Some of my readers have expressed that most teens cannot afford a $25,000 car. True, but I am not JUST reviewing cars for twenty-five grand. I give options for less than $8,000 and less than $15,000. Both of these price ranges offer a vast amount of vehicles that teenagers and their families can afford to purchase for them. I procure a $25,000 review for those lucky few who can afford a $25,000 car, or simply have that much to spend on a car. Please do not take these reviews as endorsing parents to buy their kids a more expensive car than you need too. Also, I realize that the purchase price for some cars may be low, but the maintenance isn’t cheap. Yes, one could purchase a 2000 Porsche Boxster for $8,000, but the maintenance on that car isn’t going to be a walk in the park. As a writer, I hope that you (the readers) understand that cars not made in the USA are going to have higher running cost. But hey, if you can afford a couple hundred dollar oil change 1-2 times a year, you should be fine. Now let us move on to the review of the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang, America’s classic pony car. A pony car is similar to a sports car, but it has a long hood with a short rear deck (The area that connects the rear window to the bumper of the car. Most use this as a trunk lid).This modern day behemoth had humble beginnings starting in the mid-1960s. The Mustang is the only pony car to have continuous production from the release date. All of the others: Chevy Camaro, Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger have started and stopped production over the years. The mustang is currently in the 5th generation of styling (I have found that the 2011 Mustang GT has a really awkward blind spot over the driver’s left shoulder. It also feels too large for the road). Most of the Mustangs I will review will be from 2000 and newer. This age bracket includes the 4th generation styling as well which provides diversity. Most people can see a 5th generation Mustang and instantly know what it is thanks to both the mass-procurement of these cars, and the styling. The most commonly known mustangs are the GT model, and the supped-up Shelby GT5000. The GT is known for being slightly sportier than the base model, and it has a special “emblem” on the back that reads “GT”. The Shelby can be described as a hoss. This car can get the job done. It is commonly recognized for its racecar styling, snake emblem on the grill, and (optional) racing stripes. The Shelby GT500’s are expensive, too expensive for this blog anyway with prices in the high thirties. Most Mustangs on the used market will be base or GT models. Are you ready to check out the stats?
Mustang: While scanning around in the $8,000 maximum price, one can expect to find '04's models with 40,000+ miles on them; however I did come across a few ‘05’s that had 110,000 miles on them. Lucky for you, this price range also has a few GT models. The 2004 models are the last year the generation four was produced. This generation consisted of long smooth sweeping curves throughout the bodywork, and an aggressive stance that would be considered a “want-to-be” by the current year model. Do not be disheartened by sitting at your computer reading about how cool a 4th generation mustang is, these cars were really popular and have just over 40,000 miles on them usually. These cars still have plenty of life left in them, and can be easily customized with aftermarket performance parts more so than body kits. The interior of these cars are comfortable enough for a quick drive to the store, but I would not recommend driving across the country in this car. Signature Ford elements in the cabin give the driver a refreshing driving experience. The quality tends to be in average condition (depending on the car) for this price range.
Mustang: While scanning around in the $15,000 maximum price, one can expect to find '07's with 15,000+ miles on them and ‘08’s with 20,000+ miles on them. I did come across one ’05 that had 10,000miles and it was a GT for $14,999. I also came across some ‘09’s that had 45,000miles on them for $15,000. The 2005-current models are the latest generation of ‘stangs. Generation 5 is the best generation Ford has produced yet in my opinion. This generation consists of a long smooth hood, a very BOLD and aggressive stance; a very well put together aero kit, and great fuel economy. You should be excited sitting at your computer reading about how amazing 5th generation mustang is; these cars are really popular and have racing stripes on them usually. These cars still have a majority of their life left in them, and can be easily customized with aftermarket performance parts and body kits. The interior of these cars are more comfortable than the previous generation, but leaves a little bit of room for improvement. If you had to, I would recommend driving across the country in this car. Signature Ford elements in the cabin give the driver a thrilling driving experience. The quality tends to be in above average-like new condition (depending on the car) for this price range.
Mustang: While scanning around in the $25,000 maximum price, one can expect to find an abundance of used 2011-12’s with less than 500miles on them; however I did come across an abundance of 08-10’s with less than 14,000miles. This generation consists of a long smooth hood, a very BOLD and aggressive stance; a very well put together aero kit, and great fuel economy. You should be excited sitting at your computer reading about how amazing 5th generation mustang is; these cars are really popular and have racing stripes on them usually. The aero kit even further modernized with design touches which make it look VERY nice. These cars can be easily customized with aftermarket parts. The interior of these cars have been upgraded from the 2008’s and are even more comfortable, and have massive steering wheels with a congregation of buttons on it. If you are the driver of one of these, you will experience the thrill of horsepower, comfort, and joy while driving around. Side-effects include making excuses to drive, wanting to take your friends on vacation, and running out of gas. The quality tends to be in pretty new-Almost new condition (depending on the car) for this price range.
Bottom line: A true American classic. Old and young alike will have good memories with this car. If you like mustangs, get one. If not, don’t. In my opinion, there are much better cars for the money. These cars do rank high in the easy to maintain category though which keeps its ratings high. Before buying, I would recommend test driving a Camaro, or a Charger just to compare the differences.
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