That interior is genuinely shocking. Aesthetics and quality. It would upset me every time I got in it.. still as others have said maybe it’s JUST the engine you buy
This seems way worse than my '21 GT was, interior wise. Hire car versions in the US are really underspec'd, which is half the problem with this review.
The interior has never bothered me on a Mustang, it does the job, the looks, the power, the noise, I’ve been out in a few, I was grinning like idiot the whole time, we need to cherish these cars before they gone
I just think an XKR or XK will give you the same performance, sound but with better feel and finish for a fraction of the price. It's a shame because I love the design of most American muscle cars but even at second hand prices I still think there are European muscle car options that just give you that bit more value over here. I'd imagine the inverse is true in the states - the imported euro muscle isn't a great deal compared to local mustangs and camaros
I was just going to post this . A later xk even is 5.0 . Also I don’t see the point in a new one it does not look or seem any better than a pre 2020 one !
Don't forget the US gallon is smaller than our gallon. Add 20/25% to covert for our figures. So 13 US mpg is 16/17 for us. Still pathetic but they pay half what we do for petrol.
The North Sea is loaded with oil, it’s the idiot communist you’ve elected that keep you from utilizing it. We are almost in the same shape, we’ve put the same type in charge.
@@torpmorp1324 I know this doesn't address the units, but I prefer to say, I have this much fuel, how far will it get me. The whole amount of fuel needed to travel a set distance just seems a bit backwards. I want the number to get bigger as efficiency increases
I burst out laughing when you mentioned it’s the quintessential tourist car in LA, as that was the very reason why I rented one to do the Pacific Coast Highway! It was the previous model, obviously, and my suitcase wouldn’t fit through the boot opening. Whenever we were moving on, the roof would have to be dropped and the case lifted into the back seat.
As a 2020 Mustang Bullet owner, i love my Mustang, just turned 22k with no issues, servicing not expensive, fuel consumption ranges from 15 town to 30 on a run at steady 70mph. Had to replace the rear tyres twice now, they are expensive as is insurance, but it's a keeper, the Bullet seems to hold it's value extremely well. I use a Kia Ceed eco dynamics as a daily driver.
@@richyclubsport5155 If I had to pick fault suppose the acceleration 0-60 isn’t that great but 40 to 140 is where it’s at. Fuel tank could be a bit bigger, shame the recaros aren’t heated, it feels really wide to drive and a bit massive around town. For the price point a phenomenal car which makes a F type look like a Childs toy
I went for a ride in a red Ford Mustang back in 1984 that belonged to one of my neighbours. She had a Mustang and her partner at the time had a Chevrolet which my Mum went in. I'm feeling very old as I type this remembering that way back in 1984 I was 8!!!
The Mustang is a lot cheaper here in America than in Europe (probably thanks to the big tariffs on imported cars from America). Here, you could get the fastback with the V-8 like you mentioned for just under $43,000, which comes out to roughly £33,000. If you wanted the smaller, more ecotax-friendly four-cylinder twin turbo, you could get it for £24,500 after exchange rate. To put that into perspective, that's a rear-wheel drive, two-door sporty car with over 300 horsepower for £4,000 less than a new Focus hatchback and even slightly less than the new Vauxhall Astra's lowest-priced model. You can tell the money went into the engine, chassis, and styling instead of the interior.
I hired a convertible Mustang in 2018 in Florida, probably an Eco version, and it was not too bad, but when I switched to Sport Mode it became much better with acceleration and ride, but I still prefer the 67 289 fastback or the 71 Mach 1 351
As a former multiple Mustang GT owner, the interior is cheap, yes, but the engine and drivetrain are bullet proof when maintained properly. With that being said, I would not own anything newer than newer than a 2020. Funny you made the comment of a 1998 GT. I owned a 98 cobra coupe. Loved it. The live axel meant you had to know how to drive it. Nothing against your driving ability.
Every single time I sit in any American car I think the same about the interior, having said that as soon as my foot stamps the fun pedal the smile widens
100% agree with the review. We tried a 5.0 manual and over time the transmission tunnel plastic started getting hot. Quality not great but the noise makes up for it. We got 25mpg on a run too!
I wonder if driving electric vehicles has spoiled your torque expectations from this. What we used to consider 'pinned back in your seat' acceleration from a powerful ICE car is slightly tame now.
More to do with no turbos, but that is a good trade-off if you want naturally aspirated. There's really nothing better than NA. Also, it's a Ford. NA Porsch is a different story. If you want the poke in a cheaply built 5 litre, then really it needs 2 turbo chargers. My own car is a 3 litre twin turbo and very quick (like it wants to kill you as Matt puts it), but, it doesn't sound anywhere near as good as this Mustang......but all the same I definitely wouldn't buy a 5 litre Mustang.
My partner purchased a 2016 GT Coupe and to my surprise it's not too bad. Being an early car, still has the Sync2 infotainment, but it's actually does the job. Being in Aus, bang for buck it actually stacks up ok. The worst thing about the car is the fidgety suspension, just never settles down on any road that's not perfectly smooth.
