GT Interior Option - Standard vs Premium Trim
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GT Interior Option - Standard vs Premium Trim
As you know, a "std" GT has perferated leather seats and bright Aluminum dash panels. A "premium trim" option gets you solid leather seating surfaces and a darker, more textured Aluminum dash panels. Any significant negatives to either selection?
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I like the solid door panels of the 401A. I would have liked the darker dash panels too, but then they don't match the silver accents on the steering wheel. Never understood why Ford does that, especially on the GT/CS. But, I like the seats better on the 400A - don't like the solid surfaces or that stripe thingie. So overall, I liked the 400A better for my needs.
The only actual "drawback" that I see is the chintzy shift **** that comes with the 400A. It's the same plastic crapper that's come with the Mustang since 2005. If you like the metal round ****, you can just buy it and the boot for ~$200 or less through Ford.
The only actual "drawback" that I see is the chintzy shift **** that comes with the 400A. It's the same plastic crapper that's come with the Mustang since 2005. If you like the metal round ****, you can just buy it and the boot for ~$200 or less through Ford.
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The only negative I can think of with the Premiere Trim is that the metal shifter **** will either get really hot or cold depending on the temperature outside. It seems like the difference between trims is mostly an aesthetic thing. I dig the old school look of the 400A trim, but it's so close to how the interior looked in the 05-09 Mustang that I went with the 401A package to have a slightly different look.
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I sat in both kinds of seats and they seemed to be equally as comfortable and supportive...but I liked the feel of the solid leather a little bit better. I picked the 401a mostly because I thought it looked sharp. I got the charcoal black w/chashmere stripe on the seat because it was a little less bold than colors. I guess that, just as a lot of things with these cars, it's whatever you like. If you're writing the check, you get to pick whatever you like best. Good luck!
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The difference between 401A and 400A is merely personal styling preference IMO. Only thing I liked better from the 401A is the shifter, so it wasn't worth the extra $400 to me
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personally i didnt like the "upgrade" shift **** in the 401A i thought it looked too old fashion. i like the simple design of the 400A ****. plus i didnt like any of the stripe colors contrasting with the kona blue. liked the feel of the perforated seats. but wish i could have the darker dash panel from the 401A. just my opinion
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Well, all those responses were great, and mirror my thoughts. I personally think the upscale door panel (401), Que-Ball Shift **** (Roush, etc.) and the all-too-bright dash panels (400) & solid surface seats without butt-stripe (unavailable) would be my personal preference. Probably with the ~$350 I'll "save" buying the 400 package, I can buy the doorpanels if they really bug me over time... Thanks to all!
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That's my approach too, Ranger. Going to buy a set of door panels when they start popping up used. I actually like the pattern on the door panel of the 400A, but I like the little silver pony! If I thought I could make one work on the 400A panel, then I would be perfectly happy.
I could buy them new, but I don't think it's worth THAT much to me
I could buy them new, but I don't think it's worth THAT much to me
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personally i didnt like the "upgrade" shift **** in the 401A i thought it looked too old fashion. i like the simple design of the 400A ****. plus i didnt like any of the stripe colors contrasting with the kona blue. liked the feel of the perforated seats. but wish i could have the darker dash panel from the 401A. just my opinion
Seats I don't know, I couldn't find a 2010 401A and 400A Mustang on the same lot to sit in and compare the seats. I decided there probably wasn't going to be a significant difference, at least not enough to go to huge trouble with.
Aside from that it's just preference. The cashmere stripe I thought was a nice accent for Candy Red, and I do like the darker dash and especially the little chrome ponies in the doors.
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beware the "flat" leather in the 401A package looks loose and wrinkly after a while, the pleated leather on the basic premium seats already has creases in it so it doesn't get that saggy look
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^^^ that. I really really really liked the shifter on the 401A, so I ordered the **** and boot from partscheap.com. Just picked it up from my mailbox in Blaine the other day, looking forward to install it later. (Might get a short shifter too and then do both at once).
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