When buying an 05 to 09 Mustang, be sure to inspect the rain vents located under the hood right under the wipers. I have owned two stangs and both had clogged drains when I bought them. There is a rubber gromit that can easily get clogged from leaves and other debris. Once its clogged it will cause rain water to come in on the passenger side floor (I learned this the hard way with my first 05). Its A small problem with an easy fix but can cause a lot of damage if it goes unnoticed.
Damn, I had to look up what SJB stood for 😂. How much did it cost to replace, my wipers haven't worked for a while and I'm thinking its either the wiper motor or the SJB. The fuses tested good.
I just bought this exact same car...A GT in Legend Lime, 5 speed, same color leather interior, same wheels, all original. No door panel issues, well maintained, and runs great !
I have a 2008 vista blue GT/CS convertible. So far, she runs and looks great! I like this body style better than the newer ones. I feel the s197 body style reminds me of the original 65-67 body style. Anyways, peace and have fun!
Sadly the door cover on my 2009 started coming off but I used adhesive and it seems to be working. The leather in my car looks perfect. People don’t realize leather has to be conditioned. If you condition leather it will last forever.
I have 100000 Miles on my 05 gt now and the car still runs great knock on wood. The only problem I ran into was changing the spark plugs. 3 of them broke while taking them out and had to rent a special tool to get them out. I have a manual transmission and the trans still good.
spark plug design was also changed with head designs in later 08-09, this also brought a change in the charge motion plates being integrated into the intake manifold itself.
I used to have a 2006 mustang GT and I loved it. I had 92k miles on it before I decided to trade her in, now I'm looking into buying another one. I only had the side panel leather issue, other then that it's a rock solid vehicle.
angel flores VERY. I've driven the car hard it's whole life. I flushed the transmission every 30k miles and regular cleaners in the fuel and oil. The only issue besides the leather on the doors falling off was the radio system not working all the time, but the car was old and daily driven. Maintenance was cheap, but tires and spark plugs cost me plenty from driving hard.
Great video. Considering an 07 gt 5 speed with 84k for 14k. Or getting a 12 5.0 manual for 24k. Big price difference obviously so this is a hard deacon. I just like cruising and occasionally having some fun. Great video and beautiful car man. Looking forward to more videos of your car man.
exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Great job man! I have a 03 v6 and ive been looking to upgrade and have been wondering about the s197s and some of the problems to look out for.
Glad to help! Good S197s have (as of this writing) dipped into the four-figures. 9,000 dollars might just do ya for one, and they're worth every penny!
Exactly the tips I was looking for. Thanks. 👍 You should consider a career in announcing. You've got a good radio voice. Like that guy on Forensics Files...
you forgot to mention several other issues... headgasket issues from 05-07 were common due to the lack of a coolant crossover. 05-07 also has water pouring into the passenger side through the blower motor due to a grommet issue by the cabin air filter getting clogged in the bay. Then there are also vct issues from getting worn or dirty. Overall it isn't a terrible platform for the cost though.
Found myself a good deal on an 05 V8 in blue for around 6k dollars with no problems other than it being 110k on the odometer, but it's over 100 miles away. Is it worth it?
Nice find, I found my self a 05 with 100k miles for $2000, they said that 2nd gear grinds and hopefully they didn't fuck the transmission up too much. I really want that car trying to set up a test drive as I type this.
A tuner such as a Brenspeed SCT4 will erase that cluster gauge code problem and reset the gauges back to normal. The code is P0463 which relates to the electronics in the fuel pump.
I love the color man. I have a 2010 5 speed with only 9K miles on it. It's red candy metallic, but I'm thinking about getting it painted grabber orange. That's going to cost a grip of cash though.
I had a 2006 GT convertible stick. ‘Loved the car (but someone smashed into me). The exhaust sound was super (the gurgle in decelerating in 2nd gear was epic).
I bought a V6 Legend Lime Premium with the black leather interior brand new in 2005. It only had 6 miles on it the day I picked it up. I still have it to this day and it only has 36k for mileage. I've always kept it garaged and the undercarriage doesn't even have any surface rust. Not bad for the Northeast. I had several dealer options installed as well. The vent louvers on the rear side windows painted the same color as the car. The black rally stripes, the stainless dash inserts and the honeycomb panel on the rear deck lid. Oh and the rear spoiler, which did come from factory. I've been lucky so far I guess as to not have any problems with the interior door cards and don't know if I will. They appear to be pretty much 1 piece, plus it's not two-tone but who knows.