Because, believe it or not, it's cheaper to put on that and run the wires to the electronic control unit than design and have manufactured a bunch of buttons and switches and their associated wiring. I agree, though. I'd rather have physical controls for most items.
I rented the previous model in June this year and agree with your review. It was clearly built down to a price - the spade handle roof catch is just ridiculous. My rental car had about 40k miles on it, and the wear and tear on the interior showed every mile. It didn't have the huge touch screen yours did, so most of the switches were old-school, but their paint finish was wearing off them. The USB connector on the dash was awkward to use and - likely as a result - didn't work properly (but the one in the centre console worked fine). I got better MPG than you (30.5 per US gal overall), but used it almost exclusively out of town in California for three weeks...
I love the 1960s coupe version, beautiful car. These modern ones are ridiculously cheap and course, except the price. Just put a premium cabin in and it would feel as good as it looks on the outside.
I've done 6 road trips in the US all in Mustangs. Probably seen more of America than most Americans. Perfectly comfortable tourer. Stay off the tourist routes. Set the sat-nav to ignore the highways and take the back roads. Great fun. You meet the real citizens where my cockney accent is decribed as "purty". Great people.
I worked at Ford in the US when this car was designed and know the interior design engineer well. He was massively constrained by cost back in 2019 hence the cheap feeling interior. I have a 2020 Mustang and so much nicer to be inside - hopefully Ford will get it right for the next model?
To be fair, this is a budget car my friend, as in sports car wise it actually for the performance and what it does gives a layman access to this kind of motoring so I don’t really mind the cutbacks, I had one as a higher car when I was working in America to be fair, I didn’t really notice. I just enjoyed.
Oh well done Matt, this is the review ive been waiting for, ive just sold my S550 GT with the same engine, the coyote, ive had 3 stangs over the years and had some real fun in them, rear tyres get a bit pricey, that engine is a real peach, so much torque, they turn a lot of heads, especially when you press the gas a bit, im missing mine but i guess you have to grow up one day, im nearly 72 now, the missus says im like a big kid, i agree with you on the interior finish, very tacky, the out going model wasnt as bad, have fun smoking those tyres.who needs music when youve got that piston V8 symphony.
This is one of those cars that you always wanted, then when you can afford to buy one you very quickly wonder why. All the USA cars that i have owned have left me feeling that whilst they look good on the outside at a distance, move closer and the iffy quality starts to show, when you move inside, then you instantly know that it won't last long. Here in the UK they make little sense even in RHD form, but in the USA with it's higher wages and lower prices then if you can live with cheap plastic they make more sense. My advice is try before you buy, hiring one is the best way of making a wise choice.
Every time I’m close to buying a Mustang, I back out. I’ve rented both mustang and Camaro but couldn’t see myself owning one. I’d love you to review more cars you can get in the USA but not in Europe.
Matt, I’ve just got back to the UK from our 14 day road trip starting in Vegas and ending up in San Diego, and stopping in many locations on the way. We rented the Mustang but with the Eco Boost engine and I have to say it was great (in the US). We did around 900 miles and about3 tanks of full and I know that may sound bad and expensive but as fuel there is $4.80 a gallon who cares. I’m glad you mentioned the mirrors as bloody hell they are shocking and yes the steering is greet, I very much enjoyed chucking it through some mountains roads between Santa Barbara and LA or just breezing down the Coastal Highway. So yes it’s great for there but here you’ll need a second job 😜
I feel that part of the naff makes the modern mustang charm, but christ, every time i see a big screen as a dashboard i just think "MoT failure spec" they never try to hide it these days gives that work from home look.
The more sensible option is to buy a used one as it will be cheaper and won’t lose an insane amount of money the moment it is driven off the main dealer forecourt as the person who owned it first will have gone through the financial pain for you.
Biggest challenge for Mustang is only about 10 years ago they were 17 to 20k here in USA for the smaller engine versions…. and they are still perceived to be a cheap sports car but sadly they are no longer “cheap”…
The hell they do! A M3 or any AMG will cost you three times as much, and 10 times as much as the Mustang to change the oil, and filter. Reliability? Mustang forever, Euros are pure garbage!
They don't. Not any more. There are several major issues with European cars. One is the outright cost. The other is reliability. And the third is maintenance cost. I have owned several European cars, including the first generation VW Golf GTI (known as a Rabbit here), E36 328 BMW, E36 M3, Audi A6 allroad, and now we own a 2011 BMW 328xi Touring. I have also owned a Ford Focus, a German built Ford Capri with the 2. 6 litre V6 engine. Some were bought new, some were bought used. Maintenance wise, only the Ford Focus,a nd the Ford Capri cost next to nothing to maintain. For example, I replaced an oil pan gasket on the Capri inabout 20 minutes, and the part cost me about 7 dollars. Last year we had to replace the leaky oil pan gasket on 2011 BMW. The cost was close to $5,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF! Two turbos on the allroad? $6,500. Automatic tranny on the allraod? Also $6.500. Utter German rubbish!!! Also had a 2012 Caddilac CTS wagon with the 3.6 litre AWD. Problems? None! Had a 2012 Boss 302 Mustang. Problems? None! I used to be a Euro car guy. Not any more. They are crap now!!!
