MUST have options

[JimmyTwoTimes]

What if it's going off for a reason? Even if you don't hear it....better than nothing if someone is trying to break in..right?

If somebody's breaking into my car, well, whatever, I'm insured. But I've heard car alarms going on and on for an hour or more enough times to know that sooner or later somebody's going to get angry enough to take a crowbar to the windshield. Especially since I know people are going to be bumping into my bumpers constantly since that's what happens parallel parking.

Last week, as I was walking to my apartment coming home from work at about 11:00 p.m., an old panel van backfired going down my block -- the driver gave it way more gas than he needed to -- and it set off the alarm on an SUV parked next to where the van backfired. I heard that stupid alarm going off until way past midnight. In a dense urban neighborhood, it's just rude to have too sensitive an alarm.

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[stark8472]

At the risk of upsetting everyone on the thread, why does everyone think PP is a must-have? Are you all rally racing your Mustangs to work every day? It seems like a really expensive option that only gives you things you would notice if you were racing the car, which 95% of us won't be doing regardless of what people like to think.

I do like the wheels it comes with though.

 

[stilesg57]

I'd say the PP is a must have for me because I don't drive often but when I do I LOVE driving "enjoyably." I wouldn't get the car without it, otherwise it might feel more like a glorified rental than the kinds of cars I like to drive.

Even if you're not racing the car, the PP is far and away the most performance per dollar you can get from the factory, with a warranty, packaged in such a way as to work together. The amount of performance-oriented goodies you get for $2000-$2500 is just awesome. But that's just my take. I can see an argument against getting it, but I can't sign off on it.

 

[souprmage]

I don't think any of the options are must haves, that's why I bought them all. :headbonk:

 

[scottpe]

At the risk of upsetting everyone on the thread, why does everyone think PP is a must-have? Are you all rally racing your Mustangs to work every day? It seems like a really expensive option that only gives you things you would notice if you were racing the car, which 95% of us won't be doing regardless of what people like to think.

Even if you are not 'racing to work' you will notice:

- The unique aluminum dash
- The gauges
- The wheels
- The difference in ride (it will feel firmer)

 

[Trevon]

Really expensive option? The brakes alone are worth the value of the package.

Everything else is a bonus, I guess.

And I don't want to imagine the feeling of pulling up to the lights with a GT and no PP, next to a PP car. To me it was definitely the best bang for the buck package offered. I didn't get premium because it was surely not worth it for me; and I second-guessed my choice for a bit to get the Recaro's...but those will be worth it in the end, I'm sure.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Even if you are not 'racing to work' you will notice:

- The unique aluminum dash
- The gauges
- The wheels
- The difference in ride (it will feel firmer)

This last is one of the things that puts me off the Performance Pack, aside from its unavailability with an automatic. I drive on some REALLY rutted and potholed roads, to the point where my 2011 V6 Mustang is too firm, and my whole body flops around even at 10mph. With a PP suspension, the car would tear itself apart.

 

[Brent302]

This last is one of the things that puts me off the Performance Pack, aside from its unavailability with an automatic. I drive on some REALLY rutted and potholed roads, to the point where my 2011 V6 Mustang is too firm, and my whole body flops around even at 10mph. With a PP suspension, the car would tear itself apart.

If it still had a solid rear axel....

 

[Tim Hilliard]

A little more info on the Enhanced Security Package. No mention of the alarms in the OM, finally found this on the Convert B&P. So other than the locking console you are not getting a lot. Sneaky Ford, very sneaky.

 

[stark8472]

This last is one of the things that puts me off the Performance Pack, aside from its unavailability with an automatic. I drive on some REALLY rutted and potholed roads, to the point where my 2011 V6 Mustang is too firm, and my whole body flops around even at 10mph. With a PP suspension, the car would tear itself apart.

Exactly. I don't want a firmer ride. I'm not trying to pull 1.5 Gs around a racetrack corner. I want to be comfortable, but I understand everyone is after something different, so if that is your thing then I'm not trying to bash anyone's choice. I don't think I would ever notice any PP improvement in my driving. Would really like the gauges though.

 

[scottpe]

Exactly. I don't want a firmer ride. I'm not trying to pull 1.5 Gs around a racetrack corner. I want to be comfortable, but I understand everyone is after something different, so if that is your thing then I'm not trying to bash anyone's choice. I don't think I would ever notice any PP improvement in my driving. Would really like the gauges though.

