The 11-14 Mustangs are a great platform to build on especially if you want to drag race because of the solid rear axle. With relatively little investment it's easy to run low 11's! I don't daily my stang so I've only accumulated 23k on it so far 😊
I have a 7-year old S550 Premium convertible and it has only 28K on the odo. I mostly drive it for nearby errands on the weekends, or just go for a simple pleasure drive. Other than that, it stays comfy in the garage.
I bought my MT-82 2011 Mustang Gt at 190k miles. It's been two years, I put around 20k miles, and despite they're are some things that need to be worked on still. I bought this car (My kid dream car) knowing I was going to be underneath it. And I was absolutely shocked just how easy things are to get to. So far, everything I've repaired or bolted on I've done in my garage, never needed to go an shop. If your getting a S197, know your not only reliable ride, but your also getting a hell of an easy one to work on too; not to mention a very well documented one as well. If you have a problem, there's an forum, video, and article of someone who dealt with the same thing.
My 2014 is still my favorite body style. It’s paid off, with only 30k miles. I could trade it off for a newer coyote but I do not want to. I love my 14 so much
@haskamoosic9371 yea that’s mine too I’m at 80k miles rn and have no issues currently with my motor runs perfectly but in the future I’m definitely thinking of swapping this maybe in the future I’ll make a “start up in my gen 2 coyote s197😭😭
Just bought a red 2014 GT Premium with 60k miles on it. 4k miles on the transmission and clutch, which was replaced last year, paperwork in hand. New exhaust installed a month before I bought it. Brakes and rotors done last year. Car has been gone through. These were always like a dream car for me. I have no intention of doing any big power mods, this is my daily driver, not a race car. All my mods will be cosmetic because it needs it. New spoiler, front splitter, new antenna, some interior clean up, bought a mini spare tire for it, install my amp and sub and probably replace the stock speakers as well. Still thinking about if I want to replace the stereo or not. New paint in a year or so, it is in poor shape in spots. What I love is the mix of classic and semi modern styles. I like the retro vibes and the lack of all the stupid nanny technology my previous car had. Hopefully it will last me the next ten years or more.
My wife and I have a 2014 GT Premium. We love the car. It replace a 2006 Mustang Pony V6, so there was considerable difference! The only thing we miss off of the 06 is the Shaker that was in the older car sounds better than the Shaker in the 14.
Another reason the coyote 5.0 is great is because on average other V8 engines in stuff like camaros, chargers, challengers, hellcats, etc. they only flow up to around 80-90% air into the engine. so if its a 6.2, it doesnt actually pull in 6.2 liters of air during its 4 stroke cycle. The 5.0 however, is able to consistently flow 110-115% of air into the engine, meaning it flows more than 5 liters of air in its 4 stroke cycle consistently, which doesnt seem like a big difference but that difference goes a very long way in comparison to stock vs stock all the way up to fully built vs fully built. This is one of the factors why the engine loves boost of any variety as well. Hence why so little modification and rarely having to open and work in the block is needed to beat, or at the very least, be on par with competitor brands which usually require full bolt ons and more to meet the same horsepower and performance numbers whereas the 5.0 doesnt.
I love my 2012 Mustang (only a v6) it was my first car. Parents didn’t want me to have a V8 or pay for the insurance lol. But I’ve had it for 8-9 years now. Just hit 111k miles. Starting to replace all the bigger parts but runs like it did when I got it in 2015
My 2008 GT is still my favorit ride. Fun, practical and fast, my pony never let me hang so far. And yes, no darn computer always talkin and blinkin.... Much better than many new cars!
