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2009 Ford Mustang consumer reviews

$20,430 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 Mustang Ford
(72 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.5
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Great looks, fun to drive, and I fit well in it!

Being 6'5, and 250# finding a car I fit in is a challenge. Lots of head and leg room. Great car, good feel, and has everything I want. No problems so far.

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

First car for my son. He loves it. The car performs well, has all the goodies, and is way cool Compared to the Camaro, which has poor visibility, and not close to interior finish vs mustang. We're very happy with this car

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Convertible Dream

I just recently bought a 2009 Mustang GT Convertible the 45th Anniversary Edition - it is loaded with heated leather seats the naviagtion system etc... I love my car - it gets alot of attention. I did take it into the dealership about two weeks ago seemed to smoke - large amounts of white smoke when you would start the car - not all the time just randomly well the dealership kept it several days and told me they found nothing wrong with it must be bad gas -NOT! well it has done it again...this car only has 19K mikes ....

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

My husband and I traded our 2008 Mustang V6 in on the 2009 Mustang Bullitt GT! We LOVE it... Has lots of power and it is actually really comfy. It has the Shelby 500 seats in it... I believe we will have this car for a LONG time:)

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
  • Does recommend this car
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2009 4.0 V6 Mustang

Overall I have been very impressed with the ride and overall build quality of the mustang. I have had mine almost 2 years now with no issues. The base model 6 cyl comes equipped with all of the toys I wanted (cruise, Remote keyless entry, air, mp3-CD, 16" Alloy wheels). Four wheel disc brakes feel confident and very capable of stopping the car. The ride is something I did not expect in this car, It is luxurious and comfortable ride ( I expected a go kart like ride) . At the edge you begin to hear the tires and when the tail steps out simple correction or letting of the throttle brings it right back in line. Most people probably won't get that far. The V6 fuel economy is good and it has enough power to chirp the tires in second. Rain brings out a tail wagging car. With dedicated snow tires (like X-Ice) the car is heavy enough to go thru the snow with ease. We took it over my wife Civic on snowy days. Only complaint is I didn't have $8K more for the V8 at the time. The big doors are difficult in tight parking lots. The base model V6 interior could have been a bit better. I like the old retro gauges but the word mustang has been used too many times in the fabric of the seating.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wrap around smile....

I purchased the 2009 Mustang GT knowing a better version was about to be released in 2010. The 4.6 liter V8 mated to the slick shifting 5 spd manual has done nothing short of delivering a smile that would wrap around my entire head (if that were possible). This motor wants to keep pulling and pulling and making a wonderful sound while doing it. This car is comfortable and compliant even on weather-worn Kansas City roads. While it is a solid rear axle car wearing 18 in. wheels and tires, this Mustang does an appreciable job of absorbing the bumps. Road noise is a little higher than one would like, but simply adjust the factory Shaker audio system or drop it down a gear and listen to the sweet music emanating from the dual exhaust system, and you will hardly notice. Interior room and comfort is not bad for a "sports car". Its power adjustable leather seats can be dialed in to fit short and tall drivers alike. Yes, there is a blind spot created by the retro styled rear side window, but the side mirrors are large and offer a great view of objects that are near by. Trunk space is large enough for two over night bags or medium sized luggage. Downside is the interior fit and finish. The "Premier Package" adds a "stitched" leather dash cover and other small upgrades to areas, but the rest is treated to an abundance of textured plastic panels - some with rather sharp edges left from the molds they came from. At this point, I didn't expect to find up-scale German quality, but did expect Ford to try and at least match what the General and Dodge have done in their competing cars. Overall, the combination of retro, throw-back styling, a meaty V8 and all of the glorious sounds it makes, creates a package that cannot be overlooked by those looking for a car like this.

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

This is my third mustang so you know I like them. This one has a standard shift transmission which isnt the best as far as shifting smooth. But the retro looks and the handling makes up for that.

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

I was in the market for a '67 to '70 classic restored Boss or Shelby Mustang. The prices are through the roof. I found a new black 2009 Shelby GT500 in a dealer showroom and took it home. Had it two months and absolutely love the car. Best car purchase I've ever made and I've made many since I started driving 43 years ago. Wouldn't change a thing about the car.

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 New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Overpriced

You could get a ZR1 for the price of some of the GT500. Can definitely get a Z06 which will blow the doors off of the Mustang. They have to be kidding with this price for a Ford!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best Mustang I've owned

I owned a 1965 Mustang for a few years and loved it. The styling that the older generations of cars brought to the table seems to be a dying trend. Fortunately Ford has revived the classic look of the Mustang with the 2005+ variants. It is a modern, reasonably priced sports car with a great retro feel. I own a 2009 Mustang GT in High Performance white and I love it. The MyColor instrument lighting is fun and ambient lighting helps set the mood for some romantic mood lighting. Performance is better than expected and with all of the aftermarket options available, you can boost the performance significantly while still buying the vehicle at a low insurance cost due to Ford keeping it at 300hp. With a Cold Air Intake, a computer tune you can easily get 330hp to 350hp. A supercharger for around $5k to $7k will get you an added 115hp. Quite a bargain for your buck. The only downside to the vehicle is that it lacks wings for low level flight!

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