Two plastic interior trim pieces were loose.
Auxiliary power point in center console was inoperative.
While not as high-tech as some other cars, the Mustang shows that proven technologies can still be used to create an entertaining car.
The Mustang's 4.6 liter V8 is intoxicating... providing ample horsepower and incredible torque. Surprisingly, I've been getting about 20 mpg in mixed driving.
Commuting has become quite pleasant in my Mustang. The driver's seat is supportive, and its bottom cushion is comfortably high off the floor. The interior decor is really entertaining. Yes, there is a lot of hard plastic in there, but it looks quite durable. One glitch: the stitching on the steering wheel is a bit rough to the touch.
Exterior styling is retro, tough, and distinctive. Even though there are plenty of them on the roads, I still get my fair share of admiring looks.
While its ride is compliant, handling can be a bit floaty. Perhaps its relatively high center of gravity is the culprit. Regardless, this is an extremely rewarding car to own ... especially at its mid-twenties price.
The Mustang GT is hard to compete against. It is a tremendous bargain in a beautifully styled and well built car, that offers performance characteristic of cars costing ten grand more.
Pontiac encountered a major problem in marketing their excellent Australian built GTO here because of the huge difference in price. All in all, no car currently made can touch the Mustang GT for all out value and great performance.
I'm impressed (but not surprised) that you get 20mpg out of yours. Ford has done a lot to increase fuel efficiency even in their larger and more powerful engines. Thank you for a great review of a great car.
It's been about a year and a half since I originally posted this review, and my Mustang has proven to be as solid as day one.
The V8 is still intoxicating, though with today's gas prices, I'm driving a bit more conservatively (which can yield decent mileage, considering the engine's size/power). Thankfully, it runs on regular unleaded, aka the "cheap stuff".
Handling is still somewhat floaty, but I don't see the Mustang as an all-out sports car. Its high seating position, smooth ride, and comfortable interior make it more of a "cruiser". In this context, its handling is perfectly fine.
People may fault the interior for its gratuitous use of hard plastic, but it has proven to be very durable. Likewise, the leather seats have worn well.
Problems? The head rest is canted a bit too far forward for me, and why don't the seat backs return to their original position after being flipped forward? Lastly, the plastic lever used to flip the passenger seat forward broke off (fixed under warranty).
This is the first domestic car I've ever purchased, and I think the home team hit one out of the park! This is high praise, after owning a wide range of imports (most much more expensive). Anyone looking for a powerful, solid cruiser should give the Mustang GT a serious look.
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