The Ugliest Mustang Is The Only One You Should Buy Right Now!
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Calls this the ugliest Mustang. Tell me you’ve never seen a Mustang II without telling me you’ve never seen a Mustang II. 😂
Wasn't the Mustang ll just a Pinto with makeup on?
@@explodifier6021 the fox body Mustangs aren't bad looking, the early 90's models at least. It's just like it looks more like an economy car than a muscle car. Just my opinion.
@@asbjrnkvisle5831 yeah pretty much but it was still considered a mustang that was based on the ford pinto just to cope with fuel crisis of the 1970s.
Ya this title is a bunch of crap
@@explodifier6021 the fox body looks way better than the mustang ll, there’s no comparison
As an owner of a 97 Mustang GT convertible in the north. Drove it 9 yrs winter and summer before keeping it in the garage for winters until now. With the right snow tires I can climb hill even buses were sliding backwards. As far as driving and power, it matches my 92 Acura Vigor except with better brakes. From trim and refinement, no doubt the Stang is no match.
From styling perspective this model saved the Mustang brand, it was an instant hit. The Camero and the Challenger have been in the rearview mirror of the pony since this model.
I had a manual '99 GT. The extra 45 HP made it a lot of fun to drive. Loads of torque in 1st and 2nd. It was a blast.
That's still a cool car timeless design. Despite what these knuckleheads say.
Well this body model is what got me into Mustangs, I love the look very much
My 1994 mustang has functional side scoops. I’m not sure what year they stopped, maybe 96, but they vent air directly onto the tire, so I am not sure how well that affects the cooling of the brakes.
And that fake wood was a very common mod in the early 2000s. They sold kits like that for all makes and models. Definitely not a dealer add on. I also don’t know what year they stopped this, but most of those pieces with the decals were coated in that infamous rubberized coating, which was very cool when new, but easily scrapped off or got sticky over time. Some owners would paint theirs, others, I suppose, went with decals.
When I was little my parents had a 95 Cobra. I loved it. They ended up getting rid of it for a 97 Z/28.
My first Mustang was a '00 convertible V6 I bought cheap. I loved that damn car for the 18 months I owned it until I blew the rear differential (at that point, car had tooooo many issues to fix)
I could care less what people think about these cars. I could drive one til I die and never want any other car.
I always loved this gen mustang especially the SVT COBRA 🐍
Those were awesome
I owned a 97 v6 for years , one of the best cars I've ever had convertible to...I recently upgraded 2004 gt . Great video guys , new sub
Those 90's Mustangs were really well made. And those 94 and 95 302 short block motors are damn near indestructible if you maintain them. The 4.6L you have there are also strong. Good choice to represent the US in your comparison.
This is the Mustang that started the revival of the Mustang.
My 1995 Mustang has over 350k miles. It's retired now [in TJ] but it could be my daily driver if I wanted to.
The current Mustang looks more like this model [not identical] than the future Mustangs that followed.
1974-1978 were the ugliest Mustangs ever. Even with the V8 they were slower than a turtle and looks well a rebadged Pinto.
UGLY ?
WTf they are beautiful, those 90s curves makes me crazy !🥰
That’s not a composite hood unless it’s aftermarket. Also the quarter vents were real depending on the model and year. I had a 96 GT coupe and vert with real vents. That car appears to be a 96 based on the dash clock so the vents should be real just check the wheel well and you’ll see vents. Further, sn95s didn’t come with IRS that wasn’t available until new edge with the cobra…. To be technical since I’ve noticed multiple errors explaining the car, the top is power hydraulic, not electric.
By "composite" he means fiberglass.
@@ostrich67 stock hoods are steel, only after market hoods are composite or fiberglass
@@Steve-zr1tt nope. I owned one. It had a heavy fiberglass hood from the factory.
@@ostrich67 that’s not stock. Stamped steel came from factory exclusively. Meshed up fiberglass isn’t really heavy at all. I’ve had fiberglass and aluminum hoods both are light weight. Also thin steel hoods are very light. You can’t source a fiberglass stock looking hood cuz no one made those and ford never manufactured them.
@@Steve-zr1tt well, I owned one from new and I've seen some wrecked ones that were bone stock and had broken fiberglass hoods, but hey, you're the expert.
