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Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
Hey guys, I only have experience with fox body mustangs, My question is how are the 05 gt models for daily drivers? Ive found one at a fair deal but the mileage is 145k, well taken care of but the miles do worry me. Are they cheap to fix/work on? any input is very much appreciated. TIA [patriot]
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
They are as easy as other mustangs to work on. Parts do cost a bit more than fox parts. I would try to stay 07+ Mine has been reliable. Bought it around November of 2011 with 63k miles got almost 95k now. Took it from texas to Cali and back and to Colorado and back to tx all without a single hiccup. Still wouldn't hesitate on taking it on road trips to anywhere and I took it to the drag strip ran hi 13s stock everything minus 3:73s
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
Also it handles well. Probably one of the best body styles since fox and interior is my favorite part with the whole retro looking dash.
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
Coyote or bust
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 135.0:
Coyote or bust
the car is around 9k so its quite a bit cheaper.
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
Everything I said forget it I hear a ticking noise that wasn't there before time to trade this bitch in lol
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 90GT510:
Everything I said forget it I hear a ticking noise that wasn't there before time to trade this bitch in lol
lol, thanks for the input everyone
 
Posted by Robb (Member # 9444) on :
 
They make very good daily drivers. Thinking about picking one up myself for a daily driver.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
any specifics to check for? as stated the miles are high so any notorious issues?
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:
quote:
Originally posted by 90GT510:
Everything I said forget it I hear a ticking noise that wasn't there before time to trade this bitch in lol
lol, thanks for the input everyone
Just messin lol. Your paying 9 for it? I was thinking of selling mine for 11 guess I should ask more.
 
Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :
 
paying 8, 9 is after tax/reg
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:
paying 8, 9 is after tax/reg
ok makes sense. they are definitely great daily drivers and you can get anywhere from 280 - 350 miles to the tank all dpending on how you drive. only bad thing Is the headrests have a very awkward position other than that they are comfortable
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 90GT510:
Probably one of the best body styles since fox
Not
 
Posted by 96stang4.6 (Member # 9970) on :
 
stock spark plugs are two piece and they are notorious for breaking in half when changing the plugs, had to change altonator 2 times in 75K miles the 1st one was the stock unit at 65K then the replacement had a bad bearing so it was replaced again other than that get used to wheel hop and that's it

[ 2014-04-15, 07:52 PM: Message edited by: 96stang4.6 ]
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
quote:
Originally posted by 90GT510:
Probably one of the best body styles since fox
Not
Looking at ur sig it seems like u like sn95 but to each their own.
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
^ I love all mustangs,have owned many all different and unique in there own way,a sig means squat..when done right any mustang can be sick but to say an 05-09 s197 is the best looking mustang since a fox is just craziness and biased,makes sense you feel that way considering you own one though,to each there own I guess [Wink]
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
just traded in my wife's 2008 GT. We bought it with 34k miles on it, and traded it in at 60k. She drove it 7500 miles a year.

Not a single problem. Was a nice car, I have no idea what happens between 60k and 145k though, lol!

We got $14k for her car, a fully loaded premium convertible with factory hid/nav/interior ambient lighting/mycolor dash/leather/etc. I think it was worth more but needed the down payment for her new car.
 




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