Performance package question?

[Jimdohc]

Just checked Kelly Blue Book. Private sales, 2011 GT base with Brembo package is ~$550 more than without. Trade-in is ~$420 more. So maybe PP would be worth ~$1,000-800 more in 4yrs.

But wouldn't plan on it... just let it be a pleasant surprise.

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[Strokerswild]

I am never going to want nav...I know where I am going, if I don't I can google it in 30 seconds and then take off. Addresses are not hard to figure out.

In 10 years, I can't imagine many people buying a Mustang for luxury or cruising, they will be getting them to race and mod. If they are getting them to drive, and they're looking at a 10 year old car they will be looking for cheap as possible.

Nav is a gimmick. I'm not saying it will go away because I'm sure it will become standard as everything becomes more integrated...but it is pretty useless.

This (especially the first paragraph), plus the fact that most in-dash nav systems are inferior to aftermarket units you stick to your windshield right off the bat. And if you keep a vehicle a really long time, chances are the nav system will eventually not be supported as far as upgrades.

I have yet to buy a vehicle with factory nav, and always seek out vehicles that DON'T have it.

PP, well, that's a mandatory option for me.....

 

[Tcnarber]

I originally opted for the AP, the dealer talked to me about the PP. Well car went into producton then found out tires were not good for temps colder than 40. Dealer wouldnt workw ith me on a swap. So i walked got a black 50 AP, Premium. Which is what I realy wanted anyway.

 

[Yellow15Stang]

When you try to sell or trade in a few years, the color is real important. Probably the most important if you want to know the truth.

Options such as PP are not important to most of the buyers and therefore are not worth the money on trade in.
Standard transmission would be an example of something that most buyers will avoid real strongly and since PP cars are manual, you will be killing most of your potential buyers anyway. Maybe a lot of the buyers willing to buy a standard would know about the PP and be more willing to pay a premium. Only time will tell.

Seems strange that something like a Mustang, which has the image of a performance car, would take a hit by being manual shift but that is the reality of used car sales. Used sales at dealerships are all about moving inventory and anything that will be a slow seller is not desirable even if a good price could eventually be gotten.
Mustangs are also seasonal sellers which gives the trade-in a hit during the 6 months they are not hot items. The best time to be selling, unless you live in the deep South, is the same season that motorcycles and boats are hot sellers. Particularly important if you buy a convertible.

Bottom line.
If you are worried about resale get an automatic in a desirable color.

 

[Keyser_Soze]

I am never going to want nav...I know where I am going, if I don't I can google it in 30 seconds and then take off. Addresses are not hard to figure out.

In 10 years, I can't imagine many people buying a Mustang for luxury or cruising, they will be getting them to race and mod. If they are getting them to drive, and they're looking at a 10 year old car they will be looking for cheap as possible.

Nav is a gimmick. I'm not saying it will go away because I'm sure it will become standard as everything becomes more integrated...but it is pretty useless.

I always thought this, and it certainly was true on 11-14 cars because you had to buy a $2k electronics package to get it. However, on a road trip or similar, Ford's done a great job of integrating it with the car. Turn-by-turn pops in, interrupting music (or not), and the Sirius services give you pictures of on-ramps at the appropriate times, oh-shit-traffic-reroutes, along with appropriate lanes, etc. For less than 700 at invoice price, I think it's pretty cool. However, today this is pretty much matched with Google Now on any good phone, if you let it track your commute and trips, etc.

Once Ford puts Android in the car (or just a passthrough for your phone), it's all over. Can't believe they haven't, it'd help sell a TON more cars even if it's less profitable as an option.

 

[KP6Five]

Honestly you're wrong.

I'll take a OEM complete myfordtouch system over any junk aftermarket. Plus as soon as you undo those panels they never fit right again. Enjoy creating rattles.

I concur... I have a Garmin app on my phone and the hardware unit. Used the Nav on mine on Saturday and it was on point. Had the popup exit pictures to identify the exit visually. I know that is one of the new features I have noticed. Pretty impressive!

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