2005 Mustang GT Review - Why A S197 3v Is A Great Used Car To Get Right Now!!

[@AntsCarReviews]

Let me know what you guys think about this awesome 2005 Mustang GT! I love these 3v s197's! But if you want to see me review a 2014 coyote click this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHfFp2SGp89kb68

[@TheVagolfer]

I have an '05 GT with a 5 speed, it's entirely stock and is plenty fast with a great sound. If you want a fun, reliable car for under 10K, this is a great choice.

[@ΓιωργοςΚασιαρας]

Hi. Iam looking to buy onee in Europe. Are the spare parts and the service expensive?

[@TheVagolfer]

@@ΓιωργοςΚασιαραςAny Ford is easy to get parts for, especially a Mustang, many of them were made. Service depends on the mechanic, but they are not complicated.

[@CaffeinatedFrostbite]

good luck finding one under 10k right now unless you want 180k miles and completely ratted out

[@4G63Tx]

How do these cars do with high mileage? Anything to look out for? I’m considering buying an 05-06 GT myself

[@TheVagolfer]

@@4G63Tx The 4.6 engine is fairly bullet proof, as with all vehicles, it depends on how well maintained it has been. Garage kept, oil changes, routine maintenance? Mileage is not as important as service. Always have a PPI done.

[@josephcraigoliverdeeoff4648]

People that were born the year this car came out are now graduating from high school and are now old enough to vote, join the military, go to college, purchase liquor, alcohol and cigarettes, work full time, move out and live lives of their own. How time flies...

[@sashacarter7563]

Noooooo I’m only 16 😭😭

[@rapids831]

Mah boi you gotta be 21 too buy alcohol dummy😂

[@Xandersgallery]

I just turned 17,😅🤣

[@ran2fye]

You’re a year too early with this comment

[@deathsmelody9452]

Im a junior in HS I was born in '06 and have an '06 mustang

[@darrenbuttery3527]

I drive a Corvette now but 10 years ago I owned a 2007 Mustang GT. It was a 5 speed manual with 4.10 gears and a magnaflow axelback that had been installed by a previous owner. I added a cold air intake, long tube headers, ORH pipe, hot rod cams and charge motion delete plates. With a 93 octane tune the car made 323 rwhp and sounded absolutely amazing. I still find myself missing that car and watching these kinds of videos.

[@twiceonsundays]

Same here man. Currently in a Scatpack. Previously owned a C7 Stingray, but I still miss my 2009 Mustang GT to this day. I think I'm gonna pick another one up cash when I get the money.

[@NDMikefromVelva]

Being born in 1969 and having an uncle that owned a 69 Mach 1, I was obsessed with it. When the S197 came out, I was blown away! The styling of this car is unforgettable and the “Is what it was” campaign hit the nail on the head. The 3V gets a bad wrap, but engines can be modified, but body styling makes this one of the coolest Mustangs ever produced. IMO

[@charleswaynewright2042]

I've had so many mustang's from 65 though 71 I've lost count but the 71 mach 1s were my favorite I just purchased a 07 3v GT and love everything about it I almost feel sorry for this dude doing the bad rap on this car maybe he should stick to his lamborghinis

[@tonygeis4363]

About 7 years ago I bought a '07 GT Premium. Had less than 8000 miles on the clock. Car was basically still brand new. There were some aftermarket parts already on it (K&N CAI, Cherry Bomb Pro cat-back exhaust, SSBC brakes) but pretty much stock everywhere else, including the rally striping. The exhaust note with the Cherry Bombs is perfect. It makes it sound reminiscent of the muscle cars from the 1960's and 1970's, beefy without being obnoxiously loud when stepping on the gas. My wife and I like the sound of it so much that during the warmer months of the year when the windows are down, we don't bother turning on the stereo because the engine is making its own music. 👍

[@1234zcrom]

I traded my late model S550 GT stang for an 07 GT500. I think its more retro and raw and less refined. Love it. Thanks for sharing it was educational.

