how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
03-28-2006, 02:27 AM
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how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
im just wondering if the newer stangs have any defects... my sister is about to buy either a 05 or 06 mustang V6 or GT... which would be best? what do most get in mileage in the GT auto's?
03-28-2006, 11:33 AM
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RE: how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
She should take a test drive of each. The cars are as different as night and day.
And if high reliability is a criteria she should consider a Toyota or a Honda.
I'm a Mustang owner and Mustang fan but an honest one.
And if high reliability is a criteria she should consider a Toyota or a Honda.
I'm a Mustang owner and Mustang fan but an honest one.
03-28-2006, 02:56 PM
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RE: how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
^ exactly what that guy said. I bought a GT cause I wanted a loud, abnoxious street car that has the potential to stuff alot of horsepower under the hood.
03-28-2006, 03:09 PM
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RE: how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
I have had zero problems with my 05. It has reliability and great power. Sure a Volvo may have less trips to the mechanic but we aren't talking about driving an old Harley here. These machines are built to last and run. They do both quite well IMO. I have a 95 and a 90 and they are great cars. (The 90 has 235,000 original miles on motor and tranny) . THIS 05 is twice the car either of the others are.
03-28-2006, 03:49 PM
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RE: how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
If you're debating between the two, test drive each. They're totally different beasts under the same skin.
Aside from the Skipper 500 (the radios have some documented issues, check the TSB thread also), my GT's been wonderful.
Aside from the Skipper 500 (the radios have some documented issues, check the TSB thread also), my GT's been wonderful.
03-28-2006, 05:53 PM
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RE: how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
I actually own one of each and they are DEFINATELY two very different beasts. 26-27 mpg in the v6 hwy 23-24 mpg in the GT (ONLY IF I CAN KEEP MY FOOT OFF OF THE FLOOR) Like the guy's above said. Test drive both, then decide. Reliability has not been a problem in either of the cars so far "knock on wood".
03-28-2006, 05:55 PM
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RE: how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
there's nothing different between the 05 and 06' just the wheel opitions unless I'm missing something
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03-28-2006, 08:39 PM
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RE: how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
If you don't mod it to death, the V6 and GT will last a long long time. I've had a 68' and now I have an 05' and I am so glad they were invented in my time. Sure they aren't the best riding vehicle around but they are so much fun to drive...and for a heavy car, they can take a corner...and mine is all stock ....for the most part...! I agree with everyone else...test drive both and then buy the GT...!!!!
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Ya baby...
03-28-2006, 09:01 PM
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RE: how many problems do the new 05's and 06's have?
Most new cars you can buy these days are extremely reliable and will last a long time. They are a few exceptions, but as you can see from the forums there aren't many people having problems with the new mustangs and those are usually minor bugs with the windows, etc. The only time you're gonna run into engine problems is if you start modding it out with something like a supercharger, go crazy and end up blowing the engine.