Originally Posted by Greg3

BLACK and a beautiful as it looks (When Clean) am sorry I didn't choose a different color.

Originally Posted by MyStang2010GB

I don't consider the track package suspension stiff either

Originally Posted by BackinBlack13

That's what the aftermarket is for.

Originally Posted by TheDivaDanielle

Damping is spot on, but actual spring rates are still kinda soft. My K springs should remedy that.

Originally Posted by SeattleStang

Ok, so this is going to be my introduction post plus a pretty thorough description of what I plan to get and if I'm just a little crazy

So in the summer of 2005, I ordered my first Mustang. This was the first year of the new retro body style and the 300 HP 4.6 V8. This was like the hottest car of that year, and I got one of the first in Seattle, I ordered the GT Premium in Redfire with the concept wheels, Shaker 1000, every option including (unfortunately) Automatic. This car became the love of my life, and I learned to drive that Mustang like I stole it. I had never even owned a rear wheel drive car let alone a V8 muscle RWD car. I whipped it around corners, I gunned the V8, I basically drove it and still drive it with a passion I've never had for any other car. I am apparently someone designed for the Mustang or a similar type car and I had no idea, because I drove that thing like people drove muscle cars in 70s movies . Anyway, getting to my point, the one purchase in my life in which I had COMPLETE 100% satisfaction, and have for 7 years now. I still get a smile on my face when I drive it today.

That's my background. Now let's get to me today. I saw the 2013 Mustang and after years and years of loving my car, I finally decided it was time for a new one. I have to admit I was totally intrigued when they reintroduced the 5.0 in 2011, because hey a new motor with more HP is a great thing, but nothing motivated me to want to actually jump back into the game than this 2013. I love the LEDs, I love the new front and back, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new track package with the Brembos, Torsen, etc. I'm also a lot more advanced in my career after 7 years and can basically choose any Mustang, so I was trying to decide. The only one thing I know is I have to get a stick, and I have to learn how to drive a stick. I can't be the one anymore who owns a GT that's an automatic Now that's all well and good, I am determined and I will learn. If I set my mind to something, I will do it, that's just me.

Now I started out thinking about the Boss, then I thought about the Shelby. I am inclined to somewhat of a cheapness and practicality streak, just one of my inherent flaws. I couldn't justify the Shelby, and I decided that I couldn't live with the Boss's interior as I want all of the options I can get. Now luckily, they vastly improved the GT since I bought mine in 2005. So I figure the combination of 420 horsepower, a new stick shift, and the track pack will put someone like me in such a whole new league of Mustang, so close to the Boss, etc that I won't really need to get a Boss or Shelby yet in my life. Start with an attainable goal I say. Well it helps that I qualify for X-Plan through work so I can get the GT for easy discount, but not the Boss or the Shelby. So my option 1 was decided:

First Mustang:
1) 2013 Mustang GT Premium
2) 6 speed
3) Race Red exterior
4) Charcoal with cashmere 401 interior
5) track pack
6) comfort package
7) Shaker Pro (solely because I loved my Shaker 1000 SO MUCH)
And that's it. No other options, none that I liked. I think the tech package is drastically overpriced for a large GPS and I don't need that in a muscle car.

So what do you guys think of my primary Mustang choice so far based on my history? I have to learn to drive a stick, but I think it's as solid as a primary choice as I can make.

So now this left me with another question. I always have two cars, a fun sports car which I put very few miles on, and then a more commuter mainstream car. I've gone over this in my head about 1000 times but I think I've totally decided that I want to trade away all of my cars, and get a second Mustang as well. Now you can tell me if I'm crazy. First of all, I don't want to commute with a stick I'm just learning how to drive, and rack up miles on my 2013 GT. And the more I thought about it, the more I convinced myself that I'd somehow love a convertible, and since I already have the GT, I could get a 2013 V6 Premium Convertible Mustang Automatic. Sounds a bit crazy at first I know, but with X-Plan, both cars would would run around $65,000 total for two cars, and my trades will net me about $15K, and I have another 5K in cash, so I'm looking to finance about $45K. Now my reasonable side inside me is a little shocked by my decision. But I figure there are a ton of snobs at work who drop 50-70K every day on some Audi, etc, when I could spend this amount, justify it in in my head, and have the fastest car at work, and then a Convertible which I've always wanted but never had as a commuter. I think it's a good decision.

Second Mustang:
1) 2013 Mustang V6 Premium Convertible
2) Automatic
3) Black Exterior
4) Black Roof Color
5) Saddle Leather Interior
6) 201A (V6 Exterior Appearance Package)
7) Tape Stripe Delete (201A comes with a tape
stripe unless this option is also added removing it, want it clean and black)
- Comfort Package (So I get the heated seats on the convertible)

So I like this option a lot, a clean black Mustang convertible with an awesome Saddle Premium leather interior.

So am I crazy or is this a good path to go down?? Thanks so much!

Originally Posted by driftboatbum

For those of who struggle to buy one Mustang, one word. Seriously?

Originally Posted by MyStang2010GB

Agreed, just people keep commenting its a stiff ride when its not.