V6 Reliability

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Gray02GT

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So, my girlfriend is thinking of getting a used 96-98 style V6 Mustang. I've never owned a v6, only a 2 GT's and a Cobra, so im not really familiar with how reliable the V6 stangs are. Im wondering, should we worry at all about looking at cars with 70k or over miles, are these motors pretty stout? Any real problems to look out for that are common?

 

Scott_95GT

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My parents have a 98 auto V6 as thier 2nd car. Now has 93,000 miles, runs great.

 

'66 coupe

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If you can find one around 70k you should be good. Probably wouldn't even be halfway through the life of the engine.
Just make sure to stick with '96-'98. The '94-'95's had cylinder head issues, and even though most have been fixed and some never had a problem, it's a good idea not to gamble on something like that.

 

RED98

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Regular readers here are probably sick of me saying this, but I have 91,000 miles on mine with not a problem yet.. no oil leaks, no tranny problems, nothing. Starts right up every time and still sounds like a new car.

 

zincyellow03

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Depends how good it was taken care of.

 

'66 coupe

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zincyellow03 said:

Depends how good it was taken care of.

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My car used to be a rental(I think). No problems...they must build these things to be solid.

 

tuffmustang19

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my 98 has 57000 and hasnt has a problem of any kind since i bought it at 38000 last year