New car for me! 2016 Mustang GT w/PP 

"trmoore09" (trmoore09) 01/19/2016 at 15:35 • Filed to: None

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I couldn’t resist. It’s so beautiful. Local dealer had one identical but in yellow that I test drove. This orange one was at a partner dealership and they had it transferred over for me.

2016 Mustang GT (Base) w/ Performance Package. Competition Orange. 6-speed.

This thing is SO much more fun than my E46 M3 (which is for sale btw). It has everything I want/need and nothing I don’t. The mods list has already begun....

Any other oppos with an S550?

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:38

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It’s a sexy car. I love it!

I’d get a ‘15 GT PP.

I’d spring for the heated seats too lol

Tripper > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:39

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Details on your E46? I might be interested.

trmoore09 > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/19/2016 at 15:39

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Thanks! It doesn’t get old. Or hasn’t yet. I always wanted a Comp Orange Cobra. This’ll do.

V8soundRIOT- Now Has a V8 > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:41

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My Dad has a ‘15 GT with PP:

trmoore09 > Tripper 01/19/2016 at 15:41

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02 LSB 6-spd. 104k miles. $4500 in maintenance in the last ~2yrs, but needs some minor stuff to be perfect, all cosmetic. Asking $16,500. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5398117056…

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:42

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Tires and lighter wheels! Forgestars makes some sexy SCCA Street-class legal wheels which are way lighter each than stock

trmoore09 > V8soundRIOT- Now Has a V8 01/19/2016 at 15:43

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Beautiful! I really liked the yellow, but had to have Comp Orange. I was the same way with my E46. Had to have Laguna Seca Blue.

EL_ULY > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:44

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niiiice! congrtas buddy!

Scary__goongala! > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:44

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Nice buy man.

Justin Hughes > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:44

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Congrats! I don’t own one but I had an EcoBoost PP for a week. Loved it.

$kaycog > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:45

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It’s beautiful! I love Mustangs!

trmoore09 > $kaycog 01/19/2016 at 15:46

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Thanks! I’ve only ever really been a big fan of the old Terminator Cobras and Saleens, but I love the new body style.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:47

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i might be buying one later this year! in fact, I drove one that looks EXACTLY like that one last week!

is yours a Premium? that’s what I’m looking at; a red or blue GT premium PP

trmoore09 > Justin Hughes 01/19/2016 at 15:47

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That looks like fun! I considered an ecoboost, but knew I would want a V8 after too long. Is that Guard?

trmoore09 > EL_ULY 01/19/2016 at 15:47

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Thanks!

$kaycog > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:48

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You did good!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:48

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I really gotta drive one of these eventually. I do not like older mustangs at all due to the suspensions. But the new model certainly has piqued my interest and they look so much better as well. Nice purchase, don’t wreck it (via crashing into something or ricing the hell out of it)

V8soundRIOT- Now Has a V8 > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:50

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My dad was the exact opposite. He was set on buying a Competition Orange GT, but that changed when he saw a Triple Yellow convertible in the service area of the dealership where he bought his Mustang.

Autohaus Derp > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:50

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Jelly! I sat in a 15 recently and was incredibly impressed with the interior, especially considering its a blue oval product.

RallyWrench > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:52

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Dude. Dude. Every time I see one, I fall more in love with them. Excellent choice.

trmoore09 > V8soundRIOT- Now Has a V8 01/19/2016 at 15:52

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oh lol. that’s funny. I’ve never been a huge fan of yellow, but triple yellow looks great. But to be fair, my first car was an Orange Blast SRT-4 (had for 7 years) and we traded in our orange wrangler for the Mustang. So we are orange car people.

Tripper > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:52

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I’ve got an 02 PY 6-spd, but it’s a rag top and I’ve always said that I would have the first LSB/Oxford Green coupe that I could swing...I even have a buddy in Wilmington and I’m way overdue for a visit to his place. I will get in touch with you via craigslist if I get serious.

Just out of curiosity, have you considered listing it for sale with Bring a Trailer? I’m only asking because E46 M’s tend to go for a pretty penny over there as long they are 6-speed, hardtop, and a rare color.

Justin Hughes > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:53

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It is. Not quite Steve McQueen Highland Green but close. The EcoBoost is quite good, but there’s a lot to be said for a V8.

