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1997 Ford Mustang User Reviews

1997 Ford Mustang Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 50 reviews

  • Performance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Appearance: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
  • Build Quality: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
  • 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" 27 reviews
"power" 21 reviews
"fuel economy" 8 reviews
"speed" 7 reviews
"handling" 6 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 10 reviews
"power" 6 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"intake" 2 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews

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Brandon writes:
1997 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Review
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Power, handling, looks.

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No reason to avoid it.

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Bottom Line, This Car Will Kick Your Ass! — Acceleration-depends on how heavy your foot is, cuz it'll throw you back in your seat if you want it to. Handling-goes anywhere you want it to, wherever you turn the wheel it'll follow. Appearance-aggressive, fast, pure muscle, inside and out Fun Factor-crazy fun to drive, especially if you like weaving in and out of traffic, and going fast.

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

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Kat writes:
1997 Ford Mustang Review
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It's not as expensive as some cars to fix on the little things and it drives very well

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nothing really just dont get in a accident or it takes forever to fix and don't talk bad about it... or it won't start >.<

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My Mustang — I love my Mustang the only problems with it are things that I've done to it.... Like getting in a accident... It's a really beautiful car the only reason mine looks off is because of the white door on the passenger side because of the accident.... It's a really fun car to drive it goes really fast for a little V6 it still run very well considering it's almost 12 years old and I've put it through it's far share of beatings....

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Justin writes:
1997 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Review
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Lowered. Great handling. Very fast

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None that i've noticed

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97 Steeda Gt — Sexy Car Very Fast $12,500 + under the hood Amazing to drive Lowered, 18 inch rims. Mint paint job. No repairs needed About 380 horsepower Primarily Steeda performance parts. Eibach springs, Tokiko shocks. Full cold air intake (bbk) BBK long tube headers, Flowmaster exhaust. SCT racing chip.355 gears. Underdrive pulleys. Aluminum flywheel + much more

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Daniel writes:
1997 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Review
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Decent Power

Cons

Plastic Intake

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Great Car, Bad Intake — Great car. Bought car with 85,000 miles on it. Now with 104,000, it sits in my garage waiting to be sold because I can't afford so many cars. Replaced intake gaskets and now the notorious plastic intake needs to be replaced. Darn 4.6 liter plastic intakes. What was Ford thinking??

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Wayne writes:
1997 Ford Mustang STD Coupe Review
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She'll bite your ass if you dont move

Cons

Doesn't kick up enough dust for you to eat on her way out!!!

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My Sexy Sweetheart!!! — My car is amazing, has a bit of dings in it but runs smooth and boosts at every chance she gets. Her power can be worked on but she gets up and moves. She has alot of miles on her but shes an older car and she seems to like it every step of the way.

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Grant writes:
1997 Ford Mustang STD Convertible Review
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Everything

Cons

No negatives

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My First Car — No racecar but a blast to drive. I bought her with 36,000 miles on her and she now has over 130,000 and she never broke down on me. I would still drive her everyday. There could be a few more horses comming out of her 3.8L V-6 engine ( stock I think is only 150). She has a decent bit of body role and is a one tire fire, but I bought the car for 12,000 dollars so I can not ask for much more. She was the perfect first car and I will probably keep her forever.

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Nicolas writes:
1997 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Review
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cheap,powerful, looks amazing, easily moded

Cons

Everybody has one

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Sn95 Mustangs — Car has decent power for the price these cars cost. I love driving it gas milage isnt to bad for being a V8 but thats the price you pay when you have one. Turned heads with the loud exhaust and black bullit rims.

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Jeff writes:
1997 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Review
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Noise, A little power, Ease of finding Parts

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Gas Guzzler, Heavy, Common, Stereotype

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97' Gt Convertible — For starters, its a great, cheaper way to make power. And when purchasing a first car as a 16 year old, pony cars is what came to mind. After owning it for a while, and driving an assortment of cars, it has a Mustang-esk heavy nose that zaps alot of the fun out of driving the thing. The sound is great, but handling needed alot of work. To combat that i added H&R Racing Springs, KYB Adjustable Dampers, Auto Power Rollcage (to stabilize the flexiflyer chassis), Steeda Subframe Connectors, Steeda Strut Tower Brace, UPR Castor Camber Plates, 13" Cobra Brakes up front, and the assortment of power mods, Intake, ignition, ud pullies, exhaust. After the modding was done, the car was decent in the handling department, but if i were to buy any pony car ever again (including camaros and firebirds), it would be an 04' SVT Cobra. The nose is even heavier, but they have a ton of power, so it makes it diverts your attention from the negative. My biggest complaint of all pony cars is the absolutely dirt chassis. It makes cornering feel like something you just do to get to a straight away rather than trying to extract all you can out of each corner. I have yet to drive a new mustang or camaro tho, so we'll see. Based on the track Record of both GM and Ford, i dont expect to see much though

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Jose writes:
1997 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Review
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Awsome horsepower n torqu

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Has problems with sensors n electronics after 15 yrs

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Great Car — This was my baby, AWSOME ride, great klo0ks, killer engine, killer torque, had LOTS of fun on it at the track n on the streets, specially beating them lil hondas n acuras lol had plans forit but the DAMN 18 wheeler messed it up. R.I.P oh its a SUPER fun car 2 drive!!

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Chris writes:
1997 Ford Mustang STD Coupe Review
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look

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nothing

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Mustang Makes Class — all you have to know its a mustang one of the best standard types of cars out. classic candy red brings out the sport car look. only problem with it is its been in the garage an need new tires, water pump an censors. 51k miles so on verage it gets about 4.8k miles a year.

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Cost $4,022 Average Instant Market Value $9,169 Average Instant Market Value $13,348 Average Instant Market Value
Horsepower 150 200 305
Crash Test Rating 4 5 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.5 42.9 42.5

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2012 Ford Mustang Reviews

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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

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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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