I bought my ‘12 GT/CS in ‘22 and the only issue I’ve had is bc, unbeknownst to me at the time until it happened, it had a transmission installed that had bolts missing. had to replace the whole thing but since then, it’s been over a year since that incident, i don’t have any issues at all. i’ve put 40k miles on it and have enjoyed every single drive
I love my 2011 mustang gt & im still on the stock mt82 trans making over 800hp to the wheels 🛞 & 160,000 plus miles on the transmission & still going strong. The gen1 motor went after about 4yrs boosted & now I’m rocking gen2 aluminator long block. The gen1 style is awesome, I do like the newer styles but couldn’t get rid of mine for one of the newer style just can’t do it. I’ll just add one to my collection 😎
Stock mt82?? How’s it handle the 800?? And yea I feel the same I probably will switch out the motor of mines in the future but I just can’t get rid of these body styles look too nice
@@Grizzly5.0 I’ve have no complaints with the stock mt82 it’s held up very well. I know it won’t last forever but it’s still going strong after all these years of abuse lol it’s crazy how some mt82 dnt last long while others do very good 🤷♂️
@prochargeds1977 I know of them but haven’t met anyone in person to feel it out for myself but what what I’ve heard and seen on yt they seem pretty nice
Got my 14 gt prem track pack in October my first manual vehicle it’s my daily and I’ve been loving it! Still have stock mt-82 which makes me nervous but I’ll baby it for most part until I get mgw shifter 🤞🏼
little tip, the mt82 itself aint too bad if youre willing to put just a bit of work into it BG fluids syncro shift 2 exedy mach 500 stage 1 organic clutch with hydraulic bearing mgw race spec shifter mcleoud high volume braided clutch line thats all you need to have a reliable mt82 total cost shouldnt be more than say 1500 total, of course not factoring in labor if you have someone else put them all in for you.
They're good transmissions. If you drive it normally you'll never see these problems. It's us guys that like to have our fun and race them that run into these problems. But SarntRexxo is right. If you wanna have some fun and not worry about getting locked out of gear, those are the upgrades you need. My transmission is still stock other than a 1 piece drive shaft. I get locked out at 2,3, and 5 if im pushing it. So far what ive noticed to solve this problem, and its not 100%. Dont shift at redline at full throttle, and make sure there is no engine load at all in the transmission when you press the clutch in for the shift. It wastes time if your racing. But your lockouts should be a little better.
One of the cool features about the 11-12 is the speedometer, along with the ambient light and all that when you have a premium, some people have asked me if the car is actually aftermarket moded to do all that. Right after Thanksgiving i always put my cluster in green with red outer ring and greens ambient to match the Christmas season.
Definitely agree! People think I installed them and get surprised when I tell them it came like that. Me personally I like everything red or everything blue. I tried the green but if it’s not Christmas I can’t stand the green with red needle.
@@Grizzly5.0 Yes the green is too much, probably one of ghe brightest colors, i have tried a couple of combos even the joker theme by doing green and purple but the main one is blue with red. I have been debating on changing my seats but i dont want to loose the heating feature specially right now in the winter.
A part of me wishes my 14 was the premium with the lighting. But at the same time a part of me is okay with a base model. I just keep telling myself it lighter, and there for slightly quicker.lol
I've had my 2012 manual for 8 years now. no issues runs strong. got a ford racing short shifter eliminated the cheap stock parts. roush axle backs makes it sound better than it looks.
My 2013 BOSS 302 is my fav body style. I never have & still don't care for the 2015-present gen Mustangs, the only exception being the 2021-22 Shelby GT500. My original 1 owner car has 7,000 miles in lime metallic & has never lived outside of the garage for a day or seen any foul weather. I drive it to Car Shows occasionally. It gets a high approval rating. My car is cleaner & still looks just as new as when it came off the Showroom floor. I think I'll keep her. The Judges at the Shows ask if it was trailered?
I have the same engine '12 GT w/302 manifold intake, silver, GT500 spoiler & w/a hood scoop. She breathes easy & love the pulls. Wanted to trade up for an '18 GT, but decided against it with basically the same hp & already paid for.
Nice set up man! And honestly I’m thinking about the same thing but there’s just something about these styles that keep me from moving to the s550 platform
Your car is far better bang for the buck it's paid for vs paying a bunch of extra money for an 18. The s197 is more fun and more unique out on the streets. It isn't hard to gap 18s all you need is a gen 2 shortblock and boost and you'll lay waste to 2018 cars.
Grizzly5.0 ('Fuzz' police term), I am considering a 2012-2014 S197 with the 5 oh Coyote engine and the manual transmission. Thanks for sharing this video.
I have a 2010 v6 automatic that i bought as a daily driver. Loved the way the car drove and looked. At 113k miles the head cracked on #6 cylinder. Can't afford to start fixing it until july of 2024. I probably wont. I'm 58 and my health is really starting to go to shyte. 8k for about 15k of miles i got out of it was an expensive loss. I give up.