94-96 rear vents were functional actually
Well blessings to the channel I'm a proud owner of a 1998 Mustang GT w 89,000 original miles; ugly as it might be its mine 🤷🏾♂️
Supposedly the 94 and 95 the side vent went strait though
It’s ugly cause of the suspension. Fix that, maybe add a cobra bumper and better style rims and bang: SN95s redone right look very good/modern compared to the retro styles. It’s a Jekyll Hyde effect of this design unfortunately.
94/5 hood and side vents do pass thru compared to the fake post-97years. Actually Ford interiors and add-on exterior elements got worse into the new edge, s197, s550 years until the gt350 came on the scene.
$8500? NJ prices aren't even that bad. You can get a used 2014 for that kind of money
Tired of posers saying a car is ugly only because is old.
Both the most and least macho look like different versions of the thunder bird
Negative for calling one of the best looking Mustangs ugly. I'd much rather have this over the new edge or the WAY overrated 05-09 generation of "retro" gone wrong.
Still looks better than the Mustang II & the overrated Foxbodies…
My SN-95 would overheat with the LaBra on. Especially on the freeway. Its stops all air coming in. Something to be aware of when using the A/C in summer time in the desert.
My first car was a '98 GT, bought in 2005 with 68k miles. That car had the crap beat out of it by my 18 to 22 year old self, and I still see it being driven today by it's proud owner. These things are like your grandma's deep freezer, it will outlast you and your children.
Great project car for a coyote + 6 speed swap, refresh the suspension and keep driving it.
Come on!
The SN95 is far from being the ugliest Mustang generation.
That is saved strictly for the Mustang II...
It’s the second best body style in my opinion…New edges, sn95s, late s197s, s550s then Fox’s…The oldies are definitely beautiful in their own ways too…
especially the new edge...timeless design.
@@NewEdgeDesigns True.
They're all nice in one way or another!
The 2000 Monte Carlo.
I have to disagree. This is the mustang that got me into mustangs growing up.
Same, and now own a 515WHP SN95 Cobra. People tease the looks of this generation all the time…almost like its the thing to say to make it seem like you’re cool to the other bros at cars & coffee. At the time, these were some of the best looking sports cars on the market. And they sold an a## load of them too. When the 99 restyle came out, I distinctly remember people hating on that too. SMH.
Same, yup and I owned one when new Edges came out and I disliked the changes, obviously the New edge has grown on me over the years, I’m on my second New Edge, 5th sn95 right now…I also had a 98 cobra back in 2003, that car got drooled over everywhere I went…
Same!!
Same here!
Me too honestly. My aunt had a 98’ black convertible V6 with tan leather, Mach 460 System and I absolutely LOVED it. Up until the day it was totaled in a nasty accident. I’m still trying to find one identical to it. No such luck. (Of course) I’ll always remember this particular body style as the generation of Mustangs that I will hoard in my memories until the day I die. Just like the 1960’s and 70’s generations. Haha
Early SN95s are definitely not ugly.
The sn95 is a great looking car, you're trippin with the title.
I have to take some exception with the discription of the '97 as the ugliest Mustang. I had one and absolutely loved it. I thought it sounded great and liked the way it drove. Wasn't the fastest thing on the road, but, I liked it. Guess beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. Different strokes for different folks. Have a nice day.
I also love the looks, but I’ve owned a few of them back in the 90s and 2000s so they had time to grow on me…I was actually looking for another one a few years back when I found my current New Edge that I’m building, I have a few videos if anyone is interested…
Yep I loved my 97 GT. It was a fun car, comfortable, and chicks loved it (convertible) lol.
i was born in 93, so the SN95 was what i saw as a "Mustang" growing up... which is why i own one now i guess
@BigHotSauceBoss69 I always figure, it's your money, you should buy what you like. Doesn't really matter what someone else thinks if you are happy with it.
Glad I got my 1995 GT last year before prices start shooting up, love the car to death too
Me too bought mine for 1500, but I never want to sell it
I paid 500 for a five O vert a year ago an now ppl asking 3k for the same car haha. I have a 97 Gt now an it’s a pile but I love it
Why hasn’t the “labra” came off yet? Please remove it lol
These cars were so badass in the 90s my buddy's dad bought one in '97 it was purple on black interior and a GT we took a ride in it and it was awe inspiring to me as a 17 yr old. It really was next level stuff in its day.
