Used 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible Consumer Reviews
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10K miles, still loving this car!
Charles Greenwell, 08/16/2018
updated 08/26/2024
2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium 2dr Convertible (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I think I got the last Mustang convertible left in the state of Texas having the color I wanted [Royal Crimson], with the equipment [Ecoboost, auto trans., navigation] & packages [Pony, Smart & Safe] I wanted, & nothing that I did not want & wasn't willing to pay for. I was glad to have found it [Thanks, Edmunds!] & willing to drive to the dealership [Auto Nation Ford] in Arlington, TX, to see it, drive it, & trade for it. I wasn't sure I'd be happy without the V-6 engine I had on my previous Mustangs, but I've no complaints with the Ecoboost 4. Plenty of power, 10-speed automatic, & good gas mileage.
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Best value in its class, but lousy Ford service.
Curator, 04/27/2019
updated 03/29/2023
2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I've owned convertibles since I was 16 years of age and I am now in my 70's. This Mustang GT by far delivers the most bang for the buck. I traded a 2016 Mustang 3.7 liter w/16k for this 5.0 GT. Initial cost difference was over $16k which is why I chose the V6 three years ago but having now owned them both, the price difference seems justified. The GT is far superior in every department where there is an actual difference - both cars are woefully lacking in usable rear seat legroom, as in ZERO. At just under $52 grand the GT performs as well or better than cars priced more than $20 grand higher. Controls are easy use and the instrumentation is easy to read. Seats are firm but comfortable and at six-foot-six there is ample front seat leg room as well as enough headroom with the top raised to see out of the windscreen. For a 460 HP engine the fuel economy is remarkable; I'm averaging about 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway on 87 octane. My 2011 Dodge Challenger Hemi RT winter ride couldn't get past 13/19 and had far less performance. The navigation is easy to use although voice command selections must be exact. The climate controlled seats are superb. Like every car I've ever owned with rain-sensitive wipers (probably 8 or 9) this one is no better, the wipers have a mind of their own when it rains. The adaptive cruise control safety package is an absolute must have option, allows the use of cruise even in moderately heavy traffic conditions and keeps the distance between you and the car in front at a manageable distance at all times. The trunk is very large but the opening small enough to make loading large objects challenging. Raising and lowering the top is a breeze, but it would be nice if you could do it at speeds in excess of the 3 mph maximum limit the system is set for. The new 10-speed automatic transmission is a huge improvement over the 6-speed it replaced (my thoughts in 2019 - but not after 25,000 easy miles...see below), but using the paddle shifters with a 10-speed is way more work than its worth and the Sport mode holds the lower gears so long that it drastically affects the fuel mileage. Styling is a great mix of beauty & function with rear visibility with the top raised better than anything else I looked at. Interior is pleasant and not gaudy like the Camaro - which was so ugly it didn't even matter how the car drove. I'm not particularly brand loyal but we have purchased 5 new Fords since 2012 -two Mustangs and three Edges - and all have performed well with lower maintenance costs than the previous premium brands we owned before. Performance cars are definitely a personal choice based on many factors that have nothing to do with practical choices, but the Mustang GT is worthy of serious consideration when looking at cars between $50 and $80K. Four years in: Other than replacing the garbage Pirelli tires that came with the car, no issues until about 6 weeks ago when the transmission failed to go into gear at a little over 25,000 miles. Towed to selling dealer, knew it was going to take a while due to parts being short, so I actually purchased another car as a spare. Good thing. 5 weeks in and it's still not fixed. Not just because there is a parts shortage, but because Ford wants to try every cheap fix in the book before doing what needs to be done. Either replace or completely rebuild the transmission (it's still under an extended Ford warranty). I could excuse there being a shortage of parts, but not Ford's nickel and dime attitude about fixing a rather pricey toy. A ten-speed automatic is overkill as it shifts way more often than should be necessary, probably accounting for its less than stellar reliability. I had every intention of ordering a new Gen-7 GT until this happened. I get that things break, but when a company you trusted jerks you around to save a couple of bucks, it's time to look elsewhere.
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George Vaiciunas, 07/24/2018
2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 2dr Convertible (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is a high performance car that requires total control with concentration a must at all times. This car should not be purchased by people in poor health as it requires agility to get in and out all the time. A very good performer on the road. Ford has done an excellent job. The Ecoboost really drives close to a V-8 engine. A tribute to Ford Engineering.
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Everything it's supposed to be
The Penguin, 08/20/2018
updated 01/13/2025
2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is probably the most upscale, best performing Mustang Ford has offered. It could easily be a Thunderbird if there was a market for it. It's fast - really fast. Puts my 1968 Mustang 390GT to shame (as I remember it). Only improvement I can think of is that I would like more control over the stiffness of the ride. I'd like to use the "sport" suspension with the engine calibration of the sport setting, but still be in normal." (Something like my 1989 CougarXR-7 - a switch on the console. UPDATE: Owned it since new, this Mustang GT lives up to all of Ford's claims. Ten-speed automatic is great (hesitated when purchased - considered the manual as "purist" but glad I went with the automatic). Completed a 7500 mile cross-country trip with over 27 MPG ! However, wish the steering was more precise and there was an always-on indicator of what gear the transmission is in.
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Great car at a reasonable price
Ron, 07/06/2019
updated 07/08/2022
2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 2dr Convertible (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a fun car to ride with the top down. Lots of power with the automatic and turbo 4 cylinder. Maintenance is low compared to foreign made convertibles. Air conditioned and heated seats are a plus, especially with black leather on warm summer days.
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