GT Performance Edition vs Standard GT worth it?

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No, It's not as nice as Porsche system, but it's also 5k all in. Whereas Porsche charge you 500$ just for color wheel center cap (No exacerbation).
PASM is 1360 and 18 way seats is 1870 (in the base car)

colored seat belts are $540
instrument dials in white $700
tailpipe in black $1,990 (donā€™t need that in an MME)

you name it , you can buy it with Porsche, they are eager to take your monly
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I find this a strange conversation - comparing a Macan to a Mach-E. I must however remind that the big, flat battery sitting thus low in the Mach-E should do wonders for its handling; do we have car-magazine slalom numbers for both cars to compare?
 

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Is it as good as the Porsche Active Suspension (PASM) and 18 ways seats.

Porsche can map transmission separately from suspension. I donā€™t believe you can do that on the GTPE.

again not having driven the GTPE I canā€™t definitively say the Macan is better and not trying to disparage the MME, but having driven Porsches and Fords, I would bet on Porsche. of course the Macan is more expensive but not sure how much more anymore.
I know handling is more than skidpad, but there is a SIGNIFICANT difference between the Macan skidpad and figure 8 vs the GTPE.

Macan .88
GTPE .96

Figure 8
Macan- 26.3 at .66g
GTPE- 24.9 at .78g

In terms of absolute numbers itā€™s not even close!

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/...odel-20t-four-cylinder-first-test-review/amp/

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/...h-e-gt-performance-edition-first-test-review/

You have to step up to the Macan GTS to match our .96 G. And they ā€œcheatā€ with waaaay better tires.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-porsche-macan-gts-first-test-review/amp/

No clue why so much handling naysaying for the GTPE. Itā€™s one of the best handling SUVs on the road.
 

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Handling is hard to quantify. Sure, you can look at the raw numbers, but a lot of it comes down to how the vehicle feels.

Although the GTPE may give great numbers, it feels heavy and resist change in direction (it's over 5K pounds.) I had a Cayenne turbo before the GTPE and that SUV just felt better and inspire more confidence.

Another example is the miata. If you just look at the numbers, miatas are slow, but everyone that have driven one says its one of the best driver's car.
 

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When you add up the magnaride, larger brake calipers, larger tires and major wheel upgrade and seats, $6000 isnā€™t really that much. A fair price.

I donā€™t feel any bouncing on my GTPE but I did in the Select and Premium. Perhaps it was because of the drive mode and one pedal In the test drives we took. Also I had noticed some of the bounce was resolved by choosing two pedal.
 


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Handling is hard to quantify. Sure, you can look at the raw numbers, but a lot of it comes down to how the vehicle feels.

Although the GTPE may give great numbers, it feels heavy and resist change in direction (it's over 5K pounds.) I had a Cayenne turbo before the GTPE and that SUV just felt better and inspire more confidence.

Another example is the miata. If you just look at the numbers, miatas are slow, but everyone that have driven one says its one of the best driver's car.
I do agree somewhat.

Part of handling is definitely ā€œfeelā€ and ā€œfun.ā€ Steering feel and feedback can make a large difference.

That said, you can quantify a big part of the equation. And when you do, the GTPE performs well.

While the ā€œhandling fun factorā€ may not be there, the data will show you which vehicle will go around a corner faster.

So while the GTPE may not be as fun to sling around a corner, itā€™ll crush a Miata in terms of speed through a turn (and beat a Macan while itā€™s at it).

Either way, itā€™s impressive for how heavy it is (and under tired too).

No doubt a Porsche should win the fun category.
 

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When you add up the magnaride, larger brake calipers, larger tires and major wheel upgrade and seats, $6000 isnā€™t really that much. A fair price.

I donā€™t feel any bouncing on my GTPE but I did in the Select and Premium. Perhaps it was because of the drive mode and one pedal In the test drives we took. Also I had noticed some of the bounce was resolved by choosing two pedal.
Plus sexier tires, nicer interior trim, comfier seats (IMO), and overall fit and finish improvements of GT (copper accents??) and Premium (those tires, ugh!).

Again, all my opinion and preferences. I love the GTPE look, and when you add all the trim enhancements plus what @Peaceowl said, it was an easy addition.

At the end of the day, GTPE owners have to ask if they are happy. I am, so I'm comfortable with what I paid for.

(And, again, Premium and Select were all sold out when I ordered.)
 

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Can't forget the calipers as well..... granted it's likely lettering alone.
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The fact that F150 is faster to 120mph is sad though...
I'm going to change that however :)
 

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Can't forget the calipers as well..... granted it's likely lettering alone.
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Itā€™s not just the calipers. The GT-PE has bigger front rotors. Between the bigger brakes and the Magneride I was sold on the GT-PE. šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļøšŸ©
 

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Itā€™s not just the calipers. The GT-PE has bigger front rotors. Between the bigger brakes and the Magneride I was sold on the GT-PE. šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļøšŸ©
I was under the impression that the GT and PE were identical sans the "brembo" labeling -- are ya sure?

Edit:
Yes, GT has same brakes, just missing decal
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Hell ford doesn't even mention the lettering in the package -- it's just that though, lettering.

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I was under the impression that the GT and PE were identical sans the "brembo" labeling -- are ya sure?

Edit:
Yes, GT has same brakes, just missing decal
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Hell ford doesn't even mention the lettering in the package -- it's just that though, lettering.

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Thatā€™s the incorrect info from Ford.

People have measured. PE brakes are larger. They are both made by Brembo though.
 

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Thatā€™s the incorrect info from Ford.

People have measured. PE brakes are larger. They are both made by Brembo though.
Indeed -- parts are showing front rotors unique to PE whereas all others share same front rotor....
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Not surprised I guess...
 

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Thatā€™s the incorrect info from Ford.

People have measured. PE brakes are larger. They are both made by Brembo though.
Yep, which is why you can put wheels that fit a Select or Premium on a GT, but might have trouble on a GT-PE. šŸ˜ŠšŸ©
 
 




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