+Xavier The Talented That made me laugh so hard! The cars of my immediate family are: 2006 Nissan Frontier 6MT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 6MT 2004 Mini Cooper 6MT And this green machine right here...
I own two of the 05 year a Saleen convertible and a Gt bought both new both have under 2500 miles and are always in a garage but the door insert do come loose I have been to the upholstery shop and had them re-glued so you can have this done. By the way my coupe is an automatic and the Saleen is a 6 speed transmission both are the premium cars but both have different interiors. Love theses mustang. By the way I am 70+ years old
Just bought a legend lime 06 gt coupe automatic and someone told me at the gas station I have one of the rarest colors 1/2 owners was a parents car then the son got it then son bought a new Mach 1 and didn’t need this gt how can I see how many of my exact cars were made with the exact tan interior and all for 2006
They are good cars, I had an 45th anniversary ed but after two years I traded it for a 04 roush stage two .... I just love the new edges for some reason....
Prices of a used mustang 05-09 are around $5,000 to $10,000 here in south Texas (miles are around 95k-150k). I worked all summer i saved $1,000 i had a huge marvel action figure collection and i got $1,000 for it and i want a 05-09 mustang as my first car, (My dad is going to give me $1,000 & my mom is going to pay the rest for the car) is it worth it?
It is 100% worth it! The design is 11 years old (built 09-23-04) and still gets compliments from everyone. The car is surprisingly quick, handles well, and will remain a modern classic. Make sure you get yours inspected before purchase. Good job earning it, too!
My issue is battery going dead. Has new battery. They checked alternator, and all electrical connections nothing what so ever is drawing juice from battery..So what is the problem. It all started about a month ago
I love my o6 gt with 130,000 miles and am looking at a low mile 08 gt California special but the interior of my current stang is well worn. Radio buttons faded, electrical issues, steering emblem all but gone, interior looks great still but isn't fords greatest effort as far as quality. I'll really have to double up upkeep if I get that clean 08 gt cs.
I bought a 07 Boss Mustang and I I’ve got serious problems with it. It’s at a work shop going on a year and they haven’t fixed the timing issue because they don’t know how to. Do you know how to diagnose the problem with timing???
+DeadMerc Pick the one that speaks to you, man. The 10-14 will yield more convenience, but this 4.6L V8 Mustang, in my humble opinion, brings a very raw and "classic" experience.
This is to all the bus guys out there. I just bought my daughter in 05 Mustang GT. Does anybody know if you can replace the manual headlight switch with an automatic headlight switch?
Its easy to blow lots of money on one my06 had 27k miles when I bought it 3 years ago for11k Ive spent 6-8k one it easy....mine is auto v8 with leather.... The side panel looks like new still on mine. Ive got 58k on it now.....and because of age and health reasons forced to sell it. All the parts on mine are Ford Racing.....and 0-60 is 4.9 to 5 depending on the weather. They are fuunnnn to drive and im 60
I'm looking for this body style GT in white, blue (not the light blue), or black. I've owned 2 new edge mustangs and I wanted to step up to this body style. Anyone know average how much it'll cost me for one? Good condition with leather seats and under or around 120k miles? Thanks for any replies.
With 120,000 miles, don't pay more than $10,000 unless this Mustang is literally flawless. As an example, the car in this video had a few blemishes and 97K on the clock, and was $10000. So for the one you described, I'd pay within the high $8,000-$9,000 range.
If I were to get an 05-09 Mustang, do you recommend upgrading it (things like the rims or stereo) as if I was keeping it for a long time or do you think I'd get over it/it'll wear out pretty quickly?
The GT should come with a really great stereo (the Shaker 1000) so I wouldn't worry about that. I think a good set of black rims or maybe GT500 rims would be a great idea.
For the same price as these cars you can get allot better mustangs like the mach 1, 99/01 cobra, and the 11/12 v6. Those cars have a purpose and out perform the 3v in the 05-10 gts.
Motornetics.com i have found a couple under 10k now just go check west palm florida craigslist you can get basically any combo you want. stock for stock its a drivers race.
