05 and up Mustangs

[GoatMonkey]

I don't have first hand experience with the 2005+, but I've been driving a 1999 GT since 2000. It's up to 122k now. I had the intake manifold replaced after it cracked, which was covered by the class action lawsuit. Shouldn't be a problem on the new ones. And I had a sensor (don't remember which one exactly) replaced for around $200.

Those were the only issues I can blame on Ford. I also had an incident where they replaced my spark plugs incorrectly and almost blew out the cylinder heads, not really Ford's fault though.

It's been a good car. I may get another Mustang someday. Probably a convertible next time. But my next car is probably going to be a regular 4 door sports sedan. If Ford would bring over the Falcon with the Turbo I-6 I'd seriously consider it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: AdamK47
Slow

Well, it's no Z06 but then again they both do have really crappy interiors.

 

[AdamK47]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: AdamK47
Slow

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[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: exdeath
There isn't a yellow button inside the glove box?

Nope.

Several owners have wired up a switch in that location using the buttons from Thunderbirds and other Ford cars though.

ZV

 

[Raduque]

Did some research on the fuel tank fill issue. Seems it's linked to an iffy vent filter that when cleaned, solves or reduces the issue. That's something I'll have to take a look at after I buy one. I still need to test drive one and do more research while I save up my down payment. I've gotta fix my Accord first, then hopefully I can get some more out of it in a private sale rather than a trade in.

 

[alkemyst]

everyone brings up the 03's...one if you can find one and two if when you do it's in decent shape/price.

Secondly to others saying the later cars cost the same so just buy the older faster one, most are looking to finance at a certain monthly payment. Usually you can't do the same on the older models.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
everyone brings up the 03's...one if you can find one and two if when you do it's in decent shape/price.

Secondly to others saying the later cars cost the same so just buy the older faster one, most are looking to finance at a certain monthly payment. Usually you can't do the same on the older models.

That's true, financing older vehicles is a lot trickier. Probably more so with rare, and more complex models like the Cobra.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: alkemyst
everyone brings up the 03's...one if you can find one and two if when you do it's in decent shape/price.

Secondly to others saying the later cars cost the same so just buy the older faster one, most are looking to finance at a certain monthly payment. Usually you can't do the same on the older models.

That's true, financing older vehicles is a lot trickier. Probably more so with rare, and more complex models like the Cobra.

Cobras are really rare and complex has nothing to do with it, it's based on age. In the case of high-end collectables there is a value of them that protects the bank somewhat...an 03 Cobra is not one of those choices.

I would expect one could get 3 years of financing on an 03 though if they had excellent credit and the car was within mileage norms.