[@chrisharris4975]

The 4.6 is a great engine and had a ten year run before the 2005 Mustang. Used in the Crown Victoria for 15 or so years. These Crown Vics went on to police use, Taxi cabs and Government use vehicles for every branch. The Lincoln Continental Town Car had these engines and were used as Limos for 20 years.and clocked record miles.

[@rotelfan2000]

bought my 07 brand new. still going strong. I autocross mine and do well with it. These can be made to handle VERY well with the right parts

[@6ghostt]

What parts would u recommend

[@DavidM-zm5gz]

Because of how reliable and good these cars are, theyre going to skyrocket prices

[@Kevinb1821]

I have been driving a 2005 mustang gt since April 2015. It’s actually been the most reliable car I ever had lol. The paint is failing in the Florida heat but she drives smooth still

[@Jedi391]

These can actually be made to handle very well, the solid rear axle isn’t nearly the handicap some people think it is. They have excellent and sharp initial turn in as well.

[@sonofthe80s]

The S197 is the best looking Mustang since 1970. I just bought an incredibly clean example of a low mileage, adult-owned 06 GT convertible and the car is incredible. Plenty of power and a blast to drive. Now I just need a GT500 hood

[@xMarkie]

A timeless bodystyle. Love the S197 I !

[@RedPumarius]

Yeah! That is the true!

[@buhrrito]

It's my favorite because it reminds me of the '65. I love this body and up to 2012. Cheers.

[@svgproductions72]

Living in the NY metro area, I picked up an 06 GT with 55k miles, one owner in early 2021. Bone stock and I started lightly modifying it, cost me nearly 14k but totally worth it as I always wanted one!

[@TreyGoose]

What the fuck 14k? I just bought one in Cali 100,000 miles 2nd owner for 5300 🤣🤦I say you over payed a bit

[@godsway8501]

@@TreyGoose Haha ya bro there a little bit pricey up here in the New York area, Definitely tryna cop me a S197

[@jimbonetics9082]

@@TreyGoose wtf where’d you find that ? What website did you use?

[@fishels3895]

I just got a 2015 a few weeks ago and I’ll be selling my 2005(first car) when I get comfortable enough with the new one. Man this year car is something else. When I was about 10 years old in 2004 I asked “DAD what is that!” as a beautiful blue mustang went past us on the highway. I had never seen something so beautiful and I’ve been a mustang guy ever since. Really not looking forward to selling it. I truly believe the 2005 was the best future retro design ever. It’s a visual masterpiece.

[@MichaelReeves412]

I’ve had a 08 Bullitt and now an 07 Saleen (among many other various types of cars from Japanese to European) and I always come back to these 3 Valves. The Modern Classic, last TRUE Mustang - depending on your stance on the Gen 2 S197s with the 302cui 5.0. This is one hell of a bargain of a car right now

[@AntsCarReviews]

I would love to own an 08 Bullitt one day!

[@nicholaswidlewski8876]

What the hell does the last "TRUE" Mustang mean? That the s550, or the Coyote S197s, aren't real Mustangs because they got a new quad-cam V8 motor - as opposed to the older quad-cam(or lesser in the case of the 3valve and 2valve engines) V8 motor? You realize how ridiculous this claim is, right?

[@MichaelReeves412]

@@nicholaswidlewski8876 I should rephrase. Rather than saying the “last true mustang” I should say it’s the closest thing to the driving style of the classic 60s mustangs. A 281 small block, no independent rear suspension, and modeled the looks of the 64-70 mustang. The Coyotes or the S550s are mustangs, but it’s got modern tech like Independent Rear Suspension, modern styling with slight cues to the old Mustangs, and a 302 motor which wasn’t very common in early generation 60s mustangs as the 281 was the more popularly sold V8 variant at the time. I should said “this mustang is the most similar to where the mustang first began” due to its dated nature. A downside when compared to modern mustangs, but the closest thing you can get to what the 64-70 mustangs were

[@TreyGoose]

I couldn't imagine a Saleen. I just bought a stock 05 Gt and fast as fuck🤣🙉

[@paulm6481]

2011-2014 do not have independent rear suspension, they have Coyote. 2013-2014 have best looks and lights of this generation of Mustangs.

