2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

Should i Wait?

Old Feb 9, 2005 | 09:34 PM
  #1  
Skarfunkly's Avatar
Thread Starter
GT Member
 
Joined: January 12, 2005
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
From: South Bay CA
Well im looking at a v6 at the moment but from wat i understand there are sum minor problems out there at the moment since it is a new car, should i wait for a bit to see what ford does with these little things? or should i look into getting one in the near future?
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:12 PM
  #2  
RaGsHoCkEy88's Avatar
FR500 Member
 
Joined: June 12, 2004
Posts: 3,071
Likes: 0
well if u order one ur gonna wait anyway soo no matter what u wait
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:34 PM
  #3  
Skarfunkly's Avatar
Thread Starter
GT Member
 
Joined: January 12, 2005
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
From: South Bay CA
i wouldnt be ordering, just goin down to the dealership near me
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 11:31 PM
  #4  
ManEHawke's Avatar
Shelby GT500 Member
 
Joined: January 30, 2004
Posts: 2,917
Likes: 0
From: Riverside, CA
All those minor problems are all under warranty, and chances for getting them are relativley small. Waiting is real hard, I would order now. The new colors might be a incentive to wait though, otherwise i would say the minor problems shouldn't keep you from getting your V6 ASAP
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 03:45 AM
  #5  
ponyboy66's Avatar
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: June 13, 2004
Posts: 959
Likes: 0
All of the problems are just that, minor. If you can afford it. Go for it.
You'll not regret it. When you do get it, you will say to yourself, "Why did I wait so long?"
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 08:59 AM
  #6  
Stadifer's Avatar
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: May 7, 2004
Posts: 821
Likes: 0
I was going to wait until the 06 MY but figured I might as well buy one. However, due to limited supply here in the Northwest (and I think 1 V6 in the area with IUP) I'll have to order and since I can't order until June I may very well end up with an 06 whether I like it or not.

I will note check the 06 colors and 05 colors... I personally don't really like any of the current colors listed on this website. The only one I really liked was Mineral Gray... I'd have to see titanium in person. I really wanted a midnight blue next year, ohwell.

I did read that 2nd generation cars have roughly 80% fewer recalls then their 1st generation siblings. Of course if there are only 2 or 3 recalls on the car it doesn't matter much.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:07 AM
  #7  
Mustang69-05's Avatar
Cobra Member
 
Joined: November 23, 2004
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 0
Three of the larger dealerships around here have over 20 V-6's. You can pick and choose what ya want for them here. If your anywhere near Virginia check it our. Zip 23464.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:39 AM
  #8  
Kluski's Avatar
Legacy TMS Member
 
Joined: June 23, 2004
Posts: 2,147
Likes: 9
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Can you name a car that has absolutely no problems?

If you wait for a car that has no problems, you will be waiting for the rest of your life.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 11:08 AM
  #9  
Stadifer's Avatar
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: May 7, 2004
Posts: 821
Likes: 0
Originally posted by Mustang69-05@February 10, 2005, 10:10 AM
Three of the larger dealerships around here have over 20 V-6's. You can pick and choose what ya want for them here. If your anywhere near Virginia check it our. Zip 23464.
I'm in Washington State and it appears the Northwest is among the last of the nation to get the new Mustangs. I've seen 1 on the road that someone actually owns (no tags, and plates). Every other Mustang I've seen (5) have been test rides.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:56 PM
  #10  
slavehand's Avatar
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: November 4, 2004
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
Originally posted by Kluski@February 10, 2005, 11:42 AM
Can you name a car that has absolutely no problems?

If you wait for a car that has no problems, you will be waiting for the rest of your life.
And unless you're immortal, the next question you have to ask yourself is how much patience do you have vs. how much $$$.

There are always going to be "bugs" that need working out. So hopefully, Ford will have the issues taken care of when the '06's start coming down the line.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 01:24 PM
  #11  
lodom's Avatar
Cobra Member
 
Joined: May 11, 2004
Posts: 1,110
Likes: 0
I'd personally wait until Ford figures out and fixes the 1500 rpm vibration/resonance problem. That might not be an easy fix.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JonathonK
General Mustang Chat
28
Feb 22, 2016 11:02 AM
austin101385
'10-14 Shelby Mustangs
3
Oct 2, 2015 01:00 PM
oneeyedgiant
Introductions
1
Sep 29, 2015 01:33 PM
AlphaM1
Introductions
8
Sep 24, 2015 03:30 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:33 AM.