Yes. This applies to both the out going S550 and especially the S650. Whether the Ecoboost or GT. I'm a big fan of tech upgrades like heated and cooled seats for the hot summer days. The S650 premium takes the interior to the next level. A luxury performance sports car. Still the best bang for the buck when comparing to the ending Challenger
Hi CJ love this video. I also did some research this is my humble opinion I prefer the GT premium this is a good informative video thanks. GT vs GT Premium 1. Pony Projection Lights - Practical 2. Foot Pedals - Aluminum - Not necessary 3. Heating Steering wheel - Practical 4. Premium Door trim leather - Not necessary 5. Garage door opener - Practical 6. Heated and Cooled front seats and leather - Practical 7. Wireless Charging pad - Practical 8. Dual Climate control (optional on the GT base) 9. Full screen (Preference)
The Recaro seats make absolutely no sense (unless you’re really active at the track). You lose the electronics, the heating, and the cooling, plus the Recaros are a $1,900 option (in Canada). Stocks seats on the Premium are just fine.
My guess is that its an option thats ticked off on the base model. Once they get forscan going on the 2024 i guarantee you that youll be able to turn them on.
If you want to get a return on your investment NEVER order anything without being fully loaded. This removes the ability for the dealer to say "Well it's missing this and this." Also when you are selling a car or truck this makes it a quick sell for top dollar in the future as well.
Actually it doesn’t make a difference. They just look up what options it had new and go off condition and offer you fair market value for trade. If a dealer offers you nothing because it doesn’t have this or that for options then you need to leave that dealer immediately. I actually made more off my 16 base performance pack than a coworker did off his 17 premium GT and we traded them in at basically the same time.
Thats not so bad. My 2021 was listed at 56,00. Has everything but automatic trans (don't want it) and the convertible. Has everything else. Got it for 50,000.
For those who have real world experience driving this GT in heavy rain (like those in Florida), how badly rain leaks into the engine bay through the vents on the hood?
100%. The performance pack comes with a very nice spoiler but if you didn’t option the PP I’ve seen lots of people have already done aftermarket spoilers on s650.
No disrespect to the presenter of this RUclips story.. but… I found it confusing, in one sentence talks about standard vehicle, then talks about the premium vehicle and then switched back to ti options available to the standard vehicle etc etc… here in Australia as I understand it (and owner of 2021 modei)… we have only 3 choices of specs… being.. 2,3 four cylinder, v8 coupe or v8 convertible… 🤷♂️
IDK... my Phase 2 Roush supercharged 2016 Mustang GT with the 6 speed manual and 3.31 rear, with a total investment of $39K, makes the 2024 seem way overhyped and over priced. That said... long live the Ford Mustang!!!!😊
I have a 2015 premium . I like the fact that I got stuff I didn’t even know I wanted . Plus I got it for the price of a base model because the lady I bought it from didn’t know what a premium pack was . And neither did I .
I like the car but Ford really overpriced the cars. In 2021 you could get a loaded 401a PP2 for 42k with discounts. Now a GT PP1 configured the same way is 62k and it's missing the handling package 2 options. Plus a decent wheel and tire option is another 5k,; plus another chin spoiler and the base suspension PP1 is always too soft for anything considered "track". It's insane! There's more tech but not 20k more tech. I could see a 3k increase but not 20 once you add a comparably equipped car.
I bought a 21 mustang with 5k miles on it a few months ago. $48k. Premium with the lcd instrument cluster. I'm sure the 23s that are left on the lot will be discounted. I can't stand those screens. The s550 interior all compliments each other. Not one thing stands out. You look at the new mustang and those screens stand out. It does not blend well with the rest of the interior. I don't understand why ford did not go with smaller screens that fit in with the dash. Looks like an afterthought. Now that the mustang has no competition I think not will get worse over the years. No competition creates complacency.
I have fully optioned out 2019 gt premium and I know you don't like the change but am going for the dark horse . I dont mind the my Gt I only have 10k milee on in it in 4 years, lol the sticker was 56k I paid I paid 46k with taxes brand new.
@@umairejaz6665 does not matter if I like it or not. It's what you like and it's your money. I guess what I don't understand is all the hype on RUclips about the new mustang whether it's the gt or dark horse. No one is saying anything negstive. For me it's the screens.
