thenewest

hello everyone, i am looking at getting a mustang gt. im currently looking at a 02 and 05. i wanted to know of some years that i should stay away from? what type of things go wrong on these cars first?(i know that cars are pretty new but it needs to be asked) anything would help. sorry i diddnt look around much
and thank you for all the help

Humboldt Stang

The 02 has a problem in the looks department.
It doesn't look near as sweet as the 05

Mishri

there are 2 big differences: Looks both interior and exterior. Engine, 2v vs 3v. the 05+ are 300hp 320tq the 02 is 260hp 302tq. and most people say the 3v in the 05+ is a better engine.

one problem with the 3v engines is that the spark plugs get carbon build up that causes them to brake off in the head. first year body styles almost always have more problems than 2nd year.. so I would recommened getting an 06 if you can.

edit: fixed tq.. thanks

acascianelli

The 3v 4.6 has 320lbft of torque.

thenewest

ok so now im pretty much looking for a 05 06 gt, my price range is around 20k

Mishri

yeah, you should be able to find one.. i just did a quick US wide search on autotrader and it came up with tons under 20k

swata

what area do you live in?



Edit: just read your profile..There are plenty out there...good luck

rugedraw

There's a nice, low mileage Limer on eBay. This is what mine looked like when I got it. I've had no problems with my 05. Only 4% were made in this color in 05 and 06 combined. It's love it or hate it with this color, though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-M...bayphotohosting

157dB

The 05s are somewhat different from the 06-08s.
Beware of the dreaded water leak TSB on the S197s.
I would be a pullin the carpet back and checking for rust
on the passengers side before purchasing.
Also stay away from 05 Stangs with the Skipper 500/1000.
They are problem makers.
I would go thru the TSBs at the top of the forum page
before buyinga S197.

mac10chap

eh, the skipper isnt a big problem, if the dealer wontswapit out for free, go drop $250 on a new headunitand anadapter for the factory amps and your done...