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[@jamiea2404]

Calls this the ugliest Mustang. Tell me you’ve never seen a Mustang II without telling me you’ve never seen a Mustang II. 😂

[@asbjrnkvisle5831]

Wasn't the Mustang ll just a Pinto with makeup on?

[@damilolaakanni]

@@explodifier6021 the fox body Mustangs aren't bad looking, the early 90's models at least. It's just like it looks more like an economy car than a muscle car. Just my opinion.

[@explodifier6021]

@@asbjrnkvisle5831 yeah pretty much but it was still considered a mustang that was based on the ford pinto just to cope with fuel crisis of the 1970s.

[@toyota420xp]

Ya this title is a bunch of crap

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

@@explodifier6021 the fox body looks way better than the mustang ll, there’s no comparison

[@tramsey5682]

My first car was a '98 GT, bought in 2005 with 68k miles. That car had the crap beat out of it by my 18 to 22 year old self, and I still see it being driven today by it's proud owner. These things are like your grandma's deep freezer, it will outlast you and your children.

[@EJ257IHI]

Great project car for a coyote + 6 speed swap, refresh the suspension and keep driving it.

[@Kev27RS]

Come on! The SN95 is far from being the ugliest Mustang generation.

[@Shakerhood69]

That is saved strictly for the Mustang II...

[@NewEdgeDesigns]

It’s the second best body style in my opinion…New edges, sn95s, late s197s, s550s then Fox’s…The oldies are definitely beautiful in their own ways too…

[@jawsh2v]

especially the new edge...timeless design.

[@Kev27RS]

@@NewEdgeDesigns True. They're all nice in one way or another!

[@moonbeamskies3346]

The 2000 Monte Carlo.

[@Joose]

Early SN95s are definitely not ugly.

[@abecampbell2439]

I have to disagree. This is the mustang that got me into mustangs growing up.

[@Christopher-N7]

Same, and now own a 515WHP SN95 Cobra. People tease the looks of this generation all the time…almost like its the thing to say to make it seem like you’re cool to the other bros at cars & coffee. At the time, these were some of the best looking sports cars on the market. And they sold an a## load of them too. When the 99 restyle came out, I distinctly remember people hating on that too. SMH.

[@NewEdgeDesigns]

Same, yup and I owned one when new Edges came out and I disliked the changes, obviously the New edge has grown on me over the years, I’m on my second New Edge, 5th sn95 right now…I also had a 98 cobra back in 2003, that car got drooled over everywhere I went…

[@rickybobbyracing9106]

Same!!

[@dereka2682]

Same here!

[@_DeMonte]

Me too honestly. My aunt had a 98’ black convertible V6 with tan leather, Mach 460 System and I absolutely LOVED it. Up until the day it was totaled in a nasty accident. I’m still trying to find one identical to it. No such luck. (Of course) I’ll always remember this particular body style as the generation of Mustangs that I will hoard in my memories until the day I die. Just like the 1960’s and 70’s generations. Haha

[@eloymontoya9200]

The sn95 is a great looking car, you're trippin with the title.

[@christownsend7602]

I have to take some exception with the discription of the '97 as the ugliest Mustang. I had one and absolutely loved it. I thought it sounded great and liked the way it drove. Wasn't the fastest thing on the road, but, I liked it. Guess beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. Different strokes for different folks. Have a nice day.

[@NewEdgeDesigns]

I also love the looks, but I’ve owned a few of them back in the 90s and 2000s so they had time to grow on me…I was actually looking for another one a few years back when I found my current New Edge that I’m building, I have a few videos if anyone is interested…

[@speedracerjeff]

Yep I loved my 97 GT. It was a fun car, comfortable, and chicks loved it (convertible) lol.

[@BigHotSauceBoss69]

i was born in 93, so the SN95 was what i saw as a "Mustang" growing up... which is why i own one now i guess

[@christownsend7602]

@BigHotSauceBoss69 I always figure, it's your money, you should buy what you like. Doesn't really matter what someone else thinks if you are happy with it.

