The 2020 Shelby GT500 has a HUGE PROBLEM **I'm still in SHOCK...

2020 Shelby GT500 - Huge Problem
In today's video I discuss the 2020 Shelby GT500 and it's biggest problem. Ford is releasing its latest iconic Mustang in automatic only. Yes, you read that right automatic only. There will be no manual transmission option for the new GT500 (at least in the first model year). A Ford engineer however did not shut down the possibility of there being a manual transmission in the future, but time will tell. Until then, I am a disappointed Ford fan boy and actually opted to put my money where my mouth is and purchased my first ever BMW.

[@JeffAshton]

Wow. We’re back again. Already?!? 😱 I wanted to make this video since I didn’t have a chance to talk about the new GT500 being auto only. Still can’t believe it. :( I guess I put my money where my mouth is if you watched my previous video.

[@kiefergebhardt1327]

Jeff Ashton glad to see you back again. I think the bmw was a better choice than the new gt500

[@Entrepreneurr]

Hey man - GT500 being only automatic is a very dumb move... anyone that is a true car fanatic, will refuse to buy such a vehicle. Just bought a 19’ GT350, orange fury, black stripe and black roof! So happy!

[@JeffAshton]

Entrepreneurr congrats man! Great choice, and color combo. 👍

[@905byrdmanx]

Yeah...I wish that it had a manual option as well...buuttt unfortunately manual transmissions are starting to be phased out across the whole automotive industry 😭

[@2012GT]

Yeah what is wrong with them? What is Ford doing?? So disappointed to be honest!! 😑

[@obrain75]

They announced that it was only a DCT at the beginning of the year...

[@JeffAshton]

Derek OBrien I’m aware. :) I wanted to make the video to open up the topic for discussion again and give my opinion on it given I had planned to purchase one. Not sure how this one isn’t talked about more.

[@nirhaber6149]

@@JeffAshton no hate but you don't have to buy everything. There are some more important things to throw your money at

[@V8Supercar1]

@@JeffAshton The truth of the matter is. Manuals are going away. They just don't sell. They end up sitting on lots and dealers lose money on them.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

V8Supercar1 on most cars yes. On Mustangs, manuals always sell

[@dhavior5490]

@@V8Supercar1 manual suck tthey slow

[@dabbadoo2226]

Millennials don’t know what a stick shift is

[@ggomezlope14]

Dabba doo nah stop playing with me, started with a manual v6 now I have a manual gt

[@oohnoooo]

Yeah right

[@jamesmeyer5034]

22 year old driving a Focus RS .. you old heads don’t know us millennials 😂

[@theoriginal_sb7045]

i learned at a very young age #savethemanuals

[@IkethRacing]

the reason to not offer manual on a 700+ hp car is it’s too easy for a transmission to break due to user error

[@atlanticblue98]

Ford knows that the first year will sell a ton a cars regardless of being DCT only. Then later on, releasing a manual option will drive up hype again on the car. Double the hype, more sales

[@MrChurchh]

I used to shit on automatic cars as well until I test drove my 2019 2SS with the 10-speed. Manual trans can't compete with that speed.

[@turbo6598]

And another reason why everything is automatic because everybody wants an automatic and manual sit on the lot and they lose Revenue with the car sitting.

[@turbo6598]

@Jim Lahey yes I have facts I have friends and family members that work in dealerships cars that are stick shift don't move fast as automatics that's why manufacturers are putting 8 speed automatic in cars now . And I am old school and some of my friends who has stick shift muscle cars switched over to automatic because it's so comfortable you don't have to worry about shifting all day and getting tired with your legs and knees

[@MrChurchh]

@Jim Lahey You preach facts then say "too many idiot millennials don't know how to drive a MANs car." Where's your facts on that one my guy?

[@MrChurchh]

@Jim Lahey Totally agree about the driving experience but this is a daily and I'd rather not experience traffic with a clutch.

[@maiarghanayim4566]

@Jim Lahey Being a real man has nothing to do with driving manual or automatic cars , This is total bullshit and you sound silly, Real men give no shit about such silly stuff, They have more important things to do than arguing which makes you " man enough" when in reality neither option does.

[@dereksmith30]

Take this from a ford guy who has built several 9 second mustangs of all years! There is no mustang or any ford worth 70,000 dollars period! And this is a fact!!!

