Shelby GT500 vs GT350R | Which Is The Ultimate Mustang?

[@artielangerman4613]

They are both amazing, the balance of the 350 really makes it special. And the voodoo sound is absurd.

[@symplman14]

No comparison should be made. One is naturally aspirated and the other is boosted. They are the best in their class, respectively.

[@blacksautoquests3353]

One is naturally aspirated V8 and gt500 is supercharged not boosted. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@EddieX]

Supercharged is boosted...

[@letsgo2206]

@@EddieX lol

[@brandonroebuck504]

@@blacksautoquests3353 yikees

[@Dannys.channel]

Wtf

[@autotrimmers6353]

Gt350R is more collectible for its amazing N/A feel

[@kevinknapp7361]

And the amazing flat plane V8.

[@orlandonoche]

It seems that the 500 is holding better if we talk about value and depreciation

[@TotheSoundOfThunderingEngines]

@@orlandonoche Maybe if you look at msrp but a lot of people paid mark ups on gt500s, a lot larger mark ups than were ever on the gt350's or gt350r's. And gt350r have gone up in value a low mileage gt350r less than 4k miles from 2020 is most likely more than 90k I don't think there's a single gt500 out there outside of a code red that has gained over 20k in value. A 2020 gt350r with delivery miles is over 116k. Regular gt350 have slumped however if you bought a 2017 gt350 in 2019. I have basically tripled the miles on it and it's around the same value.

[@foofan2011]

I just traded in my 2018 gt350, for a 2021 gt500. I loved the 350, but with current pricing, I got more for trade in than I paid for it. So basically I had the car for about 9 months for free. I really like the dct in the 500.

[@gummybear41283]

so you don't miss driving the manual?

[@scottsmotorsportsofpalmbeach]

Do you regret the trade to the 500 yet....I have the 2018 GT350 and the 2020 GT500.... the 350 is a drivers car and is way better on the track

[@foofan2011]

@@scottsmotorsportsofpalmbeach I really do enjoy the 500. I do miss the 350 for its exhaust note. Otherwise, I'm completely happy with my decision to trade up.

[@GrimSRT8]

I did the same thing with my Focus RS. I bought it new in 2017 and sold it for more than I paid for it five years and 18K miles later (a few weeks ago.) I’ll be getting a ZL1 1LE to replace it.

[@Iron-and-strings]

@@GrimSRT8 be careful with the Zl1 1LE, mine will be in the shop for the rest of the year due to a blown oil pump. When I get it back I will trade it in for the gt500.

[@gusdabus101]

Truly a no lose scenario! Love the detailed series you’ve done on the GT500!

[@TotheSoundOfThunderingEngines]

As someone who has owned has a 350r and gt500 cftp. I am a track rat. I like gt350 and gt350r's more than a gt500 cftp, oh sure gt500s have way more power but they are 300 to 400 pounds heavier meaning a gt350r will get more speed in the corners. 2 other reason as to why I sold my gt500, a gt350r will get around 6 mpg flat out a gt500 will get 3 or 4. What this means is a gt500 has like around 40 minutes before empty, point being you can't do 2 full 20 minute sessions while the gt350r can do over a hour of track time before having to run to a gas station. Last reason is a lot of tracks have sound limits and a gt500 in quiet mode flat out will get move 99 Decibel at 50 feet on a cloudy day. This means a lot of tracks you can't take your GT500 too on a cloudy day with low cloud cover.

[@dankmemer2774]

Gt350r ftw. Save the manuals.

[@rauljrlara9994]

Why do people prefer the manual over the 10 speed??

[@dankmemer2774]

@@rauljrlara9994 generally speaking, enthusiasts of automobiles prefer to be able to shift their own gear in the name of driver involvement even at the expense of speed. The 10 speed will nail shifts every time even under rough driving because that is what it was made to do. It is more rewarding when drivers are able to nail shifts entirely on their own in rough driving because it is something that takes a lot of practice and failures. Also because there aren’t very many cars that offer manual transmissions like before, and even cars that traditionally offer manual transmissions are slowly taking the manuals away in newer releases. I feel like when people are denied something, or told they cannot have some things, it triggers their feeling of wanting to more openly and actively obtain said things.

