1989 Ford Mustang GT Convertible review from North America
"All around decent performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced clutch (twice), water pump, clutch quadrant, radiator, rear seal, valve cover gaskets, power window motor, turn signal/wiper switch.
General comments?
It still leaks oil out of the rear main seal (5.0's are notorious for this I have been told), but I just keep a watch on the oil level - it loses about 1qt. every 1000 miles, so it's not too bad... It has never stranded me, the engine is bullet proof, its easy to work on, it sounds awesome, is a blast to drive (the suspension can be stiff/bone jarring at times, but hey that's what sports cars are for), turns heads, parts are relatively cheap and plentiful... I plan on never getting rid of this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 2 X 4 Truck |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2004 |