I like the newly unveiled 2024 Mustang but the S197 Mustang has a retro charm that doesn't age. Whenever I see a good condition 2005 Mustang GT in a parking lot I am still awe struck by how good they look even in 2022. They just look like a real 60's Mustang should in modern day sheet metal. I hope Ford goes back to this shape one day with very minimal changes.
I have a 2008 GT with 225k miles. It's my first, and as yet only car. I love driving it every day. I hope to give it to my daughter one day when she is old enough.
I've got a 2007 GT "Outlaw" It's basically just a GT that came with bullitt rims, a Rousch spoiler, and racing strips. Just reached 160k miles on it. Still a beautiful car, too. Love this style of Mustang, and it's plenty fast for daily driving. Don't need a damn racecar to cruise around. Lol.
05-09 Mustang was a great tribute to the 67-68 models. It’s styling cemented it’s place as one of the best looking generations even if the 4.6 3v has a defined cap on power. I have an 08 GT/CS convertible. And a 93, 69, and 78. The 08 is my favorite.
I'm new ( very lol) , I have an 06 v6 5speed, what is 3v im seeing? I actually really like mine but it was garaged and just 98k on it and 2k is all I paid to a loved family member.
@@nimrodpaul6875 I’m not quite understanding the 3v comment. The 4.6l is the V8 engine. The 3v is 3-valve. Each cylinder has 2 inlet valves and one exhaust valve. My first S197 was actually a 5-speed v6 with the pony package. Fun little car.
I was 10 years old when this mustang came out! Always loved this car and staring at it everytime i see it anywhere. Now I am 30 and a week ago I was lucky enough to own my first ever ford mustang s197 V8 5 speed manual, black, crimson red interior and all the features. I love this car so much its a dream!!!
Saw this car for the first time in 2005 as a 5 year old kid and wanted one ever since, 17 years later finally bought one. Definitely my Favorite car of all time and nothing else comes close. Awesome video, I love still learning new things about this model
@@ThatLoud3v 2013-2014 V6 with a Roush catback sounds like an exotic Italian sportscar...best soundign V6 I have ever heard....but did not sound as good as the LT1 on my 96 Camaro Z28.
This is how I know I’m maturing as a car enthusiast. Wanted the fastest Mustang I could afford. Now, I have a 1967 Mustang 289 that is more fun than any car I’ve ever driven. Not fast by any means, but no slouch either. Sound of a carbureted v8 is crazy
Proud to own 4 of these cars right now and hope to get a GT500 too. I inherited my dads 06 GT when he passed later in 06. I am the original and third owner on an 09 GT (by complete luck it came back into my life). I also have an 08 GT coupe and 08 GT/CS convertible. I fell in love with the spy photos during their development and the first one I saw in person at the 40th anniversary in Nashville sealed the deal. They are the 57 Chevy of their time and I’ll never be without one.
I like every mustang year from 1964.5 to 2024, i think the 05-09 will just keep getting better with time style wise. It's a timeless retro design or something..lol
Proud owner of a 2007 Mustang GT Premium. I bought mine 5 years ago with 53k original miles bone stock. Today she's got 82k miles, and running strong. I love my 07 GT. Im planning on getting either a 13-14 5.0, or 15-17 5.0 as my daily, and only drive my 3V on my days off, or weekends. Yup, don't care for coyotes really, I'll still baby my 2007 S197, and planning to keep her until I'm gone.
I bought my GT in 2009 and still have it. I don't drive it as much as I'd like but I still love to drive it. It's 15 years old, with 29k miles and still looks brand new inside and out. I love that car and don't plan on ever getting rid of it!
@@JEEPDadXJ I just bought an 06 v6 5speed with 98,000 on it. It's a strange kind of blue ( light blue with maybe a silver tenge). I'm brand new to these but already love it. I just put new cats/y pipe on it and replaced the original clutch. This thing runs really good, im thinking the 5 speed helps. Got it off a 70 year old female family member in the garage because she just didn't drive it anymore ( my gain for sure for 2k lol) tried to give her more but it's family and she wouldn't have it. How do I know if it's base or premium or pony package? I really like it, it's very mint.
Great summary of the 2005-2009 Mustangs. I have a 2006 GT Premium that I purchased in 2013. When I bought the car in 2013 it had 147 K highway miles. Today it has 189 K miles. I have replaced parts that wore out or failed. I am very proactive in maintaining and repairing my Mustang. I replaced the peeling vinyl door inserts with padded suede inserts. I replaced my Shaker 500 radio with a Sony with XM Satellite radio. I have 18" 2010 Mustang GT Wheels which makes the car look newer. I recently had my suspension rebuilt including all bushings, shocks, struts and front control arms. The engine has been tuned with new spark plugs and wires, the coil packs replaced with MSD coil packs and all of the fluids flushed and replaced with BG services. I plan on keeping this car for many more years.
The best part of these s197 is they are old school. I have 2008 procharged mustang.. with tons of performance mods from suspension work etc.. it doesn’t have all the new tech which is what I like its like driving an old school muscle car.. nothing like it. I will never get rid of it. Just gonna buy a newer one to add to my collection..
Great Video! Truly love the 05-09 Mustangs. To be honnest I know that Coyote engines is way better but I think but the 3V was not bad either. They still running strong after all these years and they are proven pretty solid so far. Some people says the best would be to engine swap a Coyote engine and I agree on performance perspective. But good luck finding an engine alone, it's almost better and cheaper finding a complete car and pull out it's engine. Coyote engines alone are rare and they do sell it high sticker price.
This video is FANTASTIC. I keep thinking I need to take notes on Mustangs, so I know exactly what gen, year, model, trim, and options that I want. I will own a Mustang one day.