I have an 06 gt and the door panel leather issue sucks.My car has no wear inside at all.seats buttons and all are in great shape then there is this damned leather on the doors. I HATE IT. I just took it off.Looks better then tape.
Nice review but you forgot one huge thing. HOOD RUST. All s197 mustangs have aluminum hoods and Ford did a horrible prep job on them. look and expect to find rust bubbles on the front leading edge of the hood.
@@3644Darrell i know what the original comment poster meant, the paint bubbles up and cracks near the tip of the hood im fortunate enough for it to be un-noticable on mine
It's slow Bro. I have one. I want to go faster. I got mods too. 4.10 gears will definitely wake her up. However the max you can achieve without a Supercharger or Turbo is about 350ish to the wheels. Which is almost 390 to the crank. No doubt in my mind this is the best looking. Nice Video.
When buying an 05 to 09 Mustang, be sure to inspect the rain vents located under the hood right under the wipers. I have owned two stangs and both had clogged drains when I bought them. There is a rubber gromit that can easily get clogged from leaves and other debris. Once its clogged it will cause rain water to come in on the passenger side floor (I learned this the hard way with my first 05). Its A small problem with an easy fix but can cause a lot of damage if it goes unnoticed.
yeah burnt my SJB out because of thar :(
Damn, I had to look up what SJB stood for 😂. How much did it cost to replace, my wipers haven't worked for a while and I'm thinking its either the wiper motor or the SJB. The fuses tested good.
ArKadia Gates well the wire harness was pretty burnt (there was a fire) and all in all it was $2000 canadian
Lol this happend to me too
Great advice, I had the same prob
I just bought this exact same car...A GT in Legend Lime, 5 speed, same color leather interior, same wheels, all original. No door panel issues, well maintained, and runs great !
chocolate rain
lmfao 😂😂😂😂😂😂
im dead 😂
Probably one of the best S197 Buyer guides for those of us looking to get into an 2005+ mustang GT. Thank you sir.
I have a 2008 vista blue GT/CS convertible. So far, she runs and looks great! I like this body style better than the newer ones. I feel the s197 body style reminds me of the original 65-67 body style. Anyways, peace and have fun!
My favorite year, in my favorite color.
Sadly the door cover on my 2009 started coming off but I used adhesive and it seems to be working. The leather in my car looks perfect. People don’t realize leather has to be conditioned. If you condition leather it will last forever.
i bought a 05 gt 2 years ago. The dealership redid both doors with new leather.
I have 100000 Miles on my 05 gt now and the car still runs great knock on wood. The only problem I ran into was changing the spark plugs. 3 of them broke while taking them out and had to rent a special tool to get them out. I have a manual transmission and the trans still good.
Did they charge u to fix the door panels?
@@ryanmackenzie4981 I mean when I bought the car back in 2014. The dealer had already replaced the leather.
dude looks like ice jj fish
Andres Chandler 😂😂😂
100th like and fax
Lmfaoooo
spark plug design was also changed with head designs in later 08-09, this also brought a change in the charge motion plates being integrated into the intake manifold itself.
I used to have a 2006 mustang GT and I loved it. I had 92k miles on it before I decided to trade her in, now I'm looking into buying another one. I only had the side panel leather issue, other then that it's a rock solid vehicle.
hey man how was the reliability for your vehicle?
angel flores VERY. I've driven the car hard it's whole life. I flushed the transmission every 30k miles and regular cleaners in the fuel and oil. The only issue besides the leather on the doors falling off was the radio system not working all the time, but the car was old and daily driven. Maintenance was cheap, but tires and spark plugs cost me plenty from driving hard.
I bought a black '06 GT 6 years ago. It gets my 1 stall garage, while I scrape my daily driver off all winter.
Worth it.
Man I miss my 06 gt legend lime. I would love to find it again and buy it back if I ever saw it.
I had a 1970 Boss 302 in that color. That was rare
Just picked up a 2005 Mustang GT premium with the V3 Supercharger installed 430hp to the wheels mint condition 67k miles only 10G cash ..
Funny I just got my daughter the exact same car same color. Thanks for the video
Great video. Considering an 07 gt 5 speed with 84k for 14k. Or getting a 12 5.0 manual for 24k. Big price difference obviously so this is a hard deacon. I just like cruising and occasionally having some fun. Great video and beautiful car man. Looking forward to more videos of your car man.