@@LONGWALDO I'm jealous. I paid 48k used with 5k miles on it. However I do love the car. The dealership I went to is known to be shady from last experiences but it was the only dealer that had the gt with the options I wanted
Let's think this over. All manufacturer packages force you to buy items you don't really care about, just to get the options you want. Money grab. Reminds me of subscribing to a top tier satellite TV package just to get one favorite channel purposely not included in a more economical one. Miss when we could pick & choose individual options. I am a convertible owner but Ford's decision to require a premium package for a convertible will price it out of the market for many, including myself, and the resulting stunted sales will be used to justify its discontinuance.
Personally the 2 dash screens is beyond ugly to look at but the 1 connected screen is a lot more appealing personally, that alone is worth the premium upgrade everything else is just bonuses
plus the climate controls are the worst I have ever seen. You have to press the fan or temp button first just to bring up the actual control. Taking your eyes off the road to do it. On my mustang i can just feel for the dial without looking away from the road
Guys, never get any American cars that’s not a premium. You’ll get bored very quick and you’ll regret the day that you bought the car with minimal features. I had a mustang and a challenger base models. After my experience with both I’m never planning to buy an American in general unless if it’s premium.
My answer is no the S550 is better inside and out imo the interior of the new mustang looks bland and the new car only makes maybe 10 more horses and is a little heavier if you have a S550 I say keep it especially if it's paid for 60k for a car after markups that is essentially the same as the previous car but a little worse is not worth it imo
No it not worth Gt Gt premium fee leather stuff heat cool seat Gt fastback same as premium just with digital screen and few bolt Really not worth since u won’t be driving in snow however if u can them in base model price 30k-35k yes it worth remember for 35k u can got very low mileage car like I got mine for 32k red race has a lot of mod from before owner fastback 10speed A 25k mileage
Is it worth it, that's open ended for sure! If your comparing it to my current v6 only 2015 mustang with only 300hp and 280 lb-ft torque then the answer to your question sir is yes its more than worth it.
Yea you miss out on long screen , door sill scuff plate lights , project pony light from mirror and leather seats … I ordered base with space gray trimmed in vinyl , active exhaust , nite pony pkg and stripe Not saying my color choice but it’s best 😂 remove carbon filter from intake tubes with active exhaust your almost at dark horse power I’d imagine 🤷🏻♂️
I doubt removing the filters will give you an additional 20 hp and be at the dark horse level. You know why they went with dual throttle bodies? Because of the filters, which reduces up, they had to use another throttle body to bring it back up. Maybe it would tice you an additional 20 hp. Or the ECU will compensate and be at the same level. Maybe over time it might throw a code because of the filters removed. This gen has no appeal to me. Especially because of those screens.
@@davidspangler7667 yea shoulda kept my 2022 but motor had be replaced after 280 miles due factory defect and then dealer scratched wheels so in sold it last June Was premium nite package rapid red , Louvers it was a gem
@@davidspangler7667 ok just seen a dyno run before and after stand corrected Was a gain of 16 rear wheel Hp and 17 ft lbs torque Not shabby (Atomic track solutions ) 🤷🏻♂️
@@SixOneFive I dont see the value in the dark horse. The only thing it has is a little more hp. Now if ford put in the 5.2 liter, that would be something special.
@@davidspangler7667 totally agree that’s why I settled for a base GT built up with options I def wanted Looked for another s550 2023 from NY to VA had several dealers helping me and couldn’t find that grabber blue with options I wanted In price range I wanted So , i ordered it last week, I’m sure it will take a minute I even test drive a challenger scat pack Time will tell I guess
Those screens ruin the interior. If they were smaller and built intonthe dash it would be so much better. Looks like the screens were an after thought. I have yet to see one RUclips channel say anything negdtivr about those screens. I think the s550 looks so much better than this gen.
Those two screens just look goofy. Ford’s marketing team keeps trying to convince us that the screen is inspired by fighter jets. Not the case, the S550’s interior infotainment looks so much better and well thought out.
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I love that fact Brembo package is stand alone. An since I grew up during the knight rider era, gotta love the light show.
Drove a 24 GT Premium 401a with active exhaust and performance pack. The creature comforts make all the difference. Cooled seats work in seconds!
