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2008 Ford Mustang

2008 Ford Mustang
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 17-19/25-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.0L V6 210HP
4.6L V8 300HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.4
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.2
Overall: 4.3

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2008 Ford Mustang Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 Ford Mustang

  1. Mean exterior
  2. Horsepower and torque
  3. Sound system
  4. Engine sound
  5. Comfortable driver seat

Top 5 Cons of 2008 Ford Mustang

  1. Better place for cupholders
  2. Compass
  3. Outside temperature gauge
  4. Locking fuel door and inside lever
  5. Passenger electric seat

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Submitted 2010-07-15 11:55:17


 William Johns

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
Grabber orange exterior with solid black interior. Thorogood on the radio singing "Bad To The Bone." Only in America built by Americans for Americans. Flared out fenders. Seventeen inch wide tires.

I still don't know what that hole in the middle of the dash is for but it took me two weeks to discover that flashing thing in the dash meant the air in a front tire was low.

I had a 65 Austin Healey convertable that I loved but this orange Mustang is getting close and is a lot of fun to drive.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
I keep looking at add ons, but I really like the car the way it came out of the showroom.

Rear end is a little loose because the rear axle is solid. Ford makes an upgraded suspension for after market but unless I'm looking to start racing at sixty five years old, the car handles well under eighty. More than eighty and it gets goosey, but so do most cars that don't race.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
I'm more than happy with the car.

There is no storage anywhere. So I either have to buy a truck, which means no new boat, or get rid of the Hayabusa; or, buy a truck or get a trailer for the Hayabusa and just leave it on the Mustang all the time for stuff I need to haul someplace. And then there are the pretty women that keep throwing themselves on the hood of the car and slobbering on the paint....

Submitted 2010-05-22 22:30:21


 Al227

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
Almost every thing done on the car is of top notch and designed for the purpose of what the car is supposed to be.

All body fits are good, powers is good, auto transmission is good and positive.

Fuel economy is good as long as you keep your foot out of the throttle, and when your foot is in the throttle the performance is good, and the engine exhaust sound is good.

There is no wind noise right out to 130 mph. Will it go faster.... definitely.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Power seat on the passenger side, outside thermometer, full size highway tire and wheel that matches what's on the ground.

Improve the aerodynamics a little as it gets light at 140mph.. but then who needs to be going that fast anyways except on a race track?

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
Ford did good execution on all aspects of the car and although the interior is of plastic, the fit is good and going to other types of materials would have raised the price of the car and thus put it out of the reach of some.

I've owned mustangs of the 60's, ridden in A.C. Cobra's, Dodge 440 six pac's, Chevrolet 396's, Corvette's with 427's, owned 2 different Jaguars, and the mustang will hang right in there with the best as long as apples are compared to apples.

Submitted 2010-02-05 12:28:43


 James Atkinson

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
I have a candy apple red GT/CS, 5 speed.
The dash look.
Drivers seat comfort.
The way the rear of the car drops down when you get give it gas.
The exterior look of the car.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
The car needs better cup holder placement.
Heated mirrors.
High speed vibration needs to be dealt with.
Temp gauge needs to be added to rear mirror.
More horse power. better gas millage.
A hood with a scoop that functions not there for looks.
The interior is crap plastic.
More selection choices for the interior to better match the exterior of the car if ford sales it give us the option to put it on the car.ie .. if I have a red car I don't want parchment and black in my car. I want red and black interior.
Quit limiting our options on packages.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
This is my third mustang and I bought this one because it reminded me of my 65 coupe. However looking back on ordering this car form the dealer I would not do it again because of the limits in options put on by Ford.
I love the look of the car, but for the money it's a wash.

