1989 Ford Mustang GT review from North America
"This is a car you will own for life"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The lousy factory paint is falling off the car in strips, even though the car has been garaged all its life.
The mirror covers on the sun visors have fallen apart.
The AC loses freon through those horrible snap ring joints in the horrible Ford AC system.
General comments?
I am the original owner of this Mustang. It was twice the car my 84 Trans Am was. I will have this car as long as I live.
I installed Ford Motor sport lowering springs & Eddlebrock rear control arms. This made a big difference in the handling. It currently is waiting for a new show quality paint job & tires.
It will spend the rest of its life as a weekend warrior & show car.
It is fast & fun to drive. I have driven it across country a couple of times.
These cars have an unlimited amount of aftermarket parts available to make it into your dream car. They are easy to work on. I would recommend one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2009 |