And affordable. Nowadays a new Mustang is out of reach of the average Joe which defeats its origins of being an affordable sports car that basically anyone could buy.
See 2vavles weren’t so slow, for their time…Only reason they are considered slow is because their good looks keeps them in the modern mustang conversation….
I have always liked the new edge...but when the 350z came out in the later years of the New edge it was time to move on. Z 3.5L V6: 287hp GT 4.6L V8: 260hp
@@BrownBomber92181 My Grand Marquis had a NPI intake and can confirm, swapping a PI intake (not even the heads, just the intake manifold) really woke it up and brought back some life in the upper RPM range.
Despite it being relatively slow nowadays...I love my 99 2-valve. Easy to mod and work on (for the most part). So crazy how high the prices are now for a GT compared to 23 years ago.
It wasn't slow then and it's not slow now. People's expectations are just too damn high. Everything that is quicker now cost 3 to 4 times as much as that GT did when it was new. Is it worth it and the super high insurance that goes with it? Nope!
To be fair if you take inflation into consideration the base GT would cost around 41k in todays money meanwhile the MSRP for a 2024 mustang GT is 42k. So i would say its keep up with inflation in terms of cost.
@@johnbarron2698current mustang weighs more than a Crown Vic! It is an old man car now, def never see anybody younger than my baby boomer parents driving them
5.5 0-60 not slow by any standard and this car was actually fun to drive vs the massive boat of a car they call mustang now. A sport coupe shouldn't be heavier than a fully loaded full sized car
1999...so ahead of its time. I have a 99' Mustang GT, Convertible, same color red as the car shown here. Even with the quirks; spark plug thread problems, intake manifold problems, cheap interior--they're still bullet proof and made were designed to last a long time. Though not "fast" to todays standards, they're still plenty quick and an underrated platform for tuners on a budget.
I'm so glad you enjoy your 99 New Edge. To be honest, every sports car had a cheap interior at this time. The plastic they used in the MK4 Supra was pretty cheap, too, despite what Toyota fanboys will try to tell you.
@@zedfourme5085catfish cars with their plastic exterior panels were junk from the factory. let’s not forget their flimsy differentials that would grenade at the track. you don’t see many of those 4th gens anymore bc they got crushed for falling apart so easily 😂
@@zedfourme5085 wasn’t even comparing mustangs to GM counterparts. At the time Gm also where very nice powerful cars. I spent much of my time at tracks and well aware of ET times. The 1998 GT was so slow and the 2000 actually had some power to play with. Besides the GT could play with a Camaro I did all the time wasn’t till going into 4th they would go around me. And at the the time as a whole with all types of cars YES the GT did hold its own
My best friend had a 1996 GT convertible 5 speed. The only thing he added was an X pipe and flowmasters. He bought it barely used with 15,000 miles and if I recall it was around $17,000. Very reasonable. He kept it until about 120,000 miles and it gave him very few problems. The 4.6 was an excellent motor. Even with a modest 215 horsepower it was fun to drive with the manual transmission. The torque made it feel a lot faster than the numbers would suggest. The only thing I didn’t like was the body structure was very flimsy being a convertible. Going over railroad tracks you could see the whole dash move quite a bit. But in the spring and summer it was the most fun you could have for a car that was well under $20k
@@zedfourme5085 yeah, the Camaro was faster. Ya seem a bit upset about all the people who like the new edge Mustang. But despite your constant bashing, the new edge Mustang lives on, as it is a reliable drivetrain, easy to modify, and are starting to go up in value quite a bit.
I own a 2004 GT convertible with 5spd, all stock except for a MGW shifter swap. My car is fun to drive, and has a fair amount of power even with 155k miles.
@@angelgjr1999 f bodies were on their way out before the terminator was even an idea...and it didnt take much to get an ls1 fbody to run with a terminator
14.6 is what a convertible automatic runs these cars should be running 14 flat even high 13s stock even Evan Smith from Muscle Mustang in fast forward took a 2004 automatic equipped car and ran 14 seconds flat
Lets be Honest Evan Smith is the GOAT 03 Mach 13.0, 03 Cobra 12.4, 12.89 Ls1 F-Body 12.88 in an LS2 GTO. I spent many nights in my youth at both Englishtown & Atco when the aforementioned cars were fresh and never saw any of then stock/near stock match those times.
@@Skyisthelimit4meget some tubular control arms from Maximum Motorsports. The geometry allows for much better spring efficiency. Improves the ride quality AND handling.
@@SCHMALLZZZ Why? It rides fine like I said. If I wanted it to ride any better id take the entire front and rear suspension off a New Edge Cobra. Now those ride nice, almost like a touring sedan.
These are genuinely one of my favorite Mustangs of all time, probably top 3 behind a '69 Mach 1 or GT500, or the SVO. That said, it is kind of hilarious how outclassed these were for so long. The 5.0 and non PI 4.6s made at LEAST 50 less horsepower than the LT1 F bodies, and even after picking up 50 horsepower in the PI version, they still had damn near 90 less horsepower than the LS1. They didn't even stand a chance until the DOHC Cobras came out, and even those were down almost 50hp until they were supercharged.