[@CaptainAlex69]

@@rauljrlara9994 the GT500 doesn't come with a 10 speed. it's a 7 speed dual clutch automatic transmission. but, you need to learn to drive manual and experience it to truly see why it's better.

[@ParthPatel-lc7eq]

350 is a beautiful daily and so much fun to cruise in. 500 is just to gap everyone and anyone

[@jeffbezdek2642]

I have a 2019 GT350. Zero boredom. Driver’s car.

[@carculturenation2166]

Definitely one of the best comparisons on these 2 cars that I’ve seen so far!!

[@zotj]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite reviewers on KZbin. Nice job!

[@EddieX]

Thank you for the kind words and support!

[@ronin120]

agreed!! I love his videos. Alot of videos of cars that are somewhat in my price range as opposed to seeing reviews of hypercard/super cars.

[@ernestolopez23]

The 500 for me all day long

[@GunfightersINC]

I own both a Carbon track pack GT500 as well as 2 GT350R mustangs. The GT500 is definitely faster.. but the GT350 is far more fun to drive not only on the street.. but on the racetrack. One is a numbers car.. the other is a drivers car.. you decide.

[@kellygal621]

Can I borrow one 🤣🤣🤣

[@carguy...]

No you don't

[@GunfightersINC]

GT500 is sold and replaced with a 19 GT3RS.. adam_gfi on IG if you're skeptical .. I also have 2 69 fastbacks.. an E39 M5.. a miata.. an SN95 racecar.. an S197 racecar.. a gen 2 Raptor.. etc..

[@brodybroccoli7964]

@@GunfightersINC sheesh man that’s goals right there

[@craighirsch450]

@@GunfightersINC I'd be interested in the E39 M5

[@mranonymous1167]

Love the GT350R, I’ll be in the market for one soon.

[@NovaPR0SPEKT]

Great video! I have a GT350 I’ll keep forever. Will get a GT500 down the road!

[@GrimSRT8]

GT350R with the Predator block is the one to own. Unfortunately I’ll be ending up getting a ZL1 1LE instead since they’re easier and less expensive to find.

[@VAprod]

Your R is just awesome ! The mix between grey and gold wheels is absolutely beautiful

[@WeBreakCars1]

The GT350R is a track car you can daily The GT500 is a daily you can track Very well said

[@alreit317]

Wanted a trackable, manual trans mustang. Super hyped for the GT350. However, there are a lot of sad KZbins about blown engines and warranty problems. Ended up with a Mach 1, which I like a lot. Maybe I’m too risk averse, but the extra fun from the GT350 wasn’t worth the risk of a 25k engine repair.

[@02hreblue30]

good thing you left it to the big boys

[@gummybear41283]

if you can't afford 25K to replace an engine you shouldn't be buying a 350, stick to a Mustang GT

[@jasonsharpbucks]

@@gummybear41283 you shouldn't have to drop $25k on a new engine unless you are really beating on it regardless of being able to afford, I would still avoid it if it's having those issues, even though I can "afford" to lose

[@TotheSoundOfThunderingEngines]

@@alreit317 Gen 2 motors are solid. Funny thing about buying gt350's is you don't buy a low mileage car. I mean under 4 to 6k miles also look for a car that has 4 to 7 tracks days it in. The track days part sounds stupid until you realize if it held up on the track it's gonna hold up on the street.

[@Sentry331]

Excellent explanation of the contrast between the two Mustangs. Also thanks for clarifying the GT-500's all out, max effort attitude. I think some folks look at the weight ( an understandable concern), and just write it off as an archetypical "Yank Tank". Thanks for the awesome video Eddie.

