Alright guys, I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger on a 2012 GT500. I have an opportunity to use A plan pricing so I might just do it. Now I'm looking at options.

I know I want a black stripe delete w/ glass roof. But all the other options are up for grabs. Which would you go with?

 

That is so sweet. I hope you get it.


Hook 'em Horns!

 

PP no
Glass roof no
EP yes
Recaro no doesn't match the back seat, I would only get them in the boss with the rear delete, so I guess that's the LS
Car cover HECK NO

I will say if you do get the glass roof the strip delete is a must.

 

Ya I know I def want the Glass roof... sat in a 500 w/ it, its just too cool. lol

EP I'm leaning towards

Recaros I was leaning towards until I found out they are manual... that kinda sucks, and your right, they don't really match. Also, couldn't you just add them later if you wanted?

PP I just don't really know... it sounds sweet, but its also pretty steep.

 

And thanks man! I think its actually gonna happen. And I can't wait until the season starts... redemption is needed

 

I guess one of the biggest costs in the PP is the wheels and tires.

Are you sure you would be happy with those forever. It would be silly to get them and just swap them out after a year.

I agree on the Recaros. The GT500 should be a comfortable cruiser. The Recaros are nice I'm sure. I've got something similar I'm my R, but the GT500 is a different type of car.

 

I passed on the PP because I didn't care for the wheels, so I just purchased the FR3 handling pack for 1400.00 from Cj pony and some 373's for a buck fifty.

 

Agree with everything here. And I've been known to switch wheels fairly often...

Also true...

great stuff guys... these comments are exactly what I need

 

SVTPP, Electronics Package. I didn't care for the Recaros, I wanted power (wish you could get both seats power and heated, that still pisses me off in a car like this) and I didn't find them comfortable for my size at the time, especially for a car that I didn't intend to track. They also made ingress and egress more difficult for me personally with the side bolsters and no power, but that's a mobility issue most wont have.

 

by the way, does anyone know what A plan pricing is on the 500?

 

I purchased my 2012 Shelby in June with SVTPP & car cover - A-plan price was $47495.13 + fees.

 

Very nice...

How can you be sure the pricing is correct? Is there a way to verify it?

 

Try this.

https://www.myplan.ford.com/myplanweb/login.do

 

hmm i don't have a login... but that seems like the right place

 

So is the passenger seat on non Recaro seats.

PP and Recaros would be my choice. The EP is a total waste and a hassle.

 

Grabber Blue, Glass Roof, Electronics Package, SVT Performance Package, Recaro Seats.

 

SVTPP, Electrionics w/ Nav.
My .02

 

Electronics package rocks. I wouldn't have a 500 without it. SVTPP is not needed.

 

Aloha,
Wish we could A plan one here in Hawaii. We pay a premium since only a few are ever brought out here. Here is what I have...
Performance White with red stripes
PP
Recaro seats
Car Cover
Since the my sync can link to my phone why spend extra for the same thing? Hope you get what you want!!! Coconut

 

I purchased a black 2012 GT500 on x-plan at the end of June. I ordered stripe delete with glass roof and electronics pkg. This is a daily driver, making the electronics pkg. a must. The base cars seats are very comfortable and are power. In my opinion, you don't need the recaro's unless you get SVTPP. This really comes down to, do I want SVTPP or not?

The PP has a little harsher ride, the tires are more expensive, and you have to change these tires more frequently due to the soft compound. Although I love the look of the PP, it didn't make sense for me as a daily driver.

As far as the glass roof goes, it's really nice, and it was a compromise since my wife wanted a convertible.

Although I went with black and stripe delete for the stealth look, I still get tons of attention, from all kinds of people.
You can run, but you can't hide!