mileage on a used mustang

[mustang_5.0]

Hi there I'm new, but I've come across these boards on occasion. Anyway, I bought my first car last year after graduating college and went the conservative route with an 02 impala (despite my urge to get a mustang), which was a great car, but I got hit and it was totaled a couple weeks ago.

So now I'm looking for a mustang gt. 99-01 ish. My question is just, how many miles is generally ok for a used mustang? I know its not really the mileage, but how the person drives it that matters, but would most of you feel comfortable buying a '00 mustang with 60-70k miles on it? I want to spend maybe around 10k. It will be a daily driver in the chicagoland area.

Till I find one i'll be driving an 86 gt that is sadly getting more rust by the day...

 

[96GTstang46]

I would say thats about right.. i would say (not from experence) that you wouldnt want any stang 99+ with over 120k for sure.. but one with 60-70 would be great for you.. good luck with your search!

 

[mustang_5.0]

I've driven the 86 gt for years and done all the work on it and helped my brother out with his 97 cobra. But I have never really looked into buying a mustang so far, so you'll have to forgive my ignorance on it.

Another question: How many miles would you expect a '00 ish mustang gt to last? The 86 GT that I'm driving has 144k and still going strong despite all the exterior problems.

 

[Blackie Lawless]

From everything I have read and seen, these engines are good for the long haul (if properly maintained of course). There are members on here throwing superchargers on their 100k+ mile cars. I hope to be one soon myself.

 

[mustang_5.0]

That's good then, I was brought up to take great care of cars...not one off our cars last less than 175k when I was growing up. 1990 Astro Van with 215k on it was my first car.

I assume since I don't plan on modifying a mustang heavily it would last a bit better, although those are probably everyones famous FIRST words. I was only thinking a few bolt ons and a new exhaust system for whatever I get. Still haven't decided on whether I'd swap the headers, installing the longtubes in a 97 cobra was NOT fun. Assume it wouldn't be much better in a later mustang.

 

[MyBloodRunsBlue]

i have an 01 gt with 71,000 miles on it...with a 99-01 gt, i'd say don't get any with over 115,000 miles on it...

 

[hotcobra03]

if it was me?

good luck hunting! i would look for an older person to buy from.like an oringinal owner . try to be the third to own, but always remember cars are 50/50,and imo are shot at 100k ..owner of 2003 cobra dd with 193k and still running strong

 

[tjmaxx]

Dump your money into the 86gt and make it a beast

 

[mustang_5.0]

Trust me tjmaxx, that crossed my mind...but the amount of rust on the body is not worth fixing. Secondly, I need the traction control that is on the newer mustangs since I'll be driving it through the Chicago winter. With some winter tires of course, maybe Blizzaks. I hear these mustangs handle just fine with some nice winter tires. I'll just have to find a way to keep the salt off regularly.

 

[74courier]

i found many 97+ gt's when looking for a car all had between 65k-100k i got my 97gt with 70k for 7500 it figured it was the best option as i coldnt find any nice 00+s with under 75k

 

[BaXTeR3221]

Bought my 99 with 94k on it. Added the vortech at 96k and it still runs great 1500 miles later. I wouldn't worry so much about the miles as the condition it's in and the mods/features of the car. If you find the perfect car with 100k on it, i'd grab it, rather than compromising things you want to get something with lower miles.

 

[kaostik]

owner of 2003 cobra dd with 193k and still running strong

am i reading that right? you have an 03 cobra with 193k miles? thats an amazing amount of driving.

 

[hotcobra03]

fastest 03 cobra to go into the 200k"s

cant afford to be the fastest 03,,,,,,maybe ill be the fastest to 200k

 

[mustang_5.0]

If you can get a cobra to 200k, I don't see why a GT couldn't get there. I just have to find one that was well taken care of. Thanks for all the tips!

 

[Dragstr05]

105k on mine. I have a squeeky TOB but so do alot of mustang owners. Bone dry underneath, shifts great, engine runs strong. A couple minor interior rattles, but it runs fantastic. Dont be afraid of mileage if its taken care of.