Submitted 2007-12-17 11:56:13


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
1. Great looks (I have the California Special).
2. Great Power, it is super quick (it weights about 300 lbs less than my old 2003 Mach1).
3. Beautiful interior with great seats (I am 6 ft 4 in).
4. Sound system is superior.
5. I am averaging 21 mpg city and have hit 30 mpg highway at 65 mph steady.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
1. Tilt steering wheel release is hard to access when I am sitting behind the wheel (put it back on the steering column).
2. No interior trunk release (have to use the key fob which is not active when car is running).
3. No outside temp thermometer.
4. No compass.
5. Not enough excuses for the wife as to why I need to go someplace.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
I have been extemely pleased with my new Mustang. I now have 2800 miles on it and it has performed flawlessly. It is leaps and bounds ahead of my 2003 Mach1 that I sold to purchase this one. The weight distribution difference is very apparent. The handling is superior in every way. I have also been pleasantly suprised by the interior noise level and the sold feel of the car in general. Overall quality appears to be much improved, especially fit & finish and paint. The interior quality mirrors the exterior. I am a 67 year old retired male.

Submitted 2009-12-26 13:51:24


 Tom Hancock

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
Love the look.
Love the handling.
Love the comfort.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Less road noise.
Interior trunk release.
V-6 is quick, but could use a couple more horses...

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
Recurring problem, Battery drains completely when not driven for 6 or 7 days, not so much as a dome light. Have had to the dealer 4 times and they say nothing wrong. (one replaced battery but did not help) Has been very disappointing returning from business trips to a dead battery. Has anyone else experienced this issue?

Submitted 2009-10-17 01:17:27


 roger

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

1

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
The exterior is the best part of the car, but it needs more standard equipment accents.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Redesign the whole interior, it is cheap plastic and has a very drab design. The cup holders are usless in the 5 speed version. Interior has no flare at all. The car does not handle good at high speed, hard to keep the back end on the road. It bounces off the road on every bump. My 2008 GT rides terrible, its like driving a dump truck with concrete wheels. Engine is very sluggish on the response (loose the electronic throttle control).

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
Mustang GT is the bottom end muscle car. Consider the Chevy Camaro, better looking more powerful. Also the dodge Challenger has a higher rating for speed, looks and performance.

Submitted 2009-07-21 21:53:41


 Celeste

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
Looks good, drives good, mpg's good.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Cup holders in rear.
Interior trunk release.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
I love my car overall, however, I have had it in the shop 3 times. Left speaker vibration, noisy clutch, and most recently, loud trow out bearing noise. Speaker was fixed, but clutch noise and throw out bearing noise are acknowledged by Ford, but, they will not fix them. That is a shame!!!

Submitted 2009-06-24 11:54:13


 Jaxon

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
Fast, sleek exterior. Fast, powerful. I do not agree with the other people here that say it does not have great performance for the price.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Initial reliability. I had problems with my 2008 mustang. Had to bring it into the dealership twice.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
This car is very competitive. You should make car manufacturers and dealers compete for your business.

Submitted 2009-05-29 19:22:00


 Randy Hoffman

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
1. Looks FANTASTIC
2. Fast with great acceleration
3. Well designed interior, great seats
4. Handles great and chassis feels rock solid
5. MPG. I get 21-22 mpg city and 25-26 mpg highway

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
1. No outside temp
2. No interior trunk release

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
I am very happy with my mustang. I have the bullitt option and now have almost 15000 miles on it with no problems at all, it is my daily driver. It handles great, and feels very solid, like it is made out of one piece of metal. The engine is GREAT, has all power I could want and the sound is out of this world. I have read that many people are unhappy with the interior, but I think it is perfect, very comfortable and everything is right were I want it. To me, mustangs are not fancy sports cars to hide in the garage, but tough, fast, fun cars that get driven a lot, and mine fits that description exactly.