I have a 2005 mustang GT with 255,500 miles on it I drive it every day the mods that the car has right now are American raceing longtubes headers catless H-pipe going to some mid-mounted flowmaster fx's mufflers with 3:73 gears and a Roush Cold Air intake imo these cars are awesome they sound really good with about any exhaust setup u put on it they have that muscle car look overall there great cars!
Damnn 255*** Miles that's a lot of miles. Im glad to see there are other 05 mustangs (gt's) still going after 200*** miles. I was worried about mine (also a 05 gt) almost reaching 150*** cuz I'm about to take it to the shop to put some bolt ons (longtube headers, hotrod camshafts, 4.10 gears) and wasn't sure if it was still gonna last me another good while.
@@sierra5713 sounds like u are going to have a awesome built there my friend yeah these cars can last a very long time if you take good care of them!👍🏼
I gotta agree with everyone on the 05-09 Mustang in the looks department, 3 years ago I was lucky to snag a 2005 GT that a friend bought new and only put 27k miles on it, the rest of the time he parked it in the garage. The Shaker 1000 system has got to be the best sounding factory system I've ever heard, before and even at the time i grabbed this car I was a Camaro guy and still am. It's pretty cool having them both, they're very similar in many ways, what's there not to like?
@@robertswift6101 I do agree with you, what speakers did you go with? It's possible at some point I may look into upgrading, there's a few reasons that I'll tell you why I haven't done it yet. I don't drive the car enough, I used to be heavily into car audio for awhile, I once had four 12 inch subs in a 4th gen Camaro Z28, I'll never be able to replicate that system, it was nasty. As far as the stock Shaker 1000 goes, it's nothing like a couple aftermarket systems I've done but for what it is I gotta say I was impressed with it the first time I heard it, I did have to change the head unit to something more modern with Bluetooth. Lastly, I am getting a little older too and unfortunately I can't spend money like I used to. If money was no object then hell yeah I'd upgrade all my cars, haha..
I owned a 2007 GT/CS convertible since new until I had to sell it this past summer due to a bad left knee. The 5 speed manual was excellent and the clutch was perfect. Zero issues and no trips back to the dealer ever. Maintenance is key and no shortcuts should be taken. All fluids were changed ahead of schedule and I was rewarded with the best car I ever owned as far as repairs in my 50+ years of driving. The performance is fine with the 4.6L but certainly no race car. I never used it for that purpose. I'll always have kind words for this model. By the way, if wondering what I replaced it with, it was a 2014 GT with A6. Found one with just 8,000 miles on it and I hope to have the same excellent experience.
I picked up a 2006 Pony Package in Windveil Blue last year. It was a grandpa's car, well cared for. Even though it's just a V6, the Grandpa owner before me put on true dual exhaust with THRUSH tube mufflers, she sounds great. I've just done the 100,000 mile maintenance with new plugs, wires, and a DEMON coil pack upgrade. Plus new tires and upgraded slotted rotors all around, and a square K&N filter in the stock air box. I didn't buy it to be a track star, I needed to trade in a Chevy with an oil leak and it looks great in a sea of crossover SUVs and mini vans.
Sounds identical to what I have and want to do. 98k on mine , v6 2006 5speed, not sure what bolt on to do first, the demon coil pack with performance 8.5 to 10 ml wires, a k and n stock or Cai. Just replaced the clutch kit and cats/ y pipe, still original after the y. Which mod you recommend first? I'm brand new to this but this thing runs really good and was completely garage kept. Couldn't pass it up for 2k from and 70 yr old female family member.
@@nimrodpaul6875 The downside to a CAI is that you need a Tuner to go with it and they seem to average $3-$400. I tested an economy CAI off EBAY without a tuner and it was throwing codes almost daily. I swapped it out back to the stock filter box with a square K&N and don't get the codes anymore. I just can't drop the money for a tuner so it is what it is. But it's still a great car and fun to drive.
My first car was a 65 mustang coupe, yes still hav it, its my hotrod I daily drove that 65 for 2 years. My dream car was an 05-09 mustang gt. About 6ish months ago my dream came true. 06 black on black gt premium manual 5speed. Frickin love this car, daily drivability and fun factor that surpasses my 65 but the look and feel that reminds me of it.
Own a 2008 GT/CS...great cars and prices will start to rise on the special editions and GT500 soon...get one now! I have the Comp+ Hurst shifter...snick, snick and an absolute blast to drive! LMR carries these...worth the upgrade!
The Shaker 1000 was offered right off the bat on the S197 models introduced for 2005(not 2006 as Landon said). I bought a new GT in March of 2005 and test drove several cars before purchasing. The dealer mark-ups were crazy back then, with some dealers here in SoCal asking $10,000-15,000 over sticker(for a GT)! I test drove a black GT with the Shaker 1000 and the Interior Upgrade Package, the sticker was $31,000, but the dealer was asking for $36,000, I wasn't interested. I stumbled upon a small dealership in Fullerton CA(it's still in business) that didn't have any mark-ups. I got my Premium GT for $28,000. I then bought a 2006 GT the following year when Ford had 0% financing, I bought a leftover 2009 GT in 2010, this one is loaded with HID headlamps, Glass Roof and Ambient lighting. I still own the '09, I was bummed when I reached 100,000 miles last month 😞.
13:30 The peeling door panels are NOT a problem on my ‘06 GT w/base trim, since the doors are all plastic. LOL! Sometimes, it’s better not to have all the premium options.
I have a Mustang GT 07 convertible with alloy gray. Really love that car. When i got my car, I really got intressed in Mustang and also just ford's sportcars.
