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Headlight switch - switch will turn on headlights, but will not turn on interior dash lights. Replaced once and it burned out 3 months later, still investigating this.
This car is a great value for a younger driver without a family.
Even the V6 has an excellent amount of power. After driving a 4 cylinder honda accord for 2 years this car feels like a Ferrari. The auto version is not as quick, I definitely recommend a manual transmission if you want that extra "snap".
The car has proved to be very reliable except for my headlight switch, which has burned out twice now.
Comfort is good for the front seats, the leather on this is fairly good, but not particularly soft or luxurious. The back seats are very cramped, not suitable for long drives or tall individuals. The A/C and heater perform extremely well, you will not be unimpressed. The A/C on my honda was always too warm and left me sweating on hot summer days.
The convertible is worth the extra grand or two. There's nothing better then dropping the top on a warm summer day or a perfect fall day. It very nice to be cruising along and hear the slight tone of the exhaust. Rev the engine and it becomes a distinctive growl - just perfect, not too loud or a high pitched whine like other modern cars. The top is VERY fast. People next to you will watch in amazement as you lower the top and then drive off within 20 seconds - a simply amazing time compared to Mercedes and BMWs that take over a minute.
It can be dangerous in wet weather, typical of a RWD car with some power. The V8 version is much more powerful, maybe too much for the average driver. I can't imagine how the Cobra version feels.
This is the last true muscle car. There's nothing better then slipping the tires and rumbling off.
You can't imagine how the Cobra feels?
Here's a hint: much, much faster than your V6 Mustang, which is definitely NOT a muscle car!
I really don't think a Mustang V6 falls into the category of "Muscle Car".
A Mustang with a V6 is as much a muscle car, as a Honda CRV
is a plow truck.
The Toyota Echo 1.5 liter, Now THAT'S a muscle car!!!
(It would probably keep up with your underpowered Mustang-
well almost anyway)
Hey kid, have you finally figured out that your Mustang V6
is not a muscle car?
It sure looks like the jury has spoken.
Just enjoy the car for what it is, but don't try to make it what it isn't.
Ah! The Mustang Heritage! Are you speaking of the original Mustang being based on the Ford Falcon? Or perhaps the Mustang II being based on the Pinto?
Now that's a proud heritage!
How can you forget the Mustangs that were based on the Ford Fairmont? Now those are truly world class!
I'm the original poster, so lets get some things straight.
A brand new honda accord with a 4 cylinder costs the same as a Mustang V6, and let me assure you it is nowhere near as fast. The accord does the 1/4 mile in 17 seconds, the mustang in 15. I know because I owned an Accord before the Mustang.
All the e-tough guys on here brag about how the GT is much faster - how many of you actually have a GT? Have you seen how much the insurance costs for a GT for a younger driver? Or the $5k+ extra you have to spend?
Back in the real world most of us don't have 30-40k to spend on a Cobra or GT convertible. We also don't spend our waking hours posting random messages talking about how fast our car does the 1/4 mile or how much horsepower it has (I find many 30 year olds who still live with their parents like to do this, I guess it makes them feel "special"). Get real.
I agree, everyone should "get real". The reality is,
is that your Mustang V6 and ANY Mustang V6 is NOT, I repeat
NOT a "muscle car".
Do you have a clue as to how fast and powerful the "real" muscle cars were? I'm talking about GTOs, Road Runners
etc.
I really can't believe what some people on this site consider "sports cars" and "muscle cars".
I am not 30 years old, nor do I live with my parents, however I do feel compelled to write a comment when
someone makes the ridiculous statement such as calling
a Mustang V6 a muscle car.
None of the above comments are saying that your Mustang Convertible is a bad car. It's not. It's a nice little fun vehicle.
It's just that it doesn't fall into the category of muscle car.
You are correct that for most people, it is more practical
than a Mustang GT. No one really needs the power of a V8.
Even in cars like the Chrysler 300. The 3.5 liter V6 is more than adequate, but it seems people want the Hemi
for the added status.
In some vehicles a 6 cylinder engine doesn't provide enough
power (the Jeep Grand Cherokee for example) but in others it's the best choice.
Enjoy your car!
What do we consider muscle cars? When people say "muscle car" they think Mustang, Camaro, GTO, Trans Am, etc. These are MUSCLE CARS. You do realize that not all Mustangs, Camaros, etc come with the biggest, baddest V8 right? Yes, in a fantasy world we would all drive cars with big V8s. In reality, the V6 mustang is far more popular and a better seller then the V8. I never claimed my car was really fast, but it does have quite a bit of pep for a V6.
Some people must have a lot of time on their hands...
We don't consider Mustangs, Firebirds or Camaros with V6 engines "muscle cars".
The muscle in muscle car is a BIG, powerful engine.
I'm sorry you can't afford a V8, but until you can, don't fool yourself by considering your V6 a muscle car.
I'm sure it's quick, but it just doen't qualify.
As for having a lot of time on my hands, I wish I did!
The Mustang is not a muscle car, but a pony car. Kind of like a scaled down version of the muscle car. But you have to give Ford credit because the Mustang has outlasted it's competitors like the camaro and firebird. The biggest reason is because Ford kept the car at a low enough price that most people can afford. And in the quarter mile a car like the Honda Accord and the Mustang depend more on the torque of the engine not the horsepower. But if you want a good all round car get the echo. It's I.M.A has it's maximum torque at zero rpm and max horsepower at its maximum speed.
Comparing an ECHO to a Mustang, even the V6?
You must be kidding!
Whatever performance the Echo has was not enough to justify keeping it around. It will be gone from Toyota's US lineup after this year.