few thing I need to know before getting a mustang

[Killa]

what year is the best for mustang ( I like the 99 and up body style ) is there any different between 99 and under beside the body style .

[TheStang00]

99 marked a new generation of mustang. the 99 and up are way better. they have more horsepower and torque and they look better, go with a 99 and up if you can. and dont buy a 98 or lower v6. they arent fast whatsoever. only 150hp. the 99 and up GT have 260hp, the 99-01 v6 have 190hp 220tq. the 02-04 v6 have 193hp 225tq. the best mustang however is the 2005

[DaGGer]

personaly i like the foxbody 87-93...also i like the SVO...i really like them except for the square headlights...but very nice cars

[Killa]

So I should get 99 gt and up ?. How much price range ? do mustang had any problem I should know off. Like my eclipse got crank walk.

[TheStang00]

99 and up gt would be a good choice, cobra would be even better but that costs more... im not sure what prices exactly your lookin at but you should be able to find like a 2000 gt for 10k if u get a really good deal. idk check on kelly bluebook for those type of cars. as far as problems go, they are known to be pretty reliable, no problems i know of.

[fordtrucksonly]

Go with a 1989 Foxbody mustang, but get the 302 v8, makes good horses and good torque stock, but make incredible horses and torque when modified. Go with 1986-1991 foxbody, you wont regret it.

[GTStang]

96-98 Cobra are what I'd look at for newer Stangs. Better performance than a 99-up GT and they can be had for equal or less than many 99-04 GT's.

[TheStang00]

Originally Posted by fordtrucksonly

Go with a 1989 Foxbody mustang, but get the 302 v8, makes good horses and good torque stock, but make incredible horses and torque when modified. Go with 1986-1991 foxbody, you wont regret it.

since its older it will require repair more often... plus i think hes looking at the newer body style

[uncatchable]

Age has nothing to do with how much work they will need it's all in the owner and how they take care of their ride none of my 3 fox bodies need excessive maintenance even the newest stangs will be expensive if you abuse them!

[tturnpaw]

Originally Posted by fordtrucksonly

Go with a 1989 Foxbody mustang, but get the 302 v8, makes good horses and good torque stock, but make incredible horses and torque when modified. Go with 1986-1991 foxbody, you wont regret it.

oooo i love that year, good performance and interior styling!

[fordtrucksonly]

Yes, I mean, if i were to get one, thats what id get. I dont know what your talking about maint. Ive only had to do normal maint. to my 86 (IE: oil change, cleaning air filter, tires, belts.) Maybe if you buy one thats had abuse, but all you have to do is check it before you buy it.

[tturnpaw]

Originally Posted by uncatchable

Age has nothing to do with how much work they will need it's all in the owner and how they take care of their ride none of my 3 fox bodies need excessive maintenance even the newest stangs will be expensive if you abuse them!

mines gotten 23 years of abuse and 153,000 miles and still strong!

[fordtrucksonly]

And you still give it hell! Now thats a great car in my book. I think the previous owner of my '86 abused it a little but it never showed signs of it.

[TheStang00]

i was just thinkin that it will need repair more often than a new one... not necesarrily that it will break all the time

[fordtrucksonly]

I know what you mean, most older cars get that but most of the time when ive heard about problems with fox bodies, they are normally somehow related to bad abuse.