That sounds super badass…sounds like a clean or new one. I had a ‘94 GT, manual, grey interior, green out. So fun to drive. It wasn’t super clean, but I just love the rumble of the 5.0 N/A.
Purple… …green… …god I miss colors so much!
i dont get the hate on SN95.
they do not look bad at all.
I get it in my opinion they defiantly look like a Chinese plastic corolla in some shots
Talking about the interior, again you are showing your young ignorance. Prior to this generation of cars, the interior vinyl dried out and cracked easily. So while not, luxurious, the plastic they used was to combat the complaints of cracking plastic in previous generations. So to those of us in those days, this was an advance, not a negative. Is it as luxurious? No, but as you said it is holding up well.....and it is a convertible. obviously the person who bought this was not looking for a hard core sports car, hence the fake wood. Again, stop judging the past by today's standards. Your generation seems to love to do that without knowing the backstory.
I purchased a 1994 GT, it came with the 5.0 V-8 and oddly enough the rear side brake "cooling" ducts were functional. Well at least there was a passageway for air to pass thru and into the wheel well. Worst aspect was the how much the car would dive under hard braking, ugh
They were functional on my '96 too.
I bought my 94 new back in 94. It is now about to be resurrected this year. It has been parked in my garage for the past 10 years. My first mustang was given to me from my mom, yep the ugly 1978 mustang II, but i loved that because i was happy to have a car. After that hand me down, I got a 1985 GT my senior year of high school. I got so many tickets, i was called an habitual violator of the law. The judge said if i get one more ticket my license would be suspended. I didn't get anymore tickets after that. Then came the 1994 GT, and i was hooked and i love my car, i did let my teenage son drive it a few times while he was a senior in high school. But that didn't last long, when he came home one night and said i barely hit the curb. 800 dollars later, tie rod, lower control arm and new tire installed, it was his last time driving my mustang. I should have known, lol.
I mean the car is in near perfect condition. It’s gotta be low mileage and 1 or 2 owners. And the previous owners must have took great care of it bc it looks regularly maintained and detailed. Possibly garage kept. Perfect time capsule. You guys won big time on that car.
C'MON... The "ugliest mustangs" were from 1971-78... The fact that you found an SN95 still in almost stock form is pretty rare... Have fun with the project! Oh, and the seats are modifiable to go back another inch... take them out, drill the railout, move the rail back, bolt it back up. I'm 6'2" and have done that will all the SN95 seats I've owned. Much more comfy!
74’-78
Please do not include 71--73 Mustangs. I have a 73. I also had an 80 cobra, and 96 Mystic Cobra. All were purchased new. Still have the 73 and 96.
I agree with Tommy. Great car to mod but not the ugliest mustang.
No a convertible is not the performance version. In order to not overstress the unibody and fatigue the steel, a softer suspension is required. Because you want a hard core mustang, don't judge a car from a 20 + year old car by your criteria. This version of the mustang WAY outsold the Camaro proving it was the right car for it's time....not necessarily yours.
Oh, and it is called a toneau cover. It was common in those days. You can see the workings of the top in the current mustang convertible when it is open as well.
Kids…
That 4.6 is incredibly durable, right out of the Crown Vic. And actually that wood applique stuff on the inside isn't terrible, as it breaks up the acres of black dashboard
The idea was there with the faux wood 😆
Omg the faux wood is horrendous lol
I wheeze laughed at the acres of black dashboard. It never dawned on me how much real-estate this dash took up. I've owned 4 of these interiors, and yeah, they could have done better. But that wood grain looks of musty 90's strip mall odor and spaceships with carpet.
Gentlemen, let's call this model for what it is....An affordable weekend car to take to the mountains or beach. It looks pretty clean. A little tinkering and cleaning up and it could be a really nice weekend cruiser. Like you said..parts and maintenance are cheap......it seems someone took good care of it...it doesn't have all of the new BS doodads but who REALLY needs all of the (engineered to eventually fail) extra features...
And while underpowered, the 4.6 V8 (2v) is reliable.
@@billymc2681 Reliable is an understatement. It's easily a 400k mile motor. At least three 4.6L powered panther platforms made it past 1 million miles with all original motor and transmission.