I think the 2011 to 2014 Mustangs had better engines but the 2005 to 2009 looked a lot better in my opinion. My dream s197 would be a 2005 to 2009 with a coyote but keep the tr3650 trans.
Not better engine, just a bigger engine. A 5.0 liter vs. 4.6 liter which brings a little more power. Having said that, the 2005 to 2009 was the most reliable of all Mustangs and all Sport cars, muscle cars, etc. The 2010 thru 2023 have some issues which lower the reliability of the Mustang. Check out Consumer Reports where they were surprised how reliable the 2005 thru 2009 Mustang were.
@@LuisVerdejo the 5.0 has 100hp+ more than the 4.6. I wouldnt call that a little more power. The 4.6 is a great engine ive owned several. But in my opinion the 5.0 coyote is better in every way. I also think Ford shouldnt have bothered with a 3v version of the 4.6 and just went with the 4v in the 05 to 2010 Mustang.
@@Andrew_460They wanted to save weight one more valve and one more cam shaft adds more weight. So bigger not better. My family member has his 3v with a Whipple on 20 psi of boost pushing about 670 hp. Because everything is light weight it destroys 5.0’s
Theres one with qbiut 120k miles on it, decently clean, that I'm going to see on Tuesday. I hope no one snags it because I love these years and it should be a good deal.
Fun fact the V6 motors utilized the exact same head design on both sides to save cost, one head was forward and the other had a timing chain on the back side of the engine.
I enjoyed this video. 👍👍 How about a video on the 2011-2014? I think they are the best version of the S197. I have a 2011 V6 manual convertible with Pony package that is my most favorite car out of over 50 cars I have owned. I did convert the SYNC system to a modern Android touch screen infotainment and HVAC controls. Only thing I wish it had was folding mirrors. For my use the solid axle is just fine.
I have an 05 Silver GT red interior with the shaker 500 system , carbon hood , quiklath hoodpins ,20inchSTR 6O7S, k sport coilovers, Spectre aluminum air intake , front and rear strut tower braces. Nittos all the way around, mishimoto aluminum Radiator with red hose , red panhard bar , NRG quickrelese color matched to coilovers. Forged carbon fiber steering wheel , white LED halo headlights with led headlight bulbs , LED Fog lights , yellow msd coilpacks, yellowtop optima battery, 91 Octane tune from LITO (popping/burble tune), Carbon side skirts , custom rear diffuser, ABS chin spoiler , V1 vector tailights , a few more things and much more to come bit, biggest aftermarket support , tons of carbon Fiber ... most of my oarts came from LMR and AMERICAN MUSCLE!!!
It’s a vehicle that sets precedence for the models and cars that came after it. While it’s weak and not as good as the coyote...it’s a good entry level car to learn off, build and have fun.
I own a 2005 mustang gt V8 convertible in black with a host of mods added to it , best car I’ve ever driven and in my life , sexiest car on the road today
I have 06 Gt I love this car but I got it at 155k miles it wasn’t perfect when I bought it and it still not I have a a lot of issues because the last person who had it didn’t take care of it but the header bolt broke due to being so old so I’m changing it out but after that she will be a beast again I never regretted my purchase
I sold my 65 T Bird (cuz it kept breaking down) and went out and bought 05 Red Mustang GT. Sold it to pay off my bills, what a mistake, went out the next week and bought 07 Grey GT, better car more options, everybody loves my gray car better than the Red one, i love the gray one and will never sell it.
I love the look of the chrome grill surround shown on the white S197 GT that is featured in this video, but I can't seem to find it listed for sale on the LMR website, or anywhere else for that matter. Can you tell me if it is still available, and if so, where I can buy it?
I had a 05 GT back in 2006. Sold in 2008 since I was heading to Korea for a year. All those cars need is high reving cams, 4.10’s, longtube headers, hollow out the coffee can cats, CAI and tune. Stock wasn’t impressive but after those mods it was.
People say this, and it makes no sense to me. I'm pretty sure it was the most powerful standard gt motor to date. I think prior to 2005, you had to get a specialty mustang, Shelby, cobra, boss, etc to get over 300 hp.
@@mark1wat What doesn't make sense about the 3 valve? The 3v sounded great and yes it was the defacto GT motor(which had high HP builds to the moon and back) til the Coyote came along and took its place. It's not about the power. It was the character of the engine, how the exhaust sounded, and how it felt right with the car. Ford should have made it 4 valve back then but maybe it was cost derivative at the time much like they had chose keeping it solid rear axle(aw yeah drag racin') vs IRS(meh wheelhops).
My first mustang was a 07 gt convertible fun car but not the fastest but a very reliable car never left me stranded in the 4 years I owned it sadly it got totalled last October ended up getting a 2011 5.0 and honestly it's a better car in every way but the 05-09 mustang will always have a special place in my heart my advice to anyone that has one if it's payed for keep it and coyote swap it way cheaper than getting a new one and you would own a sweet sleeper car
One other problem w/S197s not mentioned is the susceptibility of the aluminum hood to corrode on the front end. It’s not rust, but the corrosion does appear as bubbling under the paint.