Informative, thanks for taking the time! If I had that sweet ride, I'd be too busy driving to make videos!
exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Great job man! I have a 03 v6 and ive been looking to upgrade and have been wondering about the s197s and some of the problems to look out for.
Glad to help! Good S197s have (as of this writing) dipped into the four-figures. 9,000 dollars might just do ya for one, and they're worth every penny!
Good point on the sparkolators, the one I bought had seized plugs too.
Great presentation Bro!! You have a voice for multimedia
I love those 05-09 mustang. Don't care about engine size.love the style.Just bought 08 with 274.000kmfun car.thank u for this Info
Exactly the tips I was looking for. Thanks. 👍 You should consider a career in announcing. You've got a good radio voice. Like that guy on Forensics Files...
Good review. Your car looks great, but it's disappointing about the interior. I'd like to hear it going through the gears. Love that V8 sound.
Just bought a 06 GT conv. triple black put black wheels on and cai love it! Great to drive!
you forgot to mention several other issues... headgasket issues from 05-07 were common due to the lack of a coolant crossover. 05-07 also has water pouring into the passenger side through the blower motor due to a grommet issue by the cabin air filter getting clogged in the bay. Then there are also vct issues from getting worn or dirty.
Overall it isn't a terrible platform for the cost though.
C-moe 117 that not an issue on 3v
Mustang98 007 it's been common for 3v's
Found myself a good deal on an 05 V8 in blue for around 6k dollars with no problems other than it being 110k on the odometer, but it's over 100 miles away. Is it worth it?
Yes!
Nice find, I found my self a 05 with 100k miles for $2000, they said that 2nd gear grinds and hopefully they didn't fuck the transmission up too much. I really want that car trying to set up a test drive as I type this.
Yup and then swap the motor out with a 5.3L shortblock from FRPP ($5k) or the B328 from Brenspeed ($5700).
Got any updates on that?
***** Never bought it, bought a Turbo Cobalt SS instead and does 12.5 at the 1/4
Yeah that’s the way an alarm works😂
Something moves the car the alarm goes off!
i bought mustang gt 2008 with SLP exhaust and intake JLT. cost me 5000$ dollars (year 2018)
A tuner such as a Brenspeed SCT4 will erase that cluster gauge code problem and reset the gauges back to normal. The code is P0463 which relates to the electronics in the fuel pump.
Wow what a rare color! I almost never see it on the road
Glad you liked my video! It is quite rare indeed, likely due to the fact that Legend Lime was limited to only two years of production.
They’re everywhere in Cali
@2:24 when I check the plug is that when I say "that's why she's spittin" or is it implied by staring at it
I love the color man. I have a 2010 5 speed with only 9K miles on it. It's red candy metallic, but I'm thinking about getting it painted grabber orange. That's going to cost a grip of cash though.
This is the exact one I want to get!
Light green GT with genuine wheels...
But there are no ones here in Japan
Dude I feel for you man my s197 has been perfect I haven't had any of your problems yet
I had a 2006 GT convertible stick. ‘Loved the car (but someone smashed into me). The exhaust sound was super (the gurgle in decelerating in 2nd gear was epic).
i love my mustang and no problems so far
Jason Crozier how about now any problems?
I was lucky the plugs were really easy for me to remove easier then my pervious 4.0. I did have the door panel perfesionally reglued on.
I bought a V6 Legend Lime Premium with the black leather interior brand new in 2005. It only had 6 miles on it the day I picked it up. I still have it to this day and it only has 36k for mileage. I've always kept it garaged and the undercarriage doesn't even have any surface rust. Not bad for the Northeast. I had several dealer options installed as well. The vent louvers on the rear side windows painted the same color as the car. The black rally stripes, the stainless dash inserts and the honeycomb panel on the rear deck lid. Oh and the rear spoiler, which did come from factory. I've been lucky so far I guess as to not have any problems with the interior door cards and don't know if I will. They appear to be pretty much 1 piece, plus it's not two-tone but who knows.
I'm looking for a 2006-2009 Ford Mustang GT v8 at the moment. This was really helpfull, thanks mate.
Did you get one yet?
