Bam Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Shopping for a 15+ gt vert and looking for some insight before purchasing. Should I get the performance pack? I like the sounds of it but from a quick search appears the Magneride suspension may be more difficult to change/upgrade over the standard? Just considering lowering at some point. Not sure if I should even make it a priority for a fun weekend car. And anything to know about 15-17 vs 18+? From what I can tell it’s an appearance change front/rear and that’s it. I do prefer the dual twin tips on the 18+ exhaust but not positive the curvy front end has grown on me enough yet. Any other changes to consider? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 If auto the 18+ trans is different, on the used market the performance pack won’t cost any crazy additional monies so I say If buying a used one get one with it if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 If auto the 18+ trans is different, on the used market the performance pack won’t cost any crazy additional monies so I say If buying a used one get one with it if you can. Definitely getting a manual, finding a used one optioned up isn’t easy, going to drive a new one today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Get the performance pack if you aren't going to mod it. Otherwise go barebones and upgrade everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Cliff notes, everything is better on the 18. New motor puts out more power, gets optional 10 speed auto I'd that's your thing (auto lol) and the manual was refreshed with different gearing. Absolutely get the performance package, worth it for brakes alone. Mag ride is an option on the 18 and not available on 15 to 17. Can also get adjustable exhaust in 18 which is very cool. Standard GT exhaust is much better sounding than 15 to 17. Ask specific questions if you have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Get the performance pack if you aren't going to mod it. Otherwise go barebones and upgrade everything. Definitely prefer the performance pack, nothing much mod related planned. Cliff notes, everything is better on the 18. New motor puts out more power, gets optional 10 speed auto I'd that's your thing (auto lol) and the manual was refreshed with different gearing. Absolutely get the performance package, worth it for brakes alone. Mag ride is an option on the 18 and not available on 15 to 17. Can also get adjustable exhaust in 18 which is very cool. Standard GT exhaust is much better sounding than 15 to 17. Ask specific questions if you have them. Hmm, definitely not getting an auto. Didn’t realize 18 got more power and better gearing. Finding the performance package is proving difficult. I built one and sticker was 53k, lol for a mustang so not trying to go that route yet. I drove an 18, exhaust note was definitely sexy. Planning on test driving this one today. Thoughts? https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/753491084/overview/ 18 without PP or 17 w/PP for same price? That’d be my only question right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 performance convertible k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Whats your budget? Do you prefer lux options like the premium package (big screen, leather, cooled and heated seats etc) over performance options like the performance package (3.73 torsen, upgraded suspension , 6 piston brakes, braces and radiator, etc)? That 17 convertible is optioned with both packages, good color, etc. That's not a cheap car new. I'd try to get it for 30k and think that'd be a good price for that car. I'm assuming you aren't concerned with outright performance looking at convertibles, so a 17 vs 18 is less of an issue. I think the 15 to 17 look better too. Performance wise the 18 is a big improvement though. It might be worth spending a bit more for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 performance convertible k :dumb: It’s not like it’s a Sebring, or a v6 camaro... Whats your budget? Do you prefer lux options like the premium package (big screen, leather, cooled and heated seats etc) over performance options like the performance package (3.73 torsen, upgraded suspension , 6 piston brakes, braces and radiator, etc)? That 17 convertible is optioned with both packages, good color, etc. That's not a cheap car new. I'd try to get it for 30k and think that'd be a good price for that car. I'm assuming you aren't concerned with outright performance looking at convertibles, so a 17 vs 18 is less of an issue. I think the 15 to 17 look better too. Performance wise the 18 is a big improvement though. It might be worth spending a bit more for one. Lux options over performance. Not sure I’ll notice the pp options with my anticipated driving, but it’s nice. Definitely plan to work on the price but also realize it’s a rare combo and good color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 You'll probably be fine in a premium package 18 then, it's the better car, but the 17 is nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 You'll probably be fine in a premium package 18 then, it's the better car, but the 17 is nice too. Agreed. Budget is 50ish, but can’t see spending that much on a mustang. LOL. Ricart has an 18 but it’s a prior rental and white, both are turn offs to me but it’s priced at 34 too, same as the 17. Wish there were more for sale. Going to see what I can do on this 17 today after driving it to make sure it drives as nice as the 18 I drove yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Pretty sure this is the one...after they remove the stripes. But they’re not budging on price, thoughts? https://www.ricartused.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2018-Ford-Mustang-GT_Premium_Convertible-Groveport-OH/3273389853?utm_campaign=deeplink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cars.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Don't ever turn traction control off with those tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Welp, had to walk away after a test drive. Smiled ear to ear and was ready to buy when I pulled back in but noticed a few loose trim panels while looking it over and then bare metal/rough fender lip on left quarter, doesn’t match the right side so makes me think it’s been repaired and not the best since it’s easy to spot. Considering a new one now, probably order to get exactly how I want. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 performance convertible k $45k teeruk. $1500 exhaust. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Didn't pay that much for either, but ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Pretty sure this is the one...after they remove the stripes. But they’re not budging on price, thoughts? https://www.ricartused.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2018-Ford-Mustang-GT_Premium_Convertible-Groveport-OH/3273389853?utm_campaign=deeplink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cars.com Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Didn't pay that much for either, but ok K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 50k buys a gt350, not sure why you're shopping regular gts. GT loses it's appeal in low 40s new. 50k also buys a zl1... And m4 and m2 and Corvettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Look on Facebook pages or mustang6g as there's always a cream puff mustang going up for sale. Many with superchargers or other very nice mods. New and non gt350 isn't a wise financial move on mustangs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 50k buys a gt350, not sure why you're shopping regular gts. GT loses it's appeal in low 40s new. 50k also buys a zl1... And m4 and m2 and Corvettes. Look on Facebook pages or mustang6g as there's always a cream puff mustang going up for sale. Many with superchargers or other very nice mods. New and non gt350 isn't a wise financial move on mustangs. Yeah...but they don’t sell a vert gt350... and the others don’t appeal to me. I’m open to suggestions but did find two new 19’s for $40k I’m going to call on Monday. I have and will continue to look on the forums but it seems a loaded gt vert manual isn’t very common as I haven’t had any luck finding one. Any other fun convertible to consider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Yeah...but they don’t sell a vert gt350... and the others don’t appeal to me. I’m open to suggestions but did find two new 19’s for $40k I’m going to call on Monday. I have and will continue to look on the forums but it seems a loaded gt vert manual isn’t very common as I haven’t had any luck finding one. Any other fun convertible to consider? Vette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Vette I checked one out, coughlin has a new 18 for $52k, but I didn’t like it as much as I thought I would, and I decided I definitely want a back seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Vert only, gotcha. Well I think you're on the right path. Find one you like and grab it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 I do wish the GT350 was offered in a convertible. The Voodoo would sound amazing driving around with the top down. I know performance would be compromised but it would be a good trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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