Is the 2015 Mustsang GT too heavy?

[LordBritish]

I heard it gained weight and doesn't really handle that well.

Any truth to this?

And what's with the $45K price for it? Is that true ?

 

[KatoS197]

First, if you haven't driven one, go do it. It's unbelievable how flat these cars handle from the factory. When I first drove a PP car, I was extremely impressed with how comfortable yet, poised the car was. Usually it's one or the other.

The GT's gained between 50-80lbs depending on which gearbox is in it.

The average price difference between a '14 and '15 GT (respectively) is about $1,000-$2000 depending on how they're equipped.

Most of the features available on a '15 401A weren't even available or produced in so few #'s, they might as well have not been available.

IMO, what you get on these new cars vs. the price difference (MSRP to MSRP) is beyond worth it.

GT's with an MSRP north of $43K have Adaptive Cruise, Recaros, the optional 20s, Reverse Park Assist, NAV, sometimes a 50 yrs. pkg, etc.

More stuff = more $$$

 

[Renesis07]

Please don't take this wrong, truly not trying to be a douche about it. But instead of asking about weight and pricing why not just go drive one at your local Dealership. Some dealerships even have left over 2014's on the lot. Go in and drive both and price out a car you'd actually want to own.

 

[KatoS197]

Please don't take this wrong, truly not trying to be a douche about it. But instead of asking about weight and pricing why not just go drive one at your local Dealership. Some dealerships even have left over 2014's on the lot. Go in and drive both and price out a car you'd actually want to own.

 

[waylander]

slightly O/T - in absolute terms yes the S550 does weigh too much, no doubt (it's a mpdern car - they ALL weigh too much). However in relative terms it's actually not at all bad and has a rep for handling very well (as well as a nice interior) - my issue with it is the styling... can't get past that

 

[muztangman93]

For me once the 15s came out I fell in love with the body style. Was gonna wait for a 16 but couldnt hold out after driving a few. Bought a base gt to do quite a bit of stuff too and ride and handling is light years above my older stang

 

[Boaisy]

It is still lighter than the Camaro, and as Kato said, it is less than 100 lbs. difference. Vorshlag even weighed one, and got similar results for weight. The IRS makes up for it though.

 

[Redfire_WNL]

I love my 15 GT PP and even stock it rides 10x better then my 06 GT with all of the suspension components upgraded. I paid $41,xxx for my premium GT PP with park assist and if you look at what you get for what you spent its actually a good deal. Especially if you compare previous models all decked out and even more when you compare it to the Camaro and Challenger.

 

[KatoS197]

It is still lighter than the Camaro, and as Kato said, it is less than 100 lbs. difference. Vorshlag even weighed one, and got similar results for weight. The IRS makes up for it though.

I love my 15 GT PP and even stock it rides 10x better then my 06 GT with all of the suspension components upgraded. I paid $41,xxx for my premium GT PP with park assist and if you look at what you get for what you spent its actually a good deal. Especially if you compare previous models all decked out and even more when you compare it to the Camaro and Challenger.

Exactly. Compared to yesteryear and competitors, it's the best bang for your buck. Hands down.

 

[Budwise]

I owned a 13GT and now a 15 GT PP and you'd think the 15 weighs less after you drive it.

 

[KatoS197]

I owned a 13GT and now a 15 GT PP and you'd think the 15 weighs less after you drive it.

+1

 

[timfoster405]

My payment dropped $20 from my '13 payment to my '15 payment.

Out the door, my '15 GT Auto w/ 3.55's was 33,500 w/ taxes.

The automatics only gained 54 lbs from '13-'14 to the new '15.

The way the car drives is night & day from the previous models...the fit/finish of the interior is way better in my opinion.

 

[Five Oh Brian]

And what's with the $45K price for it? Is that true ?

I've sold a couple of new '15 Mustang GT's just under $30K (base 300A coupe, manual trans). Most popularly equipped GT Premium coupes tend to be in the mid to upper $30's, with very few topping $40K, and only when loaded with most all the goodies.

 

[Jet45]

I've sold a couple of new '15 Mustang GT's just under $30K (base 300A coupe, manual trans). Most popularly equipped GT Premium coupes tend to be in the mid to upper $30's, with very few topping $40K, and only when loaded with most all the goodies.

One local dealer has a couple 2015 GT's in the mid-30's, which IMHO is a smokin' deal for what you get. These are some sweet driving cars and make my '09 feel like a dinosaur. Unfortunately, no new car payments for me until I pay off the truck.

 

[Boaisy]

I should have my car paid off within the next year, and then I would be looking at GT350s.

 

[07TGGT]

I could get a base GT, which is plenty for me considering the standard features, for $29K through USAA. I'm just waiting to pay the lien on the Edge down a lot more.

 

[Strengthrehab]

Im getting the itch.

 

[bmaxwell]

Anybody have any idea how much the weight difference is going from 300a interior to 400a? Let's say no big ass shaker system and both mt82 cars. Probably not even enough to worry about but I have been kinda searching and cannot find the answer.

 

[KatoS197]

The only difference would be the difference in weight of cloth vs leather. Unless you can find someone with a 300a and a 400a to pull their stuff out and weigh it, I doubt you'll find the info.

 

[bmaxwell]

Yea all I saw was that other thread that weighed individual parts and said the 300a PP car weighed like 3734 or something. I also figured the added screen and whatever other electronics it has would add something. It's not really a big deal I was just hoping someone would know the answer and that the answer is that the 400a is significantly heavier and not worth the extra money so I don't buy it haha.