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Ford Mustang

S197 · Boss 302 era2005–2014

V8 pony car, from Boss 302 to the Dark Horse.

8 reviewers · 52 videos · 47 press articles

Generations
S1972005–2014S5502015–2023S6502024–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and daily drivability.

across 8 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Handling
4 say · liveable

"Ford has accomplished The Impossible they've used a live rear axle but the handling is better than the Camaros"

EverydayDriver · ▶ 4:32
1 say · critical

"having that live rear axle is really not helping the car feel planted and settled over the bumps. It's easily upset."

Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:52
Daily drivability
3 say · liveable

"ride quality is pretty good honestly this ride's a lot softer than I thought it was going to"

TopherDrives · ▶ 14:54
3 say · critical

"it has really really shown its age in the interior... all hard plastic everywhere you look"

ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 2:09
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus

Now, at least you have the 5 liter V8 and that is definitely the centerpiece of this car

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 11:41

It's a 5.4 L supercharged V8, 540 horsepower, 510 lb ft of torque... This thing has torque for days.

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 13:12

this is just a really nice fun usable amount of power

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 14:59
// 02

Handling

3.5/57 of 8 reviewerssplit

having that live rear axle is really not helping the car feel planted and settled over the bumps. It's easily upset.

critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:52

Ford has accomplished The Impossible they've used a live rear axle but the handling is better than the Camaros

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 4:32

I've never driven one that was made to handle... this is interesting because it does not feel like a normal three valve whatsoever

positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 3:57
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/58 of 8 reviewersconsensus

This is a car that I could drive all day long and twice on Sunday. Every day and especially on Sunday, I'm driving it twice.

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 18:18

I've driven a number of new Mustangs and none of them feel like this

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 6:26

it's a middle finger carousel playing a pipe organ cover of lick it up by kiss... it's a ridiculous car but it's fun

positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 12:32
// 04

Daily drivability

3.0/58 of 8 reviewerssplit

it has really really shown its age in the interior... all hard plastic everywhere you look

critical · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 2:09

the ergonomics here are a bit wonky.

critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:19

ride quality is pretty good honestly this ride's a lot softer than I thought it was going to

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 14:54
// 05

Value

4.5/58 of 8 reviewersconsensus

if you want a budget american v8 race car this might be a great option for you

positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 11:57

I think we bought it for 22. 24 000 yeah... value-wise the Mustang wins all day right

positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 11:08

these things are kind of bottoming out in price right now there's really no collectors on them

positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 3:29

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Raitis Rides
Posted Feb 18, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Jubbal & Cars
Posted Dec 29, 2025Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
TopherDrives
Posted Jun 13, 2024Open on YouTube
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