2006 Ford Mustang Consumer Reviews

My first white pony!

Written by: Matt T. on 07/15/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang V6 Standard 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Love the car, hands down. We did have to have some repairs done within the first 10,000 miles such as the shifter, fuel pump, etc. The gas tank on occasion will not accept a full tank of gas? This happened to my buddy also and he had his fuel tank replaced, sounded like a design error.

Favorite Features

Quick pickup and great handling. Get a lot of compliments from people for its looks.

Suggested Improvements

Design a better gas tank.

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Best bang for your buck!

Written by: Alan on 07/14/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

Review

This is my third Mustang, my last being an '88 GT convertible that I also bought new. What a difference 18 years can make! This car is faster, smoother, quieter (yes, I know a convertible is noisier, I'm comparing to friends' '88 GT hatchback), quicker around the corners, stops better, sounds better and gets better gas mileage to boot. What's not to love? This car was love at first sight. I sold two cars to swing the downpayment and special ordered the car with all the toys - 18" wheels, and a 1000 watt 6 disc with subwoofers in the trunk. I'm a stick shift guy and this car has a wonderfully smooth transmission that shifts much better than my '88 GT. I commute 55 mi./day and get 22mpg

Favorite Features

The stereo which can rattle windows a block away. The wide power band that will idle in first gear in traffic or tear your head off with a redline power shift.

Suggested Improvements

Instant MPG in numbers instead of the stupid bar graph. Thicker padding on the seats for better long distance comfort.

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Love our Mustang

Written by: ida on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang V6 Premium 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

We were going to wait till next year to buy a car but when we saw the Mustang we were sold. Everything on it we really like. There is so much room for my husband who is 6'3". Owned a smaller vehicle but was always cramped. Would recommend it to anyone. Brought back old memories of the Ford Mustang. Going to put it in a show on July 19.

Favorite Features

The look of the car it is so close to being the old style of the Mustang. The performance and the ride. The space in the trunk is great

Suggested Improvements

A trunk release. The seatbelts are a little to far back to reach. On the passenger side there is no way to unlock the door if the remote wouldn't work or the drivers side would not be able to open. Other then that just great!

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A Great Pony

Written by: Snotrocket on 06/19/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang V6 Premium 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I bought mine new in July of 06. v6 Legend Lime w/pony package. I went with the V6 due to price and insurance cost. After adding a S&B CAI, Predator tune, and GT muffler, I bumped up the hp to that of a small block v8, about 240hp. A 4:10 is going in shortly to makeup for the automatic. The v6 is a great platform to start off on if your on a tight budget. Responds well to S/C's which take the v6 to the 310hp range. I don't have that many miles on the car, but I haven't had any issues with it. I still get many compliments from people when I am out and about. I have no regrets with this car. It's a blast.

Favorite Features

Retro looks, color, A V6 that responds well to aftermarket hp parts, a decent sound system, my-color dash, bullitt wheels and of course all the attention the car still gets.

Suggested Improvements

None really to speak of, maybe bring back the hip on the quarter panels and have louvers standard or optional on the quarter windows.

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Good car

Written by: good car on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang V6 Premium 2dr Convertible (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Loved the car. I'm 6,5" 260 bodybuider frame and never felt crowded, lots of legroom. Usually got around 22 mpg per fiilup. No problems. Just got the fever for the new Jeep unlimited Sahara 4dr, but will probably regret the trade

Favorite Features

Shaker stereo, convertible

Suggested Improvements

None

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Nice Pony

Written by: david on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang V6 Premium 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Options on our car include the Pony package, leather seats and upgraded stereo. Having owned a '65 Mustang Fastback for many years I really wasn't expecting to be impressed by the new Mustangs. Boy was I wrong. With each session behind the wheel of the new Pony, the poor handling, braking and lack of air conditioning of my classic Pony becomes even more evident. The new Pony really is more fun to drive. Even though I bought the car for my daughter, I do get to drive it when it needs gas. Which isn't that often since the peppy V6 gets 18-20mpg in town & 26-30 mpg on the road. So many styling cues taken from the early Mustangs I feel right at home in this car.

