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1990 Ford Mustang User Reviews

1990 Ford Mustang Review Ratings

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  • Performance:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Appearance:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 17 reviews
"power" 15 reviews
"fuel economy" 10 reviews
"speed" 9 reviews
"handling" 5 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 8 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"brakes" 3 reviews
"paint job" 3 reviews
"transmission" 2 reviews

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Peter writes:
1990 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback Review
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mileage,powertrain,great learner

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rust,no exhaust from manifold back (not exactly a bad thing lol)

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Solid Powertrain, Rust On Fenders And Decklid, 4cyl, 5spd, Red — It needs work on the body but the powertrain is rock solid. It has I believe 3.07 rear gears so it gets insanely good mileage, I'm eventually gonna swap in a 5.0 liter though

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Justin writes:
1990 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback Review
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Faster than a cheetah on cocaine!

Constantly delivers instant gratification!

Responds extremely well to modifications.

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fuel economy
wet weather
turns

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It's Mine! — Basically, its like this. Mustangs have long been the American tradition of preformance. These cars the "fox body mustangs," continue in that tradition. For the price, they are the best bang for your buck as far as preformance and parts. They are not however "traditionally pretty." The front of it kinda looks like a kid who has eaten a few to many paint chips and is a few cards short of a full deck. It does clean up however. Not in any way, shape or form practical, economical, or environmentally friendly. Its to loud, with the big gears I am shifting constantly, my friends can't fit in it, traction IS an issue, and turns... eh not so much. I love it to DEATH!

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Janel writes:
1990 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback Review
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Lots of power

Cons

Took a bit to get any heat from it

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A Great Small Muscle Car — For its small size it packed a walup. Was a greta car until the transmission went out. The previous owner didn't take care fo the poor thing. Great handling as well.

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Craig writes:
1990 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback Review
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Sounds amazing, Nice low end power

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Cant turn to save it's life, Pathetic top end power

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Foxybodies Rule — Basically this is the last generation mustang until 2005 that i care to acknowledge. Look sweet even when thrashed :) 302's are some of the best sounding V8's on the market. It was a beaten car so it didnt last my friend too long, but it wasn't bad overall.

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Daniel writes:
1990 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback Review
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Good mileage, fun to drive, every day driver, with sport!

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Little on the small side, still not gonna win any races

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Good Every Day Driver, With A Little Sport To Boot!! — Being the base model for this car, it exceeds every aspect you would think about. It's not gonna run a 10 second quarter, and you definately won't see even close to 200 mph (although i've seen about 140 as a top end), but it will put up a good fight at least. However, its shining moment, without a doubt, is when you tell it to turn. If you arent ready for it, the only thing keeping you in the car is the door. This car will just plain out-turn any other car i've ever had the privilage to ride in, with one exception. A dodge viper (but that's a whole new class of car). Overall, this is a good car. It gets just over 20mpg in town and mid to upper 20's out on the open road. It is a little small if you have more than one friend, however...

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Chris writes:
1990 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback Review
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Styling, 6 speaker factory installed sound system which still impresses me to this day!

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See "Full review"

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Have You Driven A Ford Lately? Don't!!! — Very stylish on the outside, but boy did the problems begin on the inside! After 1 blown engine, 2 blown trannys, 2 alternators, 1 A/C compressor, 2 dead batteries and a defective cruise control which almost KILLED ME on Interstate 85, I decided to put this little pony to rest!

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Ralf writes:
1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Hatchback Review
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Extremely fast, great sound. Looks stock. Blows away all but the very fastest new cars.

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Stock braking kinda sucks. Understeer in corners, Oversteer under acceleration.

35

Fast As Hell — Modified Mustang with 400+ hp. Heads, Intake, Throttle Body, Exhaust, Supercharger, Mass Air. 3.55 Gears and much more... Sounds awesome.. pushes you back in the seat. 2nd gear is extremely fun. Lays rubber all the way to 3rd gear.

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Scott writes:
1990 Ford Mustang LX Coupe Review
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chick magnet

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bad transmission

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It's Pretty Much Awesome — I've owned bambina for just over a year now and i've fixed her up nice and purty. since this picture i have put white '92.5 wheels on and 20% window tint on the exterior.

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PeaveyT40 writes:
1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible Review
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V-8 power and acceleration.

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Small trunk, but then again you don't drive these for hauling.

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Awesome Power And Handling In A Small Package! — There's nothing like the sound of a 5.0 HO roaring to life when you turn the key. Add to that the ability to quickly drop the top, and presto, you have a true sports roadster.

Owner for 1 years, 0 months

Miles Driven per Year:10,000

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RKett writes:
1990 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback Review
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Smooth Driver, Not A Monster But Adequate. — I owned one of these in 90 had it for five years, drove it mercilessly, (I was a kid) rarely checked the oil. It struggled along bravely without complaint until I melted a fuel line from an overheated block and it went up in a blaze of glory. I miss that car. I take much better care of my cars now.

Owner for 5 years, 3 months

Miles Driven per Year:15,000

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Cost $10,038 Original MSRP $4,995 Average Instant Market Value $14,689 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 26 24 22
Horsepower 88 140 245
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.7 43.0 42.6

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Ford Mustang Reviews

Vroom By Wilfredo

its highspeed is 210 mph it has a big engine iam just using it for 5 mouths i buy this car in jan 23 2013 iam just using the carshow photo not the real one its a chickboy/playboy ride Read More

Fun To Drive And Better Overall Build Quality Than Camaro Or Dodge. By jegto

Owned for only two months but this car is great. I actually have driven big trucks for nearly my entire driving history, so this is my first car to own since 1995. I finally grew sick of the high gas ... Read More

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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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