[@ryanlopez3603]

i had a 2008 GT. unfortunately i had to sell it. miss it everyday. Got to get another one

[@BessieRiggs]

I have an '08 GT/CS....I love the styling of this car so much! Sure, there is a limit on how much power you can squeeze out of them, especially when you stack it against the Coyote, but nothing sounds as good as these things.

[@TheCinemaMan777]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@TheCinemaMan777]

6:27 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@denniss4951]

supercharge it and you can easily throw down 500 horsepower.

[@WWEFans5]

I'm about to take a look at an 08 GT/CS this week and pretty excited about it. 86k and the guy is asking 13k. Hoping I can talk him down a little bit.

[@bruhbry831]

@@WWEFans5how’d it go? It check out?

[@Wooley689]

There is nothing wrong with the live axles and handling on these. The problem is with the driver and not the car. Any car with a solid rear axle and any horsepower is going to kick out when getting in throttle in a turn if you don't know how to handle it then don't do it.

[@TreyGoose]

Yeah I had a few 99-04 mustang GTs and 98 camaro Z28s and yeah you have to be careful☝my 99 GT had rear differential so it stayed pretty straight when you step on it. My Z28 had a shift kit and it stayed straight too. Just don't go through a puddle and hit the gas hard🤣🤣🤣🙉🙉🙉

[@rustyaxelrod]

I’m 62 and have had several muscle cars over the years. I got an ‘08 GT (5sp) a couple years ago and like it a lot. It feels pretty natural to me but the rear will step out quick if you make a mistake with it. It’s lightly modded, tunes, cats, throttle body, CAI, lowered a little and adjustable BMR rear control arms upper and lower. It was ordered dark cherry metallic with the U stripes and a nice bunch of options including 19in polished mag style wheels. For the money it’s a fun ride, it’s been well taken care of and looks pretty much new. I will say I was surprised a how much it costs to insure! I’ve enjoyed low rates for a lot of years now but I guess the rep of these cars runs the price up some. I drive pretty hard sometimes and I like the factory shifter.

[@simioneitor1975]

Very tasteful car. You can tell the owner really rakes care of it as well. Great video!

[@AntsCarReviews]

Thanks for the support!

[@BATTLECATT00]

That is because everyone that got it in 2005, saw it, and like me said "OH! I Recognize that retro car! Got to have it!". tbh, Ford is really good at making a proper retro that can be recognizable. As for handling, Mine is the 4.0, and it's my only car. So it's a daily driver. We talking I live where it snows in the winter. And I have 0 problems with driving it. Even hit hidden ice under the snow, car whipped out, and I snapped it back in. It's a stick, T5. I had not problems with it road usage. So I am thinking more the driver than the car. Will do the 0 to 60 claim in 6 sec. I like it...

[@AntsCarReviews]

I also have a 4.0, was my first car and I still use as my daily driver and love it!

[@BATTLECATT00]

@@AntsCarReviews Yeah, lol, because no matter how typical Ford it can get, you just look at it and say "I still love, your forgiven"..

[@goldenretriever6440]

I remember seeing the mustang in the 2008 version of knight rider It was love at first sight Now I own a 2005 mustang GT GREATEST CAR EVER

[@chrisharris4975]

Have a 2005 GT Premium, Vert and Manual trans, White car red Eddie Murphy leather interior.. Cool car bought in 2018 with 36000 miles . Has 54,000 now, old car and AC Compressor went out, had a warped rotor so front brakes done, Battery , tires. Reliable car, the 4.6 is a great engine.

[@RyanBassForLife]

Nice that was my favorite style of mustang but the 5.4 Shelby that came out around that time is my favorite.

[@paulosicne8498]

Good review man! I have a 2010 GT currently with only 9100 miles. I keep it stored at my sister's so I don't really drive it much, but I do love it. It's completely stock. I love the 5 speed Tremec. Feels real good and appears to be a strong tranny.

[@backendjamar]

would you sell it?

