1989 Ford Mustang GT Conv review from North America
"Takes off like a scalded cat, but controls better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Previous owner replaced the fuel pump. Aside from this, absolutely no mechanical problems.
General comments?
Had an 86 LX convertible as my second car as a teenager, which I sold after joining the military. In 1991 I got the opportunity to purchase my current baby, an 89 GT convertible with 63000 miles on it.
Aside from a small tear in the front fiberglass this car is perfect. Car is still bone stock original, and as I have no plans to race, and don't plan to audition as a Fast and the Furious stunt driver, it will most likely stay that way.
I drove this car non stop from NY to ND in excess of 70 MPH the entire way, and the gauges never even twitched (Fuel gauge aside).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 (302) HO Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69780 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2006 |