[@AMAmedia8]

GT350R will be the next car in my garage. Nice review Eddie.

[@Wings1090]

This was so fun to be apart of and help shoot!

[@EddieX]

You da best ❤️

[@Good1vibes]

A GT350 with a manual transmission will be my Fountain of Youth once I find one with very low mileage in SoCal. Forget the 1/4 mile. It is all about the canyon carving and getting milk across town in the middle of the night.

[@rembo183]

Great review of these two cars. I own a 2019 Bullitt. (I loved the retro styling and overall power and driving feel plus the price was much better for me.). I often think about trading but I’m not a track or drag racing type. For just fun cruising around town and general comfort, I think the GT500 (base version) makes more sense. However, I’ve never driven the GT500 or Gt350R. I have driven the Base GT350. My biggest issue is the money factor. With the current supply issues, pricing has gone through the roof. Who knows what the future holds. Right now I’m thinking about trading to a new M2 especially that new hot hatch model! I’m also looking at the new Nissan Z? If you didn’t own the R now what would you buy? Probably bad time to buy anything; but trading a mint used Bullitt for some thing new might be ok? Porsche Cayman or New M2?

[@User77989]

I had my options open. It was either the GT500 or the GT 350 and budget wasn’t really a problem for me and I still chose the 350 because of it being a manual and also it was supercharged and done correctly although I do like how the GT500 is more digital With its gauges

[@ajw828]

16 ½" rotors! Wow! Love the Twister Orange.

[@SquatSimp]

Great video man. I’m also partial towards the 350- can’t wait to call one mine

[@Darkhonor21]

Supercharged and naturally aspirated. Automatic and manual. They're both badass cars.

[@stuartflora3781]

Had both, the 500 is the bomb. No doubts, it aint even close

[@gummybear41283]

why did you sell them?

[@grantlongley279]

hi just brought 2019 350r 1000 miles so happy to find one

[@Yikesforsure]

Your videos have such a high production value. Thank you for the effort you put into creating them!

[@BrandonColvin-xk1tt]

H😅hr

[@lro5159]

Both incredible but the 350R is my choice, not a difficult decision…

[@richardbixler]

GT350 all day. With gas engines going extinct, any car that is RWD, Manual and naturally aspirated will be worth a fortune in 20-30 years. The GT350 has a manual, is lighter, sounds better, has better throttle response, is more reliable and still has more horsepower than any modern tire can handle. GT500= Old man trying to compensate, waxes his car more than he drives it. GT350= Driving enthusiast that has taste and enjoys driving especially on track.

[@texasowl5356]

Lol says the KZbin commenter who doesn’t own either 😂

[@richardbixler]

@@texasowl5356 Says the KZbin commenter who lacks the brain cells to operate more than two pedals 😉 Don’t worry champ, probably one day we’ll all be driving EV’s. Then you’ll only have to concentrate on one pedal. Heck, it will probably just do it for you. Then you won’t have to strain yourself at all.

[@texasowl5356]

@@richardbixler …. You just proved my point exactly. Thanks for that big guy. Have a nice, poor, middle class life lol.

[@richardbixler]

@@texasowl5356 I am middle class and perfectly happy with that. I’ve been poor too, and that wasn’t that bad either. Even if you are as rich as you say you are, your still just an angry little man who can’t take a joke, and cant drive a manual 😂 Have fun with that I guess lol Now go pop some ED pills and wax your GT500!

[@texasowl5356]

@@richardbixler where did I say I was rich big guy?

[@fasteddie617]

That's GT 350 is gorgeous. Nice call on the color, wheels and racing stipe colors bud 👌

[@frostymug1]

I got the last of the old school muscle cars for Ford. A 2012 GT 500. No paddle shifters, no automatic, no line lock, just pure driver skill. They way it should be.

[@blackr0se]

gt350 has stick

[@frostymug1]

@@blackr0se Yes it does, but it was not made until 2015.