2011 was when they changed the engine the V6 on 11s are as strong as the v8s from 10s. Sucks you got the wrong year of mustang for it 😔 plus the gas on 11s v6s are better as well
Can't beleive people are so anal and picky about interiors. The s197 interior is plenty nice especially with a new screen with android auto/apple carplay. As long as you have that all this other stuff is just not needed...people have become pretty spoiled with cars and interiors these days...
I was interested in purchasing a 2016 Mustang as I rented one for over a month while on vacation. I'm hesitant due to the fact I see a lot of kids racing and abusing these muscle cars. I would take it to a mechanic before purchase but would still have doubts a used Mustang was abused.
These cars can take the beatings the only way the motors with fail is if you intentionally trying to blow it up but I would say feeling out the transmission and the gates when shifting would probably be the biggest factor
Appreciate it man, I haven’t had any issues just hear a clunking noise when going over speed bumps from the driver side front tire and was told it was probably lower control arm bushing
AC actuator is usually a huge job. The part is cheap but it usually involves ripping out the entire dash board and 10hrs+ labor. Is that the case with these first gen GTs?
I have a 2013 Roush RS2, the best thing about these cars is, they are getting very affordable. The coyote engine and 6R80 auto transmission are fairly reliable up to 120-150k miles. After that I would highly recommend replacing the engine at least. Which can be done for about $8000. If you can find one at the right price it will make a very affordable car that will run like new for another 120k-150k miles trouble free once the engine has been replaced. You may at some point have to replace the transmission, but used low mileage versions are plentiful and can be had for $800-$1200. Overall I love my 2013. Its very fun to drive and is an excellent car.
american muscle has an aluminum 1 piece driveshaft thats pretty damn good from ford performance, highly recommended by tons of people. but really you can just browse reputable brands for best price for use. so long as its a 1 piece driveshaft that comes from a good company you should be okay
I have a 2011 GT and been having a hard time with misfire codes, can't find the cause, seems to be some electrical issue.....is really fun to drive tho (when is not misfiring)
@@Grizzly5.0 yeah, I have a couple of those OBD2 readers, misfiring in cylinders 3 and 7, also indicates general misfire (P0300) and still no clue what is causing it, some times just runs all good and then the misfire kicks in
Just figure replacing the manuel tranny with the tremec....auto is bullet proof and was the same tranny they put in 2011 to 2013 Raptors ( DeadGiveaway, there is a small button for downhill grades, for transmission breaking on the side of an auto shifter)
@Grizzly5.0 Got a 2012 GT auto with 140,000.....Watts Link rear end, Ford Racing Shocks and Struts, x pipe , GT 500 mufflers... next on the list is the one piece aluminum driveline, 4/10 gears ⚙️ and tune
@Grizzly5.0 bought it with 32,000 on the Odometer in 2014, has 140,000. 5k oil change Royal Purple. Uses about 2 quarts between oil changes, 20W Synthetic is thin. This is spirited driving every day. Still on same alternator, starter, fuel pump. Replaced coil packs, just to do it .....all external components should be replaced at 100k for a piece of mind....however....nothing besides fluid changes, spark plugs , and 6 Piston Brembo Pads....It had an unknown tune on it when I bought it....dealer....it went wacky 1 day after 5 years... Ford returned it to stock. Probably Bama Street Tune next, install 4/10 With one piece driveline.....it's an auto 6 speed....raises into its power band, has enough top speed , building for sweeping canyons....it's D for drive and foot control
@@Grizzly5.0 I was intranet flipping and came across a private sale in 2017. A 13 PW with 1800km. Yup 1800. Turned out to be a too good to be true story. That was true! Guy needed room for a Demon, and wanted shop room. I never truly realized how awesome these cars were at the time, but sure do now. Till death do us part, lol. Cheers Grizz, from Canada. P.S. Just saw a real one yesterday. Big, blond, and healthy with a wonderful coat :-)
I’m not on e85 I upgraded to pump since the old was was wearing out and giving out less fuel, but I believe all you need is 47 lb injectors and a tune for e85
Got a 2012 mustang gt convertible with 178k for 8800. Not in best shape but it runs. I am more worried about the chinese getrag transmission. Dont here good things about it
It's mostly the clutch put a good twin disc clutch in it and an mgw shifter and change the fluid to the calimer cocktail (Google it if you don't know) you'll be fine if you actually know how to drive.
