Reliablity of Mustang GT
08-17-2008, 11:41 AM
#21
Mish-ogynist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Helena, MT
Posts: 3,780
Oh, I'm getting the Mustang without a doubt. The RX-8 was nothing but a MAJOR disappointment. I thought it would be better than the RX-7.
The Mustang is what I want, it's true that I can get a new 08 for less than 25k? I spoke to a guy on the lot that just bought an 08 for 25k. I was shocked. I found one for sale on craigslist, but hes asking 20k for an 06. And he's firm on that. I'll post a link:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/799383951.html
The Mustang is what I want, it's true that I can get a new 08 for less than 25k? I spoke to a guy on the lot that just bought an 08 for 25k. I was shocked. I found one for sale on craigslist, but hes asking 20k for an 06. And he's firm on that. I'll post a link:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/799383951.html
08-17-2008, 11:42 AM
#22
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 1,491
There is a guy on here who just recently posted up his mileage... I think it was 120k on an 05 and he's had no problems.
Personally, I wouldn't worry about the reliability... the American manufacturers are getting better and better every year. Infact, Toyota reliability has gone down in recent years due to the issues they had with the Tundra and Solara.
I have 6500 miles on my 08 (got it in March) and it's very solid still and that's with lots of hard driving under Texas summer heat.
Personally, I wouldn't worry about the reliability... the American manufacturers are getting better and better every year. Infact, Toyota reliability has gone down in recent years due to the issues they had with the Tundra and Solara.
I have 6500 miles on my 08 (got it in March) and it's very solid still and that's with lots of hard driving under Texas summer heat.
08-17-2008, 11:51 AM
#23
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Montaner
Posts: 6,193
08-17-2008, 06:30 PM
#27
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Decatur AL USA
Posts: 2,176
250+ Drag Strip Passes and never broke anything on stock tires.
And I shift rpms that would scare most here.
I did blow one of the hydraulic motormounts once I went to slicks (was kind of expected). I changed to urethane mounts.
These cars are pretty tough.
They feel kind of gutless stock because of the throttle rate limiting in the PCM.
A Mailorder aftermarket tune fixes that. Makes a lot of difference in feel.
And I shift rpms that would scare most here.
I did blow one of the hydraulic motormounts once I went to slicks (was kind of expected). I changed to urethane mounts.
These cars are pretty tough.
They feel kind of gutless stock because of the throttle rate limiting in the PCM.
A Mailorder aftermarket tune fixes that. Makes a lot of difference in feel.
08-17-2008, 07:13 PM
#28
4th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Pacific Northwest, USA
Posts: 1,691
I had to replace my battery at 14,500 last week. I think its the original battery so it would be about 2 1/2 years old. I put an optima redtop in it so I shouldnt have to change the battery again for awhile.
We had to remove the battery and the battery box for my header installation about 3 weeks ago. I installed the prothane motor mounts at the same time as the headers and think maybe the battery died due to vibration from the new mounts or due to the installation of the headers.
We had to remove the battery and the battery box for my header installation about 3 weeks ago. I installed the prothane motor mounts at the same time as the headers and think maybe the battery died due to vibration from the new mounts or due to the installation of the headers.
Last edited by Mikes_BLK_GT; 08-17-2008 at 07:17 PM.
