1987 Ford Mustang LX review from North America
"Great little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator repaired at 105,000 for around $40.
Timing belt went shortly after, a maintenance oversight on my part.
General comments?
I have the hatchback, which is great for storage. The rear seats fold down flat and I have slept in it on several occasions, and have taken 3 people and all their gear for a 4 day camping trip.
It has always ran and started perfectly. I've had no problems whatsoever, other than the alternator, which was a quick repair.
The 2.3L 4banger is a bit sluggish, however that's to be expected with only 85 or so horses.
The seats are a bit uncomfortable for long trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 93000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 107000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2006 |