1987 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT 5.0 V8 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
One word: FUN!
Faults:
Nothing... Except clutches. This car made a hooligan of me and I got through two of them!
General Comments:
This car put a grin on my face for seven years.
Neck-snapping performance. Changing down from fifth to third gear when overtaking was like a rocket boost.
Enormous fun to drive. Great handling, although you have to watch out over-steer in the wet especially. I had owned a 2.8 V6 Mustang before, but I wasn't prepared for the power of the 5.0 V8! A much better car than the Toyota Supra I had before it, particularly from a driver's perspective.
Not as good on fuel as a V6, but what do you expect? At 21mpg it was reasonably affordable though, and well worth it for the kicks!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th October, 2003
3rd Feb 2005, 09:05
I myself own a 1987 LX 2.4 liter engine. I have owned it for a little more than three years. During that time I have had a few problems, but all around its still a good car. The exhaust has been cut off right after the first cat and for a four cylinder it is one of the loudest vehicles in my city. The motor has around 173,000 miles on it, but it still starts up and runs like a champ. It has a couple of dings here and there, but its nothing a little body work wouldn't fix. The care has a couple of faults like the moon roof leaks a little, and my fuel gauge has messed up. But for how old this little car is its still one of the best vehicles I have ever driven.