Pure looks...2013 SG MCA vs. PP
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Pure looks...2013 SG MCA vs. PP
New to the forum, by the way. I'd love to hear some opinions on the looks of these two cars and which you guys prefer. I personally prefer the PP look, but my dealer is basically scaring me away from it because of slightly less gas mileage and "slippery" tires when compared to the MCA. Thanks!
MCA:
http://imgur.com/a/9Rkob
PP:
https://themustangsource.com/f789/my...-sg-pp-507373/
MCA:
http://imgur.com/a/9Rkob
PP:
https://themustangsource.com/f789/my...-sg-pp-507373/
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depends what you want! if you're looking to really push the car, go with the PP. if not go with the MCA, especially if you think you would ever want aftermarket wheels as that is a good chunk of the PP. That said, the package is a great value in my opinion as you couldn't replicate it for $1995 in aftermarket parts.
you will see slightly lower highway mileage with the PP from the 3.31:1 gears (vs 2.73:1). The PP does have summer only tires, so you might need a set of winters depending on where you live. Honestly they are very similar in looks, so thats a wash. The PP will handle better too with the GT suspension.
you will see slightly lower highway mileage with the PP from the 3.31:1 gears (vs 2.73:1). The PP does have summer only tires, so you might need a set of winters depending on where you live. Honestly they are very similar in looks, so thats a wash. The PP will handle better too with the GT suspension.
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Haha, no. He has neither on the lot, actually. He was just trying to be up-front with me. I would never take the car to the track, so I think he had that in mind when he was giving me the rundown on the two options.
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depends what you want! if you're looking to really push the car, go with the PP. if not go with the MCA, especially if you think you would ever want aftermarket wheels as that is a good chunk of the PP. That said, the package is a great value in my opinion as you couldn't replicate it for $1995 in aftermarket parts.
you will see slightly lower highway mileage with the PP from the 3.31:1 gears (vs 2.73:1). The PP does have summer only tires, so you might need a set of winters depending on where you live. Honestly they are very similar in looks, so thats a wash. The PP will handle better too with the GT suspension.
you will see slightly lower highway mileage with the PP from the 3.31:1 gears (vs 2.73:1). The PP does have summer only tires, so you might need a set of winters depending on where you live. Honestly they are very similar in looks, so thats a wash. The PP will handle better too with the GT suspension.
Yes...I DO want a fast car. I want a powerful car. I can't afford the GT, so maybe I should go with the PP. Hmm...coming from a Jeep, the gas mileage doesn't really matter anyways. And I live in Georgia. We rarely have snow here. I would NEVER change the tires pending the season--is that a problem?
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This was supposed to be a pure looks thread, but I see it's turning to performance...you can read that much into my original post? Yes...I DO want a fast car. I want a powerful car. I can't afford the GT, so maybe I should go with the PP. Hmm...coming from a Jeep, the gas mileage doesn't really matter anyways. And I live in Georgia. We rarely have snow here. I would NEVER change the tires pending the season--is that a problem?
Yes...I DO want a fast car. I want a powerful car. I can't afford the GT, so maybe I should go with the PP. Hmm...coming from a Jeep, the gas mileage doesn't really matter anyways. And I live in Georgia. We rarely have snow here. I would NEVER change the tires pending the season--is that a problem?
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You can put all-season tires on the PP rims, correct? I may just get the PP and slap on some all-seasons. Or would that ruin the handling advantage?
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Suppose you don't want the higher price and limited selection compared to 18" wheels? It is the V6 after all. Looks: I like the looks of the PP wheels, and would choose it for that if that's the only criteria, esp. with SG.
Can't you get the PP with the MCA? Sorry, Canuck speaking, and our packages are quite different. e.g. you can only get the PP with the MCA pkg., not with the Pony pkg. I am choosing SG MCA with 3.31, which I know you can't in the U.S., instead of PP. I won't need 19s on this car, and our MCA pkg. includes some gray-finish Al 18" wheels anyways (I like the PP ones better).
And as far as looks go, I have to wonder what they were thinking in one respect: whatever the wheel size, this car won't look quite right until lowered. Maybe with some 20s and 80 profiles...
Can't you get the PP with the MCA? Sorry, Canuck speaking, and our packages are quite different. e.g. you can only get the PP with the MCA pkg., not with the Pony pkg. I am choosing SG MCA with 3.31, which I know you can't in the U.S., instead of PP. I won't need 19s on this car, and our MCA pkg. includes some gray-finish Al 18" wheels anyways (I like the PP ones better).
And as far as looks go, I have to wonder what they were thinking in one respect: whatever the wheel size, this car won't look quite right until lowered. Maybe with some 20s and 80 profiles...
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Originally Posted by Brink500
This was supposed to be a pure looks thread, but I see it's turning to performance...you can read that much into my original post?
Yes...I DO want a fast car. I want a powerful car. I can't afford the GT, so maybe I should go with the PP. Hmm...coming from a Jeep, the gas mileage doesn't really matter anyways. And I live in Georgia. We rarely have snow here. I would NEVER change the tires pending the season--is that a problem?
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Suppose you don't want the higher price and limited selection compared to 18" wheels? It is the V6 after all. Looks: I like the looks of the PP wheels, and would choose it for that if that's the only criteria, esp. with SG.
Can't you get the PP with the MCA? Sorry, Canuck speaking, and our packages are quite different. e.g. you can only get the PP with the MCA pkg., not with the Pony pkg. I am choosing SG MCA with 3.31, which I know you can't in the U.S., instead of PP. I won't need 19s on this car, and our MCA pkg. includes some gray-finish Al 18" wheels anyways (I like the PP ones better).
Can't you get the PP with the MCA? Sorry, Canuck speaking, and our packages are quite different. e.g. you can only get the PP with the MCA pkg., not with the Pony pkg. I am choosing SG MCA with 3.31, which I know you can't in the U.S., instead of PP. I won't need 19s on this car, and our MCA pkg. includes some gray-finish Al 18" wheels anyways (I like the PP ones better).
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Here you can get PP with MCA or plain Premium, just not with Pony. Hey, these packages* cost $2900 here, and include way more stuff...I should hope so compared to $900. So be careful looking at pics of Canadian cars with packages.
*Edit: I mean Pony or MCA, not the PP, cost that much
*Edit: I mean Pony or MCA, not the PP, cost that much
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