[@nova-ic7mw]

Old skool manual transmission guy here love banging gears

[@phantomstratocaster]

banging? precisely why ford will not warrenty a stick

[@glennfalzo3718]

Same here! I had a stick in my truck. Got a newer 1 which has NO stick, only auto avalable, very disappointed, miss shifting gears.

[@289hipo]

julius caesar: If we're doing it right we never do "bang" them, just using a stick, knowing when to throttle up or down, when to double clutch, etc. is a lost skill for the most part. Guess because in my youth autos were for the unskilled and lazy.... which seems to be just fine for this generation, where computers make most of their decisions. Makes me chuckle to open their eyes to the fact that all the ships, planes, tanks etc. in WW2 were all conceived, designed, and built by guys with a slide rule and a pencil. Favorite example is the Iowa battleships, could factor in the curvature of the Earth when targeting the 16" guns via a mechanical device, no computer needed.

[@adammauer4992]

The fastest automatic transmission in the world is turning you off ?

[@txvet7738]

Adam Mauer ...and the not piping white inserts! Lol

[@toddgagnier2332]

The funny thing is it's NOT an automatic! You still have to shift. It will perform better than an manual. Just my 2cents.

[@doncundiff3605]

Nice- I agree on the manual...a must...I was going to trade in my GT for a GT500, but now I am leaning toward the 350 with Whipple.

[@randyjr3479]

I think u guys dont get it Camaro are getting phased out it's only comp are Porsche and that's why double clutch they're stepping there game up.

[@MustangLifestyleTV]

I'm excited to drive one. I will make my judgements then. I love driving manual but the high hp auto cars are a blast

[@JeffAshton]

Mustang Lifestyle nooooooooooooo, they got to you!!! 😂

[@Entrepreneurr]

You can still get high hp with manual... no need to settle for 💩

[@nirhaber6149]

@@Entrepreneurr absolutely right

[@timsautovision6145]

Drive a bmw m5 competition and you won't find a better car on the road

[@Jimmyxsx]

Entrepreneurr high Hp auto will always beat a high Hp manual car, especially a DCT one.

[@WillDasNeves]

It will still sellout and go over sticker for sure. It does not seemed have to effected the hype at all either. It does not bother me at all to have a dct as this is supposed to be the best performing mustang ever. The lineup makes sense to me now GT350 - drivers car, GT500- Track car.

[@Texarmageddon]

Yeah I remember when the last gt500 sold out and sold over sticker it’s entire life span.... oh wait ...

[@WillDasNeves]

@@Texarmageddon I do remember gt350s going over sticker and no one said entire life pan. The long term price will be dictated by how many are made if they limit the production then it will go over sticker forever if they don't then it wont. I think you will be hard pressed to find one at sticker in the first year its a very hot car right now.

[@realtalk4689]

Yeah the 500 is a clear upgrade in performance but its also a clear downgrade in fun (not to mention that minivan transmission knob). It being a type of car I buy for fun first makes it a none option for me. The new R is an attractive choice.

[@tts197stealth3]

Im a manual guy at heart, but saying that a bad ass dual clutch system which is a first is a reason to pass is crazy to me. I think it will be an amazing car to drive personally. What better way to go auto for the first time is a gt500 beast that shifts like a freakin lambo. Count me in!!

[@JeffAshton]

Everybody has there own opinion, but there should still be a manual option if you ask me. An even bigger issue for those that want one is the games Ford is about to play with their consumers. I dealt with it trying to buy a GT350R.

[@The_Drive_Inside]

I’m proud of you for voting with your money... auto only option is stupid across the board for ALL auto manufacturers

[@chelsea7xhf]

It doesn't matter, people has the money will buy the GT500 with dealer markup $10K regardless it is automatic or manual!

[@kennethboss2549]

I’m a 3 pedal man . I wanted to purchase My last Mustang gt 500 this fall. Now I hear the 2020 G T 500 won’t come in a standard. I am lost for words. What is going on? Do I have to go back?(in time) to get a standard ? What am I going to buy?

[@emonday1389]

Spot on Jeff. Couldn’t have said it any better myself let’s hope and pray these guys answer us manual guys.

[@Masta012D]

I'm with you there buddy. If it's not manual it's not for me.

