It's been a great 5 years
06-19-2012, 04:07 AM
#11
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Location: California
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I'll be going on 3 years with mine on August 16, which is my birthday as well. Just went over the 29K mark last weekend. Mods are in my sig, it was crashed by my girlfriend on November '09, and just a few dents and scratches (damn cats!). Only time I've taken it for service was last August when I had to get the actuator replaced because of the ticking noise it was causing. Other than these few mishaps, this pony sure has been reliable so far.
My parents have a 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer edition. We've had it since 2002, and it was the one my mom, my brothers, and I have learned how to drive in. This thing has held up like a champ! We haven't had any issues at all in these past 10 years and around 200K miles. It has been taken several times down to Mexico in a two day trip of almost nonstop driving. My younger brother once crashed it due to his careless driving, but all it needed was some body work.
As long as Ford keeps supplying us with these beautiful and reliable cars, I can say that I will continue to take my business with Ford. I guess the Mustang will be my first of several Ford vehicles in my lifetime.
My parents have a 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer edition. We've had it since 2002, and it was the one my mom, my brothers, and I have learned how to drive in. This thing has held up like a champ! We haven't had any issues at all in these past 10 years and around 200K miles. It has been taken several times down to Mexico in a two day trip of almost nonstop driving. My younger brother once crashed it due to his careless driving, but all it needed was some body work.
As long as Ford keeps supplying us with these beautiful and reliable cars, I can say that I will continue to take my business with Ford. I guess the Mustang will be my first of several Ford vehicles in my lifetime.
06-19-2012, 04:56 AM
#12
I bought my '07 11 months ago and wouldn't go back and change anything if I could. Everyone keeps asking me if I ever regret it since I have a car payment and raised insurance rates, and my answer is always the same: "Would you regret it if you had a beautiful car like that?" They always laugh and turn a little green with envy.
I look forward to MANY more years down the road with this car and wouldn't trade it in for anything. Even when I upgrade to a GT, which won't be for a long time, i'm still going to keep this car.
I look forward to MANY more years down the road with this car and wouldn't trade it in for anything. Even when I upgrade to a GT, which won't be for a long time, i'm still going to keep this car.
06-19-2012, 05:00 AM
#13
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Texas
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My Dad had a Fairlane 500, Galaxie 500, and an LTD w/ a 400 motor, he was a FORD
man. I've owned a 67 Camaro, 73 Grand Prix, 83 Caprice, 4 speed Toyota Celica, and
now the Stang. "Luckystang" is my favorite, and I've only had the car three months!
man. I've owned a 67 Camaro, 73 Grand Prix, 83 Caprice, 4 speed Toyota Celica, and
now the Stang. "Luckystang" is my favorite, and I've only had the car three months!
06-19-2012, 11:49 AM
#14
A helluva track record, Jim. Congrats on the '13! Looking forward to the pics!
Tanner, I know what you mean, I liked my '98 Ford Ranger but I would never have got into cars if I didn't have the mustang! It's worth the constant building up and draining of the checking account haha.
Kput, you've put 20k in one year? Where do you drive every day? haha. We've all had dents and dings, some might say it ads a little character
Tanner, I know what you mean, I liked my '98 Ford Ranger but I would never have got into cars if I didn't have the mustang! It's worth the constant building up and draining of the checking account haha.
Kput, you've put 20k in one year? Where do you drive every day? haha. We've all had dents and dings, some might say it ads a little character
sad part is that's all City driving.
06-19-2012, 12:48 PM
#15
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I have had mine just why of 3 years, only have put 9k miles on her. But have about 150 passes at the track. Other than the dreaded front end clunck no issues at all. The only part I have worn out is the clutches in the rear end. Am installing a eaton Detroit trutrac this weekend to fix that. Overall this car has exceeded all of my expectations. I love it. I still will turn around after walking away from it in a parking lot to admire its lines and beauty.......oh yeah!
06-19-2012, 01:08 PM
#16
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Indiana
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Coming up on two years of ownership I think, no major mechanical problems. Save for a couple squeaky control arm bushings, and a dirty TPMS sensor I haven't had any qualms with the car.
Couple of light scratches on it from who knows what/where. But other than that, pretty much the car I bought off the lot (plus a few modifications).
Couple of light scratches on it from who knows what/where. But other than that, pretty much the car I bought off the lot (plus a few modifications).
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