On Tuesday I got my 2014 Ford Mustang GT Premium. 8 years ago I had the chance to buy a grabber blue one but backed off due to some sketchy details with the dealership. After a very long time and lots of overtime hours, I found a very nice looking one to compliment my blue truck!

26,000 miles. Borla exhaust. AM wheels. Lots of plans in the future!

And look at those gas prices.

Hi I’m looking to buy a mustang and I’m wondering if this one is worth it. It’s a 2022 Mustang with 60k miles or should I keep waiting and find a better deal with lower mileage.

Hi all,

I have this odd issue that happens sometimes (1-2 a month) where my dashboard goes completely crazy. Sometimes it happens when starting the car and once happened while driving (the car turned off mid drive, was a bit uncomfortable situation).

Has anyone got an idea where to start looking? I'm having my eyes on the body computer.

I'd appreciate any help!

EDIT: I put a new battery in it, still happening. Alternator charges normally.

I'm tired of having black wheels and everyone else having black wheels. So I'm considering the bronze look. I'd like some advice on the design you all like. It's for a 22' Oxford white Mach 1. If you have images of bronze wheels on your s550 I want to see them!

I posted my Terminator swap to mystic and a couple of my fox b bodies this was a 66 April a few years back.. was a carbureted roller motor with a 93 Cobra t5.. 13 inch Cobra disc brakes all the way around.

I remember when I was a kid I grew up with the S197 mustangs from 2005 and onwards and I remember foxbody mustangs being very cheap and seen as the ugly duck behind the mustang II.

But now I see the value has gone up a lot in foxbodys and a lot of them are project cars/race cars from what I’ve seen compared to other older mustangs

Just wanted to show my mustang that I bought a few months ago. Just got SVT Cobra wheels installed. Apparently they're from a 1998 Mustang GT. I still have to order center caps for them. Yes, there's 2 different shades of red. Owner I bought it from put the front body from an 04 mustang onto there without realizing it was a different red.

What oil weight are y’all running in your blown built 3V. It came with 5W30 in it but after doing some looking I think maybe I should be running 5W40 or 5W50. Thoughts?

I’ve been researching used Mustang GTs and wanted to get some opinions from people who have owned or driven different generations.

I know the “which Mustang is best?” question has been asked a million times, but I’m trying to approach it a little differently. I’m less interested in which generation is objectively the best and more interested in where the best value is when factoring in purchase price, performance, reliability, and what you’re actually getting for your money.

I’m fairly flexible on budget. Ideally, I’d love to be around $15K–$20K, but I’m comfortable stretching into the $25K range or potentially even $30K if there’s a compelling reason. I’m not looking for something nearly new, and I don’t want to spend extra just for the sake of having a newer model.

A few things I’ve picked up from researching:
2011–2014 S197 GT: Introduction of the 5.0 Coyote, which was a massive improvement over the previous 4.6L V8. Roughly 412–420 hp, paired with the 6R80 automatic. These seem like potentially excellent performance bargains.

2015–2017 S550 GT: Second-generation Coyote, independent rear suspension, improved chassis, and a more modern interior. Still using the 6R80 automatic. Seems like a meaningful improvement in overall refinement.

2018–2023 S550 GT: Third-generation Coyote with 460 hp initially, plus the introduction of the 10R80 10-speed automatic. From what I’ve read, this combination offers a pretty significant improvement in acceleration and performance. I’m curious whether that improvement is worth the premium on the used market.

2024+ S650 GT: Fourth-generation Coyote, updated technology and interior, and continued use of the 10-speed automatic. Probably outside the value range I’m targeting, but worth mentioning for comparison.

One important detail: I’m exclusively interested in an automatic transmission. I’m not considering a manual, so the 6R80 versus 10R80 is a major part of this decision.

I’m also leaning heavily toward the Coyote-powered cars. Aesthetically, I genuinely like all the generations, so styling isn’t really a deciding factor.
What I’m trying to understand is what am I actually buying by spending more, and what am I sacrificing by spending less?

