1982 Ford Mustang GT review from North America
"Very fun car, although hard to find in nice shape"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The starter needed replacing. Also had to replace clutch and flywheel.
Body needs some serious TLC, paint is fading and wearing away.
Front bumper is broken.
Seats are in poor condition.
Various badges fell off of the car.
Car was neglected over the years and the interior shows this.
On cold days, 2nd gear usually grinds on the shift.
Car needs alignment.
General comments?
From the factory, power is a little lacking although it was the fastest US production car in 1982. You can really wake the engine up with a bigger carb and some high compression pistons.
The car is very light, about 3,000 pounds depending on options (or lack thereof)
Car is a blast to drive and can get up and go with no problem.
Car was neglected, so it has several problems, but most are visual.
The shifter is in a natural position, and the seats are quite comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 302HO Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2004 |