@@latemodelrestoration it's the best looking kit for that car. Have you seen the purple Roush car used to advertise Eibach lowering springs? It's a stunner! 💪
Best retro body style. The 3v was a good motor. Not the power plant of the coyote, but can be built just as good or possibly a little better. Need to ponie up if you want to make this what a built of a coyote motor can deliver. You have to forge all the internal parts of a 3v. You can get away with just replacing the oil pump gears if you're looking for 700 + hp in the coyote motor. 3v isn't capable of that unless you forge it. I spent the money before the the coyote motor was before nobody knew they were being developed. I probably wouldn't have done it if I knew the coyote motor was coming.
bought mine a v6 and it has a “limited edition” badge on the passenger side taillights. i have no idea if the previous order just put it there or if its actually a limited edition which doesnt make much sense
Just pick up a 2006 black Jack roush stage 1. I've been searching the internet and TH-cam for information on this car. So far I have not found any information on just what changes roush made to this car. Was there any suspension upgrade. Fills like it has a short throw shifter. What brand is it. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
I never find these older stangs in cool colors (red, orange, grabber blue) with low mileage. I have a 2010 3V 5 speed, which only has 9200 miles, but its color is candy red metallic, which is a blend of rust and maroon. I was going to try to get it painted, but that costs more than I thought.
I do especially since I bought all my parts from you. I own a 12 3.7 that runs mid 12s na and 11s on spray. I'm done with buying from you guys again. Ugghh douches just like AM.
I have an 05 with the shaker 1000 system and an aux button that when you press it, it says no phone available. Previous owner says he thinks it was an in between year or something.
The only real complaint that I have about the 99 to 04 and possibly even newer because I have an 04 is none of them seem to come with a full size spare anymore now I do have a full size bear however it's not sitting in the wheel well
Where did you get all the information about the details on what came in the car like 2:58 and 4:00 ? I’m trying to get it to have a better background on the car
I referenced the dealer brochures we have here in our stash of literature. I'm sure you can Google the year specific brochure and find a PDF version. -Landan
One of the best looking Mustang models when not over done
This. Extremely fine line to ricing them out.
I like the newly unveiled 2024 Mustang but the S197 Mustang has a retro charm that doesn't age. Whenever I see a good condition 2005 Mustang GT in a parking lot I am still awe struck by how good they look even in 2022. They just look like a real 60's Mustang should in modern day sheet metal. I hope Ford goes back to this shape one day with very minimal changes.
Yep. I own one and keep staring at it all the time.
I have a 2008 GT with 225k miles. It's my first, and as yet only car. I love driving it every day. I hope to give it to my daughter one day when she is old enough.
I've got a 2007 GT "Outlaw" It's basically just a GT that came with bullitt rims, a Rousch spoiler, and racing strips. Just reached 160k miles on it. Still a beautiful car, too. Love this style of Mustang, and it's plenty fast for daily driving. Don't need a damn racecar to cruise around. Lol.
05-09 Mustang was a great tribute to the 67-68 models. It’s styling cemented it’s place as one of the best looking generations even if the 4.6 3v has a defined cap on power. I have an 08 GT/CS convertible. And a 93, 69, and 78. The 08 is my favorite.
I'm new ( very lol) , I have an 06 v6 5speed, what is 3v im seeing? I actually really like mine but it was garaged and just 98k on it and 2k is all I paid to a loved family member.
Nice pony ranch
@@nimrodpaul6875 I’m not quite understanding the 3v comment. The 4.6l is the V8 engine. The 3v is 3-valve. Each cylinder has 2 inlet valves and one exhaust valve.
My first S197 was actually a 5-speed v6 with the pony package. Fun little car.
@@BessieRiggsthe 07 4.0 twas my first pony too. Now I have a ‘67 289 project car.
I was 10 years old when this mustang came out! Always loved this car and staring at it everytime i see it anywhere. Now I am 30 and a week ago I was lucky enough to own my first ever ford mustang s197 V8 5 speed manual, black, crimson red interior and all the features. I love this car so much its a dream!!!
Saw this car for the first time in 2005 as a 5 year old kid and wanted one ever since, 17 years later finally bought one. Definitely my Favorite car of all time and nothing else comes close. Awesome video, I love still learning new things about this model
Welcome to the 1960's.
They just look and sound so damn good that I don't care if its not as fast as a 5.0.
It is not as fast as the Cyclone, neither.
@@rjdavis7503 they sound bad🤮 tho lol
@@ThatLoud3v 2013-2014 V6 with a Roush catback sounds like an exotic Italian sportscar...best soundign V6 I have ever heard....but did not sound as good as the LT1 on my 96 Camaro Z28.
@@rjdavis7503it's faster than the Cyclone. It has 45 ft. lbs. of torque more than the V6.
This is how I know I’m maturing as a car enthusiast. Wanted the fastest Mustang I could afford. Now, I have a 1967 Mustang 289 that is more fun than any car I’ve ever driven. Not fast by any means, but no slouch either. Sound of a carbureted v8 is crazy
Proud to own 4 of these cars right now and hope to get a GT500 too. I inherited my dads 06 GT when he passed later in 06. I am the original and third owner on an 09 GT (by complete luck it came back into my life). I also have an 08 GT coupe and 08 GT/CS convertible. I fell in love with the spy photos during their development and the first one I saw in person at the 40th anniversary in Nashville sealed the deal. They are the 57 Chevy of their time and I’ll never be without one.
Big fan of the S-197's. Video had a ton of facts. Well done guys.
I like every mustang year from 1964.5 to 2024, i think the 05-09 will just keep getting better with time style wise. It's a timeless retro design or something..lol
Proud owner of a 2007 Mustang GT Premium. I bought mine 5 years ago with 53k original miles bone stock. Today she's got 82k miles, and running strong. I love my 07 GT. Im planning on getting either a 13-14 5.0, or 15-17 5.0 as my daily, and only drive my 3V on my days off, or weekends. Yup, don't care for coyotes really, I'll still baby my 2007 S197, and planning to keep her until I'm gone.