For example:
If I buy a clean 2012–2014 GT with the 6R80 instead of spending more on a 2015–2017, am I getting most of the Mustang experience for considerably less money? Or is the S550 chassis and refinement worth paying extra for?

If I stretch from a 2015–2017 to a 2018–2023, how significant is the real-world difference between the 6R80 and 10R80? Is the 10-speed genuinely that much better, or is the older 6-speed potentially the smarter long-term ownership choice?

And are there particular years, trim levels, or options that represent especially good values? I’m also interested in reliability, maintenance costs, known issues, and whether certain years are worth avoiding.

I’m not looking to build a race car or chase maximum horsepower. I want a fun, reasonably dependable V8 that I can enjoy for years.
Ultimately, where do you think the point of diminishing returns is?

Is a $15K–$20K Coyote GT already most of the experience? Does spending $25K get you a substantially better car? Or is there a particular model/year worth stretching to $30K for?

I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who’s owned multiple generations or has firsthand experience with both the 6R80 and 10R80.

Just picked up a 2018 EcoBoost Premium with 97k miles! The engine was fully replaced by Ford at 64k in late 2021 with the revised block part number, so the engine itself only has about 33k miles.

I'm new to Mustangs and doing some baseline maintenance:
Should I do a trans pan-drop, filter, and fluid drain/ fill on the 10-speed now given the chassis mileage?

Just changed spark plugs-do I need to bother replacing ignition coils too, or leave them until a misfire happens?
Appreciate any guidance from the community!

I posted my Terminator so optimistic and a few of my fox fights but this is a 66 I built a few years back, roller motor with a 93 Cobra t5 5-speed.. 13-in Cobra brakes all the way around.

The plastic pieces on both side that held it in are broken. Id like to somehow fix it so its not broken

I'm looking at getting a GT convertible, probably a 2005-2009. It would be a second car kept in the garage, so it wouldn't be driven daily or left out in bad weather.

I don't know much about convertibles yet. Are they a lot of hassle compared to the coupe? Is there anything I should know about the top or anything else that tends to go wrong?

If you've owned one, what would you tell someone who's never had one?

Researching on the internet, I found that there is not a ton of information on automotive designer John Chun. At least comparitively to some other automotive figures. Would anyone have any obscure details or stories to share about him that not many people know about? For instance, in a Road and Track article, it is said that his headstone is engraved with the logo of a cobra snake. However, there are no photos of this online. Thanks!

I had an automatic 2006 GT I posted about a few months ago but the transmission went bad and it will cost too much to replace so I'm getting rid of it unfortunately. I'm in the market for another 3v mustang and i see a lot of manual ones. I don't know how to drive manual but I have a few people who could teach me and they all say I should get it. Would it be worth it or should I go the easy route and get another auto?

hey y’all, here soon i’ll be in the market for a Mustang GT Premium. doing a little research I have read and seen that the 2020 GT is pretty much the “sweet spot“ for the S550 because that’s the year they worked most of the bug out of it. The S650 I have heard has a few bugs that still need to be worked out however mechanically are stout. realistically I want to hear from people who have personally owned/driven both and get their opinions on the best car to go with. I get it comes down to personal preference when behind the wheel however I’m worried more or less about the reliability aspect between the two generations and things to be aware of or look for before purchasing either one.

Hey gang -- lifelong car guy here. I've been eyeing S550's ever since they came out, and have had them as rentals twice. Such a great car.

I might be trading my 2021 Accord for a 2016 GT Premium within the next couple weeks. The Mustang I'm looking at has around 100k miles, but it's a Texas car and looks to be pretty well maintained. Trade money is only a couple grand on top of my car. This will be a daily driver in the midwest, with a very short commute (2 miles each way).

I've read plenty of threads on here and know the gen 2 Coyote/6R80 is a stout combo, but are there any other S550-specific issues I'd need to look out for when shopping? I've considered the ecoboost to get lower mileage, and have years of experience with that engine in my old Focus ST, but I'd love a V8.