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Hello,

I have a few questions about my recent purchase from CarMax. I'm picking it up this weekend via a transfer from another state and I've never given it a test drive. I've test-driven a 2018 Ecoboost Premium however. Are they similar? Do the exhaust modes on the 2016 model actually make the exhaust louder? such as Track mode? Does it create a crackle/pop sound? Is the Shaker audio amazing? Do you think I'll have the pony lights? Does the 2016 come standard with HID headlights/taillights? Is there anything i should test to make sure nothing is wrong with the car? Anyone have experience with CarMax? In the near future, i would like a new exhaust that sounds not too loud with the crackle when you rev it. Any recs? What's a good place to have someone install it?



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Sorry for all the noob/stupid questions and thank you in advance!
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I didn't think the PP cars had an auto option in 2016. Strange. Also, active exhaust wasn't an option in 2016. Yes, you'll have HID headlights/LED taillights.
 
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Agreed that the Performance Pack wasn't offered on autos, so it probably doesn't have that. Depending on what '18 you drove, that may make a difference, mostly in the handling and ride. If the '18 you drove had an automatic transmission, then it was a 10-speed and the '16 will have a 6-speed, so that will be different.

I bought a car from Carmax years ago, and they were pretty good to deal with. They don't usually have the cheapest price, but they do offer a few things, like return options, and things, which can make it worth the extra money.
 

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The EB/PP is offered with auto, I have one. The Pony lights will be present, no exhaust crackles for the stock exhaust, the Shaker pro is loud and clear. The 2016 has the 6 speed auto and the 18 has the 10 auto. The 6 speed is a very good transmission with proven reliability.
 

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The EB/PP is offered with auto, I have one. The Pony lights will be present, no exhaust crackles for the stock exhaust, the Shaker pro is loud and clear. The 2016 has the 6 speed auto and the 18 has the 10 auto. The 6 speed is a very good transmission with proven reliability.
That’s so weird. When my wife and I went to buy our 16 ecoboost, we were told that PP wasn’t an option with autos, just like the GT. Also told that they couldn’t even order one like that.
 

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The EB PP isn't quite the same as the GT PP, so it was offered with autos also.

The EB PP is more like a base GT in terms of parts, which as we all know do come with autos.
 

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The EB PP isn't quite the same as the GT PP, so it was offered with autos also.

The EB PP is more like a base GT in terms of parts, which as we all know do come with autos.
That doesn’t make any sense.
 
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