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Shame it isn't a 2009, the best year

[@denniss4951]

@@fortheloveofnoise 36k miles on my 09. I would sell it but then I would need to get another car.

[@marktesner2010]

I bought my 05 new in 2005 and it had 3.55 gears stock. It currently has 4.10 gears with the similar mods on your car. It is a very fun car, especially with a suspension change. Mine has the complete Steeda suspension and really one of the best mods done to the car. I bought my car with the intentions of keeping it in the family for a long, long time!! Nice video BTW!!!

[@capthowdy126]

just got a 2009 gt about a week ago, manual car an have been loving it. was out to get a 98 to 02 trans am but wasnt able to find one in my price range but ran across the 09 gt an it was a really good deal so i jumped on it.

[@Thatonefoxbod]

long tubes and high flow cats are a must! for sound at least. its loud. i love it

[@AntsCarReviews]

Totally agree, sounds awesome!!

[@terrywalker9092]

People talk about reliability with the 3 valve. It's all how it's taken care of. I personally bought a 2010 gt one owner with 139,000 miles on it that was owned by a lady that always had it serviced at the dealership. Carfax proves it. Only paid $10,000 a few months ago. Motor is super strong and burns no oil. Did have the windshield replaced (bad scratches) and front bumper repainted for clear coat gone.

[@MountainStew02]

my 06 will be hitting 300k miles soon

[@hyssean12]

10k for 139000 wtf. I paid 14k for my 2008 bullitt with 37k miles.

[@hyssean12]

@@terrywalker9092 which cost more than a gt

[@terrywalker9092]

Bullit is a special car. Mine is a gt. But I'll take a one owner over a multiple owner car anyday. I'm sure that you're car is special. As Mine is to me.

[@terrywalker9092]

@@hyssean12 it does. But was it a one owner, with all service records 🤔

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

I'm looking into purchasing one of these cars in the near future. Personally, it has plenty of horsepower for for me considering I will use it for cruising and not racing around town. That being said, it's wild that Ford waited until 2015 to offer IRS in the Mustang. I had a 1996 Thunderbird LX that had IRS. Take care and thanks for the video! 😎👍

[@AntsCarReviews]

Yup, and thank you too for the support!

[@Smasher-Devourer]

People like to shit on the 3V Mustangs but don't seem to realize their true value as a modern classic. I wouldn't buy one because its the most fastest. I'd buy one because they're cool and still fast enough to be fun. I'd build one just to learn more about working on cars, and just to say "I built this motor". Sure my FBO 2016 GT with gap just about any FBO 3V, but who cares. My first Mustang was a 2007 V6. It was slow as shit, but dammit it looked good. It was still the "fastest" car I had ever driven at the time and I thought it was fun.

[@TreyGoose]

I just bought a 05 GT and it's fast as fuck🤣🙉I had a few 99-04 GTs and a few 98-02 Camaro z28s and this car is by far the fastest 👌I would never by a V6 mustang or camaro🤣that's no fun

[@e115x525]

The 05s and 06s came with 3.55s on the MT stock, but after that it was 3.31 with an option for 3.55s

[@denniss4951]

my 09 came stock with 3.55

[@blacksunshine1089]

My 2006 came with 3.31s. It now has 3.73s.

[@Fast4.6]

Recently purchased mine was worth every dollar

[@AntsCarReviews]

Congrats!

[@aidenarkham]

How much and how many miles?

[@MountainStew02]

@@aidenarkham Mine was $6,400 with 130k miles. About to hit 300k

[@hyssean12]

@@aidenarkham bought a 2008 bullitt with 37k miles for 14k In 2020.

[@frankdatank7751]

Awesome video!!! I own a ls swapped 97 extended cab chevy longtube headers maybe 310rwhp. I really enjoy the sound of a American v8 with long tubes. Especially if its manual, the truck is pretty snappy but it is an automatic 👎I'm looking to buy a 05-10 gt mustang, I've seen them really inexpensive, I love the retro look of this model, best looking stangs since the 64-65 would do 3 mods lower, headers full exhaust dump before the axle, tune.If you can get 300rwhp on the 3v I think it would be an exciting ride because they are light compared to trucks chargers ,challengers etc...., I'm motivated, nice ride!!! These are definitely underpriced right now!

