Still all over the place in deciding what car to actually go for. Started looking at Mustangs now as I've always admired them.
Now I understand they drink fuel, that's expected. However how are these as a daily with that aside? My commute is minimal, like 5 miles, 15mins each way.
How are servicing costs and consumables?
Id personally prefer to go Manual with one of these, so that's covered.
Now the last sticking point is Coupe or Soft top my current run about is an MX5 and I do love having that option, just not sure if it suits a big car like this.
That said I saw a lovely yellow one and the soft top really looked good against the colour
Anything else I would need to know before going in?
I’ve recently got a 2020 ‘55 Edition’ V8 Convertible.
In terms of spec, really the main considerations are: (best to get at least the first option pack, but there are things to know)
1. Magne ride (adaptive suspension) is an option - non Magneride cars from my test drives are a bit bouncy, not terrible, but magneride cars feel more planted more of the time.
2. B&O hifi - it’s OK, but honestly would not be on my must have list!
3. Seats - standard are heated/cooled seats which are comfortable, if you want better seats it was an option but you lose the heated/cooled aspect.
It’s worth googling for brochures 2018/2020/2022 had small changes to spec/colours etc
2018:
https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Ford-Mustang-2018-UK.pdf
2019-2020:
https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Ford-Mustang-2019-UK.pdf
Reliability wise, they seem excellent, common issues in 2018+ are still there(same as pre facelift), but rarer:
1. Oil cooler would internally rupture leading to oil/water mixing and potentially lunching the engine
2. There can be what people think is mild piston slap but not known to cause issues. Do not confuse this with ticking at idle which will be the direct injection fuel pump.
Servicing is 12 months and essentially an oil change, it’s remarkably straight forward.. plugs are cheap if needed.
Running costs are similar to me e46 m3, 17mpg short commutes, 30+ on a run out and anything inbetween.
What’s good about 2018+ facelifts over the ore-facelift as standard features:
- Quad exhaust
- Valved exhaust with quiet mode through to race mode.
- Adaptive cruise
- LED DRLs
- LCD Dashboard
However, the pre facelift is a chunk cheaper and getting a march 2017+ with the cheaper tax is actually superb vfm… they drive very similarly and with options packs get close enough to not worry and save £8k+
Get on the Simply Mustangs For Sale Group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/SMUKF...ok.com/groups/SMUKForSale/?ref=share&exp=93fa
Convertible vs Coupe:
Always the dilemma, slightly more structural rigidity vs top down glorious motoring… If you 100% hoon it and want to be 9/10-10/10s regularly, coupe.. if you want fairly impressive handling and occasional 8/10-9/10’s driving with open too experience - convertible.. the convertible is not as structurally compromised as the e46, but I never had any issues with handling, more noticeable scuttle shake in that.
Oh, the convertible also has a manual release catch and electrical operated after that which seems archaic but it is what it is, hood operation is fast/easy.
The coupe is severely limited in the back, it’s almost a 2+2 so no advantage there.
I prefer convertibles, but I do like both the Bullitt and Mach 1 versions (coupe only improved versions), the Mach 1 has plenty of improvements and more power, the bullitt was only slightly breathed on, but still a small step up.
Overall, these are everyday cars, slight comfier, higher tyre walls etc, which still handle OK, and have that huge v8 sound/torque that is quite unique.
