Oppo What should I get if given the opportunity.

"Cherry_man1" (Cherry_man1)
12/16/2014 at 20:23 • Filed to: Mustang, BOSS 302 vs 2015 Perf Pack

2015 Mustang GT Perf Pack or 2013 BOSS 302?

My dad just asked me straight up. What would I rather have. I said BOSS 302 cause it's a BOSS and it would be better track car/ handling car.

He comes back with didn't they take most of the stuff from the boss and put it in the 15GTPP and I was like ya. He then says it will be faster. and I'm like wat?

Will someone do this comparo?

Like 2015 GT PP vs 2013 Boss 302?

Road & Track you out there?

DISCUSSION (46)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:26

On a track, the Boss is probably faster. In the real world you probably wouldn't know the difference. The '15 could probably be had for cheaper, with a vastly improved interior. I would definitely take the '15.

lone_liberal > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:28

BOSS. Not only is it more hard core, at least in Laguna Seca trim, it will always hold its value better.

daender > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:28

Fyi, the new '15 GT has a coyote engine that's carried over a lot of parts from the Boss 302 program so it's basically an almost-Boss 5.0 but with IRS and not carrying a collector's price premium.

Cherry_man1 > lone_liberal
12/16/2014 at 20:29

That is true but I'm a sucker for technology.

Cherry_man1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
12/16/2014 at 20:29

They are the same price. 42k.

Cherry_man1 > daender
12/16/2014 at 20:30

Same price range 41-42k for both x.x

wantafuncar > lone_liberal
12/16/2014 at 20:30

+1 for Boss....

I look up Boss & GT500s all the time.... maybe one day.

Jonathan Harper > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:31

I haven't driven the '15 yet but I would have a reaaaaaally hard time not getting the BOSS.

GTCL > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:34

I'd take the Boss all day every day. Especially the '13. That's the better of the 2 years of the Boss.

Cherry_man1 > Jonathan Harper
12/16/2014 at 20:34

I'm thinking about going to the dealer tomorrow and driving both cause they have a '12 BOSS and '15 GT PP so I'm like hmmmmm~

Cherry_man1 > GTCL
12/16/2014 at 20:35

Ya it's got the apps and Sync

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:35

Oh hell no. If anyone is getting an S550 before everyone else, it's gonna be ME. I can't let you do this. Get the BOSS. BOSS BOSS BOSS BOSS BOSS BOSS BOSS

Kinja'd!!!

GET THE FUCKING BOSS YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO DAMMIT

Manuél Ferrari > lone_liberal
12/16/2014 at 20:36

you beat me to it

BOSS for retaining as much asset value as possible

i should have got a 996 GT3 or higher mileage 997.1 GT3 instead of my year old 12K miles 997.2 C2. the GT3 would be going up in value right now instead of down.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:36

That's fully loaded, correct? Either way, the '15 is the better deal.

SonorousSpeedJoe > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:36

The BOSS 302 would retain its value better, but I'd personally go for the GT due to the IRS (more comfortable), better interior, and (if the reviews are to be believed) better steering feel. If you don't end up autocrossing/tracking it, then the actual handling won't matter as much IMO.

On the other hand, I'd wait to buy a GT since there are apparently no plans to update MFT-equipped cars to Sync 3.

Jayhawk Jake > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:37

C6 Z06

Cherry_man1 > Jayhawk Jake
12/16/2014 at 20:38

Boss 302 yup...

Funktheduck > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:39

Boss. Cooler. More unique. Better value over time.

GTCL > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:39

....And the better stripe package, better tail lights too. I have a 13' GT, but would trade it in on a Boss in an instant if I didn't have a second car payment right now.

Cherry_man1 > SonorousSpeedJoe
12/16/2014 at 20:39

Meh I have used MFT and it's easy for me to use, also I do plan on tracking the car if I move to Kansas City.

Cherry_man1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
12/16/2014 at 20:39

Ruffly yes.

Cherry_man1 > Funktheduck
12/16/2014 at 20:40

Maybe, you never know.