[@AJGT350]

The 500 is so sick! But I wouldn't trade my Voodoo for it

[@kdowns72]

@@oinn8003 I did too!

[@Rome_504]

Do y’all regret the trade

[@ede6539]

I have an R won’t ever sell ! Sports cars are manual!

[@ace-lo1nq]

2014 gt500 manual convertible true awesomeness

[@ron9269]

The GT350R must be really good if it has drastically less power and yet he can't pick one over the other. The GT350R must be fantastic if that's all the horsepower you need.

[@JohnFlores04]

I really like the color of that GT350R.

[@mikewatch1487]

The Shelby GT 500 is an 11. The Shelby GT 350 is an 8. I’ve owned them both. On the track the GT500 will kill the low torque 350. No comparison at all .

[@kjstars]

I'll take My 17 GT/CS.

[@aesho46]

GT 500 all day this is not even a question!! Sorry Eddie lol

[@lmjames33]

Gt500 is faster but I can't stand a auto sports car.

[@YingYangStang]

Well that's why I have a GT500 and a ZL1 1LE - DONE ...!!!

[@Prochargedbeast]

Have you driven a boosted GT350R? trust me you would love it more than the gt500.

[@EddieX]

I have not yet driven a boosted GT350. Have you compared yours with a new GT500?

[@Prochargedbeast]

@@EddieX yes I have,I like the 500 but I love my manual better especially with the extra power I have now. It would be awesome to have both but if I had to choose one personally I choose the more power of the GT350R. If you are ever back in Florida hit me up we have 2 boosted gt350’s on mustang lifestyle KZbin channel. We have 1 whipple gt350R and mine is Procharged. Both cars making 900+whp

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@EddieX I didn't like the body style at first. But it definitely is growing on me.Iam lucky to own 4 shelbys 2 super snake's a gt500 and a Shelby gt.If the new 500 was a stick I would buy one.As for the gt350 I drove both the R and street version and I loved how they handled but I wish it had a little more power.Having a 900hp SS and a 850hp gt500.Going from that too 526hp it's a totally different car.

[@Prochargedbeast]

@Thulsa Doom it maybe a bad idea but it is so much fun!! Mine has been boosted for almost 2 years on E85!and not one issue I guess I’m lucky 😂

[@scottbarker9058]

@@anthonylaudano9751 526 horse powers is plenty..but lets face it..this car struggeles from a dead stop!!ford shot theirselves in the toe 4 doing this...

[@paulhudgins5120]

Great content, love the reviews, keep up great work.

[@Kyle_919]

I’d be over the moon to own either of these cars

[@steviedee71]

The GT350R is the Ultimate mustang.

[@backroadblast6603]

You really can’t go wrong with either. Just wish the Voodoo was more reliable.

[@michaelbonade4667]

The same complaint that people had with BMWs v10 M5., we see made here about the 350’s engine...you need to stay way up in the revs all the time

[@sinister3463]

Meaning?? Sorry I’m new to cars and don’t fully understand yet

[@michaelbonade4667]

The power peak is way up in the rev range…meaning the engine needs to be above 4000 rpm to get the best from it…much like the BMW v10…and the inline 4 from the Honda S2000….its not a Fault….its just a particular type of vehicle….gt500 has more low end torque probably from below 1500 rpm

[@sinister3463]

@@michaelbonade4667 ohhh gotcha thanks for the explanation.

[@Bullet44]

For me, I'd say, a supercharged or turbo GT350R with a 2018+ Mustang front end.

[@markr.9626]

add a supercharger on the 350 and you will have the best of both worlds. Or add a Cobra Jet intake ... an extra 55 HP

[@didiermejia780]

350r all the way.