80k miles? Lol, my 2007 4.6 just hit 200K miles. I’m sure the 5.0 is just as sturdy. Im still on a stock clutch, stock intake box, stock driveshaft. You’ll never blow that motor, unless you actively tried too 🤦🏿♂️😭
@@Grizzly5.0 It still has life too it but, I feel it starting to slip slightly under low acceleration . For example; if say I’m in 3rd and try to push the gas to much. I can make a video of it tomorrow. I have plans to go On3 Turbo once i do upgrade the clutch, it’s the best budget build I could find to keep up with stock 5.0s 😭.
@JaranSRT yea I would say a bit more before replacing it lol but I have the same plan on the on3 in the future, it’s always good to hear from a fellow crowd surfer 😂
@@Grizzly5.0absolutely no issues , only thing I’ve upgraded were 2 piece spark plugs to accel step colder plugs from American muscle and SR performance coil packs. I’ve heard you can put the Gen 1-3 coyote motors and f150 engines on stock TR3650 , with Power by Hour harness, that’s my plan if I ever blow the motor. It comes down to which chassis you like imo , I would like to keep my 07 and get a 13-14 Shelby GT500 one day or a s650 GT, but i think 13-14 GT look the best.
The 11-14 Mustangs are a great platform to build on especially if you want to drag race because of the solid rear axle. With relatively little investment it's easy to run low 11's! I don't daily my stang so I've only accumulated 23k on it so far 😊
Yup I fully agree 🙏🏽💪🏽
I have a 7-year old S550 Premium convertible and it has only 28K on the odo. I mostly drive it for nearby errands on the weekends, or just go for a simple pleasure drive. Other than that, it stays comfy in the garage.
@@Grizzly5.0 should I get a 2010 4.6 mustang gt?
@@omarmoran3097 es y not great cat add a super charger and beat up on 5.0 cars all day!And the 3 valve sounds better!
I bought my MT-82 2011 Mustang Gt at 190k miles. It's been two years, I put around 20k miles, and despite they're are some things that need to be worked on still. I bought this car (My kid dream car) knowing I was going to be underneath it.
And I was absolutely shocked just how easy things are to get to. So far, everything I've repaired or bolted on I've done in my garage, never needed to go an shop.
If your getting a S197, know your not only reliable ride, but your also getting a hell of an easy one to work on too; not to mention a very well documented one as well.
If you have a problem, there's an forum, video, and article of someone who dealt with the same thing.
My 2014 is still my favorite body style. It’s paid off, with only 30k miles. I could trade it off for a newer coyote but I do not want to. I love my 14 so much
same, wouldnt mind swapping for a 2nd or 3rd gen shortblock someday but i agree about the bodystyle, easily the best looking Mustang
@haskamoosic9371 yup maybe in the future I’ll switch the a gen 2 coyote but for now I enjoy this body style
@@Grizzly5.0 just throw that 2nd gen into your s197, that's my plan, if my engine ever goes bad im just gonna 2nd or 3rd (or 4th) gen swap it
@haskamoosic9371 yea that’s mine too I’m at 80k miles rn and have no issues currently with my motor runs perfectly but in the future I’m definitely thinking of swapping this maybe in the future I’ll make a “start up in my gen 2 coyote s197😭😭
What do you have done to yours?
Just bought a red 2014 GT Premium with 60k miles on it. 4k miles on the transmission and clutch, which was replaced last year, paperwork in hand. New exhaust installed a month before I bought it. Brakes and rotors done last year. Car has been gone through.
These were always like a dream car for me. I have no intention of doing any big power mods, this is my daily driver, not a race car. All my mods will be cosmetic because it needs it. New spoiler, front splitter, new antenna, some interior clean up, bought a mini spare tire for it, install my amp and sub and probably replace the stock speakers as well. Still thinking about if I want to replace the stereo or not. New paint in a year or so, it is in poor shape in spots.
What I love is the mix of classic and semi modern styles. I like the retro vibes and the lack of all the stupid nanny technology my previous car had.
Hopefully it will last me the next ten years or more.