[@ChrisHariis]

Have a 2005 GT convertible with a manual. Bought it in 2018 with 36k for 10,900 dollars. It is a quite nice car and after 6 years of ownership had to do the ac compressor, front brakes because of a warped rotor and tires and battery. it is 19 years old yet it shows quite nicely. Currently at 55k and runs like new. Had a Crown Vic with the 4.6 and it was bullet proof. Suggest if you get this year make sure it is a manual. The auto used the transmission from the Exploder.

[@Bird111648]

I own 2 ea 05’s a GT coupe premium and an -5 Saleen convertible the coupe is an automatic and the Saleen has a 6 speed manual. The GT lbs 315 hp and the Saleen is a stroker 465 hp. Both are fun to drive and I’ve had both since new and I love both cars. I just had to have a pair. I’m in my 70’s now and they in their stable driven very little as coupe has 2500 miles and the Saleen has 2100 miles I don’t believe that the 5.0 cars are any better. These cars were made to enjoy not to destroy

[@rickcstein]

Just got an 06 GT convertible, love the simplicity, no TPMS to worry about, great riding car.

[@steveboyd3377]

I had an 06 with some bolt ons. The best mod and the first I'd recommend is a short throw shifter. It made a huge difference.

[@jjramos46]

Good review! I love my 05 3v. Its definitely a drivers car like you said. Not really a good car to hand to a novice or foolish driver.

[@peterstoops5683]

just got 05, have you installed a bluetooth for the audio? looks like original radio isn't designed for it

[@OVER40Bodybuilding]

Great review!!! I have an 05 GT love it!!! Thank you!!!

[@AntsCarReviews]

Thanks for the support! :)

[@P71ScrewHead]

I'm a 2v guy but the 05 GT did get me wanting one when I was younger.. Now I prefer my 09 P71..lol

[@RedPumarius]

Greetings from Germany. Great look. I love this model.

[@hmuvee]

I had a 07 gt 5 speed.. loved that care. But some one t boned it in my mother's drive way n totaled it.... It wasn't the fast thing out but it looked good n had a great time at car shows with all the LED lights I put on it

[@weirdmeisterinc]

thats a nice review..have my GT for almost 10 years and the rear is still tricky on wet roads (with 285´s on back)

[@terryrideout7457]

I love my 08 mustang .sick car.Best looking cars on road 05-09

[@Mopar14]

Great review! Just got one myself 05. Awesome ride

[@AntsCarReviews]

Congrats!

[@Mopar14]

Thanks

[@user-qh8td7rf8r]

This is gonna be my first car

[@_slow_4.6l_]

In the video you said the 5 speed is the same in the gt as in the v6 which is incorrect. The v6 has the t5 and the gt has the tr3650

[@AntsCarReviews]

Thanks for the correction!

[@harryjohnson8605]

There are Mustang out there that can out perform the S197- 2005-2009. These cars are in a class by them selves. Will explode in price in the future.

[@stevo2310]

Great video and Mustang, I have a 2010 Mustang GT and looking for some inspiration for upgrades. 👍👍😎

[@MountainStew02]

I bought my 06 GT for $6,400 with 130k miles in 2018 with the 5 speed manual. You can't find a deal like that on these anymore. I will be hitting 300k miles on this engine soon, it's actually the best car I've ever owned except for MAYBE the 2006 mazda 6 v6 manual which was also great.

[@zavierrodriguez3148]

I lucked out on a similar deal, I found an 06 GT with 99k miles for $5,500 4 months ago. Car was in near perfect condition and it runs like a dream. By far my favorite car yet and the story just goes to show there’s always a deal out there and it never hurts to ask someone

[@desertedlove3209]

With today’s market being incredibly high I was still able to buy a 05 gt premium on the heavy side of miles with 168k… for a little under 10k. It’s very clean + a few mods.