Cherry_man1 > GTCL
12/16/2014 at 20:40

Damn.

guinessboy2013 > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:42

15 would probably drive better but I'd run with the BOSS 302 because it's a limited edittion/exclusive coolness.

GTCL > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:42

Actually my '13 is Grabber Blue just like the one you have above. The good thing is I do have the Premium package, so it has the leather/sync/interior lighting and stuff. I like all of it, but would rather have the boss with the recaros.

Cherry_man1 > GTCL
12/16/2014 at 20:45

I have a '11 GT with the first gen touch screen and the special int package and all that jazz but I would give it all up for the BOSS

Jonathan Harper > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:48

I got a lot of seat time in an '11 RTR a few years ago and it really changed my opinion of Mustangs. Granted, the RTR is not a "normal" Mustang, but still.

daender > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:48

Hmm, the Boss 302 will appreciate in value so there's that...

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:52

My heart says Boss 302, because Boss god-damn 302. My head says 15 for daily use, but then Boss 302 again because, again, Boss 302. So...Boss 302. In yellow or that yellow orange color. Oh, or blue with white graphics, that's also acceptable.

Cherry_man1 > Jonathan Harper
12/16/2014 at 20:52

Ya the RTR is fricken amazing

Cherry_man1 > daender
12/16/2014 at 20:52

Ya that is true but right now it falling hard.

SonorousSpeedJoe > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 20:53

I see. Figure out which one puts down better numbers if you put that above all else; you could probably compare specs from Motor Trend reviews and such.

Insofar as the MFT goes, I'd rather just have the most up-to-date system, especially since Sync 3 includes over-the-air updates IIRC.

Cherry_man1 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/16/2014 at 20:53

Well I the cheapest BOSS I can find is 32k for a '13 so i'm looking HARD at that.

Cherry_man1 > SonorousSpeedJoe
12/16/2014 at 20:54

Ehhhhh its just one of those things ya know.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 21:02

BOSS. I know you like the 2013 and I like the 2012, but still BOSS. It'll be more valuable later one, and that shit's BOSS.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 21:03

302, better engine, it's a BOSS, and it looks better. Plus the value retention is a plus.

Jayhawk Jake > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 21:04

The Corvette will run laps around the Boss.

Cherry_man1 > Jayhawk Jake
12/16/2014 at 21:09

Kinja'd!!!

E92M3 > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 21:10

Believe it or not the 2015 GT is faster around a track than the BOSS 302 (according to Autoblog).

Cherry_man1 > E92M3
12/16/2014 at 21:10

o.o Link?

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 21:33

Honestly, it's a no-lose situation. Not like you've got a 50/50 shot at either a Mustang or a first gen Hyundai Sonata, you know? Definitely just two different styles of winning here, haha.

Sn210 > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 22:22

I like the Boss better. It's more exclusive

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 22:29

It all depends on what you want.

The Boss is rare, feels more raw and is less comfortable. It'll work as a DD though. Plus it's a special car.

The 15 GT PP is faster, more capable, comfortable and essentially better in every way. But you lose so much of that muscle car feeling. You won't feel as fast despite being faster. And they'll be everywhere soon.

It's a hard decision. Personally I love how fast my Mach feels. By today's V8's it's slow but it feels so much faster then my father's 5.0. I would go Boss for that same reason. I don't mind not having a lot of features. I'd say it's already well equipped. So unless you have to have all of that new technology, then I would go Boss.

Cherry_man1 > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
12/16/2014 at 22:33

That's exactly what I'm thinking.

Conan > Cherry_man1
12/16/2014 at 23:45

BOSS all day.

JR1 > Cherry_man1
12/17/2014 at 21:28

You want to know why the Boss is so great? It is a manual only car. That means posers, grandmas, and frat boys will not own one. It is universally respected by any and all car geeks. A 2015 Mustang is not. Furthermore you can be that guy who got a 2015 Mustang like everyone else of you can be the guy who bought a future legend. Your choice. I know what I would pick.