[@flacohernandez4380]

Lol you won't drive that beautiful car because it's not a manual ? You do realize manual vehicles will be extinct soon enough and people like you that are still living in the past will have to stick with older vehicles?

[@JD_JoyrideTV]

Where have you been? I know a guy selling a GT350r brand new he bought it a few years ago and just parked it in his garage and still has all the plastic on it.

[@JeffAshton]

My mom passed away unfortunately so just kind of went MIA. I’ve considered making the swap several times, but may just stick with the 350 for now since I’m finally ready to do some tracking. R prices have been holding pretty strong.

[@1904RICK1]

Jeff, do you still have the euro taillights for a 2019 GT?

[@JeffAshton]

Yep!

[@MrVocalist567]

Yeah it doesn't make sense that the 500 doesn't come in stick at all, when the 350 only comes in stick.

[@flacohernandez4380]

Because no one is buying manuals, you can't expect car manufacturers to choose to lose money just because a couple of people want to continue to live in the past. Manual vehicles aren't in demand anymore, it's the way it is, you either live with the times or you can keep crying.

[@MrVocalist567]

@@flacohernandez4380 I'll keep crying so long as I have your wise ass KZbin comments to comfort me. You don't have to respect my opinion, but don't disrespect me.

[@SaitamaTerra2]

You just make the right decision, no manual, no soul lol. They should offer manuals just like the 13-14 GT 500s

[@glennfalzo3718]

I agree!

[@TS19781]

Glad to see you back man! Do you still have the whipple gt as well?

[@GForceVRX]

There needs to be a manual option.

[@cecilotto504]

They should put the DCT in the GT350 for at least one yr to see just how good the DCT WOULD MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

[@wesbruner2984]

I agree.... Paddled box's are better

[@trbstang]

I absolutely agree, Jeff. Both of my Mustangs are manual, and they are just more fun to drive than an auto, even in daily traffic here in Houston. Unless I can no longer use my left leg, I'll always drive a manual vehicle, so not having a manual option would eliminate any car from my consideration. Welcome back and good luck with the BMW.

[@wileecoyote5749]

Apparently the DCT shifts numerous times faster than human reaction.

[@wileecoyote5749]

@TheGhost oh ok

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Wile E Coyote who cares. I like feeling the mechanical bonerific gear changing when I shift gears myself. Real drivers don’t care about milliseconds of shifting. We aren’t pro drivers, we aren’t racing for $$, we are driving for pure pleasure and in that regard, manual is better.

[@wileecoyote5749]

@@JacesOwnWorld I've driven Manual for decades. It'll be fine don't worry. It's like when I say I use to walk 5 flights stairs and no one believes me because they take elevator 1 flight.

[@hpproductions5352]

No manual offering is the reason why it's not even in the conversation for me. I'll just enjoy my 08 KR that was only offered in a manual. Pleasant surprise to see a video Jeff

[@TS-us5tm]

Completely agree with you. I won't even look at buying an automatic. I'll just keep my 2007 GT500.

[@N54htmare]

Have fun getting gapped by one

[@TS-us5tm]

@@N54htmare considering my car isn't stock I would be interested to see how it stacks up. Either way I will always choose a manual over an auto. thanks for your opinion

[@SeriusChevy]

@@TS-us5tm lol yeah sometimes us auto guys get you in a miss shift, but otherwise it would be pretty even. I'm just not biased, I like both, and have driven both

[@BobbySedlatschek]

Bryan Mendez not that hard to add a supercharger to achieve mid 700’s. If you have the money to throw you can make an 07 faster than the 2020 easily

[@N54htmare]

Bobby Sedlatschek yeah but now you’re just comparing it as stock , mod the New Shelby than match it up make it even

[@hagerz]

You completely covered the way most of us feel. Auto is faster but it's no feeling like going through gears. That is what makes it fun to drive and actually think a little too lmao. Great Video! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JeffAshton]

Way more haters on the manual trans than I thought! Maybe we are in the minority now.

[@hagerz]

And its getting smaller every day. It requires that you pay attention to your environment. This makes it where you can play with your toys like texting or Facebook ect. This makes a manual transmission unappealing to most of that generation.

[@joshuabarber370]

Jeff Ashton, spot on my friend! Very few today that know how to drive a manual! Unfortunately I think all the haters are just to lazy to shift gears, we have a generation now that wants everything done for them and they'll never understand what it is to be in full control of their vehicle!