It's not like it's going to feel stiff like a race car. If their previous 'Track Pack' options are any indication, it will still be comfortable to drive I'm sure. It will just have a somewhat more aggressive feel than the non-PP cars.

I would say that if you're in the market for a '15, you simply wait and drive both PP and non-PP and compare for yourself, but it sounds like you're probably not the type of customer the PP is aimed at anyway.

 

[buRNout]

For me, driving in the mountain west:


I do not want NAV and do not understand why anyone feels a need for it. I can use hard copy AAA maps and study them before I get the area where I need the details. They work great; it is fun to do your own navigation the old fashioned way.

- ranchero -

I disagree. If you know where you are going and have time to plan your trip beforehand, your method works great and I agree, it is more satisfying. I am a on-call hospice RN covering half the state. I get calls that send me into places I never knew existed and I must leave immediately. That is a regular thing for me and GPS helps my response times which means quicker symptom control, happier patients and a happier, safer me because I am not lost in a rough neighborhood in a brand new car, transporting narcotics, at 2 am on a Saturday.

This is just my example, I am sure others have different but valid reasons why it makes sense for them.

You could use the GPS on your phone but it will kill your battery and every time you talk to someone on the phone that annoying turn-by-turn narrator will be screaming in your ear messing up your conversation.

 

[RussTKD]

If you have 0 issues with your 6M why are you so adamant about getting a 6A?

For me, remote start.

That, and I like paddle shifters.

 

[DivineStrike]

:(

I think it is time to watch Jumanji :(

When I get back to the states I'm going to have a Robin Williams marathon.

OT, all the options I picked are a must have imo. Except redline that is more of a preferance but the 68B for the difference in seat styling is a must for me. Also that extra stitch probably adds a little more stiffness in the bolsters. Sometimes I think I'd like to get recaro's but I dont' want to spend the extra money and miss out on the heated and cooled seats. Power I could care less, although having it would be nice, as sometimes all i want is an incremental seat adjustment that manual seats just can't do for ya. I really like the manual knob for recline adjustment that VW puts in their cars.

 

[Husker]

This last is one of the things that puts me off the Performance Pack, aside from its unavailability with an automatic. I drive on some REALLY rutted and potholed roads, to the point where my 2011 V6 Mustang is too firm, and my whole body flops around even at 10mph. With a PP suspension, the car would tear itself apart.

Exactly. I don't want a firmer ride. I'm not trying to pull 1.5 Gs around a racetrack corner. I want to be comfortable, but I understand everyone is after something different, so if that is your thing then I'm not trying to bash anyone's choice. I don't think I would ever notice any PP improvement in my driving. Would really like the gauges though.

It's not like it's going to feel stiff like a race car. If their previous 'Track Pack' options are any indication, it will still be comfortable to drive I'm sure. It will just have a somewhat more aggressive feel than the non-PP cars.

I would say that if you're in the market for a '15, you simply wait and drive both PP and non-PP and compare for yourself, but it sounds like you're probably not the type of customer the PP is aimed at anyway.

I think the "Selectable Drive Modes" & "Selectable Steering" Will Stiffen & Soften the ride-->:shrug:

Normal – Delivers a balanced
combination of comfort and handling.
This mode provides an engaging drive
experience and a direct connection to
the road without sacrificing any of the
composure demanded from your
vehicle.

Sport+ – Provides a sportier steering
feel and throttle response. Sport+
mode is ideal for use during more
spirited driving.

Track – Provides a performance driving
experience. The engine responds
directly to your inputs and takes on a
more powerful tone. Track mode is for
use when pure performance is desired.
A performance oriented AdvanceTrac
mode is automatically utilized when
Track drive mode is selected. In this
mode, AdvanceTrac intervention is
reduced and tuned specifically for track
usage only and is not intended for
public roads.

Snow/Wet - Provides a confident
handling driving experience during poor
weather. This mode provides an
confident drive experience and a direct
connection to the road without
sacrificing any of the composure
demanded from your vehicle.

Selectable Steering

Normal - Default factory setting.

Sport - Slightly higher effort required
for steering with more road force felt
through the steering wheel.

Comfort - Slightly less effort required
for steering with less road force felt
through the steering wheel.

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