California special vs. performance package?

[mike62]

I'm going to order a 2016 GT as soon as I can. Which package should I order?


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[Br725]

Depends on preference. If you're more performance oriented, obviously pick the performance package. If you want it as more of a cruiser with muscle and aren't too concerned with higher performance levels, get the California special. Personally I don't like the looks of the CS, and the PP mustang is an awesome bargain, so I went with that.
Assess your priorities/wants, I guess, lol

 

[ConspicuousConsumption]

Do you have a 2015 and you're ordering a 2016? Why? Just curious.

Personally, I always thought the California Special was a bit lame. Nice spoiler, but what else? The PP at least gives you a racecar.

 

[ForTehNguyen]

the california one uses less water so I've heard

 

[mike62]

I order the 2015 with the appearance package but it took so long and still not here after I order. On 2/28. I'm waiting till the prices comes out to order it.


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[mike62]

I wish it would use less gas instead.


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[RevvdMedia]

I wish it would use less gas instead.


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That's what EcoBoost is for.

 

[Katastrophe]

What are your goals with the car?

If it's just a DD that you want to stand out a little bit from the typical Mustangs, then get the GT/CS.

If you want something that is a little more buttoned up, then opt for the PP.

Both are great packages. Don't get fooled into thinking the non-PP car is a dog, either. It handles great, especially with optional summer rubber on it (or the factory optional 20" w/265 tires). I'm not 100% sure what the GT/CS comes with in terms of wheels/rubber, but that may affect your choice. For what it's worth, my 2013 GT/CS came with 245/45/19 PZero Nero A/S tires on 19x8.5" wheels...

 

[Highwayman]

Search here in this forum. Someone posted on the CA. edition. I'd seriously take a look at it first. My personal opinion is it looks like a JC Whitney poster car..... The PP is a serious bargain if the extras are something you want.

 

[mike62]

Thanks everyone who responded.


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[50hhh]

I went with the PP because of resale alone. People are going to really want those PP cars 3 or 4 years down the road.

 

[9secondko]

Get the PP.

The car was MEANT to have it.

Don't get the CS.

you don't need a "different" graphics and grille setup with chrome! Where the weatherstripping is.

 

[Highwayman]

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23448&highlight=California+special

Check it out first. Itd be a waste to spend the cash you could get a PP for a generic package like the CS. Not to mention really dumbs down the looks of the 550 IMHO.

 

[Old 5 Oh]

GT/CS is a package whose time has come (in 1968) and gone (in 2008). Looks lame on this body. Only thing worse is the Pony package.

Get the PP if you want a more hardcore car. At least you can order silver wheels with it in 2016. But don't ever think the plain GT isn't a performance car. It is, very much. It needs summer tires to be complete, but it's very buttoned down and no one complains that it has a "bouncy" ride. Many PP owners have complained about that, though many have not.

Not a bad call to be made. It'll be a Mustang no matter how you spec it.

 

[MrBillton]

+1 for the PP

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