I call the 1999 to present-day Mustang
"The 2000 Mustang Series" because it represents the turn-of-the-century
Mustang. Ford did a brilliant job of designing this Mustang to closely
resemble the original 1964 Mustang, and yet, with the aid of modern
technology and design, to produce the finest Mustang yet in virtually
every category.
Hp for the 3.8 liter V-6 engine has been
increased to 190+ hp by using advanced fuel injection and computerized
engine management. The V-8 is the Lincoln developed aluminum 4.6 liter
producing approximately 240 hp in standard form, 305 hp as the boss
Mustang and an incredible 390 hp in the super charge SVT Mustang Cobra!
Body rigidity was further improved; options like traction control, ABS
breaks and standard dual airbags created the safest Mustang ever, and
inexpensive options like a deluxe CD/cassette 8 speaker sound system and
available leather seating resulted in a Mustang which can compete with
European cars costing twice as much.
The Mustang convertible, starting at ,
remains an excellent (convertible) value. We recommend either the 3.8
liter V-6 for spirited everyday use or the SVT Cobra convertible for the
collector or the performance enthusiast. One problem which the modern
Mustang faces is a perception that Japanese and European competitors
produce a better product. kids seem prefer Japanese performance cars and
many professionals are purchasing Mercedes, Volvo, Saab and BMW
convertibles over the Mustang convertible even though owner satisfaction
surveys have consistently given Mustang top marks for long-term
reliability and longevity.
The fact that the Mustang is not the
trendy car of the decade may be partly why it represents such a good
value. We own a white 2000 V-6 Mustang convertible and it gets complements
everywhere we go. It's fun, easy to drive and as fast the car as anyone
should need. The convertible roof is fully lined with a fog free heated
glass rear window, and its warm in Canada's coldest winters and cool
during Toronto's hot summers. The car is a rear wheel drive so snow tires
and at bag of sand in the trunk is probably a good idea. The car handles
no worse in the snow than my BMW did or any other rear wheel drive car
I've own.
The Mustang is a car with a great
history. It started with greatness, suffered a steady decline but grew
from near extinction to once again become a car which both Ford, and its
owners, can be proud.
