1985 Ford Mustang LX review from North America
"Nobody could love this car the way I do...it's my baby"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cruise control did not function consistently from time of purchase.
On board computer failed while under warranty.
Doors needed adjustments while under warranty.
Manual transmission failed after warranty expired.
Paint faded at 60,000 miles.
Air conditioner developed leak and failed at 75,000 miles.
Radiator and heater core replaced due to leakage at 80,000 miles.
Carburetor had to be replaced at 120,000 miles.
General comments?
Although I bought this car new I was too cheap to buy one with a factory radio.
Because this car was so inexpensive when I purchased it, I spent hundreds more trying to upgrade it.
This car was as simple and basic as they come so I've felt at ease tinkering with it for as long as I've owned it.
Because it's the very first car I ever purchased, I have become attached to it and unable to part with it no matter how much I have to spend to keep it running.
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| Great Car if you know how to work on one! |
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| A bit of a disappointment |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Satellite |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2007 |