Needmoargarage > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:54

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I want.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:54

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Nice! now go get some bugs on it!

trmoore09 > Tripper 01/19/2016 at 15:54

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Nice! Sounds good, just let me know! PY would have been the only other color we would have gotten. I’m a fan of rare/bright colors. BTW, my parents live in Wilmington.

Nah, I hadn’t thought about that! Thanks, I’ll look into it.

Needmoargarage > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:55

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Don’t own one, but drive them occasionally at work. Lots of fun! I’m a bit jealous...orange looks so good on these.

Jcarr > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 15:55

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trmoore09 > Justin Hughes 01/19/2016 at 15:56

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I love the Guard green, but I thought I might get tired of it. I feel like I would have needed to mod the Ecoboost, but the V8 is a blast off the showroom floor.

Kent > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:04

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trmoore09 > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/19/2016 at 16:08

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This was my first day driving it to work. I’ve now had it for about two weeks and put ~400 miles on it, which is high for me. My commute to work is only 12 miles round trip (including a trip back home for lunch). It’s a little dirtier now :)

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:11

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My yellow mustang is jealous, but soon to be reunited with it’s rootin-tootin engine.

trmoore09 > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/19/2016 at 16:13

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Nice, progress! May their reunion be pleasant!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:17

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02 LSB 6-spd. 104k miles. $4500

I stopped reading here... I’ll take it!

Any contradiction to the quoted text above will be taken as false advertising, and I’ll sue you. ;)

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:17

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Well, I rebuilt it with a rattle can, a friend is going to re-gasket it and then a running project is much more likely to get worked on by me.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:17

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I've seen one before which was pretty much the same as your car (I don't recall what wheels it had), but I remember the exhaust rumble when the car started up. Very nice stuff, congratulations!

Saracen > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:18

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Duuuuude. Love it. And you got it with the right engine, the right options and one of the right colors (winners are Guard, Competition Orange and Triple Yellow)!

trmoore09 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/19/2016 at 16:18

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lol touche. I probably should have worded it a little better.

trmoore09 > Saracen 01/19/2016 at 16:21

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Thanks! It’s exactly what I wanted. Base GT with just the PP, nothing else. I wanted the recaros, but I wasn’t sure that A) they were worth the money and B) I would fit in them (6'4, ~240). I thought about the Gaurd, but I thought I might get tired of it. I tend to like bright colors better.

trmoore09 > gin-san - shitpost specialist 01/19/2016 at 16:23

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Thanks! The stock exhaust sounds surprisingly good, but it could definitely use to be a little louder.

Cherry_man1 > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:23

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Did you find the Recaro seats for it as well?

trmoore09 > Cherry_man1 01/19/2016 at 16:25

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Nah, I didn’t know if they were worth the money and more importantly I honestly didn’t think I would fit in them. I’m not a small guy (6'4 ~240). The stock seats are pretty supportive actually.

JeepJeremy > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:26

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damn

That’s a gorgeous car!

trmoore09 > JeepJeremy 01/19/2016 at 16:27

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Thanks! Can’t beat it for $30k.

Steve in Manhattan > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:27

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Nice!

JeepJeremy > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:27

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WOW! I guess not! Jeese. That’s a steal!

Cherry_man1 > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:29

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I’m 6'4" but 213 and I fit in them hella comfy. They are like the BOSS 302 ones the wider ones, not the narrow ones that come like in a ST

trmoore09 > Cherry_man1 01/19/2016 at 16:31

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Ah, ok. Oh well. This is the only one they had in stock, and they had to get this one from a sister dealership. I was happy enough to find that they could get a comp orange w/pp. No recaros wasn’t quite a deal-breaker. Also, my shoulders are super wide.

Master Cylinder > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:31

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Nice! In my moments of madness (or maybe it’s lucidity) where I consider replacing my 30-year-old German sports car with something newer, the base GT with PP and the Focus RS are on top of the list. They’re about the same price and both look like really fun cars.

Enjoy!

AM3R shamefully returns > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:36

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Congrats, love love love that color combo. Now, gimme a link to the E46 I’m VERY interested if it is a 6MT coupe.

trmoore09 > Master Cylinder 01/19/2016 at 16:37

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Thanks! After having several 4cyl and 6cyl cars, I was craving a V8. I love the new look of the mustang, and for the price you can’t beat it. It IS fun. It is leaps and bounds more fun (read: dangerous) than my E46. To put in perspective, our old E90 M3 V8 was rated at 414/295 and this is rated at 435/400. 105tq is a BIG difference. E46 is 333/262.