My wife and I have a 2014 GT Premium. We love the car. It replace a 2006 Mustang Pony V6, so there was considerable difference! The only thing we miss off of the 06 is the Shaker that was in the older car sounds better than the Shaker in the 14.
Another reason the coyote 5.0 is great is because on average other V8 engines in stuff like camaros, chargers, challengers, hellcats, etc. they only flow up to around 80-90% air into the engine. so if its a 6.2, it doesnt actually pull in 6.2 liters of air during its 4 stroke cycle.
The 5.0 however, is able to consistently flow 110-115% of air into the engine, meaning it flows more than 5 liters of air in its 4 stroke cycle consistently, which doesnt seem like a big difference but that difference goes a very long way in comparison to stock vs stock all the way up to fully built vs fully built. This is one of the factors why the engine loves boost of any variety as well.
Hence why so little modification and rarely having to open and work in the block is needed to beat, or at the very least, be on par with competitor brands which usually require full bolt ons and more to meet the same horsepower and performance numbers whereas the 5.0 doesnt.
I bought my 2011 brand new and am still in love. I baby it and it’s sitting at 64,000 miles.
Me too, ordered my 11 in April 2010 and picked it up July 22nd, I only have 51,000 miles on mine
Me too - brand new 2011 - 19000 kilometres which is about 12000 miles
I love my 2012 Mustang (only a v6) it was my first car. Parents didn’t want me to have a V8 or pay for the insurance lol. But I’ve had it for 8-9 years now. Just hit 111k miles. Starting to replace all the bigger parts but runs like it did when I got it in 2015
Just bought a stock 2010. Drives smooth, no issues. The 2010-12 is definitely my favorite modern body style.
Congratulations man🙏🏽🙏🏽 and I totally agree with you bro
My 2008 GT is still my favorit ride. Fun, practical and fast, my pony never let me hang so far. And yes, no darn computer always talkin and blinkin....
Much better than many new cars!
@@RogerW-o6z
Absolutely!!!
The 3 valve cars are also a great car to by add a blower and you up to todays power !
2nd gear at 4K rpm … pow!
I bought my ‘12 GT/CS in ‘22 and the only issue I’ve had is bc, unbeknownst to me at the time until it happened, it had a transmission installed that had bolts missing. had to replace the whole thing but since then, it’s been over a year since that incident, i don’t have any issues at all. i’ve put 40k miles on it and have enjoyed every single drive
Love my 2010 427R Roush! The S197 platform just looks and sounds amazing!
Truly iconic 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I love my 2011 mustang gt & im still on the stock mt82 trans making over 800hp to the wheels 🛞 & 160,000 plus miles on the transmission & still going strong. The gen1 motor went after about 4yrs boosted & now I’m rocking gen2 aluminator long block.
The gen1 style is awesome, I do like the newer styles but couldn’t get rid of mine for one of the newer style just can’t do it. I’ll just add one to my collection 😎
Stock mt82?? How’s it handle the 800?? And yea I feel the same I probably will switch out the motor of mines in the future but I just can’t get rid of these body styles look too nice
@@Grizzly5.0 I’ve have no complaints with the stock mt82 it’s held up very well. I know it won’t last forever but it’s still going strong after all these years of abuse lol it’s crazy how some mt82 dnt last long while others do very good 🤷♂️
Yea I guess you just gotta get lucky, mine had around 70k before giving out and now with the new one I rarely deal with any problems
@@Grizzly5.0 when mine does go out I was thinking about purchasing the Ben Calimer stage 3 transmission, what are ur thoughts on this transmission?
@prochargeds1977 I know of them but haven’t met anyone in person to feel it out for myself but what what I’ve heard and seen on yt they seem pretty nice
Got my 14 gt prem track pack in October my first manual vehicle it’s my daily and I’ve been loving it! Still have stock mt-82 which makes me nervous but I’ll baby it for most part until I get mgw shifter 🤞🏼
little tip, the mt82 itself aint too bad if youre willing to put just a bit of work into it
BG fluids syncro shift 2
exedy mach 500 stage 1 organic clutch with hydraulic bearing
mgw race spec shifter
mcleoud high volume braided clutch line
thats all you need to have a reliable mt82
total cost shouldnt be more than say 1500 total, of course not factoring in labor if you have someone else put them all in for you.