I pre-ordered one but when it finally arrived, the tops of the doors were scratchy plastic and so I cancelled it. Even Transit vans have a better quality interior. They have improved since but that ship has now sailed.
Thanks to this video I've now made my mind up. Was struggling between this and a corvette but decided to buy the Mustang and will eventually buy the Corvette. Will let you know how the first drive goes on Forza.
You should try the Challenger instead. Although not as easy to rent as the mustang, that every rental car company in LA has a ton of, I felt that the Dodge had a better interior overall, and same ride experience. As for the interior of the Mustang, unfortunately its pretty much the same story across the board with Ford in North America, they all feel cheap. And if you try the new Lincoln range, its obvious they know how to do it better. Blame it on the accountants. Many still talk down on Chinese made cars, but as a Canadian who rented a couple BYD's in Europe, I can say they felt a lot better put together than the Fords.
Nobody talks about the '74 to '79 Mustang II era, an era where Ford really lost their way with Mustang. However, there was one good thing to come from them...their front ends are in thousands of hot rods.
Hello Matt; "That wasn't me, that was the car" hahahahaha Hysterical No disrespect, please "Frost" your hair. I rather, enjoy your post, with your hair more frosted. P.S I am learning, so very much from these videos, aren't I ? All the very best Shaun🦉of NYC 🗽
As a big fan of the 2.8 Capri I'll point out that they would smoke both rear tyres with a very optimistic 160bhp. You put nearly 500bhp through 2 back tyres and without traction control it would be near undriveable. Health and safety trying to keep fools alive is why it doesn't feel quick.
In Australia you can buy a 2025 GT hardtop for $87500 aud drive-away!! They come fully loaded and registration charges are based on weight so are minimal over standard pricing approx. $1050aud total- yearly All Mustangs are highly optioned here and come standard with: 10 speed auto or 6 spd manual Quad exhaust system with Active valve bi modal performance exhaust with four selectable modes Unique 19x9-inch (front) and 19x9.5-inch (rear) alloy wheels - Carbonised Grey Quality Pirelli P Zero tyres Brembo™ Brakes with red callipers Sports lowered suspension set up Fit and finish on the exterior has improved considerably, but interior quality is average when compared to the Euros But a similar performance Euro eg M4 or RS5 you are paying double. Ford offer a 5 year comprehensive bumper to bumper warranty including anything in the interior.!! How do I know all this? I own one.
I’ve always thought the newer models look cheap. I drove one in the desert and Vegas in 2015. Nice as it was a soft top too. But very cheap inside like you say. I don’t like those rear light either. Remind me of those cheap airfix kits from our childhood. I’d rather have a Jaaaaag!
You need to do a should you buy in the uk as it has different compromises in the UK, including larger door mirrors. The cup holders are a pain. The face lifted s550 has the 10 speed auto gives you that kick you are missing. The 6 speed auto is really lazy.
My fav car of all time is the 65-67 mustang. Beautiful iconic cars! These newer Mustangs just don't do it for me, yea they might be quicker and more economical but they don't have that old charming character fo they. Thats the problem with newer cars they have zero personality
Ford's have always been cheap quality internally BUT, in defence of Ford they sort of follow the mantra "Stack em high, sell em cheap" so something has to give. Engineering wise, Ford are very innovative and a lot of manufacturers follow their lead but usually do it better !
This was more like it! On the couple of occasions I've hired cars in the USA they've been cheap and nasty on the inside so no real surprise there! I think regulations in the US cause manufacturers to skimp on that sort of thing so they meet safety requirements. That's my impression anyway. On a side note, here in Stockport, I seem to be seeing Mustangs everywhere at the moment!!
You are splitting hairs here, come on where else you get a V8 for the price of a hatchback? The world needs cars like that, not everything needs to be wrapped in leather and wood.
Sold my 2018 GT two months ago - incredible car to drive and own. Still miss it daily. Interior is a bit cheap yeah but ultimately you don't care in the slightest when you've got a coyote V8 sitting in front of you. Couldn't fault the car - I've owned a number of performance cars and the Mustang blew them all out of the water in terms of fun and theatrics. Having said that I don't like the look of these new ones at all., much prefer previous versions.
Having owned 2 of them I can't recommend. It had 6 warranty claims, the exhaust fell off, the braking system needed replacing in full, the entire front end needed replacing for rust, the door seals leaked, it misfired, the window electrics failed, it creaked and rattled and the interior was sinfully cheap. It was pretty and theatrical sure, but as an ownership proposition it was dreadful.