I bought my GT in 2009 and still have it. I don't drive it as much as I'd like but I still love to drive it. It's 15 years old, with 29k miles and still looks brand new inside and out. I love that car and don't plan on ever getting rid of it!
I have a 07' Pony Package and I've learned so much with this video! Thanks so much!!
Twins! I have the same one
I have an 06 PP, Windveil Blue, just crossed 100k on the odo.
@@JEEPDadXJ I just bought an 06 v6 5speed with 98,000 on it. It's a strange kind of blue ( light blue with maybe a silver tenge). I'm brand new to these but already love it. I just put new cats/y pipe on it and replaced the original clutch. This thing runs really good, im thinking the 5 speed helps. Got it off a 70 year old female family member in the garage because she just didn't drive it anymore ( my gain for sure for 2k lol) tried to give her more but it's family and she wouldn't have it. How do I know if it's base or premium or pony package? I really like it, it's very mint.
Great summary of the 2005-2009 Mustangs. I have a 2006 GT Premium that I purchased in 2013. When I bought the car in 2013 it had 147 K highway miles. Today it has 189 K miles. I have replaced parts that wore out or failed. I am very proactive in maintaining and repairing my Mustang. I replaced the peeling vinyl door inserts with padded suede inserts. I replaced my Shaker 500 radio with a Sony with XM Satellite radio. I have 18" 2010 Mustang GT Wheels which makes the car look newer. I recently had my suspension rebuilt including all bushings, shocks, struts and front control arms. The engine has been tuned with new spark plugs and wires, the coil packs replaced with MSD coil packs and all of the fluids flushed and replaced with BG services. I plan on keeping this car for many more years.
I'll keep my 06 GT Deluxe until I'm too old to push in the clutch. Love my Hurst short throw.
Thank you for this video. I now have an even greater appreciation for my ‘06 GT 😎
The best part of these s197 is they are old school. I have 2008 procharged mustang.. with tons of performance mods from suspension work etc.. it doesn’t have all the new tech which is what I like its like driving an old school muscle car.. nothing like it. I will never get rid of it. Just gonna buy a newer one to add to my collection..
2009 Mustang GT/CS owner here. absolute beauty
Best looking Mustang since the 69/70 fast backs. Hasn’t been matched since.
I like this configuration more than the newer ones
Great Video!
Truly love the 05-09 Mustangs. To be honnest I know that Coyote engines is way better but I think but the 3V was not bad either. They still running strong after all these years and they are proven pretty solid so far.
Some people says the best would be to engine swap a Coyote engine and I agree on performance perspective. But good luck finding an engine alone, it's almost better and cheaper finding a complete car and pull out it's engine. Coyote engines alone are rare and they do sell it high sticker price.
This video is FANTASTIC. I keep thinking I need to take notes on Mustangs, so I know exactly what gen, year, model, trim, and options that I want. I will own a Mustang one day.
I have a 2005 mustang GT with 255,500 miles on it I drive it every day the mods that the car has right now are American raceing longtubes headers catless H-pipe going to some mid-mounted flowmaster fx's mufflers with 3:73 gears and a Roush Cold Air intake imo these cars are awesome they sound really good with about any exhaust setup u put on it they have that muscle car look overall there great cars!
are the 7:73 gears worth it
@@dylanmcconkey5998 do you mean 3:73 gears lol and yeah there worth it imo its all around gearing!
@@ThatLoud3v yes I meant that sorry I was kinda 🍃
Damnn 255*** Miles that's a lot of miles. Im glad to see there are other 05 mustangs (gt's) still going after 200*** miles. I was worried about mine (also a 05 gt) almost reaching 150*** cuz I'm about to take it to the shop to put some bolt ons (longtube headers, hotrod camshafts, 4.10 gears) and wasn't sure if it was still gonna last me another good while.
@@sierra5713 sounds like u are going to have a awesome built there my friend yeah these cars can last a very long time if you take good care of them!👍🏼
Despite the lackluster engine options. I'd love to have an S197 again, even if its a 4.0. I'd daily it till it quits, then chuck a Coyote in it.
I gotta agree with everyone on the 05-09 Mustang in the looks department, 3 years ago I was lucky to snag a 2005 GT that a friend bought new and only put 27k miles on it, the rest of the time he parked it in the garage. The Shaker 1000 system has got to be the best sounding factory system I've ever heard, before and even at the time i grabbed this car I was a Camaro guy and still am. It's pretty cool having them both, they're very similar in many ways, what's there not to like?
upgrade the speakers for an even better sound
@@robertswift6101 I do agree with you, what speakers did you go with? It's possible at some point I may look into upgrading, there's a few reasons that I'll tell you why I haven't done it yet. I don't drive the car enough, I used to be heavily into car audio for awhile, I once had four 12 inch subs in a 4th gen Camaro Z28, I'll never be able to replicate that system, it was nasty. As far as the stock Shaker 1000 goes, it's nothing like a couple aftermarket systems I've done but for what it is I gotta say I was impressed with it the first time I heard it, I did have to change the head unit to something more modern with Bluetooth. Lastly, I am getting a little older too and unfortunately I can't spend money like I used to. If money was no object then hell yeah I'd upgrade all my cars, haha..
@@irocitZ i havent upgraded mine yet but will at some point
my first car, still going strong almost a decade later! Love the thing :)
I just like the fact you mentioned the 4.0...alot of videos on this topic skips right over them..so thanks..
Thanks, Michael! -Landan
Except he said it was a pushrod engine, and it's not, it's the Cologne V6 with a SOHC and a crazy jack shaft to run the cam on the right.
