Who is upgrading to a 2018

[Ford 18]

Digital cluster is standard. As is full shaker premium audio this time with sub!

I knew about the Digital Cluster but the Premium Audio is a major bonus.
Because of all the extras in the 2018 the list of upgrades I was planning to do is diminishing rapidly. Even though the entry level price is higher the total dollars I need to spend to get the car I want is within the limit I had set.

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[Hornet]

One thing i haven't seen mentioned is if AEB or Adaptive cruise are on both auto and manual gearboxes?

Mrs and me have Hyundais for our normal car. Mines auto because it's just the boring family diesel suv (and they only come in it) so has AEB & ACC. Hers is top spec i30 but in manual, due to this they don't include them despite the DCT model having them. Stated something about due to it being a manual though i'm led to believe that Volvo provide it regardless of gearbox option. (Yes, i know Volvo vs a Hyundai, but still...)

I've been quoted 3k to do shockworks fitted to a current model so i'd imagine it's very similar.. Plus then you've actually got full adjustability.

My thinking pretty much which is why i wasn't fussed about missing out. I like height adjustability too as i actually had it changed in my previous car a couple times.

 

[Mick]

Also standard!


- New front end design
- LED headlights, fog lamps & DTRLs
- Iconic tribar DTRLs
- Hood vents
- New tail lamp design
- Quad exhaust tips on GT

- 12.3" Digital cluster with MyColour
- Soft door roll over
- Wrapped & stitched centre console valance
- Premium leather door trim
- Shaker pro sound system with 12 speakers and sub-woofer

- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Lane departure warning & lane keep assist
- Glovebox/passenger knee airbag
- Adaptive cruise control
- Auto levelling headlamps
- Auto high beam


Just some quick stuff i've typed out.

That's impressive. I would have happily paid $5-6K extra on my MY16 for all the stuff on MY18. Being an early adaptor can suck. Looks like we are getting a very well specced car.

 

[Anchor]

I knew about the Digital Cluster but the Premium Audio is a major bonus.
Because of all the extras in the 2018 the list of upgrades I was planning to do is diminishing rapidly. Even though the entry level price is higher the total dollars I need to spend to get the car I want is within the limit I had set.

That's good to hear! I'm glad you worked out a price with your dealer

 

[Anchor]

One thing i haven't seen mentioned is if AEB or Adaptive cruise are on both auto and manual gearboxes?

Mrs and me have Hyundais for our normal car. Mines auto because it's just the boring family diesel suv (and they only come in it) so has AEB & ACC. Hers is top spec i30 but in manual, due to this they don't include them despite the DCT model having them. Stated something about due to it being a manual though i'm led to believe that Volvo provide it regardless of gearbox option. (Yes, i know Volvo vs a Hyundai, but still...)



My thinking pretty much which is why i wasn't fussed about missing out. I like height adjustability too as i actually had it changed in my previous car a couple times.

I'd imagine it's on both, on Rangers it's on manual anyway so I assume they can do it to a Mustang..

 

[Melbnut]

hmm i have emailed my dealer.. i think this may be over my self imposed budget.. DAMNIT...

 

[Mustang madness2018]

The MY18 is sounding better with every post and i'm starting to get more excited:}
Has anyone that has placed an order and offered to pay cash, get a discount incentive to do so,or does cash not talk anymore.
Sorry if off topic!just curious.

 

[Ford 18]

The MY18 is sounding better with every post and i'm starting to get more excited:}
Has anyone that has placed an order and offered to pay cash, get a discount incentive to do so,or does cash not talk anymore.
Sorry if off topic!just curious.

These days dealers make money on finance so cash is not really an advantage

 

[PKs]

The MY18 is sounding better with every post and i'm starting to get more excited:}
Has anyone that has placed an order and offered to pay cash, get a discount incentive to do so,or does cash not talk anymore.
Sorry if off topic!just curious.

No, I think your question is bang on topic. I would also be interested if anyone has got a better deal by cash offer.

 

[Hornet]

My understanding is that if you walk in with cash or pre-approved loan ready to go you get the same result. Go for their finance and you might get a better deal since they make money off the finance too.

Anchor will no doubt clarify, he's got all the info!

 

[Mick]

No, I think your question is bang on topic. I would also be interested if anyone has got a better deal by cash offer.

I guess your talking bank transfer or bank cheque. Not actual cash. I think dealers like to sell you finance to get extra commission? I think only drug dealers trade in actual cash these days lol

 

[Mustang madness2018]

I guess your talking bank transfer or bank cheque. Not actual cash. I think dealers like to sell you finance to get extra commission?

yeah direct debit don't really want to take finance.

 

[Anchor]

Yeah please don't bring cash haha, it's frustrating.

At this stage I don't know if any will be discounting.. I've got 12ish on the way.

 

[Mick]

Yeah please don't bring cash haha, it's frustrating.

At this stage I don't know if any will be discounting.. I've got 12ish on the way.

Are dealers actually obliged to report actual cash transactions? For obvious reasons ie. black/drug money. Mustang must attract a few people in that circle.

 

[Aus-MustangGT]

Seriously $80k for the new mustang with Magnaride and auto. What's the point. The car is not worth anywhere near that much especially considering the paint issues, panel alignment issues, poor quality trim level.

$80k pushes it to a price this car should never be, you are looking at faster and more refined cars from German stables at that price.

I thank that the second hand market will also not keep a $20k difference between the 17 and 18 models. So anyone who buys the 18 better be prepared to take a bath.

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