2012 -deals?

[scargoz]

The pressure .... for all inclusive tax etc, look that
the v6 with perf package, manual, is right at $24k,
after rebates etc. Seems pretty good.

I actually have stereo questions ... can it input an iPod/usb
and XM (external receiver - like to dock at home), and
BlueTooth - required around here to be hands free, can the
base stereo do bluetooth? (wanting to avoid SYNC, and of
course the added cost of premium package).

A base 5.0/v8 looks to be about $4000 more than the
v6, with real world mpg seeming to be a +4 advantage
to the v6.

Any feed back appreciated!

 

[stanmckinney]

Get the sync. It is most definitely the best way to go.
I have it and would never consider anything else.

 

[mustangmike6996]

the gt will have better resale value in the long run but the extra insurance will cost you. but the fun factor is def there...

the v6 is still very nice. if you do get the v6, option the interior out as much as you can.

 

[scargoz]

Sync seems nice - I'm a little leery of Microsoft at the wheel. The
2013 optioned similarly - before rebate etc - is about $110 less. And,
it has the option of the Sync w/o premium (and Recaros).

Also not sure that the '12 is a super deal - that is like some sort of
artform/voodoo - it is already a year old, but the pefpkg does not
seem to research well. It is comparably priced to a GTI, but the vw
has more stuff (than base) for similar price (and not that much better
mpgs). Lava Red would help! (they have GT in Lava ... bigger bux).

Maybe a used base, add brembro wheels/tires, and aftermarket
audio/cd/bt/aux ... the new car fever, maybe it will pass?