1997 Ford Mustang LX review from North America
"I loved it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced Mass Airflow Sensor at 73k.
Easy job, did it myself in Autozone's parking lot. Part cost about $100.
No other problems when I owned it!
General comments?
Handles well, nice, comfortable feel.
Very pretty.
Nice, throaty sound from a V6.
Gas mileage was decent.
Reliable, easy to work on.
Trunk space was adequate.
Scary ride in snow, or on ice, of course! Rear wheel drive...
Be prepared to get remarks like "Its not a V8" or "It's not a GT". But hey, let them pay your insurance if they want to see you in a V8.
And be prepared to get raced by every import racer on the road, regardless of whether or not you wanted to race.
If you're not a gear head when you buy this car, you will be by the time you sell it. Just the thought of having a "mustang" makes you want to trick it out, or just buy a car with a bigger engine, just like I did.
Great car, I'm considering buying a similar one for a work vehicle, as I just bought a nice, low mileage trans am... and I'd like to keep her mint as long as possible.
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| Lots of show, some go |
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| Fast muscle that can hang with most, but unstable at times |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Mystique |
| Date of Entry | 9th April, 2006 |