I guess the best compromise is just to buy a GT500...
Was thinking of getting a 2017 GT350R but after watching this video. Just throwing new parts at will not solve the bad engineering. Eventually those new parts will go bad unless re-engineered.
My 2018 needed a new engine after only 6K miles, oil consumption....two AC compressors, rear cylinder block plate, new pedal assembly.......fun to drive, but not reliable. Not sure what Ford will do as more engines are needed and they aint no more to be found.
Great video. Man, I love these cars. But, I’ve been fearful of them. So, I’ll keep my other cars. I have a V8 M3. I call it a poor man’s gt350. It seems pretty bulletproof and revs to 8300. It’s not as cool or sounds as good but I guess it will due. I have other as well. Cheers boys.
That's the problem when you own a performance car of any make. You gotta pay to play and that requires deep pockets or an extended warranty. I wanted a 350 back in 2018, but the anxiety of paying for repairs that I knew would some day come drove me away.
It's fairly well documented the first 2 years of the GT350 (but not the GT350R) had coolant issues resulting in the piston #7#8 failures you mentioned and in subsequent years the issue was addressed.. Glad you got it fixed under warranty.
"Knock on wood" Mine's a 2016 with almost 60000 miles. A/C issue, but that's it. Race cars don't need A/C..Besides that, it's an amazing car. Best car I have ever had/driven and I've had some nice cars, over 70 cars to date.
Great Video and man I thought I had bad luck fml, sounds like you landed a Friday car and what I mean by that is the car was finished or built on Friday. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks! I looked into picking one of these up and did my due diligence. Found too many large potential issues for me to feel good about it so I passed. Glad I did. To put this into perspective, I'm also an Audi guy and those things can reach scary $ fast if something breaks. Right now I'm down to 3 vehicles and shifting my focus to muscle cars from the late 60s early 70's. Something that I can work on or won't cost me an arm and a leg if it breaks.
Wow, what an amazing piece of property!! Hope you make another video of this place, would like to see more of the crawler course and the bash area also. Thumbs up for sure on the video and a new sub, great work sir.
I’ve had my Gen 1 for 5 years and no problems besides the AC condenser. Not everyone who buys these cars have problems. I daily drive mine too btw. Yes there are issues but you can’t automatically assume you’re going to have problems
😂you are one patient guy, That thing needs to go away now that it can. Nice bronco raptor, as a Explorer ST owner (93 oct tuned) 500/510tq i must say you would have had your fix with the speed thing and suv size.. and being a East cost Canadian i need to know what’s the buisness your are in?
@@VS666 you need to do research on theses ST’s, with just a tune, (i’m with COBB)stock airbox, AFE panel air filter, that same 3.0 ecoboost from your Bronco Raptor, spins the rear tires on brake torque (on an awd suv)before sending it to 4.2ish 0-60 on 93 oct, and that pretty just it how they are bulletproof, with that 10r60 trans. Congrats on the buisness, enjoyed the non bs video it’s as if i was sitting in your driveway with a beer in hand…👍🏻
Unfortunately I have seen a lot about the problems with GT350. I myself have stopped a couple of times from purchasing one. A super clean one goes for 60 to 65k in my area. Just a lot of money to have uncertainties about the car.
I must be so lucky. Bought a brand new 10R80 2020 GT, whippled it from the get go added a shit load of suspension and driveline mods 23000 miles later zero repairs. However, I'm a maniac with maintenance.
Not surprised by engine problems as they seem to be in line with Ford. I am, however, much surprised by Tremec dropping the ball. I wonder if it’s a one-off issue, or a common occurrence.
Mine is on capra axles right now. Getting triangulation down with some prints but the thing is a monster. Scx10 2 low transmission and stock electronics.
I always said I believe theirs a lot of resemblance to the high end coyote platform and the corvette c7 in a lot of ways did not know internally it was also. Seems they have a lot in common which is believe is why the c7 is tamed and not a crazy red line like these. Any thing over 600-650 we are advised to do pistons and rods
Varg, first of all, you are a straight up honest guy and I will subscribe to your channel... Secondly, you absolutely do not buy this type of car used if you don't know what the history is... I literally think that you were a victim of the previous owner's extreme thrashing of the car... Don't get me wrong, this car is a heavy duty beast that was built to run hard, but there are owners out there that do not understand the oil temperature rules on a car that already has a sensitive oil pump system... Etc, etc... and yes, as good as that Tremec is, it can still be destroyed given the right child driver... One quick rule I tell folks who are buying a used modern muscle car, look at the rear tires before you buy and the underside of the rear fenders behind the wheels... How did they look on yours? Anyway, you get the point... Good luck with your new car...
You are very lucky. Your warranty should have been voided once you started replacing an alternator and purge valve. That is a fact. Your dealer you take it to is not legit within Ford policies. Aftermarket parts MUST be approved by Ford. If not avalable from Ford. For ANY warranty claims.Harness sounds like rodent damage. Which is why paid out of pocket. Keep going to your ford dealer because elsewhere will not happen.
@@quicksilvergts I removed the aftermarket alternator and bought an OEM one from them, they never saw the car without an OEM alternator. The purge valve was OEM too.
damn, i really considered a gen2 gt350 when shopping for a new (to me) dd. ended up going with an '20 f82 m4 manual because it was a little more tame, but it has been problem free.
I watched the whole video. It's great to hear from an owner that honestly shares his experience. I too love my 2019 GT350. I haven't had any issues with at all so far. It currently has 13k on the clock. I think since it's never been tracked that might be the difference. I'm not saying that the car shouldn't be tracked because that's what I believe it's built for. There's just usually consiquences to racing them. I also did a ton of research before I bought it. I bought used and it was a certified pre-owned that had no major mods. Just the ones that should have been done by the factory like the oil catch cans and hood shocks. I also got the extended warrenty through Ford called "Ford protect". The FBA Gold plan is a 72/60k along with the FBA powertrain 84/100000k for just under $3000. I too agree that all that could or does go wrong with these cars is worth it. I've owned several cars in my life. A 2012 STI, 2013 Challenger SRT, 2007 Z06 Vette, 2007 AMG SL55 and a 2012 Camaro ZL1. Some of those cars were faster but none of them delivered the type of driving experience that the GT350 does. If you don't smile stepping out of that drivers seat you should go get yourself a Prius.
Thanks for the valuable information, I'm in the market for one of those cobra 2018-2021 and it makes me re think in getting one, was a really smart move to keep the car under warranty witch I'm planning to do, I'm California and the risk are high here to clone this saw after cars or hide any damage. Thank you for sharing your adventures with your car.