[@joebiscit]

@@desertedlove3209 High mileage like that. That's ok? I'm lookin for one comin here September. And some have lower than that, but if mileage is actually no big deal then I have a lot more options.

[@hyssean12]

@@desertedlove3209 you got ripped dude. I paid 14k for my 08 bullitt with 37k miles.

[@ThatLoud3v]

@@hyssean12 I got my 05 gt with 90k miles for $8,500 back in 2020

[@mattc825]

3:33. Anyone else just thinking Dead Mall? But the s197 is the best modern style fo sho

[@Mcdee_gt]

That down shift at 13:00 was just 🤤🤤

[@hyssean12]

Nice down shift. Not thats a upshift. He went from first to second. Just because he pulls the stick down doesn't make it a downshift lol

[@bad3vlv672]

My supercharged and cammed 500+whp 05 3v still averages 18mpg and gets over 22mpg on the freeway. Its all in the tune. #LundTuned😎

[@juanafaded3737]

What’s supercharger do you use I want one but they are very pricey

[@cole4309]

I get a solid 10.8mpg pushing bout the same whp

[@bad3vlv672]

@@juanafaded3737 I'm running the Roush r2300 phase 2 kit plus a few extra things I added with it. They dont make the kit anymore but it was around 8 grand for the supercharger kit, plus I added a VMP triple pass dual fan heat exchanger and the ngauge with the lund tune. I think I have around 10 or 11 grand in the kit + tune with me installing everything.

[@bad3vlv672]

@@cole4309 I think I could launch my car from every redlight and not get that bad a fuel milage.haha

[@bad3vlv672]

@@cole4309 I also run the stock 3:55 gears with a 28" drag radial. Most people go 4:10 gears, but with a PD blower its not necessary in my opinion. Plus they kill fuel milage if you actually drive the car on the street and its not a track only car.🤷‍♂️

[@russtilkes62]

Take short tip back to 2005 and the intro of the 197’s and it would blow your mind at how well these cars preformed over previous generations of Mustangs. All things being relative, some 25 yrs later, you will be watching some young man on You Tube going on and on about how crude the latest and greatest 2024 techniques compared to the new 2050 version of the Mustang. These cars deserve the same respect of previous breakthrough muscle cars of the past! “ they were state of the art or their”!

[@STANGm06deGT]

Mine is an 06 torch red GT. If I’m not mistaken, the 2006 model year sold the most, I don’t think any model year since has sold more, double check me on that but I think that’s correct ?

[@AntsCarReviews]

As of right now, 2006 is still the year they sold the most with 2005 being a close second (166k in 06, and 160k in 05)

[@researchpatrol1437]

08 GT torch red 103k tough Cars until u hit literally anything.

[@MountainStew02]

mine is an 06 too, and so is everyone else's I know. Must be true lol

[@bad3vlv672]

I love my supercharged 05. Beats up on the newer cars and is still by far my favorite retro body style.

[@pdxxx1]

on my second 2005 GT, first was an automatic, the trans is from v8 explorer and is junk if you want to use it as advertised ie shifting manually I ran from santa monica to oregon border , taking roads that went between 101 and 1, manually shifting it , when I got to pdx, the car would not back up! I found out to have compression drag in first gear, ford used the reverse clutches ,well the cluthches were toasted , weird part is it continued to provide drag for 1st gear, $3k to repair thanks ford my current o5 is a highly modded little monster of a road racer

[@natemoore9115]

I currently am fixing up an 87 Pontus fiero gt, and want to sell it to get one of these. I love them so much, the sound the look. Who cares about power when it sounds that good🥵

[@pinoykayaker]

Timeless design.

[@AgeCobra]

Straight rear axles are better for traction and drag racing and Mustnag is muscle car not a sports car go but\y a Vette.They are a little old school and new better than the 550.