They're good transmissions. If you drive it normally you'll never see these problems. It's us guys that like to have our fun and race them that run into these problems. But SarntRexxo is right. If you wanna have some fun and not worry about getting locked out of gear, those are the upgrades you need. My transmission is still stock other than a 1 piece drive shaft. I get locked out at 2,3, and 5 if im pushing it. So far what ive noticed to solve this problem, and its not 100%. Dont shift at redline at full throttle, and make sure there is no engine load at all in the transmission when you press the clutch in for the shift. It wastes time if your racing. But your lockouts should be a little better.
2010 with 82k miles. No problems and do all my own maintenance.
One of the cool features about the 11-12 is the speedometer, along with the ambient light and all that when you have a premium, some people have asked me if the car is actually aftermarket moded to do all that. Right after Thanksgiving i always put my cluster in green with red outer ring and greens ambient to match the Christmas season.
Definitely agree! People think I installed them and get surprised when I tell them it came like that. Me personally I like everything red or everything blue. I tried the green but if it’s not Christmas I can’t stand the green with red needle.
@@Grizzly5.0 Yes the green is too much, probably one of ghe brightest colors, i have tried a couple of combos even the joker theme by doing green and purple but the main one is blue with red. I have been debating on changing my seats but i dont want to loose the heating feature specially right now in the winter.
@@5MURF0blue is the brightest on my 13 lol for both gauge and halo
A part of me wishes my 14 was the premium with the lighting. But at the same time a part of me is okay with a base model. I just keep telling myself it lighter, and there for slightly quicker.lol
I've had my 2012 manual for 8 years now. no issues runs strong. got a ford racing short shifter eliminated the cheap stock parts. roush axle backs makes it sound better than it looks.
Niceeee how many miles?
@@Grizzly5.0 82000 km kilometers
Nicee bro what else you planning on doing?
maybe intake will never sell so time will tell@@Grizzly5.0
I have a manual 2011, bought new in 2010, beast of a car to this day with 130k miles all from me 🚀
Hell yea man!
Picked up a 2012 last year. Had VMP put the Odin setup on it and it makes a great daily drive/Hellcat eater! :)
Ay congratulations on joining the crowd patrol😭😭
I prefer the 05-09 for looks alone, but the latter half of the 5th Gen/S197’s are better performers.
My 2013 BOSS 302 is my fav body style. I never have & still don't care for the 2015-present gen Mustangs, the only exception being the 2021-22 Shelby GT500. My original 1 owner car has 7,000 miles in lime metallic & has never lived outside of the garage for a day or seen any foul weather. I drive it to Car Shows occasionally. It gets a high approval rating. My car is cleaner & still looks just as new as when it came off the Showroom floor. I think I'll keep her. The Judges at the Shows ask if it was trailered?
I definitely think they are the best looking 😍🫡
I like my 2014 GT convertible better than the S550. I like it even better now that the S650/Accord is out.
Ayyy nice man
I have the same engine '12 GT w/302 manifold intake, silver, GT500 spoiler & w/a hood scoop. She breathes easy & love the pulls. Wanted to trade up for an '18 GT, but decided against it with basically the same hp & already paid for.
Nice set up man! And honestly I’m thinking about the same thing but there’s just something about these styles that keep me from moving to the s550 platform
Your car is far better bang for the buck it's paid for vs paying a bunch of extra money for an 18. The s197 is more fun and more unique out on the streets. It isn't hard to gap 18s all you need is a gen 2 shortblock and boost and you'll lay waste to 2018 cars.
Even just boosting your engine you can compete nicely especially for the money spent.
@midnight347 Absolutely Bro! 🎯😄
Grizzly5.0 ('Fuzz' police term), I am considering a 2012-2014 S197 with the 5 oh Coyote engine and the manual transmission. Thanks for sharing this video.
I have a 2010 v6 automatic that i bought as a daily driver. Loved the way the car drove and looked. At 113k miles the head cracked on #6 cylinder. Can't afford to start fixing it until july of 2024. I probably wont. I'm 58 and my health is really starting to go to shyte. 8k for about 15k of miles i got out of it was an expensive loss. I give up.