[@hagerz]

@@joshuabarber370 You speak nothing but the truth! Fully Agree!

[@OrangeBoss-ww8eb]

what I liked about my late model boss 302 no automatic

[@NuChad2011]

Hmmmm? Strange to me because the only reason I don't own a GT350 is because it isn't offered in automatic. My first GT in 1987 was an automatic.. my newest '16 GT is automatic.... and the reason I will own a '20 GT500.

[@SidsCardShop]

From Digital Trends in an October 2016 post: "Ferrari is the latest automaker to retire the clutch pedal, a move that will probably seem like a gut punch to fans of stick shifts, but isn’t too surprising given the low sales of manuals in Ferraris and other high-end performance cars over the past few years. ... Ferrari isn’t alone in leaving the manual transmission behind. Lamborghini and McLaren don’t have a single manual between them, and Porsche has made the dual-clutch PDK transmission mandatory on the highest-performance versions of its 911." With this $74,000 car, Ford is not concerned with pleasing the handful of car nuts (including me) who love to shift gears. They want a winner in the high performance field, and that means utilization of an automatic transmission. The 10-speed developed jointly with Chevrolet is nothing short of magic. Far greater than a drag race winner, it manifests AI intuition as it synergises with sensors at the wheels and elsewhere to get the car around a race track more quickly than any driver with a manual transmission, and that is a publicized goal of the team in charge of this car. The Mustang is the last of Ford's "cars," and they are looking for extreme performance to keep it going as a source of profit. I admire you for being a GT350 owner, but when this 760 hp monster pulls onto a race track, you should just pull off of it.

[@SidsCardShop]

By the way, if I had $74,000 to spend on a car, I would try finding a 2019 Mustang Bullitt for sale. Recognizing that appreciation of form and function is highly subjective, I must say that I think it is the sleekest and most beautiful Mustang ever, and the music it makes is incomparable. Fun fact: a Ford spokesman stated that the sound Steve McQueen's 1968 Mustang made was not recorded from that car, and when tasked with the order to "make it sound like the one in the movie," they spent months tailoring the exhaust before they finally achieved the goal. I watch "Bullitt" from my library occasionally, and I can testify that they did their job. I have watched this Ford video many times, plus the one with Steve's daughter pretending to be racing for a parking space, and I never tire of it. The only car I have ever wanted in green. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3SweX6qbsxsi9E

[@Naginc]

I totally agree. Most guys who buy, buy thinking it makes them an instant racer...no! A true racer or enthusiast, do not want a factory car. You can buy a gt for 30-40k put a whipple on it, and put over 800hp to the ground...a couple of suspension upgrades, and you will barely be at 50k...save your money, because you'll blow the doors of this one. Or if you have the money buy a gt350 and mod.

[@Masta012D]

BTW love your 350! I have a 14 GT, wanted to upgrade to the 500 Shelby. Not without manual. :/ Guess I'll wait.

[@justmat28]

A lot is still going to depend on the weight and overall performance numbers.

[@richardwasson7775]

No DCT for me. I don’t like supercharged or turbocharged motors either. I love my ‘17 GT350. It’s got a clutch and the greatest sounding motor. If I decide to upgrade it’d be a GT350R

[@JeffAshton]

Richard Wasson can’t beat the sound of the flat plane crank!

[@JOutterbridge]

@@JeffAshton I love the flat plane crank too but not liking forced induction? I can't imagine driving my other cars without it, my 2JZ NA feels like my 4 cylinder NA. Just not good enough:/

[@stevepahl457]

Great video, Jeff. I always value your opinion. I guess with the 10 speed automatic transmission they think it will be more efficient (maybe? Guessing here). But if you are spending the money, you should be able to choose ALL your options and with the power and track uses and manual would be preferred. Again its great to have you back.

[@jasonsalyer3982]

It doesn’t have a 10 speed or an auto it has a dct trans

[@stevepahl457]

Good to know. I have the 10 speed transmission and like the shift points. But would prefer a manual definitely on a car this strong.