[@nicholaswidlewski8876]

They were good for their time. A torquey step up from the PI 4.6. But the tech is coming from the mid-2000s. It just isn't as impressive in 2022, and because they weren't really designed for monster power, they don't have the forged internals like the gen 3 Coyotes do, so you can't put 700 horsepower into them without digging into the motor's guts. If you're looking for more of a cruiser than a bruiser, then these are are a great option. Also, the looks are a personal opinion, but I love the looks of the S197. And I love the sound of any 4.6 or 5.4. They sound essentially identical to the old Windsor 5.0s in the fox body & SN95. But really only the Terminator and the Shelbys had the forged internals for monster boost. Also, the S550 is actually 52/48 on the weight distribution in the GT variant. The reason they got into those stupid accidents is because of the absurd power right out of the gate, and how much more is available with even just subtle mods. Weight distribution doesn't matter if you drive like a potato lol

[@AntsCarReviews]

Couldn't agree more, the "crowd killer" meme is only due to bad mustang drivers. But, accidents happen lol

[@TreyGoose]

I disagree. Currently on my 26th vehicle.i used to work at rental car place and new cars aren't that impressive. I owned a few older mustangs and camaros and the 05 mustang interior is not that far off from the new stuff. The 98-02 camaro interior has the same layout of the New C8🤣🤣🤣🤦🤦🤦older is better

[@nicholaswidlewski8876]

@@TreyGoose First off, who the hell was talking about GM cars? Also, I had detailing jobs in my late teens, and have owned plenty of cars. You're full of crap. Those old f-body interiors bear absolutely no resemblance to the C8 interior. And the current Mustang has much better materials. I currently own an S550, and owned several SN-95s & drove/rode in a buddy's s197 GT500 a hundred times. The interior on the S197 was cramped, and barely a step up from the SN-95s, other than a big change in appearance. Cheap, hard plastic everywhere.

[@michaelfortunato3117]

you got a sweet lookin car man. The upgraded wheels and tail lights really do it

[@tommanfredi9289]

I have an 06’ gt premium, not just do the door panels crap out , the hood on almost all mustangs from 05’-09’ have paint bubbles and /or flaking off paint.

[@aaron7380]

I’m gonna get one for my first car I can’t wait

[@AntsCarReviews]

Congrats in advance!

[@jjramos46]

Be careful.

[@LordDiddyDot]

This was also my first car and I gotta say I couldn't imagine a better first car it was an absolute blast 🙌

[@MountainStew02]

It was my first car too. Use your brain and have fun

[@Mattis_Bengtsson]

great review!

[@AntsCarReviews]

Thank you!

[@garneauweld1100]

Too short of a throw and you won't know what gear you are in. It's always good to move your arm as well and not just your wrist unless it's a track car only. Less flywheel will allow the synchronization to work faster resulting in faster shifts. You don't want to beat up the gearbox or the sync. rings or you'll have problems shifting in the future. Respect the box!

[@Chrissurfs]

Its after this era that things started getting weird and bmwish. Awesome review and very neatly modded car. Thank you.

[@justa3valve]

That k member is made by whiteline motorsport if I'm not mistaken.

[@joebananas415]

The paint job is pristine. Great job .

[@innornedoc]

i love my 2005 v8 !

[@MOSSMAN01]

i like the s197! FYI 1999 to 2004 Cobra's had IRS.

[@anthonyreed1589]

Had a 08 triple black GT it had 331's,bought 373's for the car and sold it before putting them in

[@ddwalker3744]

Those cars look sweet sound sweet and drive sweet

[@Trapezius_God]

Looking to get into a 2010 GT Premium convertible at some point. Would gladly trade a 2012 V6 and cash for it when the time comes.

[@d.davis2009]

Love my 09

[@Dagursveinsson]

dream car since child

[@Apollo5752353]

Grew up with this bodystyle so I have bias towards it lol. But I just love how it looks and sounds.

[@ericswires8534]

Most loved and hated mustang.

[@AntsCarReviews]

True lol

[@RedPumarius]

Great look! Timeless look

[@yayyay7076]

Did you lower the car ? If so how much. Looks great

[@gavsu]

love it thank you

[@ChrisHariis]

Again, the 2005 Mustang with the 4.6 is faster than most of big block cars from the sixties. Fast is in the eye of the beholder. Are there faster cars today? Yes.