2011 was when they changed the engine the V6 on 11s are as strong as the v8s from 10s. Sucks you got the wrong year of mustang for it 😔 plus the gas on 11s v6s are better as well
@@miniandy420 that's the kind of luck i have.....
I just traded in my boosed 11 gt/cs. Loved the car but had to get back into an s550 for the interior.
Those s550 interiors are very nice
Can't beleive people are so anal and picky about interiors. The s197 interior is plenty nice especially with a new screen with android auto/apple carplay. As long as you have that all this other stuff is just not needed...people have become pretty spoiled with cars and interiors these days...
I was interested in purchasing a 2016 Mustang as I rented one for over a month while on vacation. I'm hesitant due to the fact I see a lot of kids racing and abusing these muscle cars. I would take it to a mechanic before purchase but would still have doubts a used Mustang was abused.
These cars can take the beatings the only way the motors with fail is if you intentionally trying to blow it up but I would say feeling out the transmission and the gates when shifting would probably be the biggest factor
My ‘12 GT with 100k miles is amazing, I mean the mt82 isn’t the Best by all means, but planning on upgrading to the t-56 here in the near future
Yea it isn’t the best ofc but having the “MT-82 transmission replacement” thought in the back of your head. 100k miles? How does it run?
try getting a short shifter it worked for me ford racing short shifter
I just got a 2011 mustang gt base wit 33k miles all stock i put a cold air and muffler delete
Ayyy nice bro🙏🏽🙏🏽
Appreciate it man, I haven’t had any issues just hear a clunking noise when going over speed bumps from the driver side front tire and was told it was probably lower control arm bushing
Yea it might be that tbh it wouldn’t hurt to just have it checked
Do you have a premium GT?
@sway329 yes it is
AC actuator is usually a huge job. The part is cheap but it usually involves ripping out the entire dash board and 10hrs+ labor. Is that the case with these first gen GTs?
Bro tell me about it, it’s a huge hassle
What was the display/gauge you had on the front windshield ? Looked cool.
I don’t have gauges are you talking about the phone holder?
Ohhh are you talking about the BAMA tuner? That lets you have like the Digital gauges
How much they go for with 80 k miles they look clean
I have a 2013 Roush RS2, the best thing about these cars is, they are getting very affordable. The coyote engine and 6R80 auto transmission are fairly reliable up to 120-150k miles. After that I would highly recommend replacing the engine at least. Which can be done for about $8000. If you can find one at the right price it will make a very affordable car that will run like new for another 120k-150k miles trouble free once the engine has been replaced. You may at some point have to replace the transmission, but used low mileage versions are plentiful and can be had for $800-$1200. Overall I love my 2013. Its very fun to drive and is an excellent car.
what driveshaft would any of u guys recommend for a solid daily build?
american muscle has an aluminum 1 piece driveshaft thats pretty damn good from ford performance, highly recommended by tons of people. but really you can just browse reputable brands for best price for use. so long as its a 1 piece driveshaft that comes from a good company you should be okay
Fully agree
I'm getting my 2014 coyote 🐺 saturday
Ayyy fire I hope the purchase was a success
🔥🔥🔥
I have a 2011 GT and been having a hard time with misfire codes, can't find the cause, seems to be some electrical issue.....is really fun to drive tho (when is not misfiring)
There’s a couple places where they can test where the misfire is or with like those odb 2 readers but yea man these cars are super fun
@@Grizzly5.0 yeah, I have a couple of those OBD2 readers, misfiring in cylinders 3 and 7, also indicates general misfire (P0300) and still no clue what is causing it, some times just runs all good and then the misfire kicks in
@@donberto9435Seems like that issue comes from the spark plugs. Maybe check them out
Just figure replacing the manuel tranny with the tremec....auto is bullet proof and was the same tranny they put in 2011 to 2013 Raptors ( DeadGiveaway, there is a small button for downhill grades, for transmission breaking on the side of an auto shifter)
Yea I’ll definitely be switching to the tremec later on rn the Transmission isn’t that bad with a stronger clutch it performs very well
@Grizzly5.0 Got a 2012 GT auto with 140,000.....Watts Link rear end, Ford Racing Shocks and Struts, x pipe , GT 500 mufflers... next on the list is the one piece aluminum driveline, 4/10 gears ⚙️ and tune
@michaeltabanao8092 nice build man how’s it running? Any issues with it?