I just got my hands on a immaculate sn95 1995 GTS 5.0. It has 25k OG miles. The body & hood vents are functional. My friend who is a Cobra owner was very surprised since the ones on his Cobra are just for show... I'm very lucky to have found this gem on the market. A piece of Mustang history.
You'd call 99 an improvement in looks over 98? That's wrong on so many levels.
Personally I like this generation more than the new edge generation.
I believe Tommy just loves hybrid vehicles because this is not worse mustang or ugliest mustang and I believe they sold pretty good.The interior was badass at the time with the mach 10 sound system, I say let Tommy stick to hybrids or things like that
Idk. I love classic cars and the original mustangs and I agree with him. This generation mustang sucked ass in terms of styling
Honestly I love this gen of mustang I prefer the earlier sn95 over the new edge
I prefer the new edge.
@@gro_skunk I like some of the mechanical improvements that the new edge made but I still like the look of the original sn95
New edge will become the sought after models. They're already rising in price rapidly.
@@stringsattached67 I own a new edge v6 and I’m wanting to upgrade to a gt and yea I see what you’re talking about they’re are going up in price
I fell in love with the SN95 when it first came out. I have a 98GT that I've had for 9 years, I drive it hard all the time (see my channel) and it has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I absolutely love it!
Yep I remember in 1998 everybody either wanted a 98 mustang GT or the Camaro Z28 having either of the 2 was something special
In 1995 I purchased the brochure version of these. A 95 gt, yellow with black interior and a 5 speed. Was a really nice car that could run mid 14 sec at 96 mph. I do miss it.
The 93 mustang cobra also had a horse in the grill.
That is the mustang that I would buy - convertible/v8/red/25 years old for classic registration and manual. For the mileage/ condition/ history and specs I think you got a great deal
I’d be happy with the car
Tom
We will have a 97 GT for sale 10/22. Red, convertible 150,000 miles.
I remember the "new" GT 4.6L badge- it was to note it was not a 5.0 car that the 94/95 has before getting mixed with 4.6L cars. And they definitely never came with wood appliques.
4.6 badge along with vertical tail lights!!
Good review - I have a stock 1994 GT 5.0L/5 speed in the same red. Is it fast? Nope. Does it sound good? Yeah, it has the classic V8 rumble. After driving a 1993 Fox body 5.0L/5 speed, the fox body was faster because it was lighter, but the ride, seats, brakes, squeaks and rattles are so much better on the SN95 that it wasn’t even a comparison. They don’t get the love they deserve, but that’s okay. Some of us still enjoy them :)
I owned a laser red vert stang similar to this one and loved it. I wished I never sold it now. But I remember the tickets I got in it and that’s what did it for me. Lots of fun for sure.
One thing I like about these sn95 mustangs is how good they ride. I've had my 98 cobra on a few long trips and have never once gotten uncomfortable while driving it.
I bought one of these new in 1994 and kept it for 13 years. Besides oil and filter changes, I changed the clutch once, got new tires a few times, and replaced the throttle position sensor once. The throttle position sensor got shorted by me on accident while cleaning the engine. It was the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Much more reliable than even the Lexus that I own now.
These guys have no idea how cool those mustangs were when they were new. My friend got a yellow 95 mustang and everyone in the school was drooling.
The vents on the 94-95 Gt mustangs had real vents. Real vents on the hood & Side vents
Yeah I think the 96 had real ones too.
@Bad Drivers of AZ & NV lol good question. I guess it was some kind of “areo dynamic” vent or something. On my 95 you can see straight through it & it has fins in the wheel wells above the rear tire directly behind the vent. It’s kind of cool but with 215hp I don’t know if it’s necessary lol must be why they stopped
I honestly liked these a lot back then... specially with staggered wheels and with stalker or cervinis ground effects...I remember Joe on powerblock had a black one
Best comment so far, it references Sunday mornings on Spike 15 years ago. 😎
I remember that too. Joe and Chuck on Horsepower. I remember that black vert on the dyno
The problem with these KIDS reviewing this is they are spoiled with todays cars and didn’t have to live through the late 70s and early 80s.
Hindsight is 20-20. Compared to the fox bodies, these were a breath of fresh air. had 2 fox bodies and they were, and are, ass ugly. But thats what we had. that fake wood in the interior was an aftermarket kit. Usually ads for it were in the back of car magazines back in the day. A "magazine" is a "website" printed on paper and thousands of copies were sold and sent by "mail". "Mail" is an email delivered by people instead of computers.
