Looking to buy an 08 as a daily driver. Good or bad idea?

[NotQuik]

I've also had my 18month old nephew in the back seat in his carseat no problem...I just had to pull my seat up alittle for his since he sat behind me (i'm 5'10") and when I started the car he went "VROOM VROOM"

 

[Marine One]

I take care of my vehicles, but I'm wondering how everybody feels about the build quality. My wifes Hondas have been bulletproof, however I can't say that about the GM vehicles I've owned. Do most of you feel you can put 100k miles on your cars without doing anything but basic fluid changes, brakes, and tune ups?

Interesting question.
I put over 80,000 miles on each of my last two Mustangs (85,000 on my 1995 GT Convertible and 82,000 on my 1996 Cobra Convertible) before selling them. I had absolutely no problems with either one of them and only sold each of them because I found another Mustang that I wanted more. The 95 GT was sold when I found the Cobra, and the Cobra was sold when I bought the 2007 GT.
My opinion, based on my personal experience, is that they hold up just fine. Now do they hold up as well as a Honda? Probably not. Honda makes very well engineered and reliable but boring cars (with the exception of the Acura NSX). I've got nothing against them but just would probably never own one. This is coming from someone who drove nothing but Nissans (280Z & 300ZX and two trucks) for 18 years before buying a Mustang. Now my driveway has one of each from the "Big 3" -- the Mustang, a 2005 Dodge Magnum and a 1999 Chevy Blazer, and nothing from Japan. I did nothing but brakes and tires to my previous Mustangs. In 50,000+ miles the Magnum ate an AC control unit (replaced under warranty) and the Blazer went through a water pump at 94,000.

 

[Az Pete]

Darn, I only drive 9 miles one way to work and the '07 GT Vert is my daily driver. It is a blast to drive and we bought it for that reason. Bought it on about 10 Aug. 07, now have 5200 fun filled miles. A V8 would be the only way I would go.

 

[fastback79]

Interesting question.
I put over 80,000 miles on each of my last two Mustangs (85,000 on my 1995 GT Convertible and 82,000 on my 1996 Cobra Convertible) before selling them. I had absolutely no problems with either one of them and only sold each of them because I found another Mustang that I wanted more. The 95 GT was sold when I found the Cobra, and the Cobra was sold when I bought the 2007 GT.
My opinion, based on my personal experience, is that they hold up just fine. Now do they hold up as well as a Honda? Probably not. Honda makes very well engineered and reliable but boring cars (with the exception of the Acura NSX). I've got nothing against them but just would probably never own one. This is coming from someone who drove nothing but Nissans (280Z & 300ZX and two trucks) for 18 years before buying a Mustang. Now my driveway has one of each from the "Big 3" -- the Mustang, a 2005 Dodge Magnum and a 1999 Chevy Blazer, and nothing from Japan. I did nothing but brakes and tires to my previous Mustangs. In 50,000+ miles the Magnum ate an AC control unit (replaced under warranty) and the Blazer went through a water pump at 94,000.

For the past fourteen years I have only driven American. Last year I switched to Japan and just could not feel the same driving excitement a smallblock V8 can produce.

 

[347strokin]

Not to beat a dead horse, but do not try to run P Zero Neros in the winter, they do not do well and you will end up sliding through an intersection or just plain stuck in your driveway. (True story)
I wouldn't run with your Traction control on either. It just slows you down on acceleration and you can better modulate the throttle yourself. It is also a PITA when you need to get through deep snow or pull away from an intersection. The traction control will get you stuck more often than it will ever help you in the winter.
These cars do well in the winter with a winter tire such as Blizzacks or Graspics, both of which are non studded. I was very impressed and I live in northern Alberta. Good luck and have fun and don't forget to order seat warmers.

 

[Blu-Steel]

Now the question is 6 or 8 cylinder. Can anyone tell me if a car seat can fit in the back seat?

My wife is 5'1" and we have a car seat in the back for our 5 year old girl. Our 8 year old boy sits in the back behind me without a car seat (he's almost 9 now). We all fit fairly nicely and even took it to visit the Grandmother some 800 miles away but they are getting bigger now so I think next time we'll take the crew cab full size pickup even though it sucks more gas!
I drive my 07 GT/CS daily and I love it. I get just over 19 MPG driving around town and 26-28 MPG on the highway, depending on how much "fun" I have with my right foot . We get some snow in MO. and on those days I usually leave the Mustang at home and take the 4x4 truck. I see other Mustangs driving in the snow but since I don't have to I just leave it home.

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

My 03 sees the road every day.......rain or shine, put about 38000 miles since I got her in 2005. And yes, TC doesnt work for crap in snow

 

[QCStang]

A Mustang is a great daily driver. Although I have an older Stang, I would think that the newer model is much better in the snow than my 1995GT. It has over 120,000 miles on it, about 80% city miles, and it is my daily driver. The 95 has no traction control, which the new model has.

Winter here often goes to -40*, with a lot of ice and snow. Just follow a few simple rules:

1) Use your head
2) Lay off the go pedal.
3) SNOW TIRES, not all seasons.
4) Keep a bag of gravel, rock salt or sand in the trunk in case you need it. It also helps traction.
5) All synthetic fluids really do help.

Contrary to popular belief, a RWD car can actually help you regain lost traction in a skid better than a FWD. If the FWD loses control, you aim your wheels at the skid. Very counter-intuitive. And, quite often when you do lose control in a FWD, quite often your only hope is prayer.

With RWD, you can blip the thottle [or ease off on it] and make use of steering to spin or slide away from danger. A little practice in an empty snow covered parking lot really helps to understand on your car handles in bad weather with little chance to hit anything.

 

[Riggs]

I drive a V6 everyday here in Jersey and i put in a T-lok and the new mustangs are just a world better in the snow than the old ones I think you'll be good with it as a DD. Plus i don't think we are ever going to get snow in Jersey again with the weather we have been having.