Finally got it..GTPP...first impression

[TheDivaDanielle]

yessir. you chose a hell of a cold week to buy a new car! thankfully i live just around the block from the dealership.

probably playing with fire posting a picture of myself on a car forum filled with dudes, but..... Not too many women on car forums, and hey i'm confident enough in my self to ignore any BS that might come my way.

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[CM581978]

Did you fly, take a train or just have someone dribe you to Koons from NJ? I may be doing the same trip in due time.

I know there are probably a ton of these threads already, but for those that have been on the fence like me I figured I'd add one more.

After years of reading/lurking on all the various Mustang forums I finally pulled the trigger on a 2016 GTPP. The MT-82 still worried me but seems to be holding up better in general that the last generations. We'll see.

Ended up buying from Koons in Baltimore. Worked with Pete Dixon (thanks @Khyber ) and Mark Rodgers. Great price and they beat my credit unions loan terms too!

Ok, on to impressions. First of all, I was a bit nervous driving home. Although most of the cars in my sig were manuals I have barely driven a stick in many years and keep hearing how tricky the clutch engagement is on this car is. Plus I had to drive it home to NJ on summer tires in 25 degree weather.

So driving the stick was much better/easier than I expected. No stalls in first gear. Clutch engagement seemed fine. Although I ordered that lighter Steeda clutch spring I am wondering if that's necessary. Going through the gears was smooth even in the 25 degree weather. No grinds or bites of any sorts. I actually kind of like the shifter. I did screw up a couple of downshifts along the way but I think that's because I was rusty and just need some seat time in this car.

Sitting in the car the first time and for the first hour or so, the front of the car seemed soooo long. It was a bit disconcerting. But in no time I got used to it. Adjusting the seat so I was a little higher up seemed to help. The car does feel big though.

Again in the first hour or so my ride felt bouncier than expected. Then it seemed to settle down and felt firm but comfortable. Certainly not to harsh as some seem to be worried about. I definitely could tolerate it being a bit firmer too.

Because I forgot my EZ pass, I was able to get some nice pulls in after stopping for tolls and row the gears. Damn...car feels fast. Feels like it wants to keep pulling. That rev limiter comes up quick in first gear! Probably didn't follow the recommended break in procedure! I can't even imagine what this car will feel like with some bolt ons and a tune, never mind forced induction. Seriously, you forced induction guys must be a little crazy!

Loved the brakes. I've seen some describe them as being to sensitive or grabby but I had no issues with that whatsoever.

I really didn't get a chance to play with the handling as I didn't want to mess around with that on summer tires in that cold weather.

As far as looks....the car is amazing looking. I was stunned at how good it looked. Haven't seen all that many up close. I love all sorts of cars (not a Ford fanboy) but damn Ford knocked it out of the park on this.

Interior looks great too. I followed the recommendation of several on this forum on the the premiere trim option ($395).

Love the car. Let the modding begin. GT350 intake and BMR handling springs (thanks @MustangCollector ) in the garage. @Need4SpeedMotors project 6GR wheels ordered, ARH full headers system on the way. Trying to figure out tuning next.

My only concern is that I bought the car while my wife was away and she doesn't know yet. I may be sleeping in it soon!

 

[Grim12]

Did you fly, take a train or just have someone dribe you to Koons from NJ? I may be doing the same trip in due time.

Had a fellow car enthusiast/friend drive me.

 

[Chameleon]

Congrats Grim!

 

[strengthrehab]

yessir. you chose a hell of a cold week to buy a new car! thankfully i live just around the block from the dealership.

probably playing with fire posting a picture of myself on a car forum filled with dudes, but..... Not too many women on car forums, and hey i'm confident enough in my self to ignore any BS that might come my way.

I was in texas with my gf the weekend before (til tues). I flew back to Ohio tues night then slept 2 hours and then drove 7 hours to Koons and 7 hours home.

 

[nsquared]

Congrats on the car.

 

[TheDivaDanielle]

i know this might seem like a weird question, but why the hell didn't you just buy a car where you lived or order one if none was available in the configuration you wanted?

it just seems weird. in the DC area there were a ton of dealerships trying to get my business. Koons did this time, simply because they were closest to our house. The Focus was purchased all the way up in Frederick, MD sort of on a whim. The old Mustang was purchased from Ted Britt in Fairfax, also mostly because they were easy to deal with and semi-close to home.

 

[Peebz]

Great write up! I'm from Ohio and have considered going to Koons for my purchase. I'm very excited to jump on mine this spring!

 

[strengthrehab]

i know this might seem like a weird question, but why the hell didn't you just buy a car where you lived or order one if none was available in the configuration you wanted?

it just seems weird. in the DC area there were a ton of dealerships trying to get my business. Koons did this time, simply because they were closest to our house. The Focus was purchased all the way up in Frederick, MD sort of on a whim. The old Mustang was purchased from Ted Britt in Fairfax, also mostly because they were easy to deal with and semi-close to home.

I did it because no dealer in Ohio was gonna sell the car I got for 29222 (6500 off msrp) like Koons did. Hell a used 2015 with 2500 miles was going for 32k and that was the lowest they would go.

 

[pietran30]

I did it because no dealer in Ohio was gonna sell the car I got for 29222 (6500 off msrp) like Koons did. Hell a used 2015 with 2500 miles was going for 32k and that was the lowest they would go.

Yea same. Koons was $2500 cheaper than any of the dealerships I went to in NJ and PA.

 

[Grim12]

i know this might seem like a weird question, but why the hell didn't you just buy a car where you lived or order one if none was available in the configuration you wanted?

it just seems weird. in the DC area there were a ton of dealerships trying to get my business. Koons did this time, simply because they were closest to our house. The Focus was purchased all the way up in Frederick, MD sort of on a whim. The old Mustang was purchased from Ted Britt in Fairfax, also mostly because they were easy to deal with and semi-close to home.

Because they beat anything locally by a decent amount right from the start. Apparently folks from all over go there. Guy from CT was coming in to see my salesman right after me.

 

[aschaefer]

Because they beat anything locally by a decent amount right from the start. Apparently folks from all over go there. Guy from CT was coming in to see my salesman right after me.

Yup, I have one on order through them, picking it up in a couple of weeks.

 

[Grim12]

Quick update

Wifey and my youngest daughter (13) came home today and found out about the car for the first time. Wifey was not to happy but I smoothed things over.

My daughter, who has been my biggest supporter for years to buy a Mustang literally started sobbing...a happy sobbing...when she saw the car. Got me all misty eyed.

 

[strengthrehab]

Gotta ask. How did you "smooth things over"?

 

[Emt1581]

Gotta ask. How did you "smooth things over"?

I was curious about the same thing.

I started laying the groundwork on my purchase in June 2-3 months ago. I got the green light so no surprises.

But had I not done that, she'd probably have crucified and denutted me if I sprang it on her!!

-Emt1581

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