Haha foxbody is amazing! Especially 87-93. Check out what they’re going for. I have three. 90 vert 88 t top 87 t top. Try and find a 88 t top. To each there own but the fox body was and is one of the best.
@@mynameisfrank6519 Sure, if you like replacing heater cores. Both of mine ate up 2 of 'em. And alternators too. Maybe it was those 4th to 2nd downshifts or going from 10mph to 70mph in second. As a collectible or funnin' around car, yeah it's fun. As far as pricing goes, sure u could get alot for 'em now in relation to the original price. BUT as daily drivers, they were downright terrible. Drove mine for years. Harsh ride, don't even try it in snow or rain. ZERO traction. just too light in the ass end. And ughh... 4 lug wheels. had an 88 GT new. heater core, and burned a quart of oil every week since it was new. Ford said it was normal. A few years after i sold it, got a 90 LX 5.0 for 4500 bucks. Did a motor swap (Ford racing GT40 shortblock and gt40 intake) and 2 heater cores on that one. Or was it 3? And a clutch cuz the Kevlar clutch i put in it vaporized trying to go up a hill in snow. dont put a kevlar clutch in em. they chattered and were noisy af and slipped like a mf-er. stick with the stock setup if you're gonna drive it. And a transmission. And 3 alternators. The drivers seat track busted and the floor rotted through and the rear hatch would open if i hit a big pothole. Bought the second one, so that shows how much fun they were. But still fugly. Oh, and be very very careful messing with those heater core hoses, dont twist em around too much. if ya gotta take em off, just cut em and get new ones. and LEAVE that flow restrictor in there. trust me on that one
I resent that. I think my 2004 limited edition 40th Anniversary GT is Beautiful. No it doesn't have to be the fastest to be a great car.
The SN95/New Edge are the last relatively light Mustang. It’s essentially a Fox body with a more rigid structure. Still has pronounced front end brake dive geometry and bushing bind rear end, but it has a wider track, better brakes and more predictable handling. Excellent car to modify for either drag racing or road course. It will also fit any Ford engine you can imagine short of a Powerstroke. GTs weighed right around 3250. Coyote swap and have a blast.
The new edge Mustangs are kinda ugly but the early SN-95s look great! I bought a 1995 GT convertible new and drove it for 19 years and 275,000 miles. Best, most reliable car I ever owned. Also the cheapest to own, as few things ever broke except the plastic odometer gears, the power seat gears, and the stator. Otherwise, I only replaced wear items - tires, batteries, brakes, shocks and such. Every other part on the car was original except for as mentioned, and the convertible top. By far the cheapest (amortized over 19 years) and most reliable car I ever owned. It still ran well when I sold it.
I had to run the seat in the most rearward position to be comfortable. The gears in the power seat platform finally broke, so I ditched the power apparatus for the simplicity of manual controls from a 6-cylinder Mustang. This is an easy job. Just unbolt the seats, flip, unplug, unbolt the electric platform, bolt on the manual rails with spring, and reinstall the seats. Easy, easy.
I later bought a 1997 GT convertible but gave it to my daughter, whose boyfriend got rear-ended while driving to military duty, and it was totaled. I still thought it was a better car than a new edge Mustang.
The 94-98 Mustangs were great, but the new edge ones sucked. I have owned both. And the 94-98 are better looking, too. The floating pony in the grille looks great!
I think that’s my favorite aspect about this generation mustang. Racked up 200k on my 94 GT and those weren’t easy miles plenty of burnouts, hole shots and hard shifting and the car never gave me a problem throughout it all so now it’s getting a much deserved restoration and 347 stroker
By contrast, I later bought a 2003 “new edge” GT convertible and hated it. It seemed so much more cheaply built. I sold it on pretty quickly, and replaced it with a 2001 BMW 740i Sport, which has been a love-hate relationship. Still have the BMW, and also a 2010 Mustang GT convertible, which I rarely drive. The quality seemed to have returned in 2010. (2005-2009 I am not so sure, never owned one of those.)
@@Ready72000 Got to get the 5 speed manual hard top. And BMWs break a lot so good luck. My coworker told me he’d trade me and I said nah lol.
