1980 Ford Mustang Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"Fun to drive, compact, and fairly economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major went wrong on this car in the time I had it. The only thing I had done to it was servicing.
The only thing I can think of is having to replace tail-light bulbs rather a lot. They seemed to blow out quite frequently.
Alloy wheels suffered from surface corrosion.
General comments?
One of the better cars I have owned.
Great fun to drive being a sporty rear wheel drive car. It drove similar to a Capri. In fact the 2.8 V6 fitted to my car was a German-built engine and was the same as fitted to the Capri.
Fairly economical on fuel. 26mpg.
Compact dimensions make the Mustang an ideal American car for the UK.
I also loved the fact that my Mustang was a hatchback coupe - it made it that much more practical.
Whilst quick it was no muscle car, being more like a cut-price European GT.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1986 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun Violet |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2003 |