Favorite Features

Appearance and economy. The interior styling is retro cool. Love the Pony package wheels and handling. No issues at all.

Suggested Improvements

More back seat headroom. Adults over 6' tall sitting in the back seat must sit with their heads pushed up against the rear glass. A pad on the hard center console to cushion driver's right knee would be nice! Make it easier for older folks to enter and exit. Guess that's what convertibles are for.

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Mustang Sally

Written by: arblanken on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

It look me years and years to get my Mustang. Wanted a '66 because of the body style but had to wait for the restore until "my body style" was available. Love the car, the gas mileage is ok with the tough gas prices lately, but love the car!

Favorite Features

Convertible. Exterior style sold me

Suggested Improvements

Improve the radio (add an aux in for an ipod). When in the car wash, water runs, not leaks, through the weather stripping, trunk leaks water if the car is not level in the rain. The driver seat is a perfect size for me, but my husband is 6'4. The design of the center console is restricting.

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Just Good

Written by: Brian Schrock on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang V6 Premium 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

The car is a great commuter car. Not really a quick car (0-60mph 7-7.3 sec) from my experience (I have an auto). The tires are loud on the freeway and can get annoying on long trips. The ride comfort on the freeway is good, but a litle stiff on city roads. Also there is a lot of body roll while cornering at over 18 mph. The transmission shifts nice and smooth, but it is not the quickest shifting transmission. The fuel economy is not bad in the city I get 18-20 mpg, but if I use cruise control on the freeway I average 24-28 mpg.

Favorite Features

Tires are loud, but get great traction, love the my color feature, Nice classic style wheels, beautiful front end w/the pony package, beuatiful exterior styling, and the speakers sound great.

Suggested Improvements

Automatic headlights, needs a trunk realse button inside the car, Better fit and finish, nicer interior (less plastic on dash board), fix the body roll, and better CD reader for the CD player (every once in a while the CD player won't read a CD that has been burned or copied).

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Built Ford Tuff

Written by: Adrian on 06/10/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

Review

I waited to buy a Mustang after I saw that a new boby style was coming out. I ordered mine from my brother who is a manager at a Ford dealer. Over the phone I showed him several web sites that had the type of spoiler, stripes and front air dam that I wanted. I grew up with sixties muscle cars and wanted mine to look retro. So many people stopped me to ask about the car that it began to get embarassing. The car look great. Dark Blue with white LeMans stripes, and a duck tail spoiler. My neighbor(its been across the street for 2 yrs)asked my wife what kind of milage I was getting with that old muscle car. She told him 20+ combined city/Hwy. he called her a lier,and she told him it was an 06.

Favorite Features

Style, handling, performance.

Suggested Improvements

Increase the displacement of the engine but I know that won't happen because of the Cobra. Not to much to improve on. The Cobra has 500hp vs 300 for mine and is only 1/2 second fasted 0-60, and I'm use regular gas. With minor mods I could more than make up that difference and mine cost 1/2 as much.

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Not like the "Good Old Days"... better!

Written by: DrFed on 06/06/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

Review

I've just turned 30,000 miles and have enjoyed each one of them. No reliability issues. Have only seen the dealer for routine service. This car is my daily-driver, rain, shine or snow. It has never failed to get me home, even in the snow! I've added a strut tower brace and a more-efficient (louder) exhaust. The exhaust seems to have helped the gas-mileage (avg 21- 22mpg mixed city/freeway). It is a comfortable car to take a trip in and the 500 watt stereo is fine. No squeaks or rattles.

Favorite Features

Top is easy to operate. Luggage space is good for trips (back seats help). 300HP! Handles great and has a solid feel to it! Top is tight, no wind noise or leaks.

Suggested Improvements

Folding rear seat. Xenon headlights.

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