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1987 Ford Mustang User Reviews

1987 Ford Mustang Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 41 reviews

  • Performance:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Appearance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 15 reviews
"power" 12 reviews
"speed" 7 reviews
"handling" 5 reviews
"reliable car" 4 reviews
CONS
"handling" 3 reviews
"build quality" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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Caitlin writes:
1987 Ford Mustang LX Review
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When you rip it down the road, wow does it sound beastly, but its that moment when you look at the speedometer and you soak in disappointment when you notice your only going 40 mph! HAHAHA That happens a lot!

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The suspension sucks horribly, and the handling is terrible, I could flip this car so easily it ain't funny...

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If It Was Nicer, I Would Definitely Show It Off More, Trust Me! — This has the lousy 4-cylinder crappy motor and 5 speed transmission, rear wheel drive which is fun fun fun! It still runs like it used to 2 years ago when it was my daily driver...yea i trusted this thing to get me places haha but it did the job thats all that counts. Also this car has a mass amount of potential, trust me, the ideas rolling through my mind are awesome that I want to do to this and one day I will!

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Zac writes:
1987 Ford Mustang GT Review
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the car is timeless and performance parts can be found almost anywhere.

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sotck parts are hard to come by and the local autoparts sotres are not that much helpful in ordering them.

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1987 Mustang Gt — performance is amzing but finding stock replacement parts at the local auto stores can be a fun filled adventure. finding parts online is the only way to go. car handles great for being over 20 years old. but the interior is timeless and has that nostaglic feeling that will take you back to the late eighties. for being an automatic, its still a fun and great car to drive.

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shilterbran writes:
1987 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Review
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An Awsome Car

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shilterbran
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A Great Machine — In the 80's I owned a new 89 GT hatchback. What an awsome car. It was fast handled great, and was a chick magnet. Unfortunatly I was young, and I tore it to pieces. I then purchased a used 87 Gt, also an awsome car. It was stolen by a buddy "Imagine that". Drove off a boat dock in a lake. Where it sat for a week before a boat hit it backing into the dock. Once returned to me I began the work trying to save it. I drained all the fluids let it dry. When all was good I placed a battery in, and beleive it or not she started right up. I drove this car for another 2 years before I finally sold it. The car was still running strong the day they drove it away. I recently purchased a 87 Gt convertible. Thsi car is 100% original with 96,000 original miles. Once again another awsome car. She drives like a new one, and the motor is just as strong as a new one. All I can say about the late 80's mustangs WOW what a machine. May the live forever!!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Larissa writes:
1987 Ford Mustang LX Review
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RWD, sporty, steering was easier than most cars

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slight rusting, not enough jump to the pedal (spark plugs)

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Good First Car — It was a good first car. My dad is a mechanic so he was able to work on it for me when something went wrong. I loved the RWD and still find it easier to drive than FWD. The shocks were going and I could tell it needed new spark plugs. After almost 2 years with it, I had to sell it because my dad moved and the engine kept overheating. I miss it, but I have a more reliable car now.

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Cheryl writes:
1987 Ford Mustang GT Review
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Excellent handling and performance, low maintenance, aerodynamic design, comfortable seating, fiber optic gauges, good fuel economy for its class

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Too low to the ground, required Premium fuel

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Most Fun Ride Of My Life! — I drove the GT in Atlanta traffic and never had to worry about merging onto the expressways. That V-8 5.0 engine had more than enough power for any job. I averaged 25 mpg, although much of that was interstate driving. I had the 5 speed transmission, and it was so much fun to drive. I've been pulled over for speeding twice in my life, both times in this Mustang *LOL* I couldn't help it! Like Sammy Hagar, I can't drive 55!