Matt, i absolutely love that car. Each to their own. Boring 💤 people buy EV cars 😊😊😊😊😊myself personally i prefer something like that. I've had American cars and they are awesome. I've also owned Rolls Royces and lots more. 😊😊each to their own choice. Keep up the good work with the videos Matt 😮😊😊
I can't say for this version but the previous one had no head room for a 5'10" adult in the back, of the coupe - you literally couldn't sit upright, which at least you were able to do in the convertible. Given that, I'd take the latter if you ever need to take adult passengers in the back.
Hi Matt….. yes the Ford Mustang has turned sixty!!!! But can you recall which feature film that the new 1964 Mustang appeared in???? Further the new Mustang 2024 here in Australia starts at $65,000 & tops out at $103,000…… naturally I’ve quoted AUS$….. The answer to the film question…… GOLDFINGER…… EON Productions got a pre release Mustang from America and ran it around Switzerland for the film Goldfinger….. Unfortunately the tyres on the Mustang failed when the Aston Martin DB5 over took it????? Regards Ian 👨🎤🇳🇿👍🍸🍸
Was thinking about buying one but decided on an 06 fiesta 1l instead
Fair choice
Funny
Strong choice
Heart over head!
Well done for following your dreams.
That interior is genuinely shocking. Aesthetics and quality. It would upset me every time I got in it.. still as others have said maybe it’s JUST the engine you buy
And that roof - what shoddy piece of engineering.
@@Holloweve You would just buy a better quality car which had a V8 in it.
@@andrewwaller5913 Lexus LC500?
Typical Ford, absolute crap.
This seems way worse than my '21 GT was, interior wise. Hire car versions in the US are really underspec'd, which is half the problem with this review.
The interior has never bothered me on a Mustang, it does the job, the looks, the power, the noise, I’ve been out in a few, I was grinning like idiot the whole time, we need to cherish these cars before they gone
I remember Clarkson decades ago complaining about the poor interior quality of American cars. Looks like nothings changed.
You are buying the coyote 5.0 litre engine. The rest is just thrown in for free.
@@kevincockburn7805 Maybe but the interior quality doesn't have to feel like 1992 !
@@andrewwaller5913
If it felt any newer it’d be double the price.
@@ghostinthemachine76 And nobody woukd buy it. You'd just buy a BMW or Mercedes
I never get tired of listening to my 69 Camaro,not a computer generated exhaust note to be heard anywhere
I'm not a Camaro guy, but I hear you loud and clear!
Good ole' American iron!!!
Nothing like it.
@@apscoradiales very true mate hear hear
I have a 2017 5.0GT and I think that the interior of mine looks much better
I agree 💯
I just think an XKR or XK will give you the same performance, sound but with better feel and finish for a fraction of the price. It's a shame because I love the design of most American muscle cars but even at second hand prices I still think there are European muscle car options that just give you that bit more value over here. I'd imagine the inverse is true in the states - the imported euro muscle isn't a great deal compared to local mustangs and camaros
I was just going to post this . A later xk even is 5.0 . Also I don’t see the point in a new one it does not look or seem any better than a pre 2020 one !
I've literally been looking to buy one
@@7804t1exactly what I was thinking
Can’t compare used to new cars, doesn’t work like that.
Don't forget the US gallon is smaller than our gallon. Add 20/25% to covert for our figures. So 13 US mpg is 16/17 for us. Still pathetic but they pay half what we do for petrol.
The North Sea is loaded with oil, it’s the idiot communist you’ve elected that keep you from utilizing it. We are almost in the same shape, we’ve put the same type in charge.
When are you going to start using litres or liters? (the same thing), all the rest of the world is doing so.
@torpmorp1324 Officially we do use litres. Petrol is sold in litres but we relate to MPG more than litres per 100km.
@@torpmorp1324 I know this doesn't address the units, but I prefer to say, I have this much fuel, how far will it get me.
The whole amount of fuel needed to travel a set distance just seems a bit backwards. I want the number to get bigger as efficiency increases
@@richardschofield2201 That's why mi/L or km/L is the best metric of any, but not used very much
I burst out laughing when you mentioned it’s the quintessential tourist car in LA, as that was the very reason why I rented one to do the Pacific Coast Highway!
It was the previous model, obviously, and my suitcase wouldn’t fit through the boot opening. Whenever we were moving on, the roof would have to be dropped and the case lifted into the back seat.
As a 2020 Mustang Bullet owner, i love my Mustang, just turned 22k with no issues, servicing not expensive, fuel consumption ranges from 15 town to 30 on a run at steady 70mph. Had to replace the rear tyres twice now, they are expensive as is insurance, but it's a keeper, the Bullet seems to hold it's value extremely well. I use a Kia Ceed eco dynamics as a daily driver.
As a former s550 bullet owner the interior quality was fine just as good as the dull Audi that replaced it
@@c11yan I can't fault anything about the car, and the Recaros are supremely comfortable
@@richyclubsport5155 If I had to pick fault suppose the acceleration 0-60 isn’t that great but 40 to 140 is where it’s at. Fuel tank could be a bit bigger, shame the recaros aren’t heated, it feels really wide to drive and a bit massive around town. For the price point a phenomenal car which makes a F type look like a Childs toy
I went for a ride in a red Ford Mustang back in 1984 that belonged to one of my neighbours. She had a Mustang and her partner at the time had a Chevrolet which my Mum went in. I'm feeling very old as I type this remembering that way back in 1984 I was 8!!!
The Mustang is a lot cheaper here in America than in Europe (probably thanks to the big tariffs on imported cars from America). Here, you could get the fastback with the V-8 like you mentioned for just under $43,000, which comes out to roughly £33,000. If you wanted the smaller, more ecotax-friendly four-cylinder twin turbo, you could get it for £24,500 after exchange rate. To put that into perspective, that's a rear-wheel drive, two-door sporty car with over 300 horsepower for £4,000 less than a new Focus hatchback and even slightly less than the new Vauxhall Astra's lowest-priced model. You can tell the money went into the engine, chassis, and styling instead of the interior.
I hired a convertible Mustang in 2018 in Florida, probably an Eco version, and it was not too bad, but when I switched to Sport Mode it became much better with acceleration and ride, but I still prefer the 67 289 fastback or the 71 Mach 1 351
Interior quality like Aldi centre isle 😂😂🎉
As a former multiple Mustang GT owner, the interior is cheap, yes, but the engine and drivetrain are bullet proof when maintained properly. With that being said, I would not own anything newer than newer than a 2020. Funny you made the comment of a 1998 GT. I owned a 98 cobra coupe. Loved it. The live axel meant you had to know how to drive it. Nothing against your driving ability.
Every single time I sit in any American car I think the same about the interior, having said that as soon as my foot stamps the fun pedal the smile widens
Every time I go to the US I rent one, they’re great fun. However, if you had one in the UK, even your best mates would rightly call you a knobhead! 😂
@BobTheBlue this shows you are weak if your friends decide what car you buy.
@@Chris-hw4mq the problem is Chris, in this instance, I’d agree with them!😂
In the Netherlands you’d be a very rich Knobhead!
(It has more luxury tax on it than the original price due to high CO2 emissions)
You need to get new mates!
😂😂😂😂😂 great comment!
Great engine. Shocking car. Honestly, you wouldn’t want to be see in one
Genuine consumer motoring advise
Don't forget the US gallon is 80% of a UK gallon. My new Hyundai Tucson 1.6T is doing 15.6mpg around Marple
I was really hoping the Wonder Grip van would drive past!
Look better as a hard top, sounds fantastic! Must have been fun👍
100% agree with the review. We tried a 5.0 manual and over time the transmission tunnel plastic started getting hot. Quality not great but the noise makes up for it. We got 25mpg on a run too!
The effort on this really shows!
I wonder if driving electric vehicles has spoiled your torque expectations from this. What we used to consider 'pinned back in your seat' acceleration from a powerful ICE car is slightly tame now.
More to do with no turbos, but that is a good trade-off if you want naturally aspirated. There's really nothing better than NA. Also, it's a Ford. NA Porsch is a different story. If you want the poke in a cheaply built 5 litre, then really it needs 2 turbo chargers.
My own car is a 3 litre twin turbo and very quick (like it wants to kill you as Matt puts it), but, it doesn't sound anywhere near as good as this Mustang......but all the same I definitely wouldn't buy a 5 litre Mustang.
I love how long the bonnet is!
Rented a Mustang to drive down the coast in California. Power steering failed after a few hours. Had to finish the trip in a full-size van. Fun times.
My partner purchased a 2016 GT Coupe and to my surprise it's not too bad. Being an early car, still has the Sync2 infotainment, but it's actually does the job. Being in Aus, bang for buck it actually stacks up ok. The worst thing about the car is the fidgety suspension, just never settles down on any road that's not perfectly smooth.
The good thing about the roof lock is that it’s one less thing to go wrong and you know it’s locked
Cmon with the huge double tablet on the dashboard !, why are manufacturers against beautiful dashboards these days
Because, believe it or not, it's cheaper to put on that and run the wires to the electronic control unit than design and have manufactured a bunch of buttons and switches and their associated wiring. I agree, though. I'd rather have physical controls for most items.
@tenpoundburrito makes sense yes, cost cutting. Wish they could apply some cost cutting with the pricing 😆
I have always wanted a 5.0 litre muscle car with an NCAP 2 star rating! Great mixture!
I rented the previous model in June this year and agree with your review. It was clearly built down to a price - the spade handle roof catch is just ridiculous. My rental car had about 40k miles on it, and the wear and tear on the interior showed every mile. It didn't have the huge touch screen yours did, so most of the switches were old-school, but their paint finish was wearing off them. The USB connector on the dash was awkward to use and - likely as a result - didn't work properly (but the one in the centre console worked fine). I got better MPG than you (30.5 per US gal overall), but used it almost exclusively out of town in California for three weeks...
Appreciate the Harry's garage style summary at the end, very Yorkshire.
I love the 1960s coupe version, beautiful car. These modern ones are ridiculously cheap and course, except the price. Just put a premium cabin in and it would feel as good as it looks on the outside.
Only thing it's missing is printed wood grain on plastic door cappings, like classic Ford Ghias. One step above Fablon - who remembers that stuff?
I've done 6 road trips in the US all in Mustangs. Probably seen more of America than most Americans. Perfectly comfortable tourer. Stay off the tourist routes. Set the sat-nav to ignore the highways and take the back roads. Great fun. You meet the real citizens where my cockney accent is decribed as "purty". Great people.
Weird, I thought the exact same things when I drove one. Dream car is a restomod mustang anyway, maybe one of the jag 4.2 engines in it
I worked at Ford in the US when this car was designed and know the interior design engineer well. He was massively constrained by cost back in 2019 hence the cheap feeling interior. I have a 2020 Mustang and so much nicer to be inside - hopefully Ford will get it right for the next model?
To be fair, this is a budget car my friend, as in sports car wise it actually for the performance and what it does gives a layman access to this kind of motoring so I don’t really mind the cutbacks, I had one as a higher car when I was working in America to be fair, I didn’t really notice. I just enjoyed.
Hire
Oh well done Matt, this is the review ive been waiting for, ive just sold my S550 GT with the same engine, the coyote, ive had 3 stangs over the years and had some real fun in them, rear tyres get a bit pricey, that engine is a real peach, so much torque, they turn a lot of heads, especially when you press the gas a bit, im missing mine but i guess you have to grow up one day, im nearly 72 now, the missus says im like a big kid, i agree with you on the interior finish, very tacky, the out going model wasnt as bad, have fun smoking those tyres.who needs music when youve got that piston V8 symphony.
This is one of those cars that you always wanted, then when you can afford to buy one
you very quickly wonder why.
All the USA cars that i have owned have left me feeling that whilst they look good on the outside
at a distance, move closer and the iffy quality starts to show, when you move inside, then you
instantly know that it won't last long.
Here in the UK they make little sense even in RHD form, but in the USA with it's higher wages
and lower prices then if you can live with cheap plastic they make more sense.
My advice is try before you buy, hiring one is the best way of making a wise choice.
Every time I’m close to buying a Mustang, I back out. I’ve rented both mustang and Camaro but couldn’t see myself owning one.
I’d love you to review more cars you can get in the USA but not in Europe.
Matt, I’ve just got back to the UK from our 14 day road trip starting in Vegas and ending up in San Diego, and stopping in many locations on the way. We rented the Mustang but with the Eco Boost engine and I have to say it was great (in the US). We did around 900 miles and about3 tanks of full and I know that may sound bad and expensive but as fuel there is $4.80 a gallon who cares.
I’m glad you mentioned the mirrors as bloody hell they are shocking and yes the steering is greet, I very much enjoyed chucking it through some mountains roads between Santa Barbara and LA or just breezing down the Coastal Highway.
So yes it’s great for there but here you’ll need a second job 😜
Personally I like the MK1 like in the film Bullet , however that is a nice car but ⛽ Eco boost NO , excellent video as always Matt 👍
“I released a potent but unexpected gust..I’d like to apologise in advance, because it is out there..”
Yes….although would prefer a S197 c2011-2014. The Mustang came out the same year as me although it has aged much better. 😂
If I move over there, I’ll pick one up
I think you LOVE this car
Good honest review, but if I wanted a V8 coupe, I’d go for a Lexus LC500.
Non about…all those in the know have got them.
@@spizzenergi2292 Great choice , really classy car , flies under the radar and you don’t see many on the road.
@@spizzenergi2292 They are around, some on Autotrader, Lexus Hull has a nice one in at the moment.
Isn't that twice the price of a 2024 GT? Comparing a 50k car to a 100k car
I feel that part of the naff makes the modern mustang charm, but christ, every time i see a big screen as a dashboard i just think "MoT failure spec" they never try to hide it these days gives that work from home look.
The more sensible option is to buy a used one as it will be cheaper and won’t lose an insane amount of money the moment it is driven off the main dealer forecourt as the person who owned it first will have gone through the financial pain for you.
WOW! Always wanted to go there, 'Mulholland Drive' - weird, beautifull, creapy, awesome David Lynch film.
the first two adjectives anyway...also s**t.
Biggest challenge for Mustang is only about 10 years ago they were 17 to 20k here in USA for the smaller engine versions…. and they are still perceived to be a cheap sports car but sadly they are no longer “cheap”…
Love your channel❤
Despise the rear light. Dislike the car in general. Despite huge leaps forward in recent years, the Europeans still do things so much better.
