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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Fun

MatthewICADC, 06/23/2004
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

With a few easy modifications adding up to 335 hp and 3:7:3 gears, this GT is the fastest, quickest fun ride I have ever owned! There's nothing better than feeling the wind in my hair while rocking out to my favorite tunes in this reliable rockship on a perfect spring/summer day or evening!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2001 Ford Mustang Conv

MCSD, 08/03/2004
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Love the convertable. Easy to use. Wind noise is noticable, but not bad for a convertable. No problems so far with the car (about 38,000 miles on it). Gas mileage is ok ~ 24 miles/gallon on average.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I'm happy with my choice

the real deal, 05/26/2008
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I had been shopping around for convertibles and one day I happened to stumble upon this one. I'm glad I went with this car because it was probably the best convertible with a decent amount of performance I've come across for my price range. I have an automatic model and prefer a manual transmission but because this car is so much fun to drive and it's my daily driver, I don't mind not having control of the gears. I've only had the car for less than a week and bought it with 86000 miles so I can't say much about reliability. It eats gas up in the city but you have to kind of expect that from a V8.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good car for the money

Da Bomb, 07/11/2008
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have had this car for over a year now and I love it. It is fun to drive and gets respectable gas mileage for what it is. However, I have had several non-engine related mechanical issues. I have had to replace all 4 power windows this year, and my Mach CD player broke and is expensive to fix. I have also had to fix the power window switch. But the engine has been flawless. If you want a simple fun convertible, I highly recommend this car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Longevity!

Owner2001, 07/17/2009
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I am the original owner of my '01 convertible and I am extremely impressed with the build quality. Other than scheduled fluid changes I have not had a single issue. The car starts everytime, it is fun to drive and for what it is (an entry level sports car) I am a very satisfied customer. Having owned a '95 coupe this car is superior in every way. I have modified the car with dual exhaust /w GT bumper, hood & side scoops, a fibreglass front bumper, tires & rims, welded sub-frame connectors, strut tower brace, pedal kit, and new air intake.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Ron , 08/25/2010
2001 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought the car used with 65k miles. It was in great shape with exception of the leather driver seat and a small leak from the power steering hose. The leak never materialized to anything and the seat continued to deteriorate. That's the worst of it. Otherwise it was reliable, fast, and very fun. The gas mileage was better than my mini van. I did sell it, but wish I didn't. It was a great car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

281 Vert

gunns20, 08/16/2006
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I always take the long way to work. That sums up my experience with the car. There has only been one problem in over a year of ownership, and that was the top. Ford fixed it under the EXTENDED warranty. Really surprised me, and was much appreciated, considering what I've heard from others about Ford. Awesome looks, sounds great, faster than 99% of cars on the road, been super reliable, 281 cubes, and American muscle. My former Acura was nothing in performance and reliability compared to this. Goes to show if you treat a car right and maintain it properly, it'll love you back. People gripe about the fake scoops, but look at 60/70's muscle cars and tons have fake scoops too. I love 'em!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

I love this pony

WKDNBD, 08/17/2002
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this car I was origiannlay looking for a Pointiac trans Am, but after driving this car I fell in love right away. The exhaust note is awesome and I really like it driving through tunnels or under over passes and giving it lots of gas!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A Few Modifications =Great Car...

RevMatt, 08/21/2003
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive, great sound, perky performance & "in the breeze" option make this a great car... a great rendition of this icon! With a few performance modifications, improved suspension and better than "OEM" tires make this Convertible GT the car to own & drive. I could not be happier with it! Negatives: lacks headroom when the top is on, the neck support on the front seats are poorly designed and the car lacks cargo space. Biggest positive: the high performance, dress-up and aftermarket resources to personalize this car are ENDLESS!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

One Fun Car

phlibber, 03/23/2004
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We bought the car new and 8 hours later, I had my first speeding ticket. What a fun car to drive...with a radar detector. Interior fit and finish is lacking and the convertible top allows any and all outside noise to enter, but that's where the Mach stero system shines. It drowns out all the outside noise while you put the car through it's paces. The V8 provides plenty of zip. We had a 6 cylinder version of the 1996 Mustang for 4 years and it struggled to get out of it's own way. In my opinion, the 6 cylinder version of this car is a big waste of your money. Be sure to include an extra $250 for a good radar detector.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

my stang!

