1998 Ford Mustang GT review from North America
"Fun to drive, with an exhaust note to match any big block V8 around"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Non-Leather seats have started to show wear badly.
Speakers are beginning to crackle.
Carpet in Trunk has torn away and slides freely.
General comments?
This car is in serious need of performance upgrades, with only 215 horse power from the factor and weighing with the big cars, it is pretty slow off the line. The rear end "hops" when big power is put to it, but that can be fixed with the proper control arms. I have put in a few dollars into this car (heads, cams, exhaust, tune) and it ROARS. There is no match for the sounds of a V8 roaring down the road. I could not be happier with my car. The few problems I have encountered are mostly due to the performance upgrades and would not be noticeable on a stock, daily driven car.
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| Mixed feelings: Nice car with annoying expensive problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L 281ci V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 10th January, 2006 |