1982 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback review from North America
"Unusually well-kept performance car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing to date.
General comments?
Car was garage-kept and rarely driven (30,300 miles.)
Second owner bought it in 1985. I am third.
No visible body or frame defects. Passenger door appears to have been re-painted (slight color mismatch). Car is rust-free except for normal exhaust rust.
Interior is like new! No signs of wear on seats, rugs, door panels, or dash.
Has air conditioning, manual windows, rear (trunk) privacy shade.
Hatch pistons are new.
Needs rear shocks and will need exhaust parts soon.
Engine is generally clean with minor oil-caking at rear and underside.
Gasoline smell is noticeable in the garage, but may be normal for a carbureted engine (been awhile since I had a non-fuel-injected, computer-controlled engine.)
Very fun to drive!
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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 HO Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30350 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Expedition |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2004 |