[@nathanspalink5438]

These cars were so badass in the 90s my buddy's dad bought one in '97 it was purple on black interior and a GT we took a ride in it and it was awe inspiring to me as a 17 yr old. It really was next level stuff in its day.

[@tennnis498]

That sounds super badass…sounds like a clean or new one. I had a ‘94 GT, manual, grey interior, green out. So fun to drive. It wasn’t super clean, but I just love the rumble of the 5.0 N/A.

[@UmmYeahOk]

Purple… …green… …god I miss colors so much!

[@gerryj8839]

C'MON... The "ugliest mustangs" were from 1971-78... The fact that you found an SN95 still in almost stock form is pretty rare... Have fun with the project! Oh, and the seats are modifiable to go back another inch... take them out, drill the railout, move the rail back, bolt it back up. I'm 6'2" and have done that will all the SN95 seats I've owned. Much more comfy!

[@elliotprokop2525]

74’-78

[@jameseast7966]

Please do not include 71--73 Mustangs. I have a 73. I also had an 80 cobra, and 96 Mystic Cobra. All were purchased new. Still have the 73 and 96.

[@brianphillips8228]

I bought one of these new in 1994 and kept it for 13 years. Besides oil and filter changes, I changed the clutch once, got new tires a few times, and replaced the throttle position sensor once. The throttle position sensor got shorted by me on accident while cleaning the engine. It was the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Much more reliable than even the Lexus that I own now.

[@evanthomas1555]

Glad I got my 1995 GT last year before prices start shooting up, love the car to death too

[@rezonate1938]

Me too bought mine for 1500, but I never want to sell it

[@danielservin]

I paid 500 for a five O vert a year ago an now ppl asking 3k for the same car haha. I have a 97 Gt now an it’s a pile but I love it

[@koman8036]

Why hasn’t the “labra” came off yet? Please remove it lol

[@ArmaBlancaSR11]

I just got my hands on a immaculate sn95 1995 GTS 5.0. It has 25k OG miles. The body & hood vents are functional. My friend who is a Cobra owner was very surprised since the ones on his Cobra are just for show... I'm very lucky to have found this gem on the market. A piece of Mustang history.

[@willyhwang1059]

i dont get the hate on SN95. they do not look bad at all.

[@LostClaw]

I get it in my opinion they defiantly look like a Chinese plastic corolla in some shots

[@jked7463]

No a convertible is not the performance version. In order to not overstress the unibody and fatigue the steel, a softer suspension is required. Because you want a hard core mustang, don't judge a car from a 20 + year old car by your criteria. This version of the mustang WAY outsold the Camaro proving it was the right car for it's time....not necessarily yours. Oh, and it is called a toneau cover. It was common in those days. You can see the workings of the top in the current mustang convertible when it is open as well.

[@ProjectFairmont]

Kids…

[@commonyetrare]

Personally I like this generation more than the new edge generation.

[@mach1mustangguy992]

I mean the car is in near perfect condition. It’s gotta be low mileage and 1 or 2 owners. And the previous owners must have took great care of it bc it looks regularly maintained and detailed. Possibly garage kept. Perfect time capsule. You guys won big time on that car.

[@jasonmelville5928]

In 1995 I purchased the brochure version of these. A 95 gt, yellow with black interior and a 5 speed. Was a really nice car that could run mid 14 sec at 96 mph. I do miss it.

[@roberthill1208]

I fell in love with the SN95 when it first came out. I have a 98GT that I've had for 9 years, I drive it hard all the time (see my channel) and it has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I absolutely love it!

[@cedricmiller4370]

Yep I remember in 1998 everybody either wanted a 98 mustang GT or the Camaro Z28 having either of the 2 was something special

[@brianspangler3771]

One thing I like about these sn95 mustangs is how good they ride. I've had my 98 cobra on a few long trips and have never once gotten uncomfortable while driving it.

[@pauli6043]

That 4.6 is incredibly durable, right out of the Crown Vic. And actually that wood applique stuff on the inside isn't terrible, as it breaks up the acres of black dashboard

[@chrisvela5462]

The idea was there with the faux wood 😆

[@aceburgers8801]

Omg the faux wood is horrendous lol

[@adrienroy9310]

I wheeze laughed at the acres of black dashboard. It never dawned on me how much real-estate this dash took up. I've owned 4 of these interiors, and yeah, they could have done better. But that wood grain looks of musty 90's strip mall odor and spaceships with carpet.

