Looking at a new GT

[Sda3]

I have a 6 spd with the 3.31. Personally I think the 3.73 would be too short for a dd but looking back I would have went with 3.55.

I love my 3.73 so far. I also really like the comfort in premium model, seats, stereo etc. I think they are worth it.

Yeah I do like the center gauges, but I'm sure like you stated with the wheels, the Brembos add a bit of cost when it comes time to replace.



From the outside not having driven one, the PP GT sounds like stupid fun. Just not sure how much chance i have with traction in rain let alone snow with them.

How's the ride with the PP, is it harsh?

I have yet to drive mine in the snow, but in the rain traction isn't a problem. The car does a fantastic job with the traction control and stability control as long as you aren't flooring it out of the corners when its wet. I personally like the ride of the PP car, it is stiffer than the no PP for sure, but it isn't harsh to me.

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[wireeater]

For the money I think a Base GT w/ PP is the best bang for your buck. You can find one if you look hard enough for 32-30k. My personal opinion is a Mustang does not need luxury options such as leather, heated/cooled seats, ambient lighting, sensors, etc unless you do a lot of driving in it. If you really want leather you can get take offs really cheap ($300-$400) or something like Katzkin ($700ish) which offers some really nice options for a cheap cost.

 

[JaxS550]

If I could do it all over again, I would have still gotten the performance pack, but added in the premium package as well. There are subtle little things that make it nicer than the obvious. I learned that the base bumper is one piece instead of 2, and to make it look nice I need to paint it, or spend a sh*t ton of money replacing it all.

 

[wireeater]

If I could do it all over again, I would have still gotten the performance pack, but added in the premium package as well. There are subtle little things that make it nicer than the obvious. I learned that the base bumper is one piece instead of 2, and to make it look nice I need to paint it, or spend a sh*t ton of money replacing it all.

I guess I'm the opposite and like the base bumper better than the premium. At least in white I do. Only time I've considered finding a premium is for quad valance which would be nice.

 

[AmericanLegend]

I'd recommend waiting for the "refreshed" 2018 design to be released before buying a 2017 at this point.

If you love the new 2018 changes and refresh....you'll be happy. If the changes are not that impressive to you, then you'll be able to find a great price on a 2017 when the 2018's start showing up on the dealer lots this summer.

 

[Lexman]

I'd recommend waiting for the "refreshed" 2018 design to be released before buying a 2017 at this point.

If you love the new 2018 changes and refresh....you'll be happy. If the changes are not that impressive to you, then you'll be able to find a great price on a 2017 when the 2018's start showing up on the dealer lots this summer.

If i can hold off that long, I should be able to put a away a bit more $$, but if the right car now pops up, it will be tempting.

No one is really giving more than what I call typical discounts and don't seem to be budging too much. Might see if I can squeeze in a test drive too while I see what happens. Just don't want to get stuck into some high pressure situation once there.

 

[2015Etrac]

If i can hold off that long, I should be able to put a away a bit more $$, but if the right car now pops up, it will be tempting.

No one is really giving more than what I call typical discounts and don't seem to be budging too much. Might see if I can squeeze in a test drive too while I see what happens. Just don't want to get stuck into some high pressure situation once there.

Have you looked for new 2016's? There's still a few out there and I'm sure you could get a really good deal on one. I believe they are still offering 0% for 72 months? I bought a 2016 in August and received 0% for 60 months, as well as a $1000 blue tag rebate. There's not much difference between the 16' and 17', and the 16' has the in vent turn signals which I like. It might be tough to find a PP one, but I've seen a bunch of base and premium 16' models in both manual and auto still for sale.

 

[ScottsGT]

I ordered a premium 400A with 3:55's, manual trans. No regrets and if I had to replace it, I would do it all over again.

 

[joeyd5oh]

Anyone think the 401A package is worth it?

 

[2015Etrac]

Anyone think the 401A package is worth it?

I do, the sound system is nice, but the BLIS and cross traffic alert are awesome. I've never had it before and don't know how I lived without it. I had no idea it has cross traffic alert until backing out of a spot one day when it started beeping like crazy. Having BLIS is great on the highways as well.

 

[Lexman]

Have you looked for new 2016's? There's still a few out there and I'm sure you could get a really good deal on one. I believe they are still offering 0% for 72 months? I bought a 2016 in August and received 0% for 60 months, as well as a $1000 blue tag rebate. There's not much difference between the 16' and 17', and the 16' has the in vent turn signals which I like. It might be tough to find a PP one, but I've seen a bunch of base and premium 16' models in both manual and auto still for sale.

Had two close calls were I thought I found a good deal. The first was a 2016 with black accent package, 3:55 gear, reverse sensing, and spare tire for $31,600. It showed up as a Ruby Red in my search but turned out to be a different color :frusty:

Next was a 2017 ruby red with manual but they backed out of the deal because I didn't qualify for the trade offer.

So still searching for ruby red which are not left in our area in 2016. Actually very few 2016 at all...

 

[SpeedLu]

I guess I'm the opposite and like the base bumper better than the premium. At least in white I do. Only time I've considered finding a premium is for quad valance which would be nice.

Had I known at the time I bought my Base GT that you had to go through so many loops and $$$ to get quad tips, I would have gotten the Premium instead.

 

[Beanpole]

All of the cars on the lots when I was shopping had black interiors. It causes the whole interior to be extra hot in the summer, if there was one thing I would like to have changed it would have been to get a lighter color.

 

[AmericanLegend]

I do, the sound system is nice, but the BLIS and cross traffic alert are awesome. I've never had it before and don't know how I lived without it. I had no idea it has cross traffic alert until backing out of a spot one day when it started beeping like crazy. Having BLIS is great on the highways as well.

Very nice safety features.

BLIS and Cross Traffic Alert should be standard equipment on all Mustangs. All cars for that matter.

I know the 2014 Mazda 6 Touring ($24k new) has both standard.

 

[AmericanLegend]

All of the cars on the lots when I was shopping had black interiors. It causes the whole interior to be extra hot in the summer, if there was one thing I would like to have changed it would have been to get a lighter color.

After buying a tan interior car in the past (not a Mustang). I'll now always go with a dark interior if I have a choice as the lighter interiors are harder to keep looking clean. Plus a dark interior looks sportier.

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