[@highseaspaul7905]

** Couldn’t hit your new video fast enough. Glad to see a new video from your channel..I would love to have Whipple Gt 350 . Save a lot of 💰 and might be more fun. Oil pump gears , and cooling mods good to go. Did you say you sold you procharged 3v I thought it was in the background or was that a different mustang that you sold . Look forward to seeing new videos ✌️

[@JeffAshton]

Thanks Paul, really you coming back to the channel! I still have the procharged 3 valve for now!

[@mikeschafer2474]

It would have to be a manual for me definitely!

[@adamsammons6372]

Oh the amount of disappointment I had when I first heard that it was launching as a automatic only was just pure sadness...I’ve had automatic with slap shift before, still not as fun as a manual transmission. If I’m buying a car, it’s to have fun to the max. It’s why I just got back into a manual GT last month. Only way I’ll have automatic is for my 4x4 or AWD vehicles.

[@Intrepid175a]

I certainly understand your point of view. I don't have a problem with DCT's on general principles but most I've read about have their issues in daily driving scenarios. They're great in maximum performance situations but I'm one who wants to be able to daily drive the car and no one drives around with it on the floor 100% of the time. The only DCT I've read about and recently got some personal experience with that doesn't seem to have any driveability issues is the Porsche PDK and it was absolutely wonderful. To date, Ford doesn't exactly have the greatest track record with DCT's so we'll see how that works out. I'm also disappointed in the extreme that they put that darned rotary shift knob on the console to control the transmission. Those are fine for minivans and pickup trucks but are totally out of place on a performance car in my opinion.

[@bradr97]

oh, one more thing- in my opinion-the gt 350 looks much better from the side with the vents- gt 500 side view screams that its missing something.

[@peaceout61108]

I’ve never had an interest in owning an automatic sports car. I’m on my fourth mustang. I’ve own 2 cobras & never thought about wanting an automatic. So I’m not going to be in the market for the new 2020 GT500 until Ford comes to their senses!

[@fireblade6756]

Hey we r getting it in a manual here in the uk!!! cheers

[@CaptainsOrders]

agreed, this is a literal outrage theyre not doing 6sp, turning way of the "supercars", almost none of which offer manual. its def going away, and couldnt agree more, glad you made a post about it. good to see you posting again, my best wishes in that regard.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

yea, but look at all the Warranty Work Ford saves themselves by using a brand new Tremec DCT and it makes the car much quicker to boot

[@brey3264]

Why is this video just now posted when they said it was only offered with a dct at the reveal?¿

[@dlp2600]

Jeff i was told by 3 different car dealers 2 in southern california & 1 in vegas 40 k over sticker period end of story. I fell out of my seat and couldn't believe it and asked them are you joking? No way in hell I'm willing to pay that much over sticker, that is 100 k over asking that is just crazy. Also no manuel !!! Dealers will try to suck the blood out of this car because of limited production. I would rather wait 1 -2 yrs and see where prices are then, i will rather go find me GT350R probably get a better deal on it because of all the GT500 madness out there. Keep you car your better off !

[@JeffAshton]

dlp2600 it’s insane man, really makes you feel crappy as a consumer. Guys that are loyal to the brand just get a big slap in the face.

[@harleyed6830]

If a manual was an option and it was ordered, then it was sold. Right ?

[@mickey2036]

Glad to see you back Jeff. 😃

[@mr.roush6709]

They used the 15-17 headlights because of the Carbon fiber front assembliy from the GT350

[@flubdreload2818]

No, they tested the vehicle in a wind tunnel and the 15-17 headlights somehow give it better aerodynamics.

[@mr.roush6709]

@@flubdreload2818 maybe so but the main reason was the cabon fiber front support from GT350 Carl the enginner told us that

[@mmullane31]

I’m cautiously optimistic we’ll get some enthusiast type electric cars in the future. Especially when the German brands invest in it heavily. Obviously will lose the exhaust note, but saving the planet is important I guess 🤷‍♂️

[@JeffAshton]

Mike I’m sure it will happen, especially when you look at what the Tesla’s have been able to do. It’s not that far away.

[@frankie072]

I'll never be an electric enthusiast lol.I dont care what they do.

[@SHADOWBLACKs650]

The only reason automatic is available is simply because like you said it's faster.... There was no "cost savings"

[@Trickybear211]

You don't think there is cost involved in engineering the drivetrain to accomodate two entirely different types of transmission? That would be a huge investment and then 90% of people would go for the DCT anyway.

