They have skip shift too. The TracKey is supposed to disable it.

 

I was just pointing out that a Boss is a new "option" for 2012. Had nothing to do with the skip shift.

 

They did take a nice 395 dollar security package option and combine it with the HID option. So now if you want the security package you have to get HIDs and fork over 900+ dollars

 

One of these days I should get one of those hanging scale things and see how much force is required to turn the wheel in its three settings. I've never driven an '11, but I would think the "standard" setting is what the '11 has. The "sport" setting gives very little assistance, and consequently you get great road feel. Some muscle is required to turn the wheel; people who have never seen the inside of a gym might want to leave it on the standard setting.

 

Ouch that sucks. I'm glad I didn't wait around, as I did want the security package but didn't want or really need HIDs.

I hate when companies start rolling too many options together. It's okay when they package them and offer a discount for buying a bunch together, but when you can't buy them separately that sucks.

 

If they put both together and just kept one price, more people would get it and in the long run, Ford would make more money... Simple marketing. But can you say inflation? (And marketing schemes. Lol)

 

From what I see on Ford's website, 2012 options include two packages that include security: one with HIDs for $920 and another with reverse sensing for $695. Not a huge difference in pricing, but better than a single option for $900+.

Regards!

AC

 

LOL, interesting. I have driven cars with little steering assist, and I would not say that I am in the gym all the time.
The S197 cannot be that hard to turn if you lose steering assist, is it?

 

So if you had the option (question aimed to the faceless masses), if you had to buy (or re buy) a mustang, 2011/2012 or an upcoming model, which would you choose?

Im referring to just regular (base,premium etc) packages.

Now with the choice you just made, if you had the choice to purchase a earlier model of a GT500 (used, and average on all fronts, nothing super special, like really low miles or anything) Would you prefer that over the new 5.0?

Just curious...

edit:
hmm just realized I kinda hijacked...my bad. I thought of it when I read the thread title.

I'm just wondering how much value is placed on certain things, like being the first owner of a 5.0 or getting the big dog thats got like 50k or similar mileage on it.

 

Has anyone received their 2012s yet? I feel like I've been waiting an eternity, which I have! Since November for a 2011, now another 3 weeks for a 2012.....ugh. I'm a patient guy, but it's really wearing thin lol.