GT350R pricing......

[Grant 302]

My bet is they produce through '19 with total production around 2000 or so.

As soon as the new GT500 hits or there are some performance tweeks in the new models '17 and '18s will drop in price.

What I find interesting is that while standard Boss 302's are in the mid to low $30K's for cars with 15k + miles in general low mileage Laguna's (less than 3500 miles or so) are still in the mid $40k range. Pretty impressive.

I think the LS will hold its value better then the GT350 tech and track pack cars. R will likely hold value due to limited number too. Every car though is affected by mileage regardless.

I hope you're right on both counts! Some pressure from competing GM and Dodge products might help too.

 

[coboss]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Z/28 announced soon. That might put a dent in the GT350R pricing. But I thought the Corvette Grand Sport would have done that already, since they can be had for under $70K.

 

[mattlqx]

With today's internal release for dealers to enroll in the MY18 GT350 dealer program, I'd say the chances of a MY19 are pretty dead. If that was the plan, this enrollment would probably cover 2 calendar years like the original enrollment for '15-'17 vehicles.

 

[Grant 302]

With today's internal release for dealers to enroll in the MY18 GT350 dealer program, I'd say the chances of a MY19 are pretty dead. If that was the plan, this enrollment would probably cover 2 calendar years like the original enrollment for '15-'17 vehicles.

I think you got that backwards. Confirmation of '18 production makes '19 more likely, IMO. Having the initial enrollment from '15 to '17 just means that Ford was certain to make '17s and that dealers could sign up knowing that. Adding the '18 program just means the GT350 program has been successful enough to extend it. IF sales remain strong for non-Rs for another year, then I see another extension to '19 more likely than less. A formal extension to '19 right now could be over-committing from Ford.

I recall the official word at Track Tour being that production numbers for the non-Rs weren't going to be capped at any specific number. I don't see a change from that just yet.

 

[mattlqx]

Random prediction: they'll saturate the market in MY18 because supply will have caught up with demand (even without ADMs). No changes while the base platform refreshes and the hot Camaro put pressure on the GT350's value proposition will further cause sales to slump.

By choice or by sales, I still say no MY19 unless their intent is to offer the model over the entirety of the S550 lifespan and refresh it then.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

MY19 should be interesting, regardless. By that time, the rumor mill and spy shots for the MY20 car should be going strong. We should be able to see if the next generation will be worth waiting for or if the 19s are the last to escape the grip of government regulations.

 

[Grant 302]

Random prediction: they'll saturate the market in MY18 because supply will have caught up with demand (even without ADMs). No changes while the base platform refreshes and the hot Camaro put pressure on the GT350's value proposition will further cause sales to slump.

By choice or by sales, I still say no MY19 unless their intent is to offer the model over the entirety of the S550 lifespan and refresh it then.

After the S197s were released for '05, GT500s had a continuous run from '07 to '14. GT350s started production relatively early in comparison. They could very well be in production until the next major frame update.

Demand is a curve, not a single data point. I think demand at MSRP will still be high enough for non-Rs in two years to justify current levels of production. Running changes and upgrades are likely, and almost guarantee sufficient demand. Look what making the Track Pack equipment standard did for the '17s over '16s. Ditto for the color changes.

 

[byronj]

I'm over it. I'll buy a used GT350 or keep my Boss. The 350s will go till MY19, let's use our knoggins. Y'all see a new Mustang in the FP package anytime soon! They have a business plan and they still have new cars to release. Let's see what GM has to offer, although I'm not going to join that side, let's just see who keeps it interesting.

 

[Grant 302]

Prices continue to soften on the R. Based on the recent info about platform change timing and the facelift only update on the GTs and without another 'top dog' announced, I'm still thinking the 350 and R production will continue through MY '19.

 

[302 Hi Pro]

"or if the 19s are the last to escape the grip of government regulations."

This will dictate everything, eventually.

2HP

 

[Grant 302]

Lots of R inventory on showroom floors. Lots of the same used ones for sale from when this thread was started. I'm still hopeful for some decent pricing by the end of the year and/or the next special model announcement.

 

[TMSBOSS]

+1.

 

[9Cobra7]

Wow, through 2019! Where did you get that?

Ooops! Meant to say 2018!

 

[7500RPM_Ben]

I will wait until 2020 to pick up a Grabber Blue R for $50k. I think that may be the bottom of the depreciation curve for an R, especially since I have not seen or heard of many Grabber Blue R's.

I am 4th on my dealers list right now and deciding whether to spend the $70K on the new GT500, as GT500s historically don't hold value well (a critical factor in spending $70K+ on a car) or spend the money on a cherry classic '69 or '70 Boss 302 which may be a safer "investment" or basket to put $70K+.

We are like-minded, I would rather pick up an investment than to pick up a GT500 which will devalue in a couple of years because they saturate the market with them. Especially the '07-'09 GT500's that are now going for mid-20's. I went with my Boss instead of a Gen 4 Viper because of the depreciation. As FCA announced the Viper going out of production again, prices spiked for 4 months roughly and now Gen 4 coupe's are back down to $50k. I have a feeling in ten years they will be in the $30k range to $35k. I picked up my Boss with 15k miles for $33k and I am hoping the price increases tenfold from MSRP as the '70 Grabber Blue Boss 302 has done. I want to pick up a Grabber Blue '70 Boss 302 for an investment in a few years unless the price is driven up like crazy. It is hard to spend big money on a vehicle that depreciates like crazy. Hence the reason I will not purchase a German car unless it ends with RS.

 

[Grant 302]

Colors seem to be playing a roll in what's hanging around on showroom floors. At least a dozen new Rs within a 70 mile radius from me. Avalanche, White and Black seem to be the least popular at the moment here. Used ones are *finally* approaching MSRP ask levels and one is listed at $69,900.

Now all I need is to have some money left *after* next year's tuition costs.

 

[ChrisM]

Funny. I would get mine in Avalanche if I was in the market.

 

[Grant 302]

Maybe I have it wrong...could be that it's just produced in higher numbers.

 

[Grant 302]

'only' 24 miles on it... I think I'd want to keep that as my temporary plate!

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=464010499

 

[7500RPM_Ben]

To me AG is the worst color to me, no offense to anyone who owns one. I could not purchase one in AG unless I purchased it to flip it. GB or LB, well yes haha.

 

[7500RPM_Ben]

Colors seem to be playing a roll in what's hanging around on showroom floors. At least a dozen new Rs within a 70 mile radius from me. Avalanche, White and Black seem to be the least popular at the moment here. Used ones are *finally* approaching MSRP ask levels and one is listed at $69,900.

Now all I need is to have some money left *after* next year's tuition costs.

Colors definitely play a roll, a GB R online is $105k. I think it is on EBay. That car goes down to $70k Haha.