2005 Ford Mustang

Rating from drew

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I've owned the car for only 5 months so to for reliability I have no clue but for the rest the car is great for proformace comfort. Dash rattles when you floor it. That means they used cheap material. Amazing comfort and gas milage is decent. I enjoy the car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Loving my Mustang in Reno, NV

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought my Mustang in April of 2007 and it has been the best car we have ever had. Other than oil changes, one new battery and a small part that cracked on the thermostat, this car has never let us down. Not only does it look great and we get compliments on it all the time, it is a comfortable ride, and even the 6 cylinders have enough power to get you where you want to go in a hurry. I would recommend this car to anyone. I am a fan of the 2005-2009 body style however. I don't like the new look they came out with for the rear end in 2010, but I would not hesitate to get another Mustang."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from 67WANAB

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"My kids are fighting over who gets my 05 convertible Mustang if something ever happens to me.(I kinda think they are hoping). I will have it till the end. Best car I have ever purchased."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Mustang Driver

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"Pros: 1. Excellent exterior styling. Very retro. Always a head-turner. 2. Excellent turning radius. 3. Bright tail lights...excellent for braking at night. 4. Shaker 500 sound system is a plus. 5. Ford dealers everywhere, so easy for repairs/maint. 6. Good sized trunk with split folding rear seats. 7. Strong air conditioning system. 8. Excellent layout of instrumentation/controls. 9. Excellent high-beam headlamps for night driving. 10. Good amount of low-end torque. 11. Overall, good value for the money. Cons: 1. Sort of underpowered for a V6. Outdated engine technology results in low to average horsepower. 2. No Steptronic auto transmission. 3. Cheap materials used for interior. 4. No interior trunk release. 5. So, so reliability. 6. Too much body roll. 7. If equipped without ABS or Traction Control, handling is inferior compared to competition. 8. Solid rear axle affects ride on bumps. 9. Stiff ride overall, especially on bumpy roads. 10. Back seat only for children or small items. 11. Poor instrumentation lighting for tach & speedometer during daytime. 12. Inadequate interior cabin lighting. 13. Long hood and fastback design can hinder visibility. 14. Poor low-beam headlamps for night driving. 15. 2-3 second delay when gas pedal pressed for quick acceleration. 16. Lacks a lot of bells/whistles that other cars include as standard items."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from MUSTANG MAN

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I got my mineral grey 05 Mustang about 4 1/2 years ago. It had 35k when I got it. It the automatic, and though it's the six banger, with a sweet duel exhaust it sounds amazing. I have some nice rims, wide rubber, hood pins, hood scoop, boss 302 rear black out kit, gold stripes across the hood, roof and trunk and rear wing. I drive the car constantly, I now have 96 K miles. I am the president of a mustang club, so I show it all the time, race it (mid 15s, 89mph), and even now, whenever I get gas, I still amost always have people comment on how nice a car it, or thinking that it is still nearly new. Gas mileage is very good, but I have a lead foot. I have had normal stuff needing changed, tie rod, battery, brakes, tires. But never major stuff. The styling is awesome. I grew up in the 60's and it is almost reliving my childhood. I see all the great lines from 60's stangs all over the car. I never, even after all this time, am tires yet of the looks. I know allot of people think the interior is cheap, but I also got one of those 400.oo woodgrain interior kits. Tottally kicks up the dash and eliminates the black cheap plastic look. But the dash too reminds me of the 67-68 dash. The dash cover and the long hood take me back. THe car is fun to drive, and with traction control, antilock brakes, and winterforce snows..( I live by Cleveland) I have never, ever had a scary moment int he winters. We just had over 100 inches of snow this winter, and I have driven this car for four winters. I drive the car concientiously...I know what it's good at in back weather, and what it bad at, Just use commen sense. Most of you just commute by yourself from point A to point B. The thought of spending countless thousands on some car (good as it may be) that is boring, ugly, or just anohther forgettable applience is stupid. Why not have unforgettable looks, classic style, descent gas mileage, Fun drive, enough bulk for it to feel safter than allot of smaller cars, and something you can modify sensibly for cheap. Plus the insurance and overall reliablility is cost affective too. I wholeheartedlly recommend any 05 up stang...!!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Mustang Owner

