2012 Ford Mustang

Rating from Ferrari 250

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

"We rented a new Mustang V6 for ten days in the fall of 2011 and drove about 1000 miles in southern Utah. The car was such a gem--perfect for touring through red rock canyon country--that we decided to buy one. We got a very good deal on the exact car we wanted: Kona blue Premium w/ pony package and 6 speed manual transmission. The auto magazine reviews are right on the mark when they sing the praises of this car! The styling, while not the "classic retro" 2005-09 Bullit car, is clean and simple, and the drive train is superb--a short throw gear shift mated to a powerful (305 hp) engine that provides excellent acceleration and remarkable fuel economy, about 28 mpg in real world driving that is mostly on the open road. The seats are comfortable for long distance driving--I recently did 750 miles in one day. The ride is firm, giving good road feedback, but not harsh, and the steering is light and accurate (zero wandering). I now have about 6500 miles on the car, and there is nothing I would change. It has adequate luggage space for long trips (use soft bags, not hardbacks), a fabulous heater so that you can start early on a frosty morning with the top down (and windows up), and the stereo (w/ single CD and Sirius capability) is a joy--bluegrass plays especially well! Because we live in a snowy climate, this convertible is a summer car. It comes with stability control and ABS, so would likely be fine with four snow tires in winter. But it will live in the barn from December-April, and we're counting on driving it in good weather for 20 years--it's that much fun! Ford got the '64-66 Mustang convertible right, especially with a 289 V8 and four speed. I'd say that this one is even better."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Joihan777

(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

"Bought my convertible 2012 V6 Mustang Premium Package from Ford as a CPO used car. The car handles flawlessly and it has plenty of power for a 6 cylinder, it even gets great gas mileage! The 6-speed automatic transmission is smooth and adapts to your driving style. The seats are comfortable and supportive for my 6' tall frame. The convertible top is easy to use and requires next to no effort to operate. The SYNC stereo system takes a bit to learn, but once you do it is VERY useful! My only complaints are minor - the stereo bass isn't as strong as the previous generation (Shaker 500). The rear view mirror has auto-dimming feature, but it isn't fast and doesn't get quite as dark as I'd like; we would have appreciated a flip down feature on it. The blind-spot mirrors are kinda weird, still on the fence on those. All in all this is a fantastic car for both spirited driving and daily commuting. It puts a huge smile on my face every time I start 'er up! Lastly, we flew 400 miles to pick this up, and our dealership [Barber Ford, Ventura, CA] was awesome. We feel fortunate we dealt with them. Mr. Maranzi was great, they even picked us up at the airport!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Christina

(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 love my Mustang! This is the third one I own: 2000, 2005, and 2012. My last two have been convertibles, which I really enjoy. The only con to this car is the lack of space and difficulty loading luggage into the trunk, but that's to be expected given it's a sports car and a convertible."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Jack

(5)
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:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I traded off a 2006 Mustang V6 convertible for a 2012 Mustang V6 covertible. The 2012 has a 45% increase in horsepower and a 20% increase in mileage from the 2006 model. Additional advantages of the 2012 vs the 2006 model include: a better ride, significantly improved electronics and increased features. The 2006 model was a reliable vehicle and it was purchased by my son-in-law. I have no reason to suspect that the 2012 model won't also prove to be quite reliable."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Boss 302

(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

"Very fast, great fun to drive and track. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants the most bitchen' Mustang ford has produced. A better value than the Cobra and almost as fast."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from thbird

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

"I have owned mustangs over the years,,the style ,perf of the 11 version I enjoy very much,,the new V6 is a very nice balance if power and design,,avoid the 11 stick shift as for some reason they were made in china and ford has been paying warranty claims since,,the recent announcement of a "restyle' in the future seems a mistake assuring these cars as classics"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Parent of 16 year old

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

"Purchased 2012 Mustang for 16y/o because of the insync and emergency safety features. Of course, love the look of the 2012. The transmission leaked and we had two failed tires in the first six months. I vowed to never buy another FORD. However, my 16 y/o was in an accident, 2 blocks from home, the car was totaled, driver sustained an arm abrasion from the airbag. Car activated the SOS Emergency system. The ambulance and police arrived before I did. The car crumpled, but the passenger box was intact. Everyone from the police to the tow truck were amazed she was not killed. I replaced the totaled car with another 2012 Mustang. No transmission or tire issues with the second one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Sync its not

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

"Your expert reviews did the car justice. However when one gets over the horsepower, braking and cornering ability, and starts exploring the Sync system with Nav, I am left wondering if I made the right decision. The sync system is the worst user interface I've ever touch my hands too. It's unreliable, reboots, freezes, drops Bluetooth connections, and constantly has USB removed errors. Trying to get Ford to fix, and not point fingers to everyone else, has left a very bad feeling about what else lies ahead for the electronics in this car. If you buy one of these cars, don't get sync or nav. And that's the only way I can recommend this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Roger Dodger

(4)
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:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I am very happy with my new 2012 Mustang Convertible. Thanks to cars.com, I found the dealer that had the exact car and color I wanted. That dealer turned out to be one of the best car buying experiences I have ever had in my 55 years of buying automobiles. Ford is doing a great job these days building a quality American car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Female mustang owner

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

"I do love my mustang, but it wasn't really made for people under 6'. The inside is nice but it's difficult to get in and out with the seat so close to the dash. Other than that it's great. I have the V6 305 hp coupe and it does actually get pretty good mpg. Between 16-29 depending on driving habits and speed. The get up and go is good except with the AC on, then it's lacking. Love the styling of the exterior. I've only had it two months, so I haven't really experienced any mechanical problems."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around