1989 Ford Mustang GT Convertible review from North America

Clutch went out within the first 3000 miles.

Needed valve cover gaskets (due to sitting for a while)

Needed clutch quadrant at the same time as the clutch.

Needed an alternator (thanks to a detail shop)

Needs tires due to a heavy foot.

I bought this car back in 2001. I picked it up for 2 grand so I expect some problems. It needed a new top and new seats. She ran strong so I went ahead and bought her. Within the 1st 3 weeks her clutch and clutch quadrant went out. Not a big deal cost me 140 to get her back on the road. Since then she has been a great car. She is run hard but she is taken care of.

I ran her at the track 2 times. 1st time was the 1st week I had her. She ran constant 14.8's. Then I ran her about 7 months later. She was clicking off pretty consistant 14.4's. I think 14 flat is possible in this car. She is more or less bone stock. I have added a cold air intake and electric cooling fan. I have a set of headers and off road x pipe going onto it within the next week. So hopefully she will pick up more. This car is equipped with the 2.73 gearing so on the highway she manages around 28mpg with the 5 spd in the car. Over all I am liking this car. But due to the top condition (thanks to hail) she has a very loud ride.