[@JeffAshton]

Trickybear211 Couldn’t have said it better myself. Then you add in the heavy cost of crash testing a second car.

[@SHADOWBLACKs650]

@@Trickybear211 the manual transmission is already researched and the costs were already spent in the GT350... The cost for the automatic was very heavy because it's all new and I believe it's from Volkswagen... The automatic is a premium where is the manual would be the cheaper way to go in this case because it's already in the GT 350... There was heavy cost for this automatic , the manual would've been the savings

[@Jorge863Fla]

i can’t afford a 500 just yet but i’m trading in my v6 Mustang for my first v8 with the 2019 and i’m so excited

[@Disasterpiece5150]

I’d take your 350 over the 500 anyday

[@JeffAshton]

Disasterpiece5150 me too at this point, love the flat plane crank too!

[@onefastolds]

Keep your GT 350 then. Problem solved

[@kuyagary28d]

I'd choose the Dct that I can shift manually with paddles. good lord what's next t56 magnum regression !

[@rhampton1914]

well, i'm going to have to say i like the idea of an Automatic but i do see your point...They should offer both..My perception is that people who love and own a Manual has a certain connection with a Manual Transmission, especially on a Shelby,,but it is cool to have in an Automatic..Keep in mind, it was probably discussed a lot within the Corporation but i will say that it would be nice to have both but if i were to buy the new Shelby, i would go for the Automatic as long is it has some Paddle Shifting...i would never buy a straight Automatic with no type of shifting...Now that would really upset me..My 2016 is Automatic GT is Automatic with the Paddle Shifting on the Steering wheel..

[@skytroop82abn]

Jay your a purist and I'm on your team all about the manual. But have you ever driven a DCT? I haven't just want to know what the hype is?

[@JeffAshton]

Skytroop 82ABN yes, they are superior in terms of performance. Simply put, it’s faster and shifts faster than a manual car.

[@skytroop82abn]

@@JeffAshton So in short...and this is my interpretation because I have no clue, You own the guy in the opposing lane "straight line" (DCT) but, when I hit a deep corner he's out there flapping in the breeze? (MANUAL)

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

Just look at the 720S AND HOW FAST IT IS AT DRAG AND RACE TRACK

[@timsautovision6145]

This info was known in Jan that it was dct only? Where have you been? I agree a manual is the only way, so will wait and see what happens in years to come

[@JeffAshton]

Tim's AutoVision haven’t been posting on here and wanted to address something that hasn’t been overly talked about. Felt like it’s been swept under the rug.

[@timsautovision6145]

@@JeffAshton most other mustang KZbinrs are goo goo ga ga over the dct. Like mr stangmode and zander13 smh. But there is alot of other channels and enthusiasts have been bashing Ford for the dct set up. If you already have a gt350 keep it and supercharge it. Its the better car

[@lukebmx137]

I feel you man. I bought an automatic and I regret it so much. Love my car. But it’d be way more fun manual

[@JerryCecco]

Not a hater, you're a realist....I was cured from Ford when all DFW Ford dealers want HUGE ADMs on GT350. I'm now driving a FASTER track car, 100% warranty covered

[@JeffAshton]

Jerry Cecco I feel you, my GT350 buying experience left a bad taste in my mouth. The GT500, is going to be just as bad.

[@JerryCecco]

@@JeffAshton agreed, when I was trying to buy a 2016 GT350 ALL videos said was its going to be a track monster, light weight super car killer. I was waited and searched for performance numbers. Ford told Randy P not to release GT350 Laguna Seca lap times. This time on no performance numbers dealers were charging $20k and $30k over GT350 and even more for R. Then numbers started to come out GT350 weight more than GT and lap times were not super car killer. GT350R is #42 @ 1:36.11 about 1.5s slower than a 4yr 2012 Z06 fastestlaps.com/tracks/laguna-seca-post-1988

[@josetamayo1555]

Your right Ford wants lots of money or the sticker price. but except v8 engine are going to disappear

[@cornfed5oh]

i would just get a 350r and put a whipple or procharger on it

[@AshAirheart1995]

NiTo smart man! R u a man? Do u identify as a man? Help idk wut to say lol I’m a lady.