henningf, 07/07/2004
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Car is a blast to drive, tons of power and great handling, with a few improvements. car turns heads! Never had a mechanical problem.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

V6 Contertible Mustang

Robert Jay, 10/09/2004
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My ford mustang was purchased pre-owned and has not given my any problems yet. My mustang is fun to drive and is very reliable. The durability is also great compared to a more compact size car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun is a four letter word spelled FORD!

AJ, 08/22/2005
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The FORD Mustang GT Convertible is a blast and a treat to enjoy. Even as a 2001 model purchased used online, I am pleased with the performance. The only ding would be the fake hood scoop leaks water a good half an hour after a car wash and thus leave water spots on the hood, etc. Otherwise, let the good times roll!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great value

nvbanker, 10/03/2005
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car has given me no trouble whatever. It has taken a lot of abuse from my son, and has kept on ticking. I'm very impressed with its performance, and toughness. For the money, it's the finest car I've seen.

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4 out of 5 stars

Nothing flashy V6

Jeanette, 08/06/2018
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Everyone wants a V8 Mustang GT, Bullit, Mach etc. Yet if you want a 'Stang to tool around in and just enjoy the top down than a sweet V6 is all you need. Add a manual 5 speed and you can get a little "zoom zoom" out of it and enjoy the wind in your hair. Insurance is cheaper, and let's face it, without all the electronics and extra stuff it is an easier engine to work on with a larger work area. All around the 2001 manual Mustang is a nice basic car of its time.

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4 out of 5 stars
Interior
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Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

mine is yellow

therick03, 05/01/2004
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

could use a few more horsepower, but overall a cool, fun to drive little car..any help on modifications would be greatly appreciated

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best car I've ever owned!

hypnoticjoker, 10/02/2008
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've only had it for a few months now but I can honestly say it's by far my favorite car. It's luxurious and sporty at the same time, while still living up to it's muscle car reputation. Very comfortable seats and great overall design. I get compliments everywhere I go. With 260 horsepower and so many aftermarket options, this car is great for both everyday driving and taking to the track. This car is an American classic and once you drive one you'll understand why. It's a must have! I highly recommend this car to anyone who wants the best of both world's in an automobile.

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4 out of 5 stars

My second Edge GT

Dad that likes fun, 05/23/2009
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2002 GT new and it was a fun car but the insurance was too much and I had to sell it. I just bought this 2001 GT convertible and it brings back all the great memories of that 02 but now the insurance is 1/3 the price. I love these cars because they are the cheapest fun you can use to commute to work. I get 27 mpg, 130 miles a day and my 3 year old loves it. It's loud (flowmaster) fun, fast, and engaging for a person that loves cars. Why anybody would commute in a boring daily driver I can't understand when you can get these things so cheap used and they get decent mileage....I was buying a new Challenger this year but think I made the right choice.

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5 out of 5 stars

2001 mustang GT

mandyann, 08/04/2003
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just bought this car, and I couldn't be happier! I had a 2003 Matrix, and it had no power, now I know what it's like to have a real car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Got Fun?

saphire_honey, 08/09/2003
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is my 3rd Mustang. I haven't found another car as fun to drive as this one in this price range. It's got the sport, the muscle, the look (and the looks I get while driving it are worth every penny-good and bad), and with all of these great qualities it also has class. A little difficult to achieve so many different characteristics in just one vehicle..well Ford has managed to produce one. This car is loads of fun to drive and the most reliable...

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2001 Mustang Convertable

Bryan, 02/18/2005
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this '01 Mustang with 44K miles already logged. Mileage is now 68K with only one tune up and a change of disk brakes pads. Very reliable, averages 23mpg all the time. Convertible top is very easy to operate. Great fun economical car. Looks fast sitting still. :-)

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4.75 out of 5 stars

MY PONY!

