Care to elaborate on this? I got a call10 days ago that I may be able to get a R model.Don't give up your search as 2017 R models are still being allocated to various dealerships as late as last week with the one that I was contacted on going for $5K over.
Good luck!
Not much else to say other than I was contacted last Friday about an R allocation that the dealership just got and they had to place the order/specs right away or they would lose the allocation.
Just like last year there appears to be a late MY run of Rs, perhaps even a little later this year since MY17 production will go on through most of the summer before the MY18 change over.
Your other post, and this made it seem like you likely would sell it for the next best thing.
To be fair, an American car company creating an FPC engine has never been done before, and unless Ford continues evolving this engine, it'll probably be the last. It's an engineering feat more significant than anything that Dodge or Chevy has put out.
I think your assessment is somewhat short sighted. I felt the same way about cars when I was younger, that the special cars would stay in my collection forever once I got them (a lot of them were dream cars to me at the time I acquired them). What have i learned? To never say I will own one thing forever ever again, as this is a more realistic approach to cars. I'm a little older and smarter than I used to be, and it's about being happy with the experience of driving the car I have more than anything. If I get to a point where I want something fresh/newer, I carefully go for it as life is too short. I never rush in impulse because I want to make sure I'm right.
Great post. I was never a Mustang fan. I knew of the GT350, but didn't think about owning one until I had a conversation with my brother-in-law about the current sports car available, and I was telling him about how great the GT350 was with an FPC engine.. on that car ride was the moment that I realized this car clicked every option I've wanted in my dream car... and it was affordable to boot. Thus began my research and journey. Hope you find your R. :cheers:I think your assessment is somewhat short sighted. I felt the same way about cars when I was younger, that the special cars would stay in my collection forever once I got them (a lot of them were dream cars to me at the time I acquired them). What have i learned? To never say I will own one thing forever ever again, as this is a more realistic approach to cars. I'm a little older and smarter than I used to be, and it's about being happy with the experience of driving the car I have more than anything. If I get to a point where I want something fresh/newer, I carefully go for it as life is too short. I never rush in impulse because I want to make sure I'm right.
With looking at this model, I feel it's going to be a long term keeper, but not a forever car. It certainly delivers the experience I want in a sports car/driver car, and exceeds what I am capable of as a driver. A GT500 would just be overkill for me, but I do believe others would easily be drawn away from the GT350 if it does all the GT350 does and more.
I'm a huge fan of this platform and love this car, hence the reason I'm here. As you can see I have owned a lot of mustangs, but turned in favor of Corvettes, BMW M's, and more refined cars and never thought I'd own another mustang again as of several years ago.
Until this car hit. I fell in love with it without even knowing how good of a performer it was (had no clue) when I visited my Ford dealer to pick up a part for my Raptor and saw a white with blue stripes car sitting on the dealers showroom floor. I've always loved the Shelby look with the stripes, and this car struck me big time on looks alone. It's everything I've wanted a modern Mustang to look like.
So I started doing research on the car and when I found out just how good it was, I became obsessed. I'm a driver, and I always buy the best driver car I can without brand loyalty. I'm at an age that I can pick whatever I want within reason, including a new Z06, but it's more about the overall experience and I feel the GT350 delivers for me in spades.
The "R" would be the icing on the cake for me, hence the reason I am seeking one out. I can assure you, it will stay for a very long time (but not forever).
Or..... a COPO Camaro, no A/C.... no radio. Not 'street legal', however.