Agreed, an Audi S5 or BMW M4 is so much better.
The hell they do!
A M3 or any AMG will cost you three times as much, and 10 times as much as the Mustang to change the oil, and filter.
Reliability?
Mustang forever, Euros are pure garbage!
@@apscoradiales Only you have made this about price.
@@apscoradiales It's also about how a car makes you feel. One of these makes you feel like a poor idiot. They do sell well in America though...
They don't. Not any more.
There are several major issues with European cars. One is the outright cost. The other is reliability. And the third is maintenance cost.
I have owned several European cars, including the first generation VW Golf GTI (known as a Rabbit here), E36 328 BMW, E36 M3, Audi A6 allroad, and now we own a 2011 BMW 328xi Touring.
I have also owned a Ford Focus, a German built Ford Capri with the 2. 6 litre V6 engine.
Some were bought new, some were bought used.
Maintenance wise, only the Ford Focus,a nd the Ford Capri cost next to nothing to maintain.
For example, I replaced an oil pan gasket on the Capri inabout 20 minutes, and the part cost me about 7 dollars.
Last year we had to replace the leaky oil pan gasket on 2011 BMW. The cost was close to $5,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTF!
Two turbos on the allroad? $6,500. Automatic tranny on the allraod? Also $6.500.
Utter German rubbish!!!
Also had a 2012 Caddilac CTS wagon with the 3.6 litre AWD. Problems? None!
Had a 2012 Boss 302 Mustang. Problems? None!
I used to be a Euro car guy. Not any more.
They are crap now!!!
Loving your reviews of "proper" cars... Can't stand this EV nonsense..., sorry... Great review again..., love the honesty of it 👍
Transmission should be a 10 speed auto.
How you tell stories is amazing!
My Mitsubishi had manual release roof locks and then the rest was electric.
Those steering wheel switches look like the ones out my Dacia Jogger!
I pre-ordered one but when it finally arrived, the tops of the doors were scratchy plastic and so I cancelled it. Even Transit vans have a better quality interior. They have improved since but that ship has now sailed.
American cars are awesome 😊 i used to own a 1986 5litre V8 camaro . So loud 🔊 and just awesome ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The perfect Grocery-Getter. 😉❤
Thanks to this video I've now made my mind up. Was struggling between this and a corvette but decided to buy the Mustang and will eventually buy the Corvette. Will let you know how the first drive goes on Forza.
Matt would be great If you did a video with Doug DeMuro and Motoman, make it happen 👍
Maybe one day!
Or even Jay Leno
You should try the Challenger instead. Although not as easy to rent as the mustang, that every rental car company in LA has a ton of, I felt that the Dodge had a better interior overall, and same ride experience. As for the interior of the Mustang, unfortunately its pretty much the same story across the board with Ford in North America, they all feel cheap. And if you try the new Lincoln range, its obvious they know how to do it better. Blame it on the accountants. Many still talk down on Chinese made cars, but as a Canadian who rented a couple BYD's in Europe, I can say they felt a lot better put together than the Fords.
Nobody talks about the '74 to '79 Mustang II era, an era where Ford really lost their way with Mustang.
However, there was one good thing to come from them...their front ends are in thousands of hot rods.
US gallons are about 20% smaller than UK gallons.
Hello Matt;
"That wasn't me, that was the car" hahahahaha Hysterical
No disrespect, please "Frost" your hair. I rather, enjoy your post, with your hair more frosted.
P.S I am learning, so very much from these videos, aren't I ?
All the very best
Shaun🦉of NYC 🗽
As a big fan of the 2.8 Capri I'll point out that they would smoke both rear tyres with a very optimistic 160bhp.
You put nearly 500bhp through 2 back tyres and without traction control it would be near undriveable.
Health and safety trying to keep fools alive is why it doesn't feel quick.
The reason the seat back is manual is speed of access. If that was electric it’s 30s to get in.
In Australia you can buy a 2025 GT hardtop for $87500 aud drive-away!!
They come fully loaded and registration charges are based on weight so are minimal over standard pricing approx. $1050aud total- yearly
All Mustangs are highly optioned here and come standard with:
10 speed auto or 6 spd manual
Quad exhaust system with Active valve bi modal performance exhaust with four selectable modes
Unique 19x9-inch (front) and 19x9.5-inch (rear) alloy wheels - Carbonised Grey
Quality Pirelli P Zero tyres
Brembo™ Brakes with red callipers
Sports lowered suspension set up
Fit and finish on the exterior has improved considerably, but interior quality is average when compared to the Euros
But a similar performance Euro eg M4 or RS5 you are paying double.
Ford offer a 5 year comprehensive bumper to bumper warranty including anything in the interior.!!
How do I know all this? I own one.
I’ve always thought the newer models look cheap. I drove one in the desert and Vegas in 2015. Nice as it was a soft top too. But very cheap inside like you say. I don’t like those rear light either. Remind me of those cheap airfix kits from our childhood. I’d rather have a Jaaaaag!