Submitted 2009-02-17 21:12:31


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
The 60's Mustang look, Handles great, Alloy wheels, Drivers seat hydraulic lift feature.
Oh...did I mention this car definitely moves!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Some way to incorporate cup holders for passengers in the rear.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
I've always been a FORD person, and fell in love with the Mustang back in 1965. The 2008 V6 Coupe that I own is just what the doctor ordered. With the rack and pinion steering, it hanldes like a baby carriage. Not only does it have great power right off the truck, I think gas mileage folks need to re-evaluate the V6...the sticker shows an average of 17 City/26 Hwy. Mine right from the dealer, depending on my driving, can average 20-22 in the city, and at least 30 on the highway. This is fact, based on a trip to Maryland a few months ago.
The Mustangs of today seem to be very soild cars...not only economical, but deserving of the right to be truly called a muscle car.

Submitted 2008-05-11 17:58:57


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
hott looking, get lots of compliments

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
ugly cheap looking hard plastic interior parts

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
i love the car overall, but i have a few noises that should nt be there like a rattle in the dash, and clattering valves, that ford say they know about, and that the engineers are working on it, a clanking sound in the rear end, and what sounds like throw out bearing noise, vibration in the left speaker. i took the vehicle to the dealership and they have some excuse for the noise, and did'nt fix the problems....im realy quite annoyed. if i could get the problems fixed, i would really enjoy the car. as it is, if they don't fix my problems, i probably will look to another car company for my, next vehicle.

Submitted 2008-04-27 19:18:10


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
Great power for a V6, comfortable seating.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Gas milage. Stop vibration at 50 mph.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
I love the car, but has a bad vibration at exactly 50mph. Dealership drove 2 more at sugg Ford Hotline. Both had same problem. No answer yet.

Submitted 2008-04-03 11:20:38


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
I like body style of the new Mustangs. I like the price of the 2008 Mustang CP.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
I would make it a two seater car.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
I am 52 years old and my first car was a 1976 mustang. I also bought two mustangs following my trade in of the previous mustangs. Now that I will be retiring in a few more years I decided to purchase a new 2008 Mustang.

Submitted 2007-12-12 09:06:36


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
everything! It is great to drive and the feel of the road is something that makes you want to keep driving it all day.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
I agree with the 5 cons above especially the need for an inside trunk opener in the coupe

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
OUTSTANDING,MY FIRST CAR WAS A 1966 GTO AND AS I GOT OLDER I GOT MORE CONSERVEATIVE BUT NOW I AM RETIRED AND AGAIN ENJOYING THE POWER AND EXCITIEMENT OF DRIVING MY 2008 MUSTANG GT COUPE

Submitted 2007-12-02 08:23:13


 captguard-mustang

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
Performance & Overall looks

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Add Exterior Temp to mirror, Shorter Shift

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
The Mustang just keeps getting better and better. The looks, performance to match anyone's needs, and extremely well built top safety rating blows everyone all others off the map. Specialty built models increase visibility and attention. GM & Chrysler have missed the boat and have a lot of catching up to do!

Submitted 2007-11-21 15:42:58


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
o.k.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
ford needs to offer smaller
calipars so you can bolt on 15" draglite!or maybe a kit!

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
o.k.

Submitted 2007-11-21 15:39:56


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
engine and the look

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
change it just a little,i
would like to buy a new one but they need to change just a little.maybe the tail lights i don't want to buy a new one that looks
just like a 2005!

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
i have two mustang gts a
1994 5speed and 2000 conv. auto would like to get a new one.Maybe replace the 2000, but I'm waiting to see if they
change anything.

Submitted 2007-11-15 11:40:41


 RichardFelici

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
Availabilty of Electronic Stability Control

Submitted 2007-10-21 15:15:55


 ashleyjo23

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
It is beautiful and powerful! I have an 08 Warrior in Pink

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
I'd like more console! Not enough to put stuff in!

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
I love it! It is one awesome car!

Submitted 2007-10-14 11:26:42


 lyn2lew

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Ford Mustang?
love the style the handling, interior exterior, just about everthing everything

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Ford Mustang?
cup holders,outside temp and comp.

2008 Ford Mustang Review:
own 2006 love this pony

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