Yeah, going from like a base '15 manual to a base '20 manual, wouldn't make much difference, and with the change in gearing between MY15-17 and MY18+, it might not even feel much quicker. But like @Jmtoast said, you get into a loaded car with the improved interior, the 12" LCD dash, make it a Perf Pack with Magneride? That's a BIG change, and then add in the A10, and it's a total game changer.
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That's debatable. The 10 speed is an upgrade from the previous 6 speed auto, but comparing auto and manual transmissions is apples to oranges. The MT-82 gets a lot of hate, but it's a good transmission with 1 or 2 small upgrades.
Maybe he got the 2015 GT special which only came with 5 gears! I dont know about the OP but that on itself would make me want to get a 10 speed.(BTW, OP you said 5-speed ...)
Yeah, going from like a base '15 manual to a base '20 manual, wouldn't make much difference, and with the change in gearing between MY15-17 and MY18+, it might not even feel much quicker. But like @Jmtoast said, you get into a loaded car with the improved interior, the 12" LCD dash, make it a Perf Pack with Magneride? That's a BIG change, and then add in the A10, and it's a total game changer.
I went from a fully loaded '16 GT PP convertible (even had the Premier upgraded interior), to a loaded '19 GT PP convertible, and even these cars having a lot the same are still very different, the '19 being better in every way (while retaining all the stuff that's a GT great). I also went from a 6-speed manual to the 10-speed auto, so that was a big change, but also just how well the car is put together, I have the AE system which is excellent (now running an H-pipe, it's perfect), and Magneride I can't say enough good things about.
OP, you might look out for a lightly used '19 or '20, I bought my '16 new, but wanted someone else to take the hit on depreciation this time, and wow, did I score, car was $59K MSRP, got it for $38K with 4K miles, mint, and got a good solid higher end trade (based on KBB) for my '16 (the dealer even moved my wheels over for me
They’ll sell at first. Then languish on lots like the current Bullitt.
I haven't driven a pre-18, so I can't speak to that car. You can read all the reviews and get an idea of what most people have experienced with the updates. But here is what I would do. Nearly all vehicles are a depreciating asset. So you are not going to ever "make money" on your car, but you can mitigate how much you will lose. There is a massive depreciation hit over the first two years. So unless you have some mental hangup, where you need to be the first owner, there is a huge financial benefit to buying a car that is a couple years old with low miles. I'd hit one of the used car sites like cars.com and put in your filters to refine as much as possible. If you can go drive one that's close to you, I'd go for a 2018 with low miles (is that what I just did? Why yes it is...) and see what you think, as I bet the test drive will push you one way or the other. I'd suggest that stock for stock, the 2018+ cars are going to "feel" faster (because they are) and will "sound" better (because they do). You can probably save 10-20K by buying a 2018 over a new 2020. Yet still get the same finance rate and term if you are financing. Downside is less original warranty, but for 1,500 bucks or so, you can get a Ford ESP and basically have that piece of mind on the bumper to bumper if you like. Still waaaay cheaper to do that than buy new. Good luck with whatever you choose to do. Ultimately it's your car man, do what makes you happy!
