I think it depends. If you are going to mostly leave the car alone, go with the PP. If you have plans to redo the suspension, wheels/tires, exhaust, etc go with the non version.
All of your advice does make sense. I took a few days to think about it and I will wait another 2 years or so before making the plunge. I want to be as debt free as possible before taking on an expense.
My question is, other than the PP wheels, what are really your 19 inch options as far as winter rims are concerned? I'd hate to go down to a 18 inch tire and possibly have the car even more lower to the ground.
I'm asking this as I am unsure, but besides the stock 18 inch wheels, do any other wheel combos have all-seasons from Ford? I would like to go with one of the 19 inch combos but am worried that they all use summer tires.