1984 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback 3.8

Summary:

Good 1st car and daily driver

Faults:

Doors leak a little bit.

Replaced non-functioning gas lifts for hatchback when I got it.

Suspension is awful, I have to replace it.

Burns fuel like nothing else out there; ~5MPG city. Improves a lot on the highway, and when I don't gun it too often.

Takes a long time to warm up, around 15 minutes of driving.

General Comments:

Damn decent car. The hatchback provides loads of room; without putting the back seats down, I managed to squeeze two 5x7"s, four 6x9"s, two 10" subs, and an amp in the back.

When I took out the stereo and flipped down the back seats, I fit three single mattresses in there (with the hatchback open). There's a huge flat area on which to put stuff. One short person could sleep comfortably.

A cheap car, but it burns way too much fuel, even after a $450 tune.

I put in NGK plugs and Alpine ignition electronics (silicon-carbon cables, hand-made in Canada) and it starts right away, every time. (I got a good deal.)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 11th April, 2004

18th Mar 2005, 23:24

How are you getting 5MPG's??

20th Sep 2006, 13:03

Seriously, I think you are exaggerating the MPG a tad. If you aren't, get it in and get it tuned. Even back when they were made in 84, they didn't get that bad of gas mileage. I do know that the gas made now has additives and burns cleaner, but it doesn't affect your gas mileage that bad. I think you need to keep your foot out of it and give it a proper tune up. Sounds like general maintainence to me. Oh yeah, cool job you putting a system in, I never got around to doing it on mine.

1984 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback 3.8

Summary:

I miss this car badly

Faults:

Oil problem.

General Comments:

I loved this car!!! If you or someone you know is selling one... please email me: equaboise2002@yahoo.com.

Please be near the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Nearby states are welcomed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th December, 2002

1984 Ford Mustang LX 3.8L V6

Summary:

A very reliable good running car. I'll own another one :)

Faults:

I got this car for free. It was wrecked on the left fender. I replaced that and the car started right up after sitting for a year.

Since then I've had to replace the timing chain and thermostat.

General Comments:

The old ford is still running strong, in fact better than ever. The plans for the future include a built 3.8 V6 for turbocharging, dual exhaust and a front end change, to the 1989 style. I plan to get the 89 interior too.

I love junk yards for parts. I plan on keeping this one forever and having a couple more!! :)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th September, 2000