Upgrade 17GT to PP1 or buy a new 19GT PP1?

[hlh1]

I have a very nice 17GT Premium CS that is great on the street but lacking the PP1 brakes, suspension and radiator of the PP1. I can buy a new 19GT with PP1 for just a bit more than installing all of this on the 17GT. I want a street car that I can occasionally do light track work. I'm struggling with this.

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[PoppinJ]

I cant imagine that those two options cost the same, but if so then its a no brainier. Get the 2019.

 

[hlh1]

I cant imagine that those two options cost the same, but if so then its a no brainier. Get the 2019.

They're $2700 difference. I can't install these upgrades anymore, back issues, so I'm including labor for someone else to do it.

 

[PoppinJ]

I guess labor can rack up. Again, go for the 2019, or a used 2018. Gen 3 motor, new warranty, newer car, rev matching manual, ect. ect. Dont have to deal with a shop, or having to do without a car for install, or something going wrong, ect ect.

 

[hlh1]

I guess labor can rack up. Again, go for the 2019, or a used 2018. Gen 3 motor, new warranty, newer car, rev matching manual, ect. ect. Dont have to deal with a shop, or having to do without a car for install, or something going wrong, ect ect.

Exactly what I'm thinking. But just have to sell the "old" 17 GT that only has 9k miles.

I just got back from driving my 17GT and the 19GT PP1 back to back. Both are Premium and have the same features. The 19 PP1 is firmer in suspension, but not harsh. The brakes feel the same on the street, but the PP1 brakes won't fade as much on the track.

 

[hlh1]

I now have two Ruby Red GTs in the garage...

 

[SRF2019gt]

Almost got the 2019 California Special but because of not being able to option it with the upgraded brakes and other parts of the PP, decided on the PP1
and use that as a basis for later forced induction upgrades. The PP1 is a great car and if you can get it with the 401A package, you'll love the digital instrument cluster.
You also get the oil pressure and vacuum gauge which you can then change up later to a boost gauge from the Ecoboost if you decide to boost it later.

 

[hlh1]

My 19GT PP1 has the 400A package with NAV, so I didn't get the digital cluster. My 17GT CS is a very pretty car inside and out with the California Special additions.

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