God Curry Nope, still looking. :)
***** How much money you think about spending?
maximum 25k dollars
for 25k might as well get the new 5.0
06 Legend Lime here myself!
The car in the video is #00882 in the Registry! You in?
I think that alarm was mainly set up for convertibles.
I fixed my side panels from falling off with crazy glue. But the clusters on my 05 GT are crazy, the Fuel Gauge is off the shits
Same here
Nice GT mate. What's the stock hp? Around 300? Good video with handy information. I do like the low cost to buy right now. I have a 2013 SHO.
Thanks for the candid critique on this Mustang but shouldn't what should be terrible gas mileage (a 4.6 V8) be pointed out as well?
If you get a muscle car you should understand that the mpg
People looking to buy a mustang probably aren’t focused on the mpg
I get 18mpg with my GT. Is that bad?
I know she’s going to forget to turn her headlights off. So I’d like the automatic headlight switch
Funny twist: all his family drive civics
+Xavier The Talented That made me laugh so hard! The cars of my immediate family are:
2006 Nissan Frontier 6MT
2013 Hyundai Elantra 6MT
2004 Mini Cooper 6MT
And this green machine right here...
they flood on the interior because the fire wall drains clog up. there are two of them next to the back of the fire wall.
I luckily haven't had any door troubles yet, but I have had gauge cluster issue
I own two of the 05 year a Saleen convertible and a Gt bought both new both have under 2500 miles and are always in a garage but the door insert do come loose I have been to the upholstery shop and had them re-glued so you can have this done. By the way my coupe is an automatic and the Saleen is a 6 speed transmission both are the premium cars but both have different interiors. Love theses mustang. By the way I am 70+ years old
I luv that color......wish it was mine.
Bro got the voice of a radio DJ.
Also how do you fix the door if it is starting to come down?
A Mustang GT Manual is a dream 😍
Just bought a legend lime 06 gt coupe automatic and someone told me at the gas station I have one of the rarest colors 1/2 owners was a parents car then the son got it then son bought a new Mach 1 and didn’t need this gt how can I see how many of my exact cars were made with the exact tan interior and all for 2006
Good review. Thanks! I'm in the market for a s197 vert and your comments are helpful to know what to look out for.
Glad it helped!
I admire the effort, thanks for the video ✊
They are good cars, I had an 45th anniversary ed but after two years I traded it for a 04 roush stage two .... I just love the new edges for some reason....
I'm the 1000th viewer ☺ Legend Lime owner as well.
Prices of a used mustang 05-09 are around $5,000 to $10,000 here in south Texas (miles are around 95k-150k). I worked all summer i saved $1,000 i had a huge marvel action figure collection and i got $1,000 for it and i want a 05-09 mustang as my first car, (My dad is going to give me $1,000 & my mom is going to pay the rest for the car) is it worth it?
It is 100% worth it! The design is 11 years old (built 09-23-04) and still gets compliments from everyone. The car is surprisingly quick, handles well, and will remain a modern classic. Make sure you get yours inspected before purchase. Good job earning it, too!
I'm doing the exact same thing as you, I have 3k that I've saved up so I still need some money till I get there lol.
+Tek Domination same i have 2500
My issue is battery going dead. Has new battery. They checked alternator, and all electrical connections nothing what so ever is drawing juice from battery..So what is the problem. It all started about a month ago
Thanks a lot!
Im an all original guy too haha
Great review!!
I love my o6 gt with 130,000 miles and am looking at a low mile 08 gt California special but the interior of my current stang is well worn. Radio buttons faded, electrical issues, steering emblem all but gone, interior looks great still but isn't fords greatest effort as far as quality. I'll really have to double up upkeep if I get that clean 08 gt cs.
excellent video...I have an 09 and love it but its those little things that ford missed that aggravates owners...but hey itsa ford
I bought a 07 Boss Mustang and I I’ve got serious problems with it. It’s at a work shop going on a year and they haven’t fixed the timing issue because they don’t know how to. Do you know how to diagnose the problem with timing???
Bough one from Florida ( V8) for 9500$ but I need to wait almost one month because I live in Romania.
08 Roush gt 57k miles vista blue Dyno 408 hp I love it
I'm thinking of getting one of these
What model is your Ford Mustang? Its so cool and I wanna buy one. Please answer
I can’t get my alarm to go off. How do I do that to make sure it’s working correctly?