[@samuelho3289]

As a 350 owner, I'm biased, but instead of the 500, i could buy a GT, slap a supercharger on it, buy the carbon wheels, have a manual option and keep $40k in my pocket

[@orlandonoche]

No you don’t want to do that because at the end you are throwing away money in just another 5.0, and never is going to be a gt 500, the 500 is going to hold the value very strong, anyone can make a car faster but (like I said ) at the end it’s not a gt500, I’m sure you get the point, ( how much are just the carbon fiber wheels???)

[@johnandrews9620]

Outstanding commentary,👍❤️

[@thomasgrant985]

Both of them looks great

[@zero00-100]

I like the looks of the GT350R a bit more with out the blacked out grill.

[@NanuGarage]

Awesome video bro! Great information and amazing video quality!

[@EddieX]

Thanks! glad you liked it

[@theamazingbrothers2024]

Spectacular video quality and editing! 👌

[@CoyoteDAworld]

Dude that show room is crazyyyyy

[@ZING-oj6zi]

GT350R for me.

[@patrickd1805]

Gt350 all day and rowing my own gear and eating a quick twinkie

[@ericamolo1221]

The ultimate gt500

[@Hialeahsown]

that duel clutch tranny is something else

[@carguy...]

The 350 has major engine problems nobody talks about, my friends burns thru oil like crazy. That's why I just bought a 700hp roush instead and still have a stick.

[@lmjames33]

Never had one problem in mine. Plus I know 3 others with over 30k miles with no problems

[@carguy...]

@@lmjames33 you're one of the lucky ones, or you don't drive it that hard near redline a lot.

[@jeffbramble1401]

Supercharge the 350R. Best of both worlds. 350R in my opinion is going to be more collectable. You will never see a flat plane crank ever again.

[@frankschneider2950]

Bring the GT350R to Fathouse Performance for the 1000R package. You will forget the GT500. Not to mention keep the 6 speed!

[@j.muckafignotti4226]

Why…

[@gummybear41283]

whats fathouse performance

[@milesonewheelwinter]

Most of you don't understand that. Anything with over 600 wheel horse power is 100% unmanageable in 6spd But what do I know?

[@jncplacido]

I would just boost the 350R and have the best of both worlds.

[@EddieX]

If I keep my GT350R a long time, I may go that route. They still feel quite different and Id like both.

[@danielelim8276]

@@EddieX would you rather have a 350r and gt500 or a 458?

[@EddieX]

@@danielelim8276 yeah I'd take the combo of both at the moment.

[@Jimmyxsx]

Gt500s engine is more robust, GT350s FPC engine is prone to oil burning and had a lot of total engine failures at very low miles.

[@henryjiang7271]

@@Jimmyxsx agree, but there are people have gt350s that are fine. I think it comes down to whether you properly did your break in period and if warm up your car before you accelerate hard

[@DamianSpeck]

Would be great to have those 350r vented fenders on the gt500! I wonder if they bolt up?

[@houseofmods2104]

Mine... Whippled Gen5 GT350 Lund tuned. I whip on both

[@derrickhead]

Gt500 no doubt about it yall 350 people need to stop dreaming

[@JustThatKid00]

Give me the Gt350r!!!

[@calvinmack206]

Very good video. Thank u. I really love my GT350

[@ElvisCarReviews]

your video quality have significantly improved. Great video

[@cosmicentity1520]

I love Mustangs and Challengers.

[@MS-1994]

I love my GT350 but I am disappointed with the power to be honest. It needs to be quicker.

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

What about comparing the GT500 to a GT-R? Can only buy one, Eddie which would you choose and why?

[@EddieX]

hmmmmm. that's a challenging one. The GTR is an older platform but also iconic, and more "exotic". The GT500 is much newer, better transmission, nicer tech/interior but also RWD only. Personally I think I would end up going for the GT500 if I was keeping it stock, especially as I am a Mustang guy. GTR if I was looking for modifications, bolt on and up. That being said...the GT500 would be a beast with some mods too haha.

[@gadielhernandez6489]

There’s something about the 350 that looks so much better imo.