I owned a 2007 GT/CS convertible since new until I had to sell it this past summer due to a bad left knee. The 5 speed manual was excellent and the clutch was perfect. Zero issues and no trips back to the dealer ever. Maintenance is key and no shortcuts should be taken. All fluids were changed ahead of schedule and I was rewarded with the best car I ever owned as far as repairs in my 50+ years of driving. The performance is fine with the 4.6L but certainly no race car. I never used it for that purpose. I'll always have kind words for this model. By the way, if wondering what I replaced it with, it was a 2014 GT with A6. Found one with just 8,000 miles on it and I hope to have the same excellent experience.
Seen quite a few gen 1’s well over 100k, and the 6R80 is a fantastic auto. You have plenty of life and fun ahead.
I picked up a 2006 Pony Package in Windveil Blue last year. It was a grandpa's car, well cared for. Even though it's just a V6, the Grandpa owner before me put on true dual exhaust with THRUSH tube mufflers, she sounds great. I've just done the 100,000 mile maintenance with new plugs, wires, and a DEMON coil pack upgrade. Plus new tires and upgraded slotted rotors all around, and a square K&N filter in the stock air box. I didn't buy it to be a track star, I needed to trade in a Chevy with an oil leak and it looks great in a sea of crossover SUVs and mini vans.
Sounds identical to what I have and want to do. 98k on mine , v6 2006 5speed, not sure what bolt on to do first, the demon coil pack with performance 8.5 to 10 ml wires, a k and n stock or Cai. Just replaced the clutch kit and cats/ y pipe, still original after the y. Which mod you recommend first? I'm brand new to this but this thing runs really good and was completely garage kept. Couldn't pass it up for 2k from and 70 yr old female family member.
@@nimrodpaul6875 awesome man 👍🏼
@@nimrodpaul6875 The downside to a CAI is that you need a Tuner to go with it and they seem to average $3-$400. I tested an economy CAI off EBAY without a tuner and it was throwing codes almost daily. I swapped it out back to the stock filter box with a square K&N and don't get the codes anymore. I just can't drop the money for a tuner so it is what it is. But it's still a great car and fun to drive.
@@JEEPDadXJ appreciate the feed back
My first car was a 65 mustang coupe, yes still hav it, its my hotrod I daily drove that 65 for 2 years. My dream car was an 05-09 mustang gt. About 6ish months ago my dream came true. 06 black on black gt premium manual 5speed. Frickin love this car, daily drivability and fun factor that surpasses my 65 but the look and feel that reminds me of it.
Great video! Another tip is to trim back the cowl water drains,they get clogged and the standing water ruins the wiper module...
Yup been there learned the hard way
Left out the twister 2 and the hertz to go along with Shelby, Roush, and Saleen.
Own a 2008 GT/CS...great cars and prices will start to rise on the special editions and GT500 soon...get one now! I have the Comp+ Hurst shifter...snick, snick and an absolute blast to drive! LMR carries these...worth the upgrade!
I just bought a 2008 love it much better than newer ones..Myfriend bought o9 .He talked about how much he loved it.I just had to get one.quite happy
GT/CS Convertible just perfect Daily car in Paris :)
The Shaker 1000 was offered right off the bat on the S197 models introduced for 2005(not 2006 as Landon said). I bought a new GT in March of 2005 and test drove several cars before purchasing. The dealer mark-ups were crazy back then, with some dealers here in SoCal asking $10,000-15,000 over sticker(for a GT)! I test drove a black GT with the Shaker 1000 and the Interior Upgrade Package, the sticker was $31,000, but the dealer was asking for $36,000, I wasn't interested. I stumbled upon a small dealership in Fullerton CA(it's still in business) that didn't have any mark-ups. I got my Premium GT for $28,000. I then bought a 2006 GT the following year when Ford had 0% financing, I bought a leftover 2009 GT in 2010, this one is loaded with HID headlamps, Glass Roof and Ambient lighting. I still own the '09, I was bummed when I reached 100,000 miles last month 😞.
I've got 225,000 on my 09' 😎😎
I was looking for this comment. My 05 has a shaker 1000
13:30 The peeling door panels are NOT a problem on my ‘06 GT w/base trim, since the doors are all plastic. LOL! Sometimes, it’s better not to have all the premium options.
Just got my 2006 Vista blue convertible GT 5 speed. Love it better then my C5 corvette.
What a video! Very interesting! Thanks for sharing! 🔥🔥🔥
Cant wait to own one soon. Spring can’t come soon enough ‼️
There was one model you didn't mention in the other specialty model section, the Iacocca Edition.
There was 3 things that the 05-09 mustang was going to get but they decided not to put those 3 things on them.
I got the 2007 Pony package V6 mustang. Best mustang ever
I have a Mustang GT 07 convertible with alloy gray. Really love that car. When i got my car, I really got intressed in Mustang and also just ford's sportcars.
That red s197 is so clean
I had an ‘09 premium glass roof, rolled it on an on-ramp, I’m still sad about it! Had less than 50k miles on it, it was in perfect condition.
Nice driving 🚗 👌
@@catsaretasty I know right!
I think the 2011 to 2014 Mustangs had better engines but the 2005 to 2009 looked a lot better in my opinion. My dream s197 would be a 2005 to 2009 with a coyote but keep the tr3650 trans.
Hell yes
Not better engine, just a bigger engine. A 5.0 liter vs. 4.6 liter which brings a little more power. Having said that, the 2005 to 2009 was the most reliable of all Mustangs and all Sport cars, muscle cars, etc. The 2010 thru 2023 have some issues which lower the reliability of the Mustang. Check out Consumer Reports where they were surprised how reliable the 2005 thru 2009 Mustang were.