I had a 2003 GT convertible automatic triple black. Super fun car to drive which would get 18 mpg in city and 26 mpg on the highway. To correct you on one thing it is not an electric too it a hydraulic top powered by a hydraulic pump that will eventually blow it's seals and leak fluid all over your stereo amps which are placed directly beside it. Ask me how I know that. Great looking car especially for the price. Love the show been a fan for about 2 plus years now
7:05 That strut-tower brace is aftermarket. Ford never offered any kind of "wood" trim interior for the SN95, it was alway either single-tone black or two-tone of either Black/White or Black/Tan.
The previous owner looks like he put effort in making that SN95 his own in every little way possible.
Wrong about the strut tower brace, sir. The GT models had them.
Personally don't mind the looks, not my favorite but not awful. To me the fast back mustangs from 71-73 are the ugliest besides the mustang II. Good muscle cruiser for the weekend trips.
IMO, not as ugly as the Mustang II. Looks much better without the black bra and the headlight covers. Even better as a coupé.
I am sorry, it is not ugly. You are able to have your opinion. But you are not the be all and end all of design. Without it, you would not have a mustang, even if ford is currently trying to destroy.
Yall shouldve came to tx and got a cobra vert for 8500!! The 4.6 2v has alot of potential tho, just needs the 99+ PI heads and PI intake to be fun. I have a 2003 new edge gt and I love it
Idk WHAT these guys are talking about it's not SUPPOSED to be a Porsche, it's for weekend fun or road trips 🤷🤷🤷, it's reliable and gets attention
You ain’t getting a cobra for 8500. Decent ones go for around 20k now.
@Your Pappy 96-98 round here are usually under 12k, I've seen them as low as 7500 with 120k
I like this mustang. It looks like a mustang. Plays like a mustang. And runs like a mustang. And it’s a fun car. And during 1996, the Camaro and firebird were shot in the head and sent to the glue factory. And while you two seem to act as this car is beneath your social standing because it’s not some snooty expensive German or Japanese convertible.
A friend of mine had a 6 cylinder mustang from that generation in high school and it was actually fun to drive. The 6 cylinder was lame though.
The New Edge 3.8 v6 made 60 more HP, same essential 90 degree motor but had a tuned split runner intake. Actually pretty decent engine.
I bought my 5 speed manual convertible GT with 1,500 miles in 1994. Still have it with 116,000 all original miles and still runs great in 2024.
Not true about the side vents. My 1994 Cobra has functional brake cooling vents from factory.
The n95s are actually nice cars ... it's all personal taste of course...and offer great value to people wanting to get into classic cars...25years and older....I have a very clean low mileage 96 cobra ...fun analogue car lol
Those scratches that you saw on the hood are the same exact scratches I see on my 96 ranger and I think it's from highway driving because my truck was highway driven in texas
The ugliest Mustang is whatever model was out in the early 70s...the big, bloated carbage that preceded the Mustang II.
Those had 6 cats on them too. I'd knock off the back 4, the o2s only read the 1st 2. Unclog it and hear that mod mill sing
The stock exhaust and intake really choke these. Upgrade the exhaust and intake and it’s a whole new beast. They also love 4.10 gears but be ready to have to buy new tires every couple years!
The 94-98 Mustangs are NOT ugly. Criminally underpowered, yes, but not ugly.
What's cool about the 5.0L compared to 4.6L and later engines is the possibilities for modifications the 5.0 offered. It was the very same for the 351 Windsor that was tougher than the 351 Cleveland
Have you never seen a Mustang II?
The wood trim isn't original, that would have been added later...by some hillbilly with bad taste.
I like this version much more than the new edge ones.
I've always been partial to the looks for the nostalgia factor. An old friend of mine used to have an 02' GT Vert that was a show car and ran great for a little 2v. My dad has an old 5 speed coupe that needs work, 02' as well. They are cheap and fun. GREAT budget drift car
Very nice review, good balance and detail. You found a car that's in really good shape. One minor detail, Max A/C meant the A/C recirculates interior air rather than drawing fresh air from the outside of the car.
Maximum Motorsports has excellent suspension parts which will really transform how these cars drive.
Griffin my entire suspension and steering on my 98GT is maximum motorsports. You're right, it transforms these things into a completely different car!