(5)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"The 2005 Mustang, 6 cylinders with 5-speed manual transmission is a great combination of a vehicle with good looks that is also fun to drive and economical. In combined city/highway driving I average around 26 mpg. In pure highway driving I average 32 - 33 mpg. This is good gas mileage for a vehicle with the amount of power the Mustang has. There is ample power to accelerate, and the handling and braking have been excellent in my everyday driving. With over 100,000 miles on the odometer, I had one mechanical problem beyond what would be considered normal wear. The throttle position sensor failed around 60,000 miles. The maintenance cost overall has been average, on par with what I generally would expect most vehicles to cost to maintain. I recommend buying a Mustang with the optional side airbags for safety, and would like to see those become standard on Mustangs."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Just a Driver

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have read some of the reviews on the 2005 Mustang V6 Premium. Gladly , I have not experienced the problems that a couple of drivers have referred to. Not had to take in for warranty work once. All mechanical / electrical systems fine. Power train / Motor, fine. Reliability through +30K miles has been a customers dream. The Shaker 500 stereo systems completely rocks. Cleans up great and has beautiful, deep shine. Still draws lots of compliments. If I could, I would stash this one away for 40 years, then take it to the auction to pad my retirement. Never grows weary on the eyes."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Stanger

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I just purchased a 2005 Mustang with a manual transmission. Runs smoothly with lots of power. The interior isn't very spacious, only fits 4 people comfortably. Other than that it's great!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from calcio

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I would recommend this vehicle to a friend color, engine 14000 $ so in my opinion its super car and i like it too much !!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Mustang Fan Despite Some Reservations

(3)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I've owned a 2005 Mustang V6 Premium Coupe with automatic transmission since new. The exterior styling is great...very classic Mustang styling cues from the late '67 & '68 fastbacks. The car still turns heads six years later with about 82K miles. The interior, however, has a lot of cheap materials. Great retro styling, but some aspects of the interior just simply look pre-production and unfinished. Initially, there were lots of rattles in the dashboard and hand-brake area...common problems for the 2005 models. As far as performance is concerned, the 210HP is average. The torque at 240 lb/ft is decent, but not spectacular. It has only a single exhaust. Basically, the car has the same engine as in the Ford Explorer. It's a coarse sounding engine...not smooth & refined, but runs on Regular fuel and takes non-synthetic oil changes every 5K miles. Quite frankly, there are many other V6 cars that are faster & have more torque, but don't look as great as a Mustang. Handling is pretty good, but the car has too much body roll which is noticeable if you're doing mountain driving or going through other windy roads. The steering is good, but not as tight as say...a BMW. I wish a Steptronic automatic transmission (with the option of shifting manually through the gears like in a BMW) was available. At 187 inches, the car feels big because of the long hood and somewhat poor all-around visibility. The backseat is very tight. The ride is very rough, unless you are on smooth highways. Brakes are average in stopping. The interior cabin noise is pretty good, and reduction of wind noise is surprisingly excellent. Turning radius is outstanding for a car of this size. The upgraded Shaker 500 sound system is much better than the stock sound system. Mechanically speaking, the car has not been completely trouble-free. The fuel tank had to be replaced due to slow fill at gas pumps. There was a rear axle whining sound at speeds above 40 mph. Coolant overflowed after driving to the mountains. There was a stuttering problem after take-off from a stop after using the cruise control for a long drive. There was a leak at the engine valve cover...not once, but twice. The rear brakes squeaked. There was a popping noise when turning the wheels both ways. A check engine light came on at 43K miles which resulted in a defective fuel rail pressure sensor...not covered under warranty. The radio/cd player had to be replaced due to CD's skipping. Currently, the transmission seems to be slipping and it clunks hard when put into Reverse after a drive. There is a rattling sound coming from the tachometer and continues to rattle for a few seconds after the car has been shut off. The power lumbar and power seat bottom cushion do not work anymore. The rear turn signal bulbs and 3rd brake light bulbs must have been defective in all 2005 mustangs because they don't last long...a common problem I see all the time on these cars. Ford has been making this car continuously since 1964. You would think that these kind of problems would have ceased in Mustang production years ago. And so it goes...the love affair Mustang fanatics have with a car that looks absolutely great, but does come with some baggage that will always have to be addressed. German and Japanese cars still seem to have better fit & finish in my opinion, but a Mustang is unique. No other car on the road looks like one, and since the Mustang was re-designed in 2005, who knows...it may even become a classic of its own someday."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting