There is a lengthy list of minor concerns which owners report. These range from fluid leaks to strange noises to accessory belts which try to free themselves of the engine.
Have the car you choose inspected by a mechanic before agreeing to buy it. Find a good one, and you'll likely discover it to be an enjoyable piece of history packed full of driving thrills and easy everyday use. The simple and largely-unchanged recipe for fun is something owners can take confidence from in the long term.
General used sports-car buying tips:
Check out the interior--did the owner keep the cabin in good shape? This is often a good indicator of how they treated the rest of the car.
Check the oil--is it black and burnt or a healthy golden yellow color? Has the owner kept the oil changed in good order? Look for an oil-change reminder sticker in the windshield or on the hood prop rod, and if there is one, see if the odometer reading is over it. Engines on cars like the Mustang are designed to work hard, but good oil health is key to endurance.
Watch the tailpipes of the car with someone else driving. Does anything visible come out?
Get underneath, and have a mechanic inspect the car for rust, damage, and the overall condition of the car's underside.
photo:Ford
Have the car you choose inspected by a mechanic before agreeing to buy it. Find a good one, and you'll likely discover it to be an enjoyable piece of history packed full of driving thrills and easy everyday use. The simple and largely-unchanged recipe for fun is something owners can take confidence from in the long term.
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General used sports-car buying tips:
Check out the interior--did the owner keep the cabin in good shape? This is often a good indicator of how they treated the rest of the car.
Check the oil--is it black and burnt or a healthy golden yellow color? Has the owner kept the oil changed in good order? Look for an oil-change reminder sticker in the windshield or on the hood prop rod, and if there is one, see if the odometer reading is over it. Engines on cars like the Mustang are designed to work hard, but good oil health is key to endurance.
Watch the tailpipes of the car with someone else driving. Does anything visible come out?
Get underneath, and have a mechanic inspect the car for rust, damage, and the overall condition of the car's underside.
photo:Ford
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