Max A/C in the mustang also keeps the compressor from cycling and can damage the compressor long term
These youngsters are being very disrespectful to the SN95 GTs. I loved them, especially the 96-98 with the 17s! One day I'll buy one.
I've had my 98GT for 9 years and I absolutely love it!
They held up very well that's why hard plastic is not a bad thing. This was also a reasonably reliable car and a steal now. I think I'd prefer a fox body convertible but this one is a better buy now. parts are readily. You really can't go wrong with a Mustang.
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned
from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the
Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025
on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas
station per city or county. Now they want to slow down all the gas station fuel
pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in
the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems,
turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and
New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be
done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of
crime here, called emissions and smoke crime :-(
It blows me away when I hear these guys calling the SN95 "ugly". Personally, I think It's a beauty. I like it much more stylistically speaking than the Edge version.
To each his own.
I'm older than you guys, so I have a soft spot for the SN95. I remember when this "new sleek" body was coming out and like you said, it was "revolutionary" compared to the looks of the FOX platform. It is funny to look back at these cars 25 plus years later. Thanks for a great video as always. I hope you can bring it to Cars and Coffee in Lafayette for Thorton someday soon.
Me too. I always wanted one of these too when I was a kid. My grandma had a blue 98 gt she gave me after my Foxbody got totaled when the retro mustangs came out and she bought one of those.
Agreed. The Fox body was referred to as "Body by Whirlpool" because they were so boxy. Getting some curves back was very welcome.
Agreed, I'm 54 years old & I like these sleek designs. But then again I liked all the mustangs even the mustang 2's but I remember back in the 70's when Farra Fawcett had one, LOL.
@@JosephFrietze They still looked good though, especially the '87 - '93 facelift!
@@Kev27RS I definitely liked the facelift better. I think I was mainly just tired of them. They were ubiquitous around my town.
Calls the sn95 ugly like he doesn’t know what the Mach E and mustang ll is
I have the 4.6L V8 32 valve 280hp in my 1997 Lincoln MK8. No check engine light purrs like a kitten to this day....
I remember that smooth, effortless acceleration and that 4V motor had killer mid-range and top end power for the time.
1,500 mile oil changes? Hey, it's only money.😂
These are excellent cars, far from the ugliest Mustang. So much better looking than the abysmal “Mustang” II & overrated Foxbody!
IRS was never available in the SN95's. When the New Edge came out in 99, the SVT Cobra's had IRS, cobbled together from Jaguar and Lincoln LS parts.
New Edge's are technically still SN95's
No DEW platform suspension parts were used in the Cobra. The Jag/LS uses an 8.0 inch diff, and everthing else is different too.
The IRS is unique using the Fox body originating 4 link suspension mounting points. 8.8” center section. A lot going on back there, heavy, but it works effectively and can be adapted to any Fox/sn95/new edge.
The cobra didn't get the IRS until 2003-2004
@@sategllib2191 not true, all New Edge Cobras have IRS. starting in 1999
Definitely get a hardtop. I prefer 94-95 and put the 96-98 tail lights on it. The 5.0L has way more aftermarket. If you do get a 96-98 do yourself a favor and get the PI heads and intake from the 99-04 GT and add 3.73 gears, headers, and a nice exhaust. Really wakes the car up and makes it 100x more fun to drive.
The 5.0 had more aftermarket in the 90s. 25+ years later that is not the case. There is tons of aftermarket for the mod motors too. That is an old outdated way of thinking. The 2v is just as capable as the old 5 liter both stock and modified and it does it with less cubes. People hate on the mod motors too much.
Yes 96-98 gt with ported pi heads and intake and aftermarket cams will go over 300 rwhp all day long. That is stout power from a 281 cubic inch 2v from the 90s. The npi shortblock with pi top end gives about a 1 point compression bump it should be like 10.5:1 or something.
@@midnight347 because a cam swap is $1000 more for a mod motor, in part.
I have a 1998 gt with a 2004 motor. Supercharger 3 55 gears eaton posie cams thing runs great
Please tell more people they should buy it, I want to sell mine lmao
These were cool in their day. You guys really don’t seem to like convertibles. I guess they’re just summer cars in Colorado, but many are used daily here in South Florida, and not just by old folks.
That strut tower brace and fake wood trim are not factory. I had a 97 convertible and loved it. I do wish it had more ponys under the hood but it sounded and looked amazing.