1988 Ford Mustang LX review from North America
"2.3L Five speed is fun and economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning needs re-charge every 2 years, but no other service.
Has needed coolant added every 2 weeks since day 1, but has no visible leak.
Has used 1 quart oil every 1500 miles since new, but lately has needed oil every 1000 miles.
It needed clutch replaced once.
Some electrical wiring has shorted, but I was able to repair it myself.
Two in-tank fuel pumps have failed, but never left me on the side of the road.
General comments?
Cheap to operate: 35+ miles per gallon on the highway, 30 miles per gallon combined, and 25 in-town with air conditioning on.
With 5 speed manual, car accelerates OK. I would not buy a 2.3L mustang with automatic transmission, due to low acceleration.
Car has never left me stranded and has never been in the shop. I was able to repair everything myself.
Non-Ford parts, like the water pump are cheap.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 251000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corvair |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2003 |