2000 Ford Mustang Reviews

2000 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 from North America

Model year2000
Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2011
Most recent year of ownership2012
Engine and transmission 4.6 V8 Manual
Performance marks 9 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
8.8 / 10
Distance when acquired65000 miles
Most recent distance76000 miles
Previous carCadillac Fleetwood

Summary:

Terrific value for the money

Faults:

The day after I bought it, it simply would not start. I cranked and cranked, but no start... turns out the problem was not really the car... I'd received 3 keys, and only 2 of them were programmed to work with the car. The 3rd one (I put it away so I'd never use it again) was not programmed for the car, and as such, the car wouldn't recognize it and wouldn't start. When I put the other key in it, it fired right up, no problem. That was 10 months ago, and no problem since.

No other problems at all.

General Comments:

What a sensational car. I simply love rear wheel drive, V8 American cars. Plenty of torque, plenty of get up and go, and mechanically simple. I was attracted to this car because I knew it was simple to work on, the 4.6 Ford SOHC engine appears in countless Crown Victorias (think taxi or police car), Grand Marquis, Town Cars and F150's... I think Ford has got it pretty nicely dialed in. Also, the sound of an uncorked Ford V8 is a sweet mechanical symphony... truly hard to beat! This car has proven completely reliable for me. It looks superb, is a pleasure to maintain, can be purchased for a reasonable price, and receives plenty of complements!

Two changes I've made: Lowering springs and a Pro 5.0 shifter. Other changes I'm planning on making: Flowmaster exhaust, and more substantial rear lower control arms. Also, 4.10 rear gears.

The Stereo (Mach 460) isn't anything to get too excited about.

The handling is good, but not great.

I love that this car is easy to steer via the rear wheels... blip the throttle (if you've turned the traction control off), and you can be sliding sideways wherever you wish... the car responds well, and is easy to control. And, it looks good doing it!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd April, 2012

2000 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 from North America

Model year2000
Year of manufacture1999
First year of ownership2010
Most recent year of ownership2010
Engine and transmission 4.6L V8 Automatic
Performance marks 8 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Dealer Service marks 5 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 6 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
7.6 / 10
Distance when acquired86400 miles
Most recent distance88000 miles
Previous carAcura NSX

Summary:

A great daily driver, and with few mods, it's a true American Muscle car

Faults:

New stater at 87,000 miles.

New radiator fan at 87,000 miles.

Seats have slight wear, but my car's a convertible, and it's attributed to sun damage from driving with the convertible top down.

General Comments:

I love the comfort of the car.

0-60 is a little slow, but the passing gear shows a large increase of horsepower.

Larger rims and tires from a Cobra increased handling significantly.

The adding of a cold air intake, performance chip, racing cam and off road H pipe helped with horsepower.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th October, 2010

2000 Ford Mustang V6 from North America

Model year2000
Year of manufacture1999
First year of ownership2002
Most recent year of ownership2010
Engine and transmission V6 Automatic
Performance marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 6 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
8.7 / 10
Previous carJeep Grand Cherokee

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 from North America

Model year2000
Year of manufacture1999
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2010
Engine and transmission V6 Manual
Performance marks 8 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 8 / 10
Dealer Service marks 5 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
7.8 / 10
Distance when acquired20000 miles
Most recent distance81000 miles
Previous carBuick Century

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

Average review marks: 7.3 / 10, based on 53 reviews