@@LuisVerdejo the 5.0 has 100hp+ more than the 4.6. I wouldnt call that a little more power. The 4.6 is a great engine ive owned several. But in my opinion the 5.0 coyote is better in every way. I also think Ford shouldnt have bothered with a 3v version of the 4.6 and just went with the 4v in the 05 to 2010 Mustang.
@@Andrew_460They wanted to save weight one more valve and one more cam shaft adds more weight.
So bigger not better. My family member has his 3v with a Whipple on 20 psi of boost pushing about 670 hp.
Because everything is light weight it destroys 5.0’s
Theres one with qbiut 120k miles on it, decently clean, that I'm going to see on Tuesday. I hope no one snags it because I love these years and it should be a good deal.
Fun fact the V6 motors utilized the exact same head design on both sides to save cost, one head was forward and the other had a timing chain on the back side of the engine.
I’m not sure why I even said pushrod. Good thing I’m human. 👍🏻 -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration i always thought they were pushrod too
I’m glad I’m not the only one then! Maybe I should have used Google?! ;) -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration i caught that and was like pushrod? Lol
@@latemodelrestoration It was originally a push-rod engine poorly converted to OHC . Thats probably why the mix up. :)
I wanted an 08-09 GT, but my wife wanted a 14 GT. We ended up getting a 14 GT convertible, which I'm very happy with.
I loved this video. Please do more on the Camaro, challenger, and charger.
We don't deal with Chevy or Dodge products. Check out the rest of our channel and you'll see that it's Ford-Only.
I enjoyed this video. 👍👍 How about a video on the 2011-2014? I think they are the best version of the S197. I have a 2011 V6 manual convertible with Pony package that is my most favorite car out of over 50 cars I have owned. I did convert the SYNC system to a modern Android touch screen infotainment and HVAC controls. Only thing I wish it had was folding mirrors. For my use the solid axle is just fine.
I have an 05 Silver GT red interior with the shaker 500 system , carbon hood , quiklath hoodpins ,20inchSTR 6O7S, k sport coilovers, Spectre aluminum air intake , front and rear strut tower braces. Nittos all the way around, mishimoto aluminum Radiator with red hose , red panhard bar , NRG quickrelese color matched to coilovers. Forged carbon fiber steering wheel , white LED halo headlights with led headlight bulbs , LED Fog lights , yellow msd coilpacks, yellowtop optima battery, 91 Octane tune from LITO (popping/burble tune), Carbon side skirts , custom rear diffuser, ABS chin spoiler , V1 vector tailights , a few more things and much more to come bit, biggest aftermarket support , tons of carbon Fiber ... most of my oarts came from LMR and AMERICAN MUSCLE!!!
It’s a vehicle that sets precedence for the models and cars that came after it.
While it’s weak and not as good as the coyote...it’s a good entry level car to learn off, build and have fun.
I couldn't agree more! -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration
Thank you for sharing this. 🙏
Would love a buillitt or shelby gt!!! Been obsessed by mustangs since I was 8!!!
Waiting for video about 10-14s!
I have a 2008 grabber v6 ,I still get compliments.
I own a 2005 mustang gt V8 convertible in black with a host of mods added to it , best car I’ve ever driven and in my life , sexiest car on the road today
Mines grabber orange. Too fun
I have 06 Gt I love this car but I got it at 155k miles it wasn’t perfect when I bought it and it still not I have a a lot of issues because the last person who had it didn’t take care of it but the header bolt broke due to being so old so I’m changing it out but after that she will be a beast again I never regretted my purchase
My 05' v6 did not come included with ABS. I think abs was federally regulated between 05-06 so the early models didn't have this.
My 2003 Mustang GT did have ABS. I think it’s part of a premium package. The SN95 didn’t have it at all.
ny current 05 v6 also does not have ABS
@@angelgjr1999 The New Edge Mustang is still a SN95 model, the early SN95 cars('94-'98) had ABS as optional on both V6 and GT models.
@@cion486yes it does. Every car produced from 2004 on has them. It was required
@@3644Darrell No, it does not. It was in all V8's, but optional in the V6.
The best mustang when modded
I got a 05 early build, I got the shaker 1000 system in mine
I sold my 65 T Bird (cuz it kept breaking down) and went out and bought 05 Red Mustang GT. Sold it to pay off my bills, what a mistake, went out the next week and bought 07 Grey GT, better car more options, everybody loves my gray car better than the Red one, i love the gray one and will never sell it.
Well Done!
I have a 05 gt brand new trans 176,000 miles
I love the look of the chrome grill surround shown on the white S197 GT that is featured in this video, but I can't seem to find it listed for sale on the LMR website, or anywhere else for that matter. Can you tell me if it is still available, and if so, where I can buy it?
Here is the link: lmr.com/item/LRS-8200Y/05-09-mustang-bullitt-style-grille-sve
My favorite, the beginning of the retro look. When they started looking like a mustang again....Not sure whats going on now.
I had a 05 GT back in 2006. Sold in 2008 since I was heading to Korea for a year. All those cars need is high reving cams, 4.10’s, longtube headers, hollow out the coffee can cats, CAI and tune. Stock wasn’t impressive but after those mods it was.
I have an 08’ right now and it needs either a 4.6 4V from the New Edge Cobra or 5.4 4V from the GT500. Stock motor can only handle 550whp
My first car was an 09 mustang v6 I love the car Evan though it’s a v6 I still have it to this day almost 250k miles
4.6 3v was the most underwhelming Ford V8 ever...and I love it to death lol
People shit on the 2v more 😅
It’s a great reliable engine that makes good torque tho
People say this, and it makes no sense to me. I'm pretty sure it was the most powerful standard gt motor to date. I think prior to 2005, you had to get a specialty mustang, Shelby, cobra, boss, etc to get over 300 hp.
