1998 Ford Mustang LX review from North America
"Delightful car if you are on a budget and have the lead foot disease"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Serpentine belt was replaced last week, after driving the car 54,000 miles. No other problems have been found with the automobiles ability to perform.
General comments?
Other than oil changes every 9000 miles, that is the only item that I have been forced to replace. I replaced the belt upon inspection while at at oil and lube shop, the belt did not just give out on me while driving.
I beat on the car frequently, I push the car to it's limits daily and as I said before change the oil only about every 9000 miles. I use a synthetic blend of oil replacement, but it is needed as I put about 1000 miles on it a week.
No other problems have been encountered thus far, the car runs and drives remarkably.
Very quick handling for a V6 car, suspension takes curves like a charm.
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| Mixed feelings: Nice car with annoying expensive problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2002 |