Out shopping :)
#1
Out shopping :)
I've been tentatively thinking about trading up my 2006 GT convertible for a 2012. I've always gone for light interiors with convertibles but thought I might do something different this time. Does anyone find the dark color interiors get too hot during the summer or have fading issues? I'm the type that unless it's raining or really cold, I always have the top down.
I tried out the build thing on the Ford web site to check out the new options, but I'm not seeing the new colors I've read about like the lava red. Is the web site just behind or is that only select models? I'm looking at a GT Convertible Premium as the starting point.
I tried out the build thing on the Ford web site to check out the new options, but I'm not seeing the new colors I've read about like the lava red. Is the web site just behind or is that only select models? I'm looking at a GT Convertible Premium as the starting point.
#3
The 401A package looks pretty nice though. How much hotter are the dark seats for the convertible? It seems like it would actually be nicer for Spring and Fall when the it's borderline too cold. I was thinking about trying one of those seat coolers for really hot weather. Even with the light interior I have now, it's back sweat time once it gets over the mid 80s.
#4
Shopping done and order is in:
GT convertible premium, stick, candy red, 401A with cashmere accent, electronics package, convertible package 2, 19" painted aluminum nickel luster wheels, hid/security package, comfort package, rear view camera.
Now for the really long two months for delivery.
GT convertible premium, stick, candy red, 401A with cashmere accent, electronics package, convertible package 2, 19" painted aluminum nickel luster wheels, hid/security package, comfort package, rear view camera.
Now for the really long two months for delivery.
#7
Shopping done and order is in:
GT convertible premium, stick, candy red, 401A with cashmere accent, electronics package, convertible package 2, 19" painted aluminum nickel luster wheels, hid/security package, comfort package, rear view camera.
Now for the really long two months for delivery.
GT convertible premium, stick, candy red, 401A with cashmere accent, electronics package, convertible package 2, 19" painted aluminum nickel luster wheels, hid/security package, comfort package, rear view camera.
Now for the really long two months for delivery.
- is it 100% sure that any vert roof will leak? if yes, how much cost the repair
- do they need to be fully replaced
- any REAL performance impact for people not doing races
- any difference in cold season?
I prefer the look of the coupe but I enjoyed my ride when I tried one two weeks ago. I need to pull the trigger before sept 30 in order to get the actual promotions.
Thank you!
#8
I've never had any leaking issues with the Mustang. The top is pretty sturdy.
If you want to do racing, you don't want a convertible. It's about 300lbs heavier due to all the extra internal structure. The roof adds a lot of strength that must be compensated for elsewhere when it's removed. Even with that, the body is still not nearly as stiff as the coupe. Maybe someone that does race can comment, but I don't believe any track will let you on with a stock convertible. You have to add a roll cage which makes it even heavier. The convertible is for people like me that want a cruiser for road trips with a good bit of power to make it more fun. The Boss 302 would be better for people that want to get on the track.
If you want to do racing, you don't want a convertible. It's about 300lbs heavier due to all the extra internal structure. The roof adds a lot of strength that must be compensated for elsewhere when it's removed. Even with that, the body is still not nearly as stiff as the coupe. Maybe someone that does race can comment, but I don't believe any track will let you on with a stock convertible. You have to add a roll cage which makes it even heavier. The convertible is for people like me that want a cruiser for road trips with a good bit of power to make it more fun. The Boss 302 would be better for people that want to get on the track.
#9
I've never had any leaking issues with the Mustang. The top is pretty sturdy.
If you want to do racing, you don't want a convertible. It's about 300lbs heavier due to all the extra internal structure. The roof adds a lot of strength that must be compensated for elsewhere when it's removed. Even with that, the body is still not nearly as stiff as the coupe. Maybe someone that does race can comment, but I don't believe any track will let you on with a stock convertible. You have to add a roll cage which makes it even heavier. The convertible is for people like me that want a cruiser for road trips with a good bit of power to make it more fun. The Boss 302 would be better for people that want to get on the track.
If you want to do racing, you don't want a convertible. It's about 300lbs heavier due to all the extra internal structure. The roof adds a lot of strength that must be compensated for elsewhere when it's removed. Even with that, the body is still not nearly as stiff as the coupe. Maybe someone that does race can comment, but I don't believe any track will let you on with a stock convertible. You have to add a roll cage which makes it even heavier. The convertible is for people like me that want a cruiser for road trips with a good bit of power to make it more fun. The Boss 302 would be better for people that want to get on the track.
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