Cherry_man1 > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:38

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Same I’m athletic build. Also I have been in in debate if the ‘15 with the PP is worth trading my GT for one possibly or a BOSS 302.....what do you think?

trmoore09 > AM3R shamefully returns 01/19/2016 at 16:40

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Thanks man! Yep, of course it is! 02 LSB 6-spd ~104k miles. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5398117056…

trmoore09 > Cherry_man1 01/19/2016 at 16:46

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Man, I love the new body style, so I would say yes. But I also love the old Boss 302. I heard the old body style was actually a little quicker, and the Boss 302 will hold it’s value better than a GT if that’s a concern for you. And funny enough, I can’t weigh in on the IRS vs SRA situation since I’ve only driven this one. The interior is way nicer than I would have expected though. I do like the turn signals in the hood scoop things in the 16. lol Do you have a 4.6 now? I will say the 5.0 is a monster. I am not disappointed at all.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 16:52

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I’ve never heard it when someone’s giving it the beans, I’ve only ever heard it on startup and idle and it had a pleasant rumble.

Are you really going to start modding it right away?

trmoore09 > gin-san - shitpost specialist 01/19/2016 at 16:56

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Nah, it’s going to stay stock for a little while. Only things I may do are black badges and tint.

Cherry_man1 > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 17:07

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I have a 2011 GT and I do have the Coyote 5.0L it’s a monster I know! I like my Solid rear but I’ve only driven a SRA Mustang lol.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 17:08

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Congrats. Mine’s a 14 Roush Stage 3 because I didn’t like the new body style. However, I will say that it has grown on me a lot over the last 18 months!

Saracen > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 17:15

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I would get the recaros. I’m a big framed guy too, and they felt more comfortable. I found Guard to be stunning with the PP package every time I see one, so it would be my first choice. My GT350 would be competition orange with white stripes ;)

Frenchlicker > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 17:45

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I've been lusting after an Ecoboost Mustang in this color myself. It looks amazing. However I cannot bring myself to do anything that crazy just yet.

bryan40oop > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 18:01

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“Any other oppos with an S550?”

Uh.... yeah....

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/bought-a-thing…

This is akward.

trmoore09 > bryan40oop 01/19/2016 at 18:59

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Nice! Clearly by awkward, you mean awesome. I concur with your purchase.

trmoore09 > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/19/2016 at 19:34

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Nah, its a base. Couldn’t swing the extra money since my wife needed a new car too.

bryan40oop > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 19:37

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PPack too. Eerie.

Chasaboo > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 19:40

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That color works with that body really well.

shop-teacher > trmoore09 01/19/2016 at 23:18

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Oh man, that looks fantastic! Nice purchase!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > trmoore09 01/20/2016 at 00:44

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heh, I feel. I don’t know though... I love the luxuries of the premium. I’d honestly give up the PP for leather and sound if I had to.

thefinalmonster > trmoore09 01/21/2016 at 15:16

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As a former S197 owner, now a BMW 2 series driver, can you tell me how it compares to the typical BMW ride?

I test drove the S550 but it was too short to form an opinion.

Arrivederci > trmoore09 02/04/2016 at 15:30

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Congrats on the purchase! Did you get it in Raleigh? I’m in Greensboro and am headed out your way on Saturday to look at a used GT with PP and Recaros! I’ve seen new base GTs with PP down close to $30k, so do you think that would be the best I could do if I love it as much as I think I will?

trmoore09 > Arrivederci 02/04/2016 at 16:01

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Thanks! I bought it from a dealership in Raleigh that had it transferred from a partner dealership near Charlotte. I’m not sure to be honest. It probably has more to do with if you are trading in a car and how much money the dealership paid for the car. It may not be much cheaper than new, or possibly more. BTW, you will love it.

trmoore09 > thefinalmonster 02/04/2016 at 16:46

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Sorry, just saw this response. The Mustang is a little more harsh/raw, but I like that. The M cars are a little more refined/smooth. So depending on how you look at it, it could be a positive or a negative. However, I will say that the S550 is not too much harsher than the E46. It is, however, much stiffer than our E90 was. Keep in mind though that our E90 had the EDC, and the Mustang has the Performance Package that supposedly stiffens everything up.