[toehead93]

Did the price get changed or did they remove other items?

[Imp]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

It's been less than 1 week and already I'm impatient about pricing! I know it's probably a few months off still but come on GM, TAKE MY MONEY!

No kidding. If it were a 2016.5 option, I'd be on the phone with Becky at Rodgers without even blinking. I was set for a 1SS, been eyeing a red one locally that has only the NPP and black badges. When they said what was n the 1LE, a switch was flipped in my head and a little voice started in... wait for it... wait for it.... wait.... (much like how we train our dogs).

--kC

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I just saw that Ford made some changes for the 2017 GT350. The Magride and coolers are now standard. The track pack got dropped and the other options for shuffled around.

I get the feeling that the 1LE made them (Ford) sit up a little bit. I consider that change to be genuine concern that the base was in trouble.

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

I get the feeling that the 1LE made them (Ford) sit up a little bit. I consider that change to be genuine concern that the base was in trouble.

Without a doubt, they must have information that the base car could not compete with the 1LE, so rather than tarnish the image of the GT350 as a whole they simply eliminated the base model. Now the 1LE will get to compete with their soon to be 60k track/tech package or whatever they are calling it now. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

[6spdhyperblue]

unless they lower the price the new base/TP car, '16 guys got a voodoo for a good price.

[detltu]

Originally Posted by newmoon

Without a doubt, they must have information that the base car could not compete with the 1LE, so rather than tarnish the image of the GT350 as a whole they simply eliminated the base model. Now the 1LE will get to compete with their soon to be 60k track/tech package or whatever they are calling it now. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

There were reports of non-track pack cars going into limp mode without the additional coolers. I think that had as much to do with it as the 1LE. The fact that you can now get a track pack(included in the base model) and tech package together may bode well for those who want a 2SS 1LE.

[Katastrophe]

Originally Posted by Nicul15

unless they lower the price the new base/TP car, '16 guys got a voodoo for a good price.

For those of you south of the border, yes. You should look at what they charge us Canadians for a GT350...

Hell, I'll just do the math right here. For comparisons sake...

If the 1LE package is $10K for us up north (I HIGHLY doubt it will be...considering the 2015 was $3,675 - realistically, it'll probably come in somewhere around the $7K mark)...that makes the 1SS 1LE $54,250 + Taxes.

A 2016 GT350TP is $72,949 + Taxes...

Considering the 2017 GT350 now comes standard with the TP, it's going to be very close in price to what the 2016 was. I am expecting it to be lower, but that's wishful thinking at this point...

Now I LOVE everything about the GT350 and if given the choice, I'd take one hands down over A LOT of cars.

But in the real world, where I have to spend my own money...there is no way in hell I can justify paying $18+K over a 1LE.

The real salt in the wound, is that while I'll have no issue getting a GT350 for MSRP, the 1LE will be had for MUCH less than MSRP...

Sorry for the rant and minor thread jack. Bang/buck is a high priority in my life.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by detltu

There were reports of non-track pack cars going into limp mode without the additional coolers. I think that had as much to do with it as the 1LE. The fact that you can now get a track pack(included in the base model) and tech package together may bode well for those who want a 2SS 1LE.

Three or four on Mustang6g alone went into limp mode, even on cool days. I wouldn't try to track a base GT350 in warm weather.

[dw760]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

The gas mileage shouldn't change in the 6th gen. The gearing is the same as the 1SS and 2SS without the 1LE package unlike the 5th gen.

I guess its built into the MSRP anyway, so no matter with the gas guzzler tax.

Cheers DW

[dw760]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Three or four on Mustang6g alone went into limp mode, even on cool days. I wouldn't try to track a base GT350 in warm weather.

Reminds me of the C7 Z51 A8, which I had. I was pissed when I heard after 1 session (if you made it that far) it would go into limp mode also due to not enough cooling with the trans.

Never a problem on the street though, but both cars are pushed as track ready for us that want to do a track day now and then.

[ARod221]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

I'm sure you'll have to do something because I think if there is an MRC issue it limits your car to 85mph (to keep you from going back in time )

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=12

I just for real Laughed out loud. Great comment man!

[titanfan]

Originally Posted by newmoon

Without a doubt, they must have information that the base car could not compete with the 1LE, so rather than tarnish the image of the GT350 as a whole they simply eliminated the base model. Now the 1LE will get to compete with their soon to be 60k track/tech package or whatever they are calling it now. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

2017 base GT350 will not be $60K. MSRP on the R version is only $61K and some change.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by titanfan

2017 base GT350 will not be $60K. MSRP on the R version is only $61K and some change.

Right. It'll probably cost 54,000 or so if they tack on the price of the now-standard equipment.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Right. It'll probably cost 54,000 or so if they tack on the price of the now-standard equipment.

Yeah, it will probably be $54-55k.