Newbie from uk
6/9/12, 07:32 AM
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Just thought I'd say hi to all....just in process of looking for mustang not much in the uk but have found a 2005 4.8 v8 gt.... Anything I should be looking out for on this?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated....cheers
6/9/12, 03:44 PM
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Welcome to TMS.
Firstly, there's a great UK S197 (2005 onwards) website www.s197.co.uk
As far as the car itself is concerned, there are no real problems with them, mechanically. 2007 and older cars do suffer from corrosion on the hood, which was a reaction to the alloys. Looks ugly, and a full respray is often the only answer.
The biggest problem for UK-based S197s is the lighting conversion to meet/pass the IVA test. Ensure the car you're buying has been converted by a reputable company (you can PM me for details). If the re-wire is a mess, it can fry the SJB (Smart Junction Box) the control module for many of the electrical circuits. A new one, plus re-wire, can be the wrong side of £1k.
Other than that, just buy on condition and carry out the normal second hand car checks.
Oh, and the engine size is 4.6 litres up to the 2011 model year, when it then gained the new Coyote 5.0 engine.
Where in the UK are you based?
Firstly, there's a great UK S197 (2005 onwards) website www.s197.co.uk
As far as the car itself is concerned, there are no real problems with them, mechanically. 2007 and older cars do suffer from corrosion on the hood, which was a reaction to the alloys. Looks ugly, and a full respray is often the only answer.
The biggest problem for UK-based S197s is the lighting conversion to meet/pass the IVA test. Ensure the car you're buying has been converted by a reputable company (you can PM me for details). If the re-wire is a mess, it can fry the SJB (Smart Junction Box) the control module for many of the electrical circuits. A new one, plus re-wire, can be the wrong side of £1k.
Other than that, just buy on condition and carry out the normal second hand car checks.
Oh, and the engine size is 4.6 litres up to the 2011 model year, when it then gained the new Coyote 5.0 engine.
Where in the UK are you based?
6/9/12, 03:45 PM
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Oh, and avoid RHD conversions. There are a couple of good ones that I know of, but also some horrors. LHD in the UK is not a problem and you get used to it pretty quickly.
6/10/12, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
Welcome to TMS.
Firstly, there's a great UK S197 (2005 onwards) website www.s197.co.uk
As far as the car itself is concerned, there are no real problems with them, mechanically. 2007 and older cars do suffer from corrosion on the hood, which was a reaction to the alloys. Looks ugly, and a full respray is often the only answer.
The biggest problem for UK-based S197s is the lighting conversion to meet/pass the IVA test. Ensure the car you're buying has been converted by a reputable company (you can PM me for details). If the re-wire is a mess, it can fry the SJB (Smart Junction Box) the control module for many of the electrical circuits. A new one, plus re-wire, can be the wrong side of £1k.
Other than that, just buy on condition and carry out the normal second hand car checks.
Oh, and the engine size is 4.6 litres up to the 2011 model year, when it then gained the new Coyote 5.0 engine.
Where in the UK are you based?
Firstly, there's a great UK S197 (2005 onwards) website www.s197.co.uk
As far as the car itself is concerned, there are no real problems with them, mechanically. 2007 and older cars do suffer from corrosion on the hood, which was a reaction to the alloys. Looks ugly, and a full respray is often the only answer.
The biggest problem for UK-based S197s is the lighting conversion to meet/pass the IVA test. Ensure the car you're buying has been converted by a reputable company (you can PM me for details). If the re-wire is a mess, it can fry the SJB (Smart Junction Box) the control module for many of the electrical circuits. A new one, plus re-wire, can be the wrong side of £1k.
Other than that, just buy on condition and carry out the normal second hand car checks.
Oh, and the engine size is 4.6 litres up to the 2011 model year, when it then gained the new Coyote 5.0 engine.
Where in the UK are you based?
7/4/12, 01:07 PM
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Just a small ask...what sort of MPG you all getting? As this will be my every day commute car....just need to see how much of a pay rise I need to ask for...cheers. It won't put me off, I had truck that did 15mpg, so used to not being able to eat...lol
7/4/12, 01:17 PM
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Around town = mid teens
On a cruise = low to mid twenties
Pedal to the metal = not much
Don't forget, the consumption on the OBC is in US gallons, so add a few to turn it into Imperial gallons
On a cruise = low to mid twenties
Pedal to the metal = not much
Don't forget, the consumption on the OBC is in US gallons, so add a few to turn it into Imperial gallons