H82W8, 10/09/2003
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this car. I have owned 15 cars in my life and never have I been able to say that I LOVE THIS CAR! The V8 handles great with the 5 speed. My leather seats have so many dials for comfort you can't help but just meld into the seat. It gets about 23 miles to the gallon which is fine considering the power this car has. The overall quality is incredible. The 6 disk in dash CD player with Mach Stereo was WELL WORTH the money and sounds better than most peoples after market system.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Pedal to the metal

GT4ME, 02/22/2004
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I wanted a convertible. I read the V-8 was a more reliable engine so I went with that. After rebate and dealer discounts, the Mustang was $2k LESS than a comparably equipped Miata. I feel safer in a larger car. I can pass other cars on the freeway quite easily now. Love driving with the top down and the exhaust sounds great. Not the best looking inside or out. And not the most reliable compared to Japanese. But thousands of $$ cheaper, so figured that would offset.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

The American Tuner Car

Michael10012, 03/15/2004
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've owned a 2001 Mustang Convertible for about a year now and I must say it is a vast improvement over the boring Front-wheel drive sedan I owned before. The power with the V6 is adequate, though not stellar--but a few aftermarket performance parts can solve that problem. The car is also surprisingly sturdy, handling a collison with a toyota pick up with minimal damage. By far its best attribute is its agility.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Still a FORD!

DjR, 05/06/2005
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After searching out what I thought would be a great car. I found a car that is not so great! I am 6'4 and the interior for me is horrible. The seats are angled weird. My knee hit the turn signal all the time. Why is it so low? Poor design inside. I enjoy the look of the exterior which is what caught my eye to begin with. But it is not the car I was thinking it would be. A let down. Fast and good looking yes. but a lot of money for just a plastic FORD! Very cheaply made and little to no quality put into it. I had a 300z before this and I am going back to the Z. Day and Night. Rent one first before buying a Mustang. I should have.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

American Icon Mustang GT Convertible

Ben Leone, 09/07/2005
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is a real looker, you would swear it had eyes. Mine has the roll bar; it is killer to look at. Then the light turns green, pure exhilaration, you have to behave because 0-60 in 5.7 seconds can get you in deep quick. I have ridden in more comfortable cars but admit that if I want comfort I will take my Mark VI. This Ford product is tops to drive and own.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

MUSCLE MUSTANG is back!

LJC, 11/11/2005
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

With just a few tweaks here and there, this car becomes a hybrid muscle car and sports car. Goes FAST, sounds AWESOME, great handling -- like it's superglued to the road. The best part about the tweaks -- e.g. aftermarket exhaust -- is that they don't compromise reliability or fuel economy. The convertible top is very solid and secure when locked up, no flapping or significant noisiness, even on the highway. Top-down, this car is a blast just as well, and the MACH sound system can easily be heard over even a passing semi.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mini Vacation Mustang

Smith, 07/23/2018
2001 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great for open air - stress relief - fall road trips - beachfront cruisin

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Economy sports car

Nematode, 11/06/2003
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Much faster stock than a Civic, and can buy used for cheap. Handles well, easily modified to be very fast. It's a bit heavy, but turning and braking are still good. Cheaper than a Camaro and more easily modified.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

MY STANG

MIKE, 03/07/2002
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

GREAT LOOKING CAR. QUALITY IS SO-SO.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Ford Loses A LOYAL one

Marc, 11/13/2005
2001 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

After leasing Ford Mustangs for 12 years that covered 3 GT's fully equipped - I learned the hard lesson of buying a Ford. My last Mustang GT had so many various problems that Ford continued to ignore that my engine blew with 61k miles. I have had 2 tune ups. oil changes on time, a new fuel filter, 5 new coils and so on. Ford takes no responsibility in their failures and the defective Mustang. I am never never going to buy a American car again. Not only because it was a horror on wheels but worse - a corporate giant like Ford wanted to rip me off for $7,000 dollars to fix again - (my mechanic $1,000) - never again will I be caught in American cars. I learned my lesson and they lost a customer forever.

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4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful 2001 Mustang!

Mil, 06/18/2022
2001 Ford Mustang Deluxe 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought and needed some minor fixes will be modified and make a beautiful classic soon!

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