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brianfox writes:
1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Review
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Very Fast,Drop top Fun,Looks/Runs like New,Owned since brand new

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Poor Fuel milage,3 season vehicle

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A True American Muscle Car — I bought this vehicle brand new in 1987,I have 23k(original miles),I have many modifications-347ci engine,w/trick flow heads,paxton 8-10 lb supercharger,tko 500(5spd)tranny,4:10 rear,many other mods...approx-473 rwhp..Every suspension mod-upper/lower Control arms,k-member,struts/shocks,exc,exc..This vehicle has been with me for 26 + years,many good memmories..I'm 47 years old,and plan on driving her til I can't drive anymore...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Seth writes:
1987 Ford Mustang LX Review
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Fast and fun... Great handling. Engine out lasted the rest of the car

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Seating in rear, This vehicle rust in a lot of areas

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Great Car Of My Youth — Best car I ever owned. I wish I could find another Mustang with the same qualities. The car was so easy to maintain. Oil changes could be done in 10 minutes or less. Brakes were simple. The mustang was also fantastic on MPG.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Tom writes:
1987 Ford Mustang LX Review
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Awesome car, owner since new.

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Awesome — Like mentioned, I've owned it since new, and just replaced parts as they failed or went bad. Performed half the maintenance myself to save some money. 25 years later and it's still part of our family. I'll never sell it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Even writes:
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look awesome good performance

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bad handling for race its a donuts car haha

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Great To Beat — great bang for the buck performance at low price many updrage parts on the market lightweight car so great for the quarter mile time and excellent to do burnouts n donuts really good lookin head turner car and what about the sound my god not to hard on gas mileage for the engine size really fun to drive!! i love my mustang

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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JLemons writes:
1987 Ford Mustang LX Coupe Review
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Once Blacky is up and running, he will be a 8sec car and very sexy!

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His fuel consumption will be down because he is going to be built out the yang!

JLemons
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Very Sexy,masculan, And Hard To Catch! — I love my Mustang. When he is up and running and I get the new paint job on him, people will be drooling. LOL! The only bad part is the fuel. He is will get poor fuel mileage. But, I LOVE HIM ANYWAY!

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Reviews From Other Years

2013 Ford Mustang Reviews

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2012 Ford Mustang Reviews

To Call This Car Awesome Is Not An Exaggeration! By albiker

This car has performance specs similar to sports cars costing 3 to 4 times more. The rumble made by the extra pipes coming out the side greatly enhance the audible experience. I have had many sports... Read More

My Wife Loves It By Danny

Who cares what the back seats are like, I'm never going to sit in them. Could do with a better shifter but the power is over the top as is the comfort and handling. Excellent for long long drives,... Read More

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2011 Ford Mustang Reviews

Good Show..!! I Love It..! By IRoq

Good Show..!! I Haven't Made A Repair Yet. Its Fun, & Has Pretty Good Pick Up. I Have A RWD V6 & I Love Her.. MPG's Are Decent & That's What I'm Looking For In A Car. Visibility Is Great. Built F... Read More

I Love My Mustang! By Joao

This car is great for those of us who enjoy driving. The massive amount of power available makes it very rewarding to step on the gas. Powered by ford's 5 Liter V8, the sound of it alone is enough to ... Read More

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2010 Ford Mustang Reviews

The American Dream By Thomas

I like everything in the car and mostly the engine power and music of the V8. i like the premium options with the microsoft sync that connects my car and my iphone. I don't like the fact that I will n... Read More

Not Just Pretty By JFarrell514

This car was so simple to drive during the first weeks over my past V8 Stick 08 Mustang, the control was given back to you and not the clutch. Much more forgiving power wise and much more comfortable ... Read More

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2009 Ford Mustang Reviews

Nice Looking Fast Chip Foose Edition Mustang By khoutx

Great car. Fun to Drive. Very Clean. Still has warranty. Nice looking 20" foose rims. 5 speed manual shifts like a dream. The exhuast sounds just like a 60's Hot Rod car. with a great rumble. The shak... Read More

Sound Of The Car. By Griml0ck5S

I dislike the exhaust that is stock on the car, it really muffles the sound of the car, but throwing on an after market modification will intensify the sound, and it'll sound as powerful as it looks. ... Read More

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