Thanks for nicely presenting this process. My service adviser didn't even know they are removable! I was debating whether to remove them, but for me the difference is too subtle and I will leave them on until I replace the wheels. One thing I do like about the aeros is the ease of cleaning.
I ordered 2 years ago, like you. I did switch my color from default grabber blue to carbonized gray, but never imagined I needed to "pony" up $2k for a front cam. My fault, I guess, but I still would not have paid that much for it. Glad you caught that interior issue.
Thanks DP for your feedback,
1. According to my parts department, the GT wheels cost $100+ more each than the PEs.
2. Magnaride is great. I have it on my two sports cars (the newer of which came with a front cam standard by the way), but mag is one of those things I won't miss on the ME. I will...
Some forum members are being a little tough on me for this one. I reserved a Premium and a GT way back in 2019. Back then there wasn't much clarity regarding features. My Premium, which I drove for six months, had a front camera, so I was surprised the GT only had a beep beep that vaguely...
...no front camera. My Premium had one. I think all Mach Es may have one. So I assumed (yeah I know) the GT would too. Nope, not the base GT. It will only cost you $1900 at ordering time. No camera up there. Just a horse that lights up.
To my surprise, I just found out from the parts dept. that the GTPE wheels ($850) cost more than the GT aero wheels ($950). I dislike the aeros on my GT and was considering swapping them for the GTPE wheels, but, given these obscene list prices, I'll be looking aftermarket. Hey, I'm just looking...
No tools. Just courage. Can't add anything to suggestions on this thread. Go for it. Your paint will be fine.
Quit debating. You can touch up the ceramic later, but if you're thinking PPF, get those badges off first.