[@JBsC6]

Ferraris, lamborghinis and mclarens are all dual clutch transmissions because they clearly outperform the manual transmissions. Im ok with a dct versus a manual with a clutch pedal. Ive been driving manual transmission sports cars for forty years of driving and im glad the dct s are being offered. JMO

[@PokedNStroked]

I assume it’s a combination of a manual being able to be dependable under that kind of power load and to make it dependable there’s the cost....

[@88fieroformula]

Even if I would like the dct I think they might have issues the first year,if not look at the fiestas and focus with the auto.

[@JeffAshton]

That’s the biggest problem with a first year car, gotta work out all the kinks.

[@davidbucklew3353]

I took my driver's license test in a manual. I'm 53 years old, I've never had a daily that wasn't a manual!!

[@username-kn3oh]

No Manuel option led me to not even giving it a chance, I dont give a shit about auto being faster

[@troyplummer7110]

Jeff, enjoy your videos and content! How much would you sell the Whipple Mustang for?

[@bradr97]

Waited a long time for this car...too long, and the fact that one can't get a manual is disappointing. No thanks, Ill keep my 13'- still doesn't disappoint.

[@agentorange_3025]

I still need a manual ! Idc how fast or how fun the DCT is. 😢😢😢😢 #AshtonGang

[@Blueknight1960]

No, you want a manual, it is not a need.

[@glennfalzo3718]

I agree with you. The 69 340 4spd Dart Swinger I have owned for the last 10 year's, I wouldn't have purchased if it wasn't a "Manual"! Sorry, a Muscle Car ISN'T a Muscle Car if it's an auto! Just my opinion. My only ford muscle car was a new 86 GT, I looked around for a manual, if i couldn't find 1 I wasn't going to buy 1. I LOVED the FACT that Dodge WOULD NOT MAKE AN AUTO VIPER, you got a Manual, or you DIDN'T buy 1, end of story.

[@jayflo588]

If ur willing to give up speed just for a manual then why bother with the Stang when there's so many choices. Just grab one of those.

[@agentorange_3025]

blueknight I NEED a manual! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@LeadfootLou]

The fact that they went automatic is one of the reasons the car is so popular.

[@zDialecticChaos]

well you're not wrong

[@GrabberBlue5.2]

#threepedalsforever ... btw, pricing is out for the 2020 GT500. base msrp 74k, track pack is almost 19k option, painted stripes? another 10k. by the time you spec out a fully loaded GT500, you're around 110-115k. and all this w/o ADM. also, the 2020 GT350R has been raised another 5k (920a package goes from 8k to 13k).

[@JeffAshton]

I saw that this morning. It’s going to be nutttty with markups, I didn’t even see the increase on the R, but not surprising at all.

[@Texarmageddon]

Anyone remember when the gt500 was literally like 3-4K more expensive than an srt8 challenger... wtf happened Lmmfao

[@glennfalzo3718]

Black momba on KZbin showed the order form, the track package is $19,500! His specked out over 110k! I was right, I was saying by the end of the day the price will be around $120k!

[@adhamns]

The front carbon fiber composite doest allow for the new headlights that's why they kept these headlights in the GT500 !!

[@JeffAshton]

I think they just liked them better 😁

[@adhamns]

@@JeffAshton here read this : www.motor1.com/news/351985/shelby-gt350-gt500-mustang-face/

[@richardsak887]

Rumor has it they are monitoring reactions of enthusiasts just as Porsche did. When Porsche saw their loyal repeat customers were not trading up to the GT3 991.2 the first year when it only had the PDK they added a manual option in the second year. I believe Ford will do the same if the desire of us, the fans, demands it.

[@JeffAshton]

Richard Sak very good point Richard, that was an interesting situation with the GT3 and they actually did listen. Time will tell on this one.

[@richardsak887]

Jeff Ashton agree 100%. Some KZbind did a video at an event and asked a head engineer about the possibility of a manual and he did say its being considered based on reaction. Coincidently Tremec makes the DCT. Hmmm...

[@guiuliani2]

When they offer it, you'll get #2 off the line!

[@JeffAshton]

guiuliani2 idk man, I ended up picking up the M2C. I really would be surprised if they backtrack and add the manual now.

[@seanboas7426]

I never thought I would say this but I have a 2015 gt 6 speed automatic and I love it it's a blast to drive. With only exhaust modes I can't imangin what it would be like to drive a 2020 gt500 automatic. Maybe some I'll be able to afford one 😎

[@JeffAshton]

Sean Boas the DCT will shift lightning fast I’m sure!

