The only word I ever heard was that the R was being limited to 10% of total GT350 production.
We simply have no way of knowing. I used the wheels as an example, as early on it was publicly acknowledged as a constraint. I just know from experience it can be very difficult to ramp production in the face of unforecast demand.
It could be that Ford is intentionally constraining Rs as originally suggested but who knows. We know overall Ford has to control their product mix for CAFE; they publicly talk about the Eco-Boost/aluminum trucks allowing them to sell more performance vehicles.
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Also as nice as the GT350 R is I don't think its $85k+ Nice! Just my opinion. Hell even at $68k its pushing it for its performance capability. Heck even the Camaro 1LE keeps up with it at the track and that car is waaaay cheaper. And the ZL1 beats it pretty good for less money as well.
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I agree. Ford and other companies need to stop making limited cars and letting Dealers Screw the customers over! Just build at least enough to cover the demand and sell them at msrp.
I bought my 2017 at MSRP after searching for it. I had another dealer that wanted $10k over and after I purchased mine, I made it a point to show up at that dealer with my new car and explained to them that not only did they lose the GT350 sale, but a potential F150 sale towards the end of the year as well as the bad publicity when I tell Team Shelby. They seemed to not care but I guarantee you that it will affect their bottom line.
Sorry but I disagree. I get its there business and they can do whatever they want. But every time a dealer marks up a vehicle like the Gt350 R All the other dealers follow. Soon every single GT350 R for sale is marked up and unattainable for guys like me that cant afford $85k+. Not only that but usually it ends up being someone from out of state buying it with deep pockets and the local people get screwed out of owning one.
While this is true, however if the market should dictate the price of these cars, then why advertise it with word like "$60k sports car" or "best bang for buck". The car is targeted towards the average driver on a budget, not the fat wallet that has multiple porsches. Both my cars, I had to wait a couple of years before I could get them at or below MSRP. Ford just needs to sell these directly to consumers and cut out the middle man.In economics this is called a 'market' - supply and demand.
I wish Ford would do that with Fiestas too.While this is true, however if the market should dictate the price of these cars, then why advertise it with word like "$60k sports car" or "best bang for buck". The car is targeted towards the average driver on a budget, not the fat wallet that has multiple porsches. Both my cars, I had to wait a couple of years before I could get them at or below MSRP. Ford just needs to sell these directly to consumers and cut out the middle man.