[@vashsant9749]

Very well are the best looking modern mustangs made.

[@wackedout13]

Everyone is saying they’ll take the 350r but what’s wrong with just a 350?

[@davidkelley7445]

I own a modified terminator cobra, But still haven't got a chance to drive the 350 or 500.

[@dinushkamahawedage3186]

That 350 looks stunning af 😍😍😍😍

[@heckiiacosta5600]

Gt500 Dream Car!!

[@wckdaintgood]

If they made the GT500 stick then give me it all day but that GT350 with the voodoo is something else

[@pduffy83usa]

I think it's a tie, buy 'em both!!!!!!!

[@EddieX]

that sounds like a good plan.

[@driverain2]

I'm heading over to E Bay to drool over the 'stangs right now !

[@Tanner_Teves]

I'm taking the Voodoo GT350/R over the 500. Not only does it sound meaner and have a stick shift, but imo I think the front bumper looks better. The 500 still looks awesome but the GT350 is probably my favorite front end of any muscle car

[@Amokof]

Exactly my thoughts 💯

[@Furrygumball71]

That 350 looks like a sports car , while the 500 looks like a muscle car.

[@vladrusu7331]

I end the video when I heard the gt500 is only 7speed automatic. Sucks!!! Now I know what mustang should I buy...

[@ericamolo1221]

Gt 500 the only car in the world that challenged Ken Block's mustang Hoonicorn

[@scotthorn9520]

350 supercharged.perfection.

[@johnandrews9620]

Will the New GT500 be available in Manual transmission ?

[@RCPhotosVideos]

Should rename this channel, Mustangs only

[@klvyn.]

Hey Eddie, i just wanted to let you know that for sum reason youtube was asking me to rate your video on the f80 m3 (out of 5 stars) i just wanted to let you know, because idk if it affects your channel in a way.

[@Sixfigg]

That snake badge man so fkin cool gt350r < but 500 is crazy too

[@michaelkeathley3672]

The 2021 RS5 has stainless steel paddle shifters.

[@xrmerkur]

🐎🏁Eddie, I’ve been enjoying the VS Mustang content lately. The Mach 1 is going to be an interesting equalizer...

[@masteryoda5237]

im not too fond of the mach 1's styling. Maybe i just need to get used to it

[@xrmerkur]

@@masteryoda5237 the Mach 1 will grow on you. I was fortunate to see the Mach 1 in person this fall at a metro Detroit cars & coffee. some of the Ford executives came to join the fun. imo the Mach 1 encompasses the best of the PP2, Bullitt and 350 which are all going on hiatus 2021. the Mach 1 will rejuvenate excitement before the S550 retirement. buyers can obtain this special edition Mustang for less money than the top dog GT500. plus the Tremec 6-speed manual is a serious bonus. for the money the Mach 1 is a better balanced daily/track car. PS. If it had a shaker hood it’ll probably still sales away from the GT500

[@masteryoda5237]

@@xrmerkur wow, thanks for the info!

[@DucatiDiaries]

GT350 but I'm biased. Mine's getting nitrous in right now for 636hp. :o) Gonna be fun. Hopefully I don't blow up the engine. :o/

[@Ekass13]

#2...

[@Mike_M_Smith]

My choice would be a dual clutch transmission on a car. Living in Southern California traffic a manual is a pain.

[@rolanddelossantos6404]

I have a 2019 GT350 and despite the obvious power difference, I wouldn't pick the GT500 over it. The flatplane crank exhaust note, manual transmission, and 8250 RPM red line make the car super special. Really needs to be experienced first hand.

[@blainehouser4354]

Awesome Video!

[@EddieX]

Thank you!

[@dannyMCDelight]

wait for summer 2021 and you can buy a used 2020 GT500 (non CFTP) for under $70,000

[@jakeclayson7647]

Good luck. Show me where and I’ll buy one.

[@davidhammond10]

lol

[@joshthompson9219]

Lol this didn't age well