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The Ford Mustang is an American icon that has been the world’s best-selling sports car for seven years in a row. It is big and brash, but offers a distinct appeal compared to alternatives such as the Toyota GR Supra, the more svelte Audi TT and the superb Porsche Cayman.
Given its performance and the V8 power, the Ford Mustang is in a unique position – in the UK, at least. The brawny engine arguably gives it more character than smaller sports cars.
The Ford Mustang is also something of a bargain against ‘premium’ coupes such as the Lexus RC F or BMW M4.
If you are considering buying a Ford Mustang, here is all the important information you need to know. Take a look at a Ford Mustang for sale on heycar to discover just what’s on offer.
The Ford Mustang is an icon of American automotive culture for good reason. It delivers big muscle-car thrills, but without a huge price tag. If you want to grab a large slice of Americana, it really is a great choice.
With its long bonnet and short boot, the Ford Mustang has classic sports car proportions. Buyers have the choice of the Fastback coupe version, or a Convertible model with a folding soft-top roof. For those who want the best driving experience, the Fastback is our top choice. However, it is hard to ignore the lure of cruising along roof-down in a V8-powered muscle car.
The 5.0-litre V8 engine ensures the Ford Mustang feels as swift as its styling suggests, accompanied by a tremendous noise from the four exhaust tailpipes. These can be made quieter at the touch of a button to avoid upsetting your neighbours too much. Such a large engine does mean a thirst for petrol, but the sound and spectacle make this a relatively small price to pay.
On the road, the Ford Mustang is relatively easy to drive at normal speeds, although its sheer size is noticeable in the UK. Despite those large dimensions, however, it can feel a little cramped inside. Although it is technically a four-seater, the back bench is best used for extra storage space. At least the boot is reasonably large.
The quality of the Ford Mustang’s interior does show how it is built to a cost. Yet Ford fits plenty of technology as standard, and it all works with an assured simplicity. It makes for a usable and charming sports car.
The Ford Mustang really is like nothing else on sale. With its striking looks, big engine and brawny performance, buying or leasing one will appeal to those who want to live the American dream.
It may not be perfect, with a thirst for petrol and a below-average crash-test score, but it packs a charm and soul that’s hard to find in other sports cars – new or used.
The Ford Mustang has the performance to match the Toyota Supra or Audi TT, and undercuts more expensive alternatives such as the BMW M4. Getting behind the wheel, pressing the starter button, and hearing the big V8 roar into life is an experience like few others.
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The most affordable Ford Mustang is the 2.3-litre EcoBoost, but having a four-cylinder engine in a muscle car is like dressing a sheep in wolf's clothing. It'll cost a bit less to run, but really, you'll be missing the whole point.
To really deliver on the muscle car dream, we'd go for the 5.0 V8 GT with a six-speed manual gearbox and the attractive Fastback coupe body style. In this spec it's brilliant fun to drive, usefully cheaper than both the Bullitt special edition and softer convertible, and relatively practical too (at least for a two-door sports car).
Choosing this trim also saves you enough money for the excellent adaptive dampers, and if you want them, a nice set of Recaro seats. We'd argue that if you're worried about its running costs, this isn't the car for you.
The Cabriolet is softer sprung and heavier, blunting the steering response and body control. This makes it a lot less engaging on a twisty road, and the same is true of the automatic gearbox, it's quicker but not as fun.
The Ford Mustang is offered in three trim levels, with a choice of coupe Fastback or Convertible body styles. Instead of individual options, Ford relies on additional Custom Packs that can provide more equipment for your Ford Mustang.
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Most Ford Mustang owners will pay the flat rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) for cars sold new from April 2017. Cars with the high-polluting V8 engine registered before these rules came into force have to stump up a hefty £695 a year to keep their cars on the road, while the 2.3-litre four-cylinder was less than half that at £320.
Newer models are required to pay a set tax – currently £180 for petrol cars – but since the Ford's price has risen steeply in the revised version, most attract the 'premium' luxury rate. It applies to all cars that cost over £40,000 (including options) when new, requiring an additional £390 over the first five years of ownership.
Still, there is a sting in the tail for new buyers, as the lack of start-stop or any fuel-saving technology means the first-year VED on Mustang is an eye-watering £2605, added to the on-the-road purchase price.
Given the size and performance of the Ford Mustang, insurance costs are predictably higher than average. The GT Fastback with a manual gearbox is the lowest at group 42 (out of 50), and this increases to group 45 for the GT Convertible. With more performance, the Ford Mustang Mach 1 starts at group 44. This is still lower than premium-badged rivals, however, and reinforces the Ford Mustang’s position as a more affordable sports car.
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