2000 Ford Mustang V6

Summary:

Built like a beast should be!

Faults:

A lot of rotor and caliper problems.

General Comments:

This year, in my opinion, is the best looking.

All I can say is that this car has saved my life not once, but twice. Both accidents being front end collisions, and both accidents being at 50 mph or more. Both accidents, I walked away with not so much as whiplash.

I swear by this car for its good looks and safety. Pretty good gas mileage as well. Even for a basic V6, it's got a ton of get up and go... but hey that's what Mustangs are for.

HOWEVER!!! This car in snow is a death wish due to it being so gutsy, paired with being rear wheel!

Would love to drive a Mustang forever, but having a baby and a 6'2" boyfriend will not allow :/.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd October, 2010

2000 Ford Mustang V6

Summary:

Great classic car that doesn't burst your wallet

Faults:

Just basics repairs for the most part. The only unexpected costs were when the fuel pump went out on me about 2 years ago, and the dealer soaked me really good to replace it.

General Comments:

I have had the car for 9 years now and love it. Very dependable, great acceleration for a V-6.

Rides good, good on gas and a lot of fun to drive.

Interior seats could be a bit better quality.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th March, 2010

2000 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible 3.8 V6

Summary:

Fun, mechanically reliable car that has some issues

Faults:

Short in electric wiring that is still unresolved (after multiple trips to dealer and independent shops).

Convertible top leaks. Trunk leaks badly - cannot store anything in trunk.

Car shudders badly when launching.

Paint chipping / peeling on rear bumper.

Driver seat leather beginning to crack and peel.

General Comments:

This is a FUN, fairly reliable car for a person without a family.

For the price I paid, the car has met my expectations with respect to performance and "fun". I really enjoy cruising around with the top down and the excellent music system. The manual transmission adds to this and really makes for a zippy, albeit not truly high-performance ride.

Mechanically, I have found this car to be quite reliable. The engine and transmission are still quite strong and the mileage has been consistent with my expectations (25-26 mpg). I feel like I could easily run this car another 50k miles without serious repairs. It has never left me stranded despite some occasionally harsh conditions and treatment. My only mechanical complaint is the temperamental clutch system that shudders on almost every launch.

Outside the mechanical area, the Mustang leaves significant room for improvement. My convertible top has leaked for several years now despite repair attempts. The trunk also has a serious leak that renders it unusable during rainstorms. This leaves a musty smell in the car that is a little embarrassing. My car has a short in the wiring (presumably due to constantly getting wet during rain) that will probably never be resolved.

The interior quality is average. The back seat is a joke in all Mustangs and frankly not usable. The front seats look and feel reasonably nice, but are already beginning to show moderate wear. The door panels are worn and the driver side panel randomly broke without explanation. The plastic interior looks, feels, and sounds cheap and adds consider 'rattle' to the ride.

Overall, I enjoyed this car in my younger years due to its fun driveability and the convertible top. It hasn't failed me yet, but does have some quality issues. It's not a practical family car due to the cramped interior, but is great for a young (or young at heart) person.

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

Review Date: 19th May, 2009

2000 Ford Mustang GT 4.6

Summary:

Excellent

Faults:

I have had absolutely nothing go wrong.

General Comments:

I have had absolutely nothing to go wrong - Still have the original brake pads with 30% left - very good performance - 18 to 22 mpg steady - handles good in curves and is very comfy - Will definitely buy another one at 200,000 miles.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th April, 2009