Appreciate that Michael Carter Williams
nice review
6 years later and the s197 mustangs are going for about 10k of 8k is that good?
I can't decide between one of these, or a 10-14 v6 for my first mustang.
+DeadMerc Pick the one that speaks to you, man. The 10-14 will yield more convenience, but this 4.6L V8 Mustang, in my humble opinion, brings a very raw and "classic" experience.
Literally in the same Boat
anyway it is the best looking mustang
Thank you for a great video!
Dude sound like he making a commercial
Good video how is your mustang is it still good
At 122,000 still works just as well as the day I got it. Just the average maintenance...
I found a Mustang v6 Coupe for 7000€ with 130k odometer is it worth?
great video my man :)
This is to all the bus guys out there. I just bought my daughter in 05 Mustang GT. Does anybody know if you can replace the manual headlight switch with an automatic headlight switch?
Very nice video!
nice video, greetings from poland :)
I had a 08 v6 premium. The door panels started to bubble a little and the chrome on the dash just started peeling, so I upgraded to a 2010 gt now!
Its easy to blow lots of money on one my06 had 27k miles when I bought it 3 years ago for11k
Ive spent 6-8k one it easy....mine is auto v8 with leather....
The side panel looks like new still on mine.
Ive got 58k on it now.....and because of age and health reasons forced to sell it.
All the parts on mine are Ford Racing.....and 0-60 is 4.9 to 5 depending on the weather.
They are fuunnnn to drive and im 60
60 is not old....far from it!
Gregg...i am 42 and i fell like 25...its in your mind!
I'm looking for this body style GT in white, blue (not the light blue), or black. I've owned 2 new edge mustangs and I wanted to step up to this body style. Anyone know average how much it'll cost me for one? Good condition with leather seats and under or around 120k miles? Thanks for any replies.
With 120,000 miles, don't pay more than $10,000 unless this Mustang is literally flawless. As an example, the car in this video had a few blemishes and 97K on the clock, and was $10000.
So for the one you described, I'd pay within the high $8,000-$9,000 range.
If I were to get an 05-09 Mustang, do you recommend upgrading it (things like the rims or stereo) as if I was keeping it for a long time or do you think I'd get over it/it'll wear out pretty quickly?
The GT should come with a really great stereo (the Shaker 1000) so I wouldn't worry about that. I think a good set of black rims or maybe GT500 rims would be a great idea.
Jonathon Hollis but the stereo wouldn't compete with a nowaday stereo, right? Since it's years older?
Great video
hows the fuel economy compare to v6 especially when you modify it a little
For the same price as these cars you can get allot better mustangs like the mach 1, 99/01 cobra, and the 11/12 v6. Those cars have a purpose and out perform the 3v in the 05-10 gts.
A 2011 Mustang V6 for $10,000? Sure. Also, the factory's 0-60 times would like to have a word with you, my friend...
Motornetics.com i have found a couple under 10k now just go check west palm florida craigslist you can get basically any combo you want. stock for stock its a drivers race.
Your clear coat isn't lime, your paint is
Can we be friends? Haha, great vid!
I have an 06 gt and the door panel leather issue sucks.My car has no wear inside at all.seats buttons and all are in great shape then there is this damned leather on the doors. I HATE IT. I just took it off.Looks better then tape.
I just bought 2005 red exterior and red interior. Is it rare ?
I’m stuck with a v6
Nice review but you forgot one huge thing. HOOD RUST. All s197 mustangs have aluminum hoods and Ford did a horrible prep job on them. look and expect to find rust bubbles on the front leading edge of the hood.
TheUsmc1488 Aluminum doesn't rust
@@3644Darrell i know what the original comment poster meant, the paint bubbles up and cracks near the tip of the hood im fortunate enough for it to be un-noticable on mine
@@3644Darrell It corrodes which is very similar thing.
It's slow Bro. I have one. I want to go faster. I got mods too. 4.10 gears will definitely wake her up. However the max you can achieve without a Supercharger or Turbo is about 350ish to the wheels. Which is almost 390 to the crank. No doubt in my mind this is the best looking. Nice Video.
Great job man thank you!
Does the V6 have the stupid 2 piece spark plugs?
How much does it cost to replace a gauge cluster ?