2000 Ford Mustang: 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible (V6)
| • Overall Satisfaction: | 4/5 |
| • Performance: | 5/5 |
| • Reliability: | 3/5 |
| • Comfort: | 5/5 |
| • Quality and Craftsmanship: | 2/5 |
I have had my 2000 Mustang V6 since new. It currently has about 65,000 miles on it and is still running as good as it did when I drove it home from the dealer. It has a been a great car...nothin' like putting the top down and going for a fast ride on a windy road. Had some great memories in it too... girls seem to love this car. Wish the back seat was bigger. ;)
The ride is fantastic.... it's definitely firmer than your average sedan, but it makes for better handling. Every time I drive another car I am reminded how great the mustang drives. Usually the first thing I notice when I get behind the wheel of my mustang is that it sits much lower than your average car and thus doesn't roll in the corners nearly as much. I haven't driven the V8, but I am sure it drives even better.
The V6 certainly has enough power though. When I test drove cars like the 2008 Prius and the 2008 Mitssubishi Lancer I was disgusted. How can people drive these hogs? Rear wheel drive certainly drives MUCH better than front wheel drive unless of course when you're in the snow. The Mustang does not like snow!
I'm getting tired of writing this now so I'll just cut to the point:
Things that suck:
-Cop magnet, just got a ticket yesterday!
-Top is starting to show sun damage (will probably have to be replaced in a few years, nonetheless I'm surprised how well it's held up)
-The interior materials are CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP and don't tolerate much abuse.
-Replacing a window is a HUGE pain in the @*# because the doors (interior) are cheaply snapped into place. After replacing the left front window the door has not been the same, fits loose and feels like it might fall off in my hand.
-Automatic transmission can jerk you around if you don't drive it with some finesse. (seems like they fixed that problem in the 04 model which has a much smoother transmission)
-Very noisy inside. Passengers often ask me if a window is open. Oh well, I've gotten used to it.
-I've replaced the air pump twice at about $400 each time!
-Original tires lasted only 35,000 miles
-Original brakes lasted 35,000 and 60,000 (front/rear)
-Original battery lasted to 60,000
-No other major mechanical problems so far
Things I like:
-Girls like it, definitely more fun than your average Hyundai
- The top works great
-Still turns heads when she's all shined up. Great looking car.
-Very responsive 0-60 in about 8.5 seconds. (not tremendously fast, but enough to make you feel safe on the highway)
- 4 Seats!!!!
- Decent sized trunk for a convertible, (won't fit my golf clubs... I put them in the back seat). Go look at a Pontiac Solstice trunk... what a joke!
- Front seats are awesome. Comfortable enough to sit 7 hours in and supportive enough to burn donuts with. Back seats are another story but hey, people don't usually sit back there anyway. At least I have a back seat.
- You will be surprised how much you can fit in this car. I moved every single thing out of my freshman dorm into this car.
- Audio system has held up remarkably well. I use it daily and the CD player is finally starting to make sick noises and refuse to give me my CD back every now and then. I just slap it and show it who's boss on a occasion.
-Decent insurance rates
-Decent gas mileage I average about 22-25
Bottom line:
The mustang has its draw backs in being cheaply constructed, but hey you'll be hard pressed to find a another 4 seat convertible at such a low price with good performance.
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