@Grizzly5.0 bought it with 32,000 on the Odometer in 2014, has 140,000. 5k oil change Royal Purple. Uses about 2 quarts between oil changes, 20W Synthetic is thin. This is spirited driving every day. Still on same alternator, starter, fuel pump. Replaced coil packs, just to do it .....all external components should be replaced at 100k for a piece of mind....however....nothing besides fluid changes, spark plugs , and 6 Piston Brembo Pads....It had an unknown tune on it when I bought it....dealer....it went wacky 1 day after 5 years... Ford returned it to stock. Probably Bama Street Tune next, install 4/10 With one piece driveline.....it's an auto 6 speed....raises into its power band, has enough top speed , building for sweeping canyons....it's D for drive and foot control
Niceee man
I want one
Or they come with a Boss 5 liter. Doah! That's how I took mine :-)
Ayy nice when did you get it?
@@Grizzly5.0 I was intranet flipping and came across a private sale in 2017. A 13 PW with 1800km. Yup 1800. Turned out to be a too good to be true story. That was true! Guy needed room for a Demon, and wanted shop room. I never truly realized how awesome these cars were at the time, but sure do now. Till death do us part, lol. Cheers Grizz, from Canada. P.S. Just saw a real one yesterday. Big, blond, and healthy with a wonderful coat :-)
@billmcmeekin7909 wow I hope you went to the casino after getting that lucky hahaha, glad to hear from a fellow mustang lover.
It's the only way to get the car I want. They quit making a mustang I'm interested in.
Crazy how V8 love boost but complain on the twin turbo 300+HP Eco boost
Right idk why the ecos get so much hate, turbo Mustang come on now
Nothing wrong with a turbo 4 or 6 people are stupid...
Hey man quick question, if you upgrade to e85 on an 2011 or newer you only need to upgrade to 47 lb injectors so why’d you upgrade the pump?
I’m not on e85 I upgraded to pump since the old was was wearing out and giving out less fuel, but I believe all you need is 47 lb injectors and a tune for e85
Everyone is talking about racing & drag racing💀 some of us just love mustang & want to be in the car they feel good about, not race.
Because it’s fun tf plus I’m focusing on the performance side I’m sure you can find other videos on how good they feel not just race
Got a 2012 mustang gt convertible with 178k for 8800. Not in best shape but it runs. I am more worried about the chinese getrag transmission. Dont here good things about it
It's mostly the clutch put a good twin disc clutch in it and an mgw shifter and change the fluid to the calimer cocktail (Google it if you don't know) you'll be fine if you actually know how to drive.
dont worry
got the same car no issues
80k miles? Lol, my 2007 4.6 just hit 200K miles. I’m sure the 5.0 is just as sturdy. Im still on a stock clutch, stock intake box, stock driveshaft. You’ll never blow that motor, unless you actively tried too 🤦🏿♂️😭
Yea bro this platform is so overrated and underrated too 😭, stock clutch?!?? How’s it running?
@@Grizzly5.0 It still has life too it but, I feel it starting to slip slightly under low acceleration . For example; if say I’m in 3rd and try to push the gas to much. I can make a video of it tomorrow. I have plans to go On3 Turbo once i do upgrade the clutch, it’s the best budget build I could find to keep up with stock 5.0s 😭.
@JaranSRT yea I would say a bit more before replacing it lol but I have the same plan on the on3 in the future, it’s always good to hear from a fellow crowd surfer 😂
@@Grizzly5.0absolutely no issues , only thing I’ve upgraded were 2 piece spark plugs to accel step colder plugs from American muscle and SR performance coil packs. I’ve heard you can put the Gen 1-3 coyote motors and f150 engines on stock TR3650 , with Power by Hour harness, that’s my plan if I ever blow the motor. It comes down to which chassis you like imo , I would like to keep my 07 and get a 13-14 Shelby GT500 one day or a s650 GT, but i think 13-14 GT look the best.
Just sold my 2013 i want a 09😭 i miss the 3v Gts idc about power
4th generation coyotes? Ask S197s don't have a 4th Gen coyote in them.
2010-2014 mustangs were NOT S-197s. They are designated SN-10. If you're gonna rep Stangs, do better research
My bad maybe you should make a video with better research 🤷🏽♂️