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Pretty Money pit
Mustanglover, 02/15/2025
2009 Ford Mustang V6 Premium 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I love mustangs. This is my 6th mustang and my first s197 mustang (2005-2009). I love the retro look of it. I have a v6 anniversary 2009 premium coupe. I bought it from a dealer with 69k miles on June 2024. I haven’t even had the car a year yet and I’ve already paid over $3k worth of repairs!! I don’t know why none of the other reviews are mentioning the common problems with this car! First, you may not be able to fill the car up with gas completely until the pump prematurely shuts off! It’s a common problem with this generation mustang. It will just randomly not want to fill all the way up with gas! Solution? You drive around the block and come back and finish pumping! Or maybe hold the nozzle upside down while pumping or you slowly pump or you leave and come back later to put more gas in, sometimes these tricks don’t even work. So not only does this car suck with gas mileage and you have to refill a lot, you have to do it even more because sometimes it refuses to fill up! Another thing is the door windows are frameless like all mustangs. And like any frameless window, they will get frozen shut in winter. The problem is, if you have a passenger who isn’t used to the frameless windows that automatically roll up and down and when you open/close the door and something is preventing the window from dropping, they could accidentally crack the plastic that frames the door! Guess how much that simple plastic part? $200 for the drivers side and $300 for the passenger side. So it’s best to just leave the windows cracked a little. Next, this car has problems with sharp turns. When I first got it, there was a grinding and popping sound when slowly backing out of parking spots. From researching it, it’s a common problem for these mustangs around 70k miles to need a new rack and pinion and even a new power steering pump. Cost? Around $2k. I got that fixed and yet I still hear a rubbing sound when the wheels are turned all the way. At 70k it also needed a new alternator, a new rear differential, it needed new sensors and wiring around the engine, it also needed a new battery to start in the winter even though the one it has was only a year old. The drivers seat doesn’t go up very high and is wobbly! Also if you are getting this and hoping to modify/customize it (different grille, etc) get a 2014 or s550 because the options for the s197 are slim and pathetic. The options on americanmuscle.com are overpriced with horrible reviews and very limited, boring options! And that reminds me, the stock antenna needs to constantly be retightened or replaced with a smaller antenna for $10, easy fix. I love the interior but the plastic around the auto shifter gets cracked and stuck making it hard to get from park to drive sometimes. The interior door fabric is peeling away from the door. For winter driving, putting blizzak snow tires and 250lbs of sandbags in the trunk make this car almost unstoppable in winter. Do not listen to anyone who says mustangs can’t drive in winter/snow. With winter tires (not all season) and weight, it doesn’t slip as easily and can go through thick snow, I didn’t have issues commuting in the winter. Please note the 2010 I had in winter with all season tires didn’t budge. My mustang has an aftermarket exhaust. Pypes and a cold intake that I didn’t install. It’s loud and hums in the cabin, no one else seems to notice though. No one really pays attention to my mustang which sucks. Everyone is looking at their phones and not paying attention to my car even though it’s pretty and sounds decent. So that’s discouraging if I’m being egotistical. People also do not mention that this car does not have a trunk release button inside it!! You can buy a kit and install one but this generation doesn’t come with a trunk release!! It also has no sunglasses holder anywhere. What really made me dislike this car is that I have spent so much money in repairs and have had it in the shop atleast once a month and just yesterday I was driving home and I started to hear a loud sound from the engine! I thought I had everything fixed but it’s like one thing after the other and I’m not sure I’m getting much joy out of mustangs anymore even though I love them and my entire garage is mustang themed. The car drives well, is fast, is very nice looking but I’m getting sick of taking it to the mechanic. Note, I don’t even drive that much! In 8 months or so I have only driven it maybe 2k miles so spending over $3k in repairs and having a stupid car loan on it is infuriating. I wish I had gotten another s550 because I can’t recommend a 2015+ mustang enough. This 2009 though pretty and retro looking has had too many problems and I have a larger list of dislikes about this car than likes. I am planning to pay off my loan and get a different car. Also note if you’re planning to buy this, the car isn’t worth more than 10k. I made the mistake of getting this car and getting a $15k loan and the car is only worth $4k. Not worth it. Always check KBB.
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Joe D., 05/27/2024
2009 Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe 2dr Convertible (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Very happy with my purchase. Car was well taken care of,adult owned and garaged. Handles like new.
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I couldn't be happier!
SFCJRice, 05/16/2009
2009 Ford Mustang V6 Premium 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Overall a great car for the price! The styling is great and I get tons of compliments. I bought the V6 model for gas and insurance reasons and am happily surprised by the power. I have the manual transmission so I get more power and it is more fun to drive. The premium edition is a must have option. I plan on giving this to my son in two years and then I will be buying the GT version.
Love My Mustang
Dennis, 06/18/2010
2009 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
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Just bought the car in March of this year and it was a NEW 2009 left over vehicle and got a great deal. I was so impressed with the overall car and how fun it is to drive and it is a real road machine! It handles great and is just a kick to be in. The seats are super comfortable and I rate this car a 10.
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Marsh, 11/14/2010
2009 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Coupe (4.6L 8cyl 5M)
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I purchased this car summer 2009 so far it has only 4500 miles. The handling and performance has been exceptional and very exciting, puts you in the driving mood. I must admit I will have to change the suspension and try limiting the hood vibration somewhat. Overall with a few touches here and there, some deep dish Rim, this car should be great.