1998 Ford Mustang GT review from North America
"Excellent car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My A/C compressor clutch bearings went out and the whole unit was replaced under warranty.
The clutch went out in Jan 2001, but that was after two 1500 mile pulls with a trailer from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale.
Seats have worn poorly.
Driver side tie rod was a problem until a technical service bulletin corrected it.
General comments?
The car delivers more than enough power for merging on highways and passing.
I get at least 20 miles per gallon with a V-8.
The brakes are excellent and I still have the original pads in good condition.
The best sounding exhaust system of any car. The true duals with the h-pipe make a distinctive yet pleasant sound.
A real bargain. Leather, V-8, 17" rims, Mach 460 for less than 20 large.
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![]() ![]() | Mixed feelings: Nice car with annoying expensive problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2003 |