[@stevehall6539]

I think its about warranty stuff , the tr6060 , or the t56 isn't really up to par with that kind of power , can it ? Yes , does Ford want to warranty it ? Hell no ! I'd rather have a 350 or 350r over the gt500 . Its painful to say that , but just my opinion. Call me crazy , but at this point I'd take a base 350 over the mac daddy gt500 . Good to see content Jeff , have a good weekend.

[@patriotsfan1236]

The biggest problem is the price.....

[@JeffAshton]

That’s a big problem too!

[@FrostyAMG]

Putting a warranty on manual trans GT500 probably didn't seem like a smart option for Ford. I can imagine having a clutch and gearbox combo that could hold up to the abuse would be tough. DCT is fool proof from a user error point of view, since you can't miss shift or abuse the trans the same way you can with a manual trans.

[@InuranusBrokoff]

I don't think Ford ever considered that every gt350 owner was going to upgrade to a gt500.

[@hmackprotection1]

I’ve said it for months now, Any Challenger, Camaro, or Mustang that’s not offered in both an Automatic & a Manual is beyond pathetic.

[@PewpewProfessional]

Would love to see the whipple GT make a comeback in your videos. However, I totally agree with you on the transmission issue, but I see that at some point a majority of the people won’t care about it as long it goes faster and out performs anything out there

[@JeffAshton]

ProjectScarlett I’m sure Ford can save enough money offering the single transmission and force a lot of guys to accept it, but I’m just not there. Auto guys are set, they’re only getting better and better.

[@PewpewProfessional]

Jeff Ashton personally I would love to see the Shelby stick with the manual since that’s what they are known for. Hasn’t Shelby mustangs always been a manual?

[@violater7026]

Wonder if a older 500 is worth it

[@Paul_Johnston]

Bout time you get back to the videos!

[@holeran1]

And the shifter is dumb as hell.

[@EasyStreetGarage]

Not only do I agree V8’s will go away in our life, so will the manual trans. Said that, I agree I’m not a fan specifically of that dial.

[@waderayford8224]

I'm with you. I'm a manual man. I never owned a new manual car and was hoping the GT500 would be it. Hopefully Ford will wake up and show some consideration to their customers. Thanks for the video.

[@rediscoveringamerica3003]

Sure, the DCT is faster, but they have a lot of drawbacks as well. Far less driver input and control, overheating, lower HP capacity, issues especially with hard driving such as on a track with predictive shifts and the driver wants to go in the other direction than the computer is anticipating. One reason I'm guessing is all the younger generation that have never learned to drive manual transmissions, but have the money and are wanting fast cars. But hey, having a stick is a great theft deterrent!

[@traxxasrcfun]

I'm 19 and 2/3 of my insured cars are manual, but you're right most kids my age dont even know what the 3rd pedal is for. However, bot much younger kids can afford a gt500, so the fact is definitely not catering to us. It is purely for the performance aspect.

[@kidsandkarts1773]

Wtf is wrong with dodge and no ford putting autos in the fast cars....screw that

[@02autogt]

LMAO, the auto's are why they're fast. Manual cars get their asses dragged on the regular these days...

[@paulgordo7505]

In California add another 10 percent tax and license, true price to value is not there,

[@warriormonk169]

If u can afford it, it also comes with a roll cage option which allows you to go to tracks which require a roll cage on your vehicle.. equaling out to one hell of a fun time. Roll cage over the automatic drawback I say.

[@stus1171]

Ford won’t say it, but the GT500 is getting the same headlights as the 15-17 Mustangs because they look a lot better than the 18-19 ones.

[@JeffAshton]

Governor Gibbs only thing that makes sense ditching the mid model change.

[@Wavyy69]

1998 SVT COBRA is my favorite n the fox but that thing is gorgeous over all no third pedal ?! NO thanks!! awesome video 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🤘🏽⛽️🔥🚀😎

[@TheBadGuy1275]

great investments Buy 1 or 2 of the mustangs with the V-8 put them in storage and in a few years you have a huge ROI just my opinion

[@justinbreedlove8835]

Manuel's are fun don't get me wrong first car was a 6 speed manual but considering you are going to loose that much time to the auto version does it really make sense