@@mark1wat What doesn't make sense about the 3 valve? The 3v sounded great and yes it was the defacto GT motor(which had high HP builds to the moon and back) til the Coyote came along and took its place. It's not about the power. It was the character of the engine, how the exhaust sounded, and how it felt right with the car. Ford should have made it 4 valve back then but maybe it was cost derivative at the time much like they had chose keeping it solid rear axle(aw yeah drag racin') vs IRS(meh wheelhops).
The 3 valve heads were supposed to flow nearly as much air as the fox cobra 4v heads...
Back in 05, it had a respectable horsepower number. I'm not sure why people compare this engine to modern ones...
Love my 08 GT 🖤🐎
I remember seen the 05 for the first time and even it took me 18 year I bought an (08) at the car auction to fixed up.
My first mustang was a 07 gt convertible fun car but not the fastest but a very reliable car never left me stranded in the 4 years I owned it sadly it got totalled last October ended up getting a 2011 5.0 and honestly it's a better car in every way but the 05-09 mustang will always have a special place in my heart my advice to anyone that has one if it's payed for keep it and coyote swap it way cheaper than getting a new one and you would own a sweet sleeper car
One other problem w/S197s not mentioned is the susceptibility of the aluminum hood to corrode on the front end. It’s not rust, but the corrosion does appear as bubbling under the paint.
The 4.0 V6 in these Mustangs didn’t use a pushrod architecture, they were SOHC/2 valves per cylinder. Either way, it’s a truck engine.
I'd love to have that Roush version
Roush offered some cool cars with the 05-09 Mustangs! -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration it's the best looking kit for that car. Have you seen the purple Roush car used to advertise Eibach lowering springs? It's a stunner! 💪
I Love my 2006 Roush
Great video. I have owned 3 S197 Mustangs.
Glad u added the Shelby gt seems to get hate sometimes being called "fake"
Thanks! I've always liked the Shelby GTs. Especially the white w/ silver stripe cars. -Landan
Plus the paint bubbling up on the aluminum hood
my 12 is same way.
This was a good run down for such a short video.
Best retro body style. The 3v was a good motor. Not the power plant of the coyote, but can be built just as good or possibly a little better. Need to ponie up if you want to make this what a built of a coyote motor can deliver. You have to forge all the internal parts of a 3v. You can get away with just replacing the oil pump gears if you're looking for 700 + hp in the coyote motor. 3v isn't capable of that unless you forge it. I spent the money before the the coyote motor was before nobody knew they were being developed. I probably wouldn't have done it if I knew the coyote motor was coming.
Great video
bought mine a v6 and it has a “limited edition” badge on the passenger side taillights. i have no idea if the previous order just put it there or if its actually a limited edition which doesnt make much sense
Just pick up a 2006 black Jack roush stage 1. I've been searching the internet and TH-cam for information on this car. So far I have not found any information on just what changes roush made to this car. Was there any suspension upgrade. Fills like it has a short throw shifter. What brand is it. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
I would recommend calling Roush. I know a little bit about those cars, but I don't want to tell you the wrong info. -Landan
My Fav Gen
I love my 2009 45th Anniversary Edition
I’ve got a 2010 V6 premium. I love my car. The engine ain’t the best but it’s honest work
Any idea where to get those lower grille ducts shown on the 08 Bullitt??
I never find these older stangs in cool colors (red, orange, grabber blue) with low mileage. I have a 2010 3V 5 speed, which only has 9200 miles, but its color is candy red metallic, which is a blend of rust and maroon. I was going to try to get it painted, but that costs more than I thought.
Will never sell my 06 GT 5spd straight pipes ahah
My one big complaint.. The 16 Gallon Gas Tank. My 1997 Taurus SHO V8 had the same "problem".
Surprised you didn't talk about the Shelby super snake with around 700hp I think.
I got an 09 . It has little ponies on the interior . I didn't see it in the video. Any idea
4.0 v6 was sohc not pushrods
Good catch! Who cares about a V6 anyways?! :)
@@latemodelrestoration as an owner of an 05 Premium coupe I do.
I do especially since I bought all my parts from you. I own a 12 3.7 that runs mid 12s na and 11s on spray. I'm done with buying from you guys again. Ugghh douches just like AM.
I wasn't a fan of the 4.0L but even I knew it was SOHC.
Same engine as the Ford Explorer. Decent torque but has reliability issues with plastic parts cracking.
I have an 05 with the shaker 1000 system and an aux button that when you press it, it says no phone available. Previous owner says he thinks it was an in between year or something.
I own a 05 gt and a 09 gt with the glass roof and long tubes straight piped to the rear.
The only real complaint that I have about the 99 to 04 and possibly even newer because I have an 04 is none of them seem to come with a full size spare anymore now I do have a full size bear however it's not sitting in the wheel well
Somebody has probably already flagged this but the 05-09 4.0L V6 is a single overhead cam design, not pushrod...
Yep! Honest mistake on my part. -Landan
I love my 08’ GT Deluxe. Wish I could swap the 3V out for a 5.4 4V though.
I know it's a tall order, but can you do one of these videos on the first gen?
Where did you get all the information about the details on what came in the car like 2:58 and 4:00 ? I’m trying to get it to have a better background on the car
I referenced the dealer brochures we have here in our stash of literature. I'm sure you can Google the year specific brochure and find a PDF version. -Landan
Thanks you so much
Can you do 2010-2014 models 😬
Yep! Sure can. Stay tuned. -Landan