1988 Ford Mustang LX review from North America
"The 80's muscle-car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The heater core went at 60,000.
The tranny synchros were replaced under warranty.
This car burns oil right off the showroom floor.
Have replaced the gas filter several times.
Have replaced the valve cover gaskets several times.
What's left of the paint on this car is shot.
General comments?
This car was beaten on for 10 years and never let me down. It still flies.
Most of the problems I've listed are common among these cars.
After all the abuse and limited driving, it still purrs when I start it up.
I am currently rebuilding this car with the amazing selection of parts from the after-market.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2001 |