Yes. This applies to both the out going S550 and especially the S650. Whether the Ecoboost or GT. I'm a big fan of tech upgrades like heated and cooled seats for the hot summer days. The S650 premium takes the interior to the next level. A luxury performance sports car. Still the best bang for the buck when comparing to the ending Challenger
Hi CJ love this video. I also did some research this is my humble opinion I prefer the GT premium this is a good informative video thanks.
GT vs GT Premium
1. Pony Projection Lights - Practical
2. Foot Pedals - Aluminum - Not necessary
3. Heating Steering wheel - Practical
4. Premium Door trim leather - Not necessary
5. Garage door opener - Practical
6. Heated and Cooled front seats and leather - Practical
7. Wireless Charging pad - Practical
8. Dual Climate control (optional on the GT base)
9. Full screen (Preference)
Thank you
Thank you so much dude
I actually like the split screen. If I want to change out the gauge display with a racing one it would be easier, you would think.
The Recaro seats make absolutely no sense (unless you’re really active at the track). You lose the electronics, the heating, and the cooling, plus the Recaros are a $1,900 option (in Canada). Stocks seats on the Premium are just fine.
This is a great looking car brilliant thank you very much for the update Bill 😊
Thx for the comparison. I need the premium.
So only the premium has the light show?
My guess is that its an option thats ticked off on the base model.
Once they get forscan going on the 2024 i guarantee you that youll be able to turn them on.
The dark horse does I'm not sure about the original model
21 years later, I am floored that my 2003 Mustang GT premium coupe cost $27,900 MSRP I still own it!
I just got the GT Premium Calif Special- auto, active exhaust and 401A- it is SWEET!!!
If you want to get a return on your investment NEVER order anything without being fully loaded. This removes the ability for the dealer to say "Well it's missing this and this." Also when you are selling a car or truck this makes it a quick sell for top dollar in the future as well.
But if you keep them long enough like the foxbody people are now looking for . The cheaper notch cars with option deletes and stripped down
If you're fully loaded when you order you can get out of it citing inebriation.
Actually it doesn’t make a difference. They just look up what options it had new and go off condition and offer you fair market value for trade. If a dealer offers you nothing because it doesn’t have this or that for options then you need to leave that dealer immediately. I actually made more off my 16 base performance pack than a coworker did off his 17 premium GT and we traded them in at basically the same time.
After a few years many options add nothing to the NADA value.
Only the premium has the light welcoming?
Yep
Ford needs to make a rear wheel drive sedan with this chassis/engine and a 6 speed.
A four door mustang .
hmm Great Idea .
You could call it
The Mustang Family Man
@@peterm3964 they could just call it a Crown Victoria
Short and sweet. Great video
I definitely am avoiding Recaro seats in my next mustang as a bigger sized guy they are not comfortable at all for long distances
Install some different seats. It should be under a thousand
@@OmarHudson almost impossible to find OEM seats so I'm gonna have to go after market and then I have to deal with the air bag light and other stuff
@@DarkJoker11892 oh wow. Nevermind
Agree.. my car has the Recaro seats.. totally over rated .in . my next Mustang I will go opt for the standard seats
Thats not so bad. My 2021 was listed at 56,00. Has everything but automatic trans (don't want it) and the convertible. Has everything else. Got it for 50,000.
what package offer front 6 piston brembo and rear 4 piston brembo? performance package?
You can get it as a stand alone option or you can get the performance package which the brembo’s are a part of
For those who have real world experience driving this GT in heavy rain (like those in Florida), how badly rain leaks into the engine bay through the vents on the hood?
Just drove a gt 5.0 premium well worth 50k wouldn’t more tho such a nice car
Can the factory spoiler be swapped out in the future for an aftermarket one?
100%. The performance pack comes with a very nice spoiler but if you didn’t option the PP I’ve seen lots of people have already done aftermarket spoilers on s650.
Excellent review! Thanks
Thank you. I'm glad you found informative
Nice review! No stick shift?
Automatics are for weenies.
I bought a base,I wish I got the premium now.better radio and lether
No disrespect to the presenter of this RUclips story.. but… I found it confusing, in one sentence talks about standard vehicle, then talks about the premium vehicle and then switched back to ti options available to the standard vehicle etc etc… here in Australia as I understand it (and owner of 2021 modei)… we have only 3 choices of specs… being.. 2,3 four cylinder, v8 coupe or v8 convertible… 🤷♂️
If you really want to race base car only. It’s the lightest
So the base doesnt have heated seats atall?
