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1997 Ford Mustang consumer reviews

$15,355 starting MSRP
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(29 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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27 year old SVT Cobra Convertible

I'm the 2nd owner of this car bone stock, I love the car other than the audio controls are a bit cumbersome when driving. Have 86 thousand kilometers on her and have never had any trouble. Rides like new, shifts, better than new as I changed the stock shifter to a Hurst. New BFG tires and ceramic brake pads. Confident enough to drive any where.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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One sweet ride.

1997 SVT Cobra - 63k miles - 2 owner - Rio Red Convertible - 4.6 L 32 valve V8 - 5 speed manual transmission - all original - the vehicle is one of 3088 made by the Special Vehicle Team in 1997... this is one sweet ride and is all original with the exception of a K&N air filter and a sequential turn signal conversion... serious callers only. My left knee is telling me it's time to look for an automatic transmission in my vehicle...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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One sweet ride...

2nd owner vehicle that has been meticulously cared for since new. If I had to use one word to describe this vehicle... the word I'd use is "pristine".

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I’ve ever owned

I had a 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 l with a 5 speed automatic, previously owned by chip Foose. It was the best car I’ve ever owned. I would trade the world to have the car back

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing intro to Mustang world

I bought this car with 169k miles on it and he's still holding up strong, with minor problems thanks to 21 years of previous owners not doing very good maintenance. I have a 97' v6 and I couldn't have chosen a better first car! It's great on gas, I only fill my tank every 2 weeks. Of course it's very impractical if you travel with other people frequently because the back seat is small and uncomfortable, with no cup holders, I would only recommend this car for someone with no kids. I love my Mustang.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car is a collector item in needs a little TLC

This car was a beautiful beautiful ride it's like old times when I'm 16 and 15 again going down the road speed need to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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So Much Fun

It was the only thing on my Bucket List. Shifting through the gears. Exhaust sound. Felt young again. Top up or down. So enjoy life

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Good price for this car

I really like this car a lot. I would recommend this car to my family and friends. Very nice inside and out. Nice sound system. Good gas mileage and the price of the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, a great first car.

Although under powered, the mustang was a great first car that looks and feels sporty, but in all reality is a basic car. If proper maintenance is done, it is very reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very fun car!

It?s been a great car, my first sports car and it has very low miles for its age. Very fun car to drive!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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