I made it through the interior review, I’ll stick with my 2017 SL500 thank you.
You need to do a should you buy in the uk as it has different compromises in the UK, including larger door mirrors. The cup holders are a pain. The face lifted s550 has the 10 speed auto gives you that kick you are missing. The 6 speed auto is really lazy.
It looks like they took a page out of Citroen’s book with the materials.
'Seems like a pretty good summary. At the end of the day it IS a mustang but even then, £60k is way too steep.
Not a patch on a Jag XKR !
Better finish, Better performance… Simple.
The Last of the Proper Jags ! RIP 😢
My fav car of all time is the 65-67 mustang. Beautiful iconic cars! These newer Mustangs just don't do it for me, yea they might be quicker and more economical but they don't have that old charming character fo they. Thats the problem with newer cars they have zero personality
Ford's have always been cheap quality internally BUT, in defence of Ford they sort of follow the mantra "Stack em high, sell em cheap" so something has to give. Engineering wise, Ford are very innovative and a lot of manufacturers follow their lead but usually do it better !
I always hated this car but after watching this video I will buy one.
This was more like it! On the couple of occasions I've hired cars in the USA they've been cheap and nasty on the inside so no real surprise there! I think regulations in the US cause manufacturers to skimp on that sort of thing so they meet safety requirements. That's my impression anyway. On a side note, here in Stockport, I seem to be seeing Mustangs everywhere at the moment!!
awesome video
I think you'd need to live in Venezuela, where gas is around £0.20 per gallon, to make sense of this.
You are splitting hairs here, come on where else you get a V8 for the price of a hatchback? The world needs cars like that, not everything needs to be wrapped in leather and wood.
Yep.
Hatchbacks don't cost 60k ! 😂
@@sarwat18 They won't sell many Mustangs in Germany with that build quality !
@@andrewwaller5913 Audi rs3 costs $62k, and definitely doesn't come with V8.
@@sarwat18 A far superior car however. Audi build quality is light years ahead of Ford !
My lad had a 2020, nearly killed him, got rid after a few months.
Yes Yes Yes. There are no other options. You only live once 😊
There’s a Citroen Ami.
Sticking with my Z4
It looks and sounds amazing, but I could never live with that interior 'quality'
Sold my 2018 GT two months ago - incredible car to drive and own. Still miss it daily. Interior is a bit cheap yeah but ultimately you don't care in the slightest when you've got a coyote V8 sitting in front of you. Couldn't fault the car - I've owned a number of performance cars and the Mustang blew them all out of the water in terms of fun and theatrics.
Having said that I don't like the look of these new ones at all., much prefer previous versions.
Did you say Eco Boost. My flashbacks have started again. 😀
Having owned 2 of them I can't recommend. It had 6 warranty claims, the exhaust fell off, the braking system needed replacing in full, the entire front end needed replacing for rust, the door seals leaked, it misfired, the window electrics failed, it creaked and rattled and the interior was sinfully cheap. It was pretty and theatrical sure, but as an ownership proposition it was dreadful.
Matt, i absolutely love that car. Each to their own. Boring 💤 people buy EV cars 😊😊😊😊😊myself personally i prefer something like that. I've had American cars and they are awesome. I've also owned Rolls Royces and lots more. 😊😊each to their own choice. Keep up the good work with the videos Matt 😮😊😊
Did you get a room with it? A true love in 😂😂 mustang and refined - never been mentioned in the same sentence before.
TBH i thought he was pretty critical of it.
@@voivod6871 He was about it being made cheaply, was the first half "love it " almost every sentence 😂
@@kiwi2xs yeah you’re not wrong but the message I got was, interior horrible and cheap but still fun to drive.
I can't say for this version but the previous one had no head room for a 5'10" adult in the back, of the coupe - you literally couldn't sit upright, which at least you were able to do in the convertible. Given that, I'd take the latter if you ever need to take adult passengers in the back.
Hi Matt….. yes the Ford Mustang has turned sixty!!!!
But can you recall which feature film that the new 1964 Mustang appeared in????
Further the new Mustang 2024 here in Australia starts at $65,000 & tops out at $103,000…… naturally I’ve quoted AUS$…..
The answer to the film question……
GOLDFINGER……
EON Productions got a pre release Mustang from America and ran it around Switzerland for the film Goldfinger…..
Unfortunately the tyres on the Mustang failed when the Aston Martin DB5 over took it?????
Regards Ian 👨🎤🇳🇿👍🍸🍸
Yes, you should
The rear seating room is less than my wife’s GR Yaris. How did they manage that in such a big car.
Ooh you get cruise control, just wow!😮
I've noticed Matt is looking quite thin recently, his face is very gaunt and pale. I hope he's okay 🙏🙏
I’ve just been hitting the gym and not eating rubbish. I’m not ill