Nope
Base model all day 🎉
Ughh, no way.
And the Performance Package is a must buy.
Otherwise, it looks like a secretary’s car.
@@michaeljordan6008if u plan on modding it the performance package is pointless imo
IDK... my Phase 2 Roush supercharged 2016 Mustang GT with the 6 speed manual and 3.31 rear, with a total investment of $39K, makes the 2024 seem way overhyped and over priced. That said... long live the Ford Mustang!!!!😊
Totally agree. My 2020 GT Premium 401A 10spd PP1 Procharged STG 2 @720 whp is 54k total invested.
$39K? You must a lot of miles on it.
I have a 2015 premium .
I like the fact that I got stuff I didn’t even know I wanted .
Plus I got it for the price of a base model because the lady I bought it from didn’t know what a premium pack was .
And neither did I .
I like the car but Ford really overpriced the cars. In 2021 you could get a loaded 401a PP2 for 42k with discounts. Now a GT PP1 configured the same way is 62k and it's missing the handling package 2 options. Plus a decent wheel and tire option is another 5k,; plus another chin spoiler and the base suspension PP1 is always too soft for anything considered "track".
It's insane!
There's more tech but not 20k more tech. I could see a 3k increase but not 20 once you add a comparably equipped car.
I bought a 21 mustang with 5k miles on it a few months ago. $48k. Premium with the lcd instrument cluster. I'm sure the 23s that are left on the lot will be discounted. I can't stand those screens. The s550 interior all compliments each other. Not one thing stands out. You look at the new mustang and those screens stand out. It does not blend well with the rest of the interior. I don't understand why ford did not go with smaller screens that fit in with the dash. Looks like an afterthought. Now that the mustang has no competition I think not will get worse over the years. No competition creates complacency.
I have fully optioned out 2019 gt premium and I know you don't like the change but am going for the dark horse . I dont mind the my Gt I only have 10k milee on in it in 4 years, lol the sticker was 56k I paid I paid 46k with taxes brand new.
@@umairejaz6665 does not matter if I like it or not. It's what you like and it's your money. I guess what I don't understand is all the hype on RUclips about the new mustang whether it's the gt or dark horse. No one is saying anything negstive. For me it's the screens.
I paid $40k for a brand new 2019 GT premium, 401a, pp1….
@@LONGWALDO I'm jealous. I paid 48k used with 5k miles on it. However I do love the car. The dealership I went to is known to be shady from last experiences but it was the only dealer that had the gt with the options I wanted
Exterior only s550 > s650. Interior, no idea. Haven’t been in either.
Let's think this over. All manufacturer packages force you to buy items you don't really care about, just to get the options you want. Money grab. Reminds me of subscribing to a top tier satellite TV package just to get one favorite channel purposely not included in a more economical one. Miss when we could pick & choose individual options. I am a convertible owner but Ford's decision to require a premium package for a convertible will price it out of the market for many, including myself, and the resulting stunted sales will be used to justify its discontinuance.
Man you're phenomenal
Personally the 2 dash screens is beyond ugly to look at but the 1 connected screen is a lot more appealing personally, that alone is worth the premium upgrade everything else is just bonuses
plus the climate controls are the worst I have ever seen. You have to press the fan or temp button first just to bring up the actual control. Taking your eyes off the road to do it. On my mustang i can just feel for the dial without looking away from the road
Yes, Yes, YES ❤
"blue", aluminum wheels, red calipers. Looks like a Chinese critter
Lol
Good Show.
And now , the check engine light
Guys, never get any American cars that’s not a premium. You’ll get bored very quick and you’ll regret the day that you bought the car with minimal features. I had a mustang and a challenger base models. After my experience with both I’m never planning to buy an American in general unless if it’s premium.
Yes
What a minute? Base GT doesn’t have navigation???
You’ll have it with Apple car play/AA, but otherwise no built in nav
And if it’s wireless CarPlay, why would you pay extra for a built-in navigation?
@@samueljames8368ppl r dumb
My answer is no the S550 is better inside and out imo the interior of the new mustang looks bland and the new car only makes maybe 10 more horses and is a little heavier if you have a S550 I say keep it especially if it's paid for 60k for a car after markups that is essentially the same as the previous car but a little worse is not worth it imo
S550 all day. The S650 is nothing more than a 3rd revision of the S550 anyways.
