1988 Ford Mustang Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Red Interior thumbnail
Top Down thumbnail
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my girl thumbnail
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1988 Ford Mustang LX Convertible: Top Down thumbnail
1988 Ford Mustang LX Convertible: Top Up thumbnail
After the 5% tint thumbnail
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My 2nd car 88 Ford Mustang 5.0 thumbnail
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This is how i roll! With the top off, Giggity!!
88 5.0 thumbnail
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NOT actually my car!  I never took any pictures of it, wasn't worth the trouble.  Very similar, but was a 4-
Cyl with stock grey aluminum wheels.  Looked almost this good from 20 feet, but up close it had the 
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What it looked like when I first bought it. thumbnail
After lowering it. As you can see the coil-overs in front are worthless, they are lowered all the way down. The rear is lowered 2" and the coil-overs were supposed to go to almost 3", but they only lowered it 1/2". thumbnail
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just a me on my way to drill thumbnail
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my 88 GT Covt thumbnail
5.0 HO fill with mods.
and boom boom booom. thumbnail
CarGurus Editorial Team
Written by CarGurus Editorial Team

Published August 9, 2022

$9,209 to $16,984

Overview

After the significant restyling the Ford Mustang received in 1987, the 1988 appeared with few changes, engines were still the 2.3-liter I4...

After the significant restyling the Ford Mustang received in 1987, the 1988 appeared with few changes, engines were still the 2.3-liter I4 with 88 horsepower, and the 5.0-liter V8 HO with 225 horses. The GTs and Saleens remained available, but once again, neither of these showed much change from 1987.

What owners say

AI Summary · 37 reviews

"Overall, drivers are enthusiastic about the 1988 Ford Mustang, praising its fun driving experience, strong performance, and the allure of its classic muscle car style. Many enjoy its power and acceleration while finding it exciting and reliable for cruising. However, some owners have noted drawbacks, such as poor heating, limited backseat space, and braking performance."

4.6
37 reviews
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i love this car its fast, agile, and has great performance all in all it is a great car and in that year is one of the lighter cars. It is alot of fun to drive this car loud fast and just looks awesome

May 4, 2010

Awesome car, great ride and feel, excellent preformance. Lots of aftermarket goodies to enhance preformance. In Stick form you can get better gas milage, can build the basic engine to over 300 horse power and over a decade of ass kickin fun!

December 21, 2009

1988 Mustang LX: TRAVELER Recently rebuilt 302, bored .30 over, radical racing cam, Edelbrock aluminum racing heads, high compression pistons, high volume pumps, cold air, intake spacer, Roushe suspension upgrade, Flowmaster duel exhaust, posi, alloy wheels, aluminum driveshaft, fiberglass cowl hood, racing seats, short throw shifter, racing wheel, shift light, etc. etc... zoom. PERFECT CONDITION. Handles beautifully. Incredible acceleration. Good old American muscle.

December 20, 2008

Trims & specs

LX Coupe RWD specifications

Base MSRP

$9,209

Seating

4

Engine

N/A

Cargo Capacity

N/A

Combined MPG

N/A

Drivetrain

N/A

LX Convertible RWD specifications

Base MSRP

$14,076

Seating

4

Engine

N/A

Cargo Capacity

N/A

Combined MPG

N/A

Drivetrain

N/A

GT Hatchback RWD specifications

Base MSRP

$13,119

Seating

4

Engine

N/A

Cargo Capacity

N/A

Combined MPG

N/A

Drivetrain

N/A

GT Convertible RWD specifications

Base MSRP

$16,984

Seating

4

Engine

N/A

Cargo Capacity

N/A

Combined MPG

N/A

Drivetrain

N/A

LX Hatchback RWD specifications

Base MSRP

$9,715

Seating

4

Engine

N/A

Cargo Capacity

N/A

Combined MPG

N/A

Drivetrain

N/A

$9,209 to $16,984