Can't decide: New 2019 GT 301A or used 2017 GT Prem. PP1?

[StangTime]

I've wanted a performance car for years. Absolutely love the Mustangs. I've been shopping for one as my second car for summer driving only. I have come down to 2 different Stangs based on my budget. Financing is my only option for ownership. I am comfortable with the payments, can't afford to buy it outright. Not willing to wait any longer because I will be too damn old to enjoy my dream car. Midlife crisis? Maybe?

Mustang 1 is a velocity blue 2019 GT, 10 sp auto, 301A package w/nav.
Mustang 2 is a oxford white 2017 GT Premium PP1, manual, 10,000Km, BLIS, +Eibach lowering springs.

The difference in price after all costs including the large difference in interest charges is only $1226 more for the brand new car.

If buy the 2019 I am loosing features such as the leather heated/cooled memory seats, all PP1 features, BLIS and a few of the other finer things the Premium offers.
I would be wanting to lower the 2019 and change the rims/tires right away (the stock wheels are butt ugly). That's bumping my 2019 cost up an additional $3K higher.
The 2017 requires no upgrades. I would leave it stock. I prefer the look of the front fascia on the 2017, but prefer the rear of the 2019.

I could go either way on the color. The blue is stunning, the white is classy with the black accents. Leather is nice but not a deal breaker. The manual is fun to drive but the 10 speed is so damn quick it's hard not to want it.
If used car interest rates were lower than what Ford is offering for new cars this wouldn't be such a hard decision.

Looking for opinions. Thanks!

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[w3rkn]

2019....
Obviously...

 

[Adf020]

I would go with the 2019, but I don't really care for the BLIS, heated/cooled seats or any of those creature comforts. I will say that the 10 speed auto is heavenly and especially if you are indeed getting older and don't want to constantly be using the manual. Either way it is a good decision and a great car! Don't forget to factor in the warranty, I do not know what ford warranties for used cars, so just keep it in mind!

 

[LiquidFlame]

If I were in the same situation, Id go with the 17. Mileage is low for a 2 year old car, and it seems like the only thing you prefer on the 19 is the rear end. Plus if its for summer driving only, then your mileage wont go up too much if you were to ever think about resale. If its gonna be a drivers car and not just a daily, then the performance pack will make you enjoy the car a little more imo.
But of course its all personal preference. I absolutely love my 17 Prem PP and all of its features. Heated/cooled seats being the best one because I live in Arizona where a grey car and black leather don't go well in the summer. You cant go wrong with either though!
Good luck with the decision-

Edit: yes don't forget about warranty. The dealer I bought my car from (used) gave me an option to extend my full warranty for the life of my loan (6 years), and I've had to use it twice already.

 

[Zinc03svt]

I’m not big on using internet opinions for purchases myself. Make your own decision is my advice. In the end it really does not matter.

 

[ChitownStang]

Get the manual! If you are not using this car as a DD and not sitting in traffic then the only way to own a sports car is with a stick! IMO
Auto's are boring

 

[Nagare]

100% the 2019 for me in that case. I would try to negotiate the 2017 a lot further down though. There's a guy selling a VMP supercharged 2017 local to me for 28.5.

 

[brpec]

2017....
Obviously...

 

[rebellovw]

2019 for sure wouldn’t think twice. But I would need premium at a min.

 

[nastang87xx]

2019 man. Fresh warranty is worth it just there.

 

[StangTime]

All great advice so far. Keep it coming.

If there was a larger spread in the cost difference it wouldn't be a hard decision. I will have to play hard-ball for the used car. These cars are at 2 different Ford dealers, so there is the opportunity for greater negotiation.

I won''t subject such a car to the effects of Canadian winters and road salt by daily driving it through all seasons. Plus I do about 500km a week with my commute. A friend of mine says I should just sell my 15 Fusion and daily drive the Mustang. I think he's nuts.

At 50 years old, the knees are still going strong thanks to staying active. Hopefully this continues to be so.

 

[StangTime]

2019 for sure wouldn’t think twice. But I would need premium at a min.

2019 Premium is well above my pay grade. Wish that wasn't the case.

 

[IronG]

To lower the cost on the 19, get a manual. Like someone else said, unless you need the auto for heavy DD traffic or will be drag racing, get the manual as I firmly believe it is more fun to drive with a stick. The difference in speed on the street is really muted by laws so why not get the more fun to drive car? If you will be taking it to the track or autocross, I also believe that the manual is more fun. If you are looking solely for the extra few tenths off your times, get the auto.

 

[StangTime]

I have a feeling this will happen for sure.
Sounds like you're happy with your loaded 2017 manual.

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