HELP: Thinking of buying a 3.8l tommorow
12-21-2005, 04:04 PM
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HELP: Thinking of buying a 3.8l tommorow
1997 Mustang 3.9 v6 automatic
This is going to be my first real car and I need some second opinions. I'm just looking for realiability right now, a car that won't break down frequently or stutter/stall taking off from red lights like the ****ed up jetta I used to own. How realiable would this model be?
This is going to be my first real car and I need some second opinions. I'm just looking for realiability right now, a car that won't break down frequently or stutter/stall taking off from red lights like the ****ed up jetta I used to own. How realiable would this model be?
12-21-2005, 06:23 PM
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RE: OPINION: Thinking of buying a 3.9 tommorow
Look around the V6 forum, maybe ask a few questions there. You might get more answers. I personally have very little experience with V6 Mustangs, but most guys/gals seem quite happy with them in all aspects...
12-21-2005, 09:54 PM
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RE: OPINION: Thinking of buying a 3.9 tommorow
I would recommend the 3.8L 1997. Its the same thing as my 1998, which I have found very reliable. I haven't had any problems with it yet. The only downside is that the one you want is automatic, not manual.
12-21-2005, 11:15 PM
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RE: OPINION: Thinking of buying a 3.9 tommorow
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/re...&model=Mustang
I would suggest taking a look at the above site and also doing more research on similar sites, and at http://www.consumerreports.org, that sort of thing.
I would suggest taking a look at the above site and also doing more research on similar sites, and at http://www.consumerreports.org, that sort of thing.
12-22-2005, 08:52 AM
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RE: HELP: Thinking of buying a 3.8l tommorow
I would recommend the 3.8L 1997. Its the same thing as my 1998, which I have found very reliable. I haven't had any problems with it yet. The only downside is that the one you want is automatic, not manual.
12-22-2005, 11:47 AM
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RE: HELP: Thinking of buying a 3.8l tommorow
if you can try and get atleast a 99+ because thats when ford converted the v6's over to split port. and that did wounders for HP.. like they said. 150 vs 193... its your choice.