One of the best sounding v8s ever
Back when times were simpler
The good ol days!!!
And affordable. Nowadays a new
Mustang is out of reach of the average Joe which defeats its origins of being an affordable sports car that basically anyone could buy.
See 2vavles weren’t so slow, for their time…Only reason they are considered slow is because their good looks keeps them in the modern mustang conversation….
Ayeee thats a slick saying i like it lol. This was a good looking mustang honestly.
They weren't too slow in '99. 96-98 2 valves were slow for any time.
The 2 valves with the Non Pi heads were slow and anemic, the 96-98 Mustang
I have always liked the new edge...but when the 350z came out in the later years of the New edge it was time to move on.
Z 3.5L V6: 287hp
GT 4.6L V8: 260hp
@@BrownBomber92181 My Grand Marquis had a NPI intake and can confirm, swapping a PI intake (not even the heads, just the intake manifold) really woke it up and brought back some life in the upper RPM range.
Despite it being relatively slow nowadays...I love my 99 2-valve. Easy to mod and work on (for the most part). So crazy how high the prices are now for a GT compared to 23 years ago.
I'm pleased to hear you like your New Edge. To me, 5.5 seconds sounds pretty fast, certainly much faster than anything I've ever driven.
It wasn't slow then and it's not slow now. People's expectations are just too damn high. Everything that is quicker now cost 3 to 4 times as much as that GT did when it was new. Is it worth it and the super high insurance that goes with it? Nope!
To be fair if you take inflation into consideration the base GT would cost around 41k in todays money meanwhile the MSRP for a 2024 mustang GT is 42k. So i would say its keep up with inflation in terms of cost.
@@johnbarron2698current mustang weighs more than a Crown Vic! It is an old man car now, def never see anybody younger than my baby boomer parents driving them
5.5 0-60 not slow by any standard and this car was actually fun to drive vs the massive boat of a car they call mustang now. A sport coupe shouldn't be heavier than a fully loaded full sized car
5.5 0 60 for a 90s Mustang is amazing. Look at how it stacks up to those 60s and 70s muscle cars. It was faster than an auto NSX!
Mustang 80s and 90s is bestrt generations
1999...so ahead of its time. I have a 99' Mustang GT, Convertible, same color red as the car shown here. Even with the quirks; spark plug thread problems, intake manifold problems, cheap interior--they're still bullet proof and made were designed to last a long time.
Though not "fast" to todays standards, they're still plenty quick and an underrated platform for tuners on a budget.
Beautiful this Mustang GT specially convertible
A 99 Camaro demolishes your pos in every category
@@zedfourme5085 not too many of those Camaro’s around anymore. Too bad.
I'm so glad you enjoy your 99 New Edge. To be honest, every sports car had a cheap interior at this time. The plastic they used in the MK4 Supra was pretty cheap, too, despite what Toyota fanboys will try to tell you.
@@zedfourme5085catfish cars with their plastic exterior panels were junk from the factory. let’s not forget their flimsy differentials that would grenade at the track. you don’t see many of those 4th gens anymore bc they got crushed for falling apart so easily 😂
Fast for its time and easy to maintain drivetrain...mission accomplished
I had a 2000 and a 2002 GT 5 speed. 13.9 and 14.0 at 100 mph. At the time was doing really well. The 1998 at 225hp was not even close to those times.
Not for a "fast" car. The Camaro was leaps and bounds ahead of Mustang in both power and handling
@@zedfourme5085 wasn’t even comparing mustangs to GM counterparts. At the time Gm also where very nice powerful cars. I spent much of my time at tracks and well aware of ET times. The 1998 GT was so slow and the 2000 actually had some power to play with. Besides the GT could play with a Camaro I did all the time wasn’t till going into 4th they would go around me. And at the the time as a whole with all types of cars YES the GT did hold its own
My best friend had a 1996 GT convertible 5 speed. The only thing he added was an X pipe and flowmasters. He bought it barely used with 15,000 miles and if I recall it was around $17,000. Very reasonable. He kept it until about 120,000 miles and it gave him very few problems. The 4.6 was an excellent motor. Even with a modest 215 horsepower it was fun to drive with the manual transmission. The torque made it feel a lot faster than the numbers would suggest. The only thing I didn’t like was the body structure was very flimsy being a convertible. Going over railroad tracks you could see the whole dash move quite a bit. But in the spring and summer it was the most fun you could have for a car that was well under $20k
@@zedfourme5085 yeah, the Camaro was faster. Ya seem a bit upset about all the people who like the new edge Mustang. But despite your constant bashing, the new edge Mustang lives on, as it is a reliable drivetrain, easy to modify, and are starting to go up in value quite a bit.
The crazy thing is that the 89-93 lx 5.0 mustang was just as quick 0-60 and quicker in the quarter mile
Not too shabby...for their time..and the 4.6 sounds awesome !!
These looked awesome when equipped w/ the 'torq thrust' wheels that started showing up on this gen.
Long live the New Edge……..!!!!!!
It's not always about power,sometime it's a little bit of both.
