JARRETTS2009

Hey everyone, im new to mustangs and am curious how strong the v8 engines are and how long the tranny and engine itself can go for. Im lookin at a 02 gt with 100xxx miles on it for 7900. anyways please help me out, will this car last me awhile and be reliable/????? please post back thanks.
-JMS

SoCalGT43

my buddy has 1999 mustang gt w/ 176k miles and still going strong. original motor and tranny. i have around 130k on mine. i dont really run it much but when i do i can still run cars down.

MJH78

They're potentially reliable cars...as reliable as the person owning it and driving it wants to be really. The issue you get into is how it has been maintained and driven in the past. The best bet for you is to take it to a reliable mechanic to have a detailed inspection.

lilcrate

http://www.edmunds.com/ford/mustang/...merreview.html

liljojo4711

mine has 192xxx and going strong. original motor and trans. somethings like COP's and what not will go out, but other than that if it was well maintained and not dogged every other trip it will last.

devongarver

DEFINITELY TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC FIRST> GET A FULL INSPECTION!

These cars can absolutely be very reliable. The motors are in a gajillion vehicles, and parts are easy to come by. As long as you have a solid starting point, just maintain it properly, and it will last you a long time.

99BlackPonyGT

150k miles is what i had on my 4.6 ...had a nasty lifter tap and my trans locked up in reverse

True Blue Racing

got 151K on mine. Still going strong. had to replace the tranny last year. i lost 4th gear but it had about 140k on it.

loweredfourpointsix

im sure you can get a stock GT for cheaper then that with that kind of mileage tho

Mr Graystang

Offer him 6 G's for it and tell him you need a tune up , clutch kit and oil change so that should be a good deal. I believe these engines are duty rated at 220k correct me if im wrong , so there very reliable and compared to other cars there not that bad to fix (pocket wise).