So what kind of problems have you had so far?
08-14-2012, 01:43 AM
#11
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gallifrey
Posts: 1,596
3 batteries, alternator, 2 windshields from a kicked-up stones, spark plugs replaced(before they became a seize and snap issue), power steering pump(warranty), 2nd and 3rd syncro's need to be replaced but I can live with the grind or two in the morning in winter, and my fuel pump is next on the list (not dead, but weak).
This doesn't include tires, brakes, and other normal maintenance or upgrade work. 70k miles, bought new in 08.
This doesn't include tires, brakes, and other normal maintenance or upgrade work. 70k miles, bought new in 08.
08-15-2012, 06:58 PM
#12
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 13
Oh, almost forgot. Oil leak at the oil filter base plate. Replaced gasket under warranty. Drewsky you said "take care of your car and it will take care of you". That's the frustrating part. I do take care of my car. Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw.
08-15-2012, 07:20 PM
#13
6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: MD/WV
Posts: 5,736
2006 GT stick w/ 47,000 miles
No problems at all. Regular maintenance like fluid changes, filter changes, 1 new set of tires (2012 19" wheels/tires). New plugs soon...
Only issue so far was one time I set my ebrake during sub-freezing weather and my brakes seized. Had to get to work, so I drove about a mile before they freed up. All was fine, but it shaved a lot of pad off apparently becuase I ran out of pad at 40k. I rarely use the ebrake anymore
No problems at all. Regular maintenance like fluid changes, filter changes, 1 new set of tires (2012 19" wheels/tires). New plugs soon...
Only issue so far was one time I set my ebrake during sub-freezing weather and my brakes seized. Had to get to work, so I drove about a mile before they freed up. All was fine, but it shaved a lot of pad off apparently becuase I ran out of pad at 40k. I rarely use the ebrake anymore
08-17-2012, 11:37 AM
#15
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Maui
Posts: 4,752
2006 with 25k miles DD and race the sh*t out of it. Only thing that has broke was the rear end clutch packs, from racing it of course. All other parts replaced were in perfectly good condition and replaced with after market up grades. This car is a work horse and takes the pain everytime. I love my hot rod!
08-18-2012, 12:18 PM
#17
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 91
I have a 2010 gt and here are the few things I have found. The passenger rear caliper has an issue with seizing, the a/c actuator problem is commen but I havent had the issue. Also watch your temperature gauge. the connector that goes from the engine wiring harness to the cooling fan resistor has a bad ground and arcs which eventually fries the plug and causes the fan to stop working. I went through this recently. Bought a used fan, motor,shroud, and resistor from an 05gt that fit fine. The resistor alone was 200 dollars. The plug on the wiring harness is not available to buy so i got another one from an 06 v6 mustang. Had the dealer make the repairs for an hour and a half labor and it is fixed. Spoke to the techand he said this was a common problem lately. I'm the third person so far that I know of that had this issue. One guy has it fixed under warranty but the dealer ended up replacing the complete wiring harness because it stopped working again after the first repair. They didnt know it was a bad ground. Hope this helps.
08-20-2012, 12:13 PM
#18
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: state of confusion
Posts: 7,635
2008 GT - water leak (cost me a SJB) and rear LCA bushings that had started to show visible signs of deterioration (LCAs replaced with Currie poly/Johnny jointed ones). Occasionally squeaky aftermarket stabilizer bar bushings.
Otherwise nothing so far. Car is a true DD and its normal use over about 25,000 miles has been pretty hard with a little autocrossing and road course lapping thrown in for good measure.
Norm
Otherwise nothing so far. Car is a true DD and its normal use over about 25,000 miles has been pretty hard with a little autocrossing and road course lapping thrown in for good measure.
Norm
Last edited by Norm Peterson; 08-20-2012 at 12:16 PM.
08-22-2012, 04:44 PM
#20
2008 GT with 62,000 miles and SC installed at 47,000. Had brakes turned at 35,000......and no other problems. Looks like I will need to replace belt after 15,000 miles, but that seems to be a SC issue.
So far so good!
Keep those fluids changed!
So far so good!
Keep those fluids changed!