My Car Reviews
2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Cpe
Updated 3 months ago- F: A failure
- D: Unsatisfactory
- C: Satisfactory
- B: Good
- A: Delightful
My familiarity with this car:
Owned itMy review:
The Mustang I purchased was initially not what I had in mind when I was deciding on a fun-to-drive vehicle after coming back from Afghanistan -- I had the Camaro in mind. But, I'm glad I was steered to the Mustang after all was said and done! I purchased the 2010 Mustang in the V6 Premium trim with Sync/Nav and an automatic transmission. This car rides better than any vehicle I've ever driven; the GT suspension is smooth and handles curves at speed without even a stutter when sticking to the road. The only thing it's missing is the pseudo-manual shifting offered in the Camaro automatic. However, the shifting is responsive -- stomping on the gas yields a swift response from the drivetrain. The exterior looks great; the wheels are finally in good proportion to the rest of the car. The interior with the leather seats is extremely comfortable -- the dash and controls are solid with a good feel. The SYNC is great; Sirius TraveLink is a great addition -- seemed like an "extra" at first, but now I don't see going without it now! On top of it all, the fuel efficiency of the V6 comes through on daily driving. My commutes are relatively short, but I take the occasional weekend drive. Although it's not geared necessarily towards the "Green" crowd, it's a good pick for those who want sporty but still consider efficiency a factor in purchasing a sports car.
My suggestions for improving this car:
Three things:
1. The removable panel on the right side of the interior passenger side foot well keeps coming off no matter how much you try to avoid doing so. It's kind of flimsy to begin with, but the snap-in connector that's supposed to keep it in place keeps losing its grip. Unacceptable for a car that I spent the $$ I did on it.
2. The V6 delivers adequate power for those times when you want that kick in acceleration. But, did Ford absolutely have no clue that Chevy would come out with a comparable V6 that would beat them out by over 90 hp in 2009? That's the reason why I looked at the Camaro *first*, then Mustang. The dealership I went to and the 6-month wait for the Camaro were what steered me across the street to the Ford dealership. The only saving grace for the 4.0L V6 is the healthy aftermarket for Mustang V6 performance parts, which I will be delving into once I save up the $$ for some upgrades. C'mon Ford, give the Mustang the EcoBoost option -- heck, I'll even get in line to get *my* Mustang an EcoBoost upgrade!!
3. The use of plastic on the exterior, especially on the tops of the rear-view mirrors, was kind of an unpleasant surprise. That stuff scratches *too* easily; I'd like to preserve the look of my 'Stang for a good long while. Plastic exterior "touches", where painted sheet metal should be, don't contribute to that goal very well.
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