[@johnnymac3826]

The color is fire !

[@MILLIARDEROVICH]

Awesome color! What is the name of this color? Is this film or paint?

[@noahbolt]

Your lack of traction here was not that bad considering the wet roads. Maybe has to do with the Conintental Extreme Contact Sport tires. The Federal Evoluzion ST-1s I got on the back of my car right now (275/40r19) spin in 3rd gear at 2500RPM. Absolutely NO traction when the roads are the slightest bit damp. Nice review though by the way! Yes, these cars are notorious for ending up in the trees, crowds, or ditches, as I've been in a ditch twice (drifting in the rain with stock suspension and bald tires), because of the live rear axle and stock suspension and seriously pathetic soft bushings that flex way too badly. The dampers are WAY too soft, the panhard bar is filled with sand, the panhard bar brace is able to be bent with your two hands, same with the upper control arm and mount (all stamped steel), and the lower control arms are basically useless for anything other then comfort. Once all that is taken car of, these cars handle pretty damn good and are way less susceptible to "pulling a Mustang".

[@briansawdo6245]

Car sounds awesome!

[@semiautoshooting1734]

All 2005 5speeds had 355 rears my has 355 on a tag on the back of the rearend

[@rural_on_acid376]

Im looking to buy a 2005 mustang v6. The car has a few sensors on like check engine light, Red Oil light and Battery. The owner says it has less than 100k miles. Seems like shes the second owner. She wants 5000. It can be little things. If i do go checkout the car ill go with a mechanic. What do you guys think. Im looking for a reliable cheap car. and need a little help.

[@paulm6481]

Still looks good ❤️

[@someparts]

The smile factor is what matters.

[@mod3rnwarrior34]

Hey! I am currently looking into this generation of Mustangs but have heard a lot of bad about the 2005-2006 model years in terms of reliability. Is this true or is it just some simple to fix factory flaws that is overblown in the media?

[@blacksunshine1089]

It depends on well it was taken care of. My 06’ GT has 223k miles, and has been almost problem free for the last 15 years.

[@martinochs8285]

2005 GT convertible now for 10 years, no issues at all. The car is upgraded a lot and extremely fun to drive. Could have kept her stock and had a cheap drive, service oil and filter was 80 Euros, you do it in under 15 min, everything is easy to work on. Rear brake pads does take a special tool, bought one for 100 Euro. The factory issues are easy fix ones, like the spark pluggs and cowl drains, less trouble with the 05 Mustang than my 2019 MB

[@stephenmitchell9024]

Time to change that intake filter, ya' think?

[@MikeGubisch]

got so lucky w mine 60k miles 10,500 pristine car almost fbo put 20k on it minimal problems

[@AntsCarReviews]

Nice!

[@kylemikulicic3245]

Would you recommend this for a first car?

[@MrShinpu]

In the 2005-2009 Mustangs, adding (lowering) the front spoiler completely spoils the appearance of the front of the car. Is it the only one with me?

[@newfie-dean5803]

It’s the style of chin spoiler that you don’t like. If you Google white 2007 California special and look at the chin spoiler on the front of that with the black in the middle I bet you will think it looks good. Without a chin spoiler on the car it looks like it has an overbite. Some people choose more aggressive chin spoilers that I don’t like. The California special style is perfect.

[@newfie-dean5803]

Like this one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4Wseqlvmc1gfq8

[@newfie-dean5803]

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[@MrShinpu]

@@newfie-dean5803 Exactly. California special looks way better.

[@christianmontano2361]

I'm thinking to buy one as a daily

[@LineEmUp504]

There's only a handful of special edition s197s

[@incognito8448]

until the two piece spark plug shitts spark plug caca into the cylinder and you have to take your heads off to clean it out

[@newfie-dean5803]

No you don’t have to do that. There is a tool you buy to remove it if that happens to you but there are plenty of videos that show you how to properly change them to avoid that plug separation issue.