What I liked about the 2008 Convertible Mustang:
- It’s fun to drive
- It’s got great looks which means you’ll look good driving it
- The V6 engine option provides plenty of power
- Ford offers many optional accessories to suit your individual needs
What I didn’t like:
- Too many blinds spots with the top up
- Convertible latches are often difficult to maneuver
- Although it’s a 4 seater, the backseat is small, even for children
- There’s hardly any trunk space
Who should buy the 2008 Convertible Mustang:
- Adventurous drivers who enjoy weekend road trips and top down driving
Who should not buy the 2008 Convertible Mustang:
- Anyone who carries multiple passengers on a regular basis or is looking for a car with amazing gas mileage
Details and Specs:
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- Body style: Convertible-Passenger Sports Car
- Seating capacity: 4
- Trim levels: Deluxe V6, Premium V6, Deluxe GT, Premium GT
- Price range: $24,075 - $31,845 without options
- Model tested/price Premium V6/$33,920
- Base engine: 4.0 liter V6, 210 hp @ 5250 rpm, 240 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
- Optional engine: 4.6 liter V8, 300 hp @ 5750 rpm, 320 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: T5 5-Speed Manual (V6), TR3650 5-Speed Manual (GT), 5-Speed Automatic (Optional)
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 17 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy With Manual V6, 16 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy With Automatic V6, 15 mpg City/23 mpg Hwy With Manual V8, 15 mpg city/22 mpg Hwy With Automatic V8
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Air bags (driver/front passenger), side-mounted air bags (driver/front passenger), front/rear outboard three point shoulder/lap belts, Securilock, remote keyless entry
- Optional safety equipment: Active anti-theft system, wheel locking kit, anti-lock brakes, traction control
- Major standard features: 16 inch wheels, power convertible top, cloth front bucket seats, seat-mounted side air bags
- Major options: Xenon headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, Shaker 1000 sound system, Ambient interior lighting, Sirius satellite radio, Mustang MyColor, DVD Based Navigation System
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited miles corrosion (Perforation only)
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- Chrysler Sebring convertible
