1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible review from North America
"High Performance Fun In The Sun!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump
Heater Core
Radiator
Lower Intake Gasket
O2 Sensors
Leaking Header Seal.
General comments?
I bought this car while in college, with little money to fix it. Thankfully, the fixing was very minor, and very routine! Due to very neglected coolant, most of my cooling system has been replaced! Aside from that, knock on wood, this car has been very reliable! Only the O2 sensors needed replacing thanks to our government and its emission policies! The engine, after 220,000 kms runs just as strong as it did when I purchased the car! The interior needs attention, but that is purely cosmetic. Aside from a top replacement, some paint and 2 sets of tires (lead foot), I have had no problems to worry about! now that it is my toy and only sees the road for about 5-10k per year, I can start adding the mods! If you want a Budget Rocket, look at the older 5.0 liter mustangs for sure! Easy to work on, and fun to drive!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 131000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2004 |