1983 Ford Mustang GT review from North America

Well, besides a recent run-in with a 2000 Dodge Durango (I saw the stop light, she obviously didn't) the car has held up well over the years.

The previous owner let her sit, except when it was raced, for over 4 years.

The clutch, timing chain, and carb all needed to be replaced at the time of purchase.

The water pump went around 70,000km and had to be replaced.

The heater core went around 75,000km, after a trip to Vancouver in Feb. 2001.

The rear brake cylinder failed as was leaking; this happened during the previous mentioned trip, on the King George Highway :)

The radiator hoses exploded this past Feb (2002) and needed replacement.

The interior is quite faded, but in general good condition.

The black paint job (she's a two tone car) frequently fades and chips easily. It's quite a hassle to have to repaint the black every summer.

I love this car. Sure our relationship has had it's bumps, but she's damn quick, easy to handle and a sweet ride.

Going from an 89 Festiva to the Mustang was quite a shock, but I wouldn't trade her in for anything.

Although she required a lot of repairs and maintenance over the past three years, much of this was due to the racing habits of the previous owner, and the fact that the car was left sitting for over four years (without so much as being turned over once a week).

Other than that, the car is a dream, with comfortable seating, rear window tinting, and a kick-ass stereo (replaced the stock one).