0-60 in 5.5 seconds could be improved if one were to install a set 4:10 gears!
Not worth it -- unless you like listening to the engine scream at 70 mph. It's unbearable if the car had the automatic transmission.
Fast or slow I’d love any V8 mustang GT. Have my eyes on a 97 GT with a measly 215 horse but 285 torque. Still sounds fun
That stance is just begging for mud rated tires
Uh oh, better be careful Metallica might sue you for using a clip of their music...😂
I like these, but I think the 96-98 SN95s look much better.
I love these cars I just hate how week the engine is
Love these videos, reminds me of watching Motorweek as a kid. 😸
I own a 2004 GT convertible with 5spd, all stock except for a MGW shifter swap. My car is fun to drive, and has a fair amount of power even with 155k miles.
I have a 2004 GT as well. Great car! Your car is barely broken in at 155k miles
I had a 2003 Mustang GT with a 5-Speed and the Terminator Cobra wheels. Absolutely a blast to drive.
This car changed everything.. new horsepower war
LoL, yeah they went from very far behind Camaros and Trans Ams to just far behind them with the PI upgrade! Looked good though....
@@mikedaleiden7725 used to go to lacr In palm dale with my built 1999 in 99 and the ls1s had no clue.. lol good times
@@mikedaleiden7725 Until the Terminator Cobra came and killed them both off from production. LOL
@@angelgjr1999 f bodies were on their way out before the terminator was even an idea...and it didnt take much to get an ls1 fbody to run with a terminator
I bought my GT for 3k
0-60 in 5.5 secs and 14.6 in the 1/4. Something is amiss here. With a 5.5 0-60, the 1/4 should be high 13s-14 flat.
I was thinking that too. 5.5 to 60 should get you a 1/4 mi time of 14.2 or less
Its not 5.5 lol. More like 5.8-6.0.
The 320 HP stang is 5.2-5.5.
0-60 in 5.4 and 13.9 in the quarter are the true numbers..
Great review as always. The video tape really degrades in 24 years.
whats no to like , V8 and rear drive.
Ppl comparing Camaros and Firebirds saying they were faster. Well they should be. Youre comparing 350ci to 281ci.
They put the 350 back into the line up because they couldn't beat the 5.0 Mustang.
these style stangs always looked hokey to me. just plain weird. I owned two foxes.
Fox can be nasty! Rabies!!
This car rode on the Fox chassis.
14.6 is what a convertible automatic runs these cars should be running 14 flat even high 13s stock even Evan Smith from Muscle Mustang in fast forward took a 2004 automatic equipped car and ran 14 seconds flat
Lets be Honest Evan Smith is the GOAT 03 Mach 13.0, 03 Cobra 12.4, 12.89 Ls1 F-Body 12.88 in an LS2 GTO. I spent many nights in my youth at both Englishtown & Atco when the aforementioned cars were fresh and never saw any of then stock/near stock match those times.
Ford!…….
If you were turned off by the looks of the 94-98 Mustangs, you will absolutely hate this years design!
So here it is!!!!!
@Steven g i remember the 2000 mustang cobra from granturismo 3 haha.
@@bubblelex5051 That was the SVT Cobra R.
You can’t beat the prices with a stick
Remember times where there weren't screens and sports modes? Not for everyone... Tech is forced on us just like back in the 80's 😄
We will never see these prices again on a new mustang
I have a 99gt 59k original miles
As opposed to unoriginal miles.
@@Kgio-2112 hi there 61k now
2:56
I'm surprised Lars hasn't flagged this yet......
He is still busy at the swedish stepdancing fest
They sit so high, lol
That's why they have the best ride of all the pony cars. It's called a long travel suspension, or as Ford calls it, Grand Touring suspension (GT).
@@Skyisthelimit4meget some tubular control arms from Maximum Motorsports. The geometry allows for much better spring efficiency. Improves the ride quality AND handling.
@@SCHMALLZZZ Why? It rides fine like I said. If I wanted it to ride any better id take the entire front and rear suspension off a New Edge Cobra. Now those ride nice, almost like a touring sedan.
These are genuinely one of my favorite Mustangs of all time, probably top 3 behind a '69 Mach 1 or GT500, or the SVO.
That said, it is kind of hilarious how outclassed these were for so long. The 5.0 and non PI 4.6s made at LEAST 50 less horsepower than the LT1 F bodies, and even after picking up 50 horsepower in the PI version, they still had damn near 90 less horsepower than the LS1. They didn't even stand a chance until the DOHC Cobras came out, and even those were down almost 50hp until they were supercharged.
I had a 2000, and I always hated the cheesy, fake hood scoop and brake vents.
It’s hard to believe that the latest Accord is pushing similar numbers.
Why?
99 Z28 was such a better car. Funny there is no mention of the current superior competition in this review. Hmmmmm
I noticed that too.
One review at a time my young brother.
I like this body style. The generation after it was hideous
lmao at how many of these cars ive taken to gapplebees in my grand prix gtp
I own an 1999 gt 35th edition and a 2006 gt fun car
Which one is faster