No it not worth
Gt
Gt premium fee leather stuff heat cool seat
Gt fastback same as premium just with digital screen and few bolt
Really not worth since u won’t be driving in snow however if u can them in base model price 30k-35k yes it worth remember for 35k u can got very low mileage car like I got mine for 32k red race has a lot of mod from before owner fastback 10speed A 25k mileage
Those wheels leave something to be desired. And the seat color combo looks like mid 2000s
The wheels look like some cheap aftermarket.
Is it worth it, that's open ended for sure! If your comparing it to my current v6 only 2015 mustang with only 300hp and 280 lb-ft torque then the answer to your question sir is yes its more than worth it.
No, to answer your question, it’s not worth it. I haven’t watched the video yet, but there no reason a gt should cost over 50k.
I paid $40k for a 2019 GT Premium with 401a pp1 new…
@@LONGWALDOaccounting for inflation 40k in 2019 is the same as 48.5 today
You’d cry if you had to buy a GT in Canada.
Just paid 47 otd for a premium package 5.0 manual
@@martinvalencia6141 was it a new 2024?
Yea you miss out on long screen , door sill scuff plate lights , project pony light from mirror and leather seats … I ordered base with space gray trimmed in vinyl , active exhaust , nite pony pkg and stripe Not saying my color choice but it’s best 😂 remove carbon filter from intake tubes with active exhaust your almost at dark horse power I’d imagine 🤷🏻♂️
I doubt removing the filters will give you an additional 20 hp and be at the dark horse level. You know why they went with dual throttle bodies? Because of the filters, which reduces up, they had to use another throttle body to bring it back up. Maybe it would tice you an additional 20 hp. Or the ECU will compensate and be at the same level. Maybe over time it might throw a code because of the filters removed. This gen has no appeal to me. Especially because of those screens.
@@davidspangler7667 yea shoulda kept my 2022 but motor had be replaced after 280 miles due factory defect and then dealer scratched wheels so in sold it last June Was premium nite package rapid red , Louvers it was a gem
@@davidspangler7667 ok just seen a dyno run before and after stand corrected Was a gain of 16 rear wheel Hp and 17 ft lbs torque Not shabby (Atomic track solutions ) 🤷🏻♂️
@@SixOneFive I dont see the value in the dark horse. The only thing it has is a little more hp. Now if ford put in the 5.2 liter, that would be something special.
@@davidspangler7667 totally agree that’s why I settled for a base GT built up with options I def wanted Looked for another s550 2023 from NY to VA had several dealers helping me and couldn’t find that grabber blue with options I wanted In price range I wanted So , i ordered it last week, I’m sure it will take a minute I even test drive a challenger scat pack Time will tell I guess
Some people will love it but " Gym Locker Gray" AKA Vapor Blue is awful.
If you’re going to spend $50k and a sports car just get a corvette.
And deal with a needing a new engine and low quality , nah we’re good 😂
Those screens ruin the interior. If they were smaller and built intonthe dash it would be so much better. Looks like the screens were an after thought. I have yet to see one RUclips channel say anything negdtivr about those screens. I think the s550 looks so much better than this gen.
Those two screens just look goofy. Ford’s marketing team keeps trying to convince us that the screen is inspired by fighter jets. Not the case, the S550’s interior infotainment looks so much better and well thought out.
🔥🔥🔥
Where's the LX ?
It was left in the 80's. How old are you?
@@TNitroH Wow. When your IQ hits double digits... sell.
brembles are not all created equal
Man the dash is ugly those screen were a bad move from them
If you don't like it, don't buy it! I have one and I love it! Never had buyers remorse with this car!
@@JacobWielenga The car is nice but they took a bad decision with the dash for the last of a generation.. that's all im saying.
No buy a base model and upgraded yourself at a cheaper price
IMO those interior displays look ridiculous.
Leather LOL
nope
I hate that screen. SO MUCH
Looks like it's trying to be an audi. Step in the wrong direction imo
The Premium is for getting the wife on board. If you’re gonna show your wife a Mustang, only show her the Premium.
NO
All the SCREEN in a sports car is RIDICULOUS I can't believe Ford did that im sorry but this is the worst looking Mustang I have seen .