[@davidaveryrousey285]

Honestly I love this gen of mustang I prefer the earlier sn95 over the new edge

[@gro_skunk]

I prefer the new edge.

[@ChewyChicken589]

@@gro_skunk I like some of the mechanical improvements that the new edge made but I still like the look of the original sn95

[@stringsattached67]

New edge will become the sought after models. They're already rising in price rapidly.

[@davidaveryrousey285]

@@stringsattached67 I own a new edge v6 and I’m wanting to upgrade to a gt and yea I see what you’re talking about they’re are going up in price

[@mumwifeteacher]

That is the mustang that I would buy - convertible/v8/red/25 years old for classic registration and manual. For the mileage/ condition/ history and specs I think you got a great deal I’d be happy with the car Tom

[@jini9755]

We will have a 97 GT for sale 10/22. Red, convertible 150,000 miles.

[@ericsmith2786]

I purchased a 1994 GT, it came with the 5.0 V-8 and oddly enough the rear side brake "cooling" ducts were functional. Well at least there was a passageway for air to pass thru and into the wheel well. Worst aspect was the how much the car would dive under hard braking, ugh

[@ostrich67]

They were functional on my '96 too.

[@djerniet350]

I bought my 94 new back in 94. It is now about to be resurrected this year. It has been parked in my garage for the past 10 years. My first mustang was given to me from my mom, yep the ugly 1978 mustang II, but i loved that because i was happy to have a car. After that hand me down, I got a 1985 GT my senior year of high school. I got so many tickets, i was called an habitual violator of the law. The judge said if i get one more ticket my license would be suspended. I didn't get anymore tickets after that. Then came the 1994 GT, and i was hooked and i love my car, i did let my teenage son drive it a few times while he was a senior in high school. But that didn't last long, when he came home one night and said i barely hit the curb. 800 dollars later, tie rod, lower control arm and new tire installed, it was his last time driving my mustang. I should have known, lol.

[@RichiPuppi]

The 93 mustang cobra also had a horse in the grill.

[@nlken7175]

I agree with Tommy. Great car to mod but not the ugliest mustang.

[@enz6312]

Gentlemen, let's call this model for what it is....An affordable weekend car to take to the mountains or beach. It looks pretty clean. A little tinkering and cleaning up and it could be a really nice weekend cruiser. Like you said..parts and maintenance are cheap......it seems someone took good care of it...it doesn't have all of the new BS doodads but who REALLY needs all of the (engineered to eventually fail) extra features...

[@billymc2681]

And while underpowered, the 4.6 V8 (2v) is reliable.

[@Epotheros]

@@billymc2681 Reliable is an understatement. It's easily a 400k mile motor. At least three 4.6L powered panther platforms made it past 1 million miles with all original motor and transmission.

[@louism8217]

I remember the "new" GT 4.6L badge- it was to note it was not a 5.0 car that the 94/95 has before getting mixed with 4.6L cars. And they definitely never came with wood appliques.

[@ericgodfrey707]

4.6 badge along with vertical tail lights!!

[@oscarmayer9823]

I owned a laser red vert stang similar to this one and loved it. I wished I never sold it now. But I remember the tickets I got in it and that’s what did it for me. Lots of fun for sure.

[@joshuaschuettenhelm2596]

You'd call 99 an improvement in looks over 98? That's wrong on so many levels.

[@jap359]

I believe Tommy just loves hybrid vehicles because this is not worse mustang or ugliest mustang and I believe they sold pretty good.The interior was badass at the time with the mach 10 sound system, I say let Tommy stick to hybrids or things like that

[@Nebulasecura]

Idk. I love classic cars and the original mustangs and I agree with him. This generation mustang sucked ass in terms of styling

[@YoungSentrell]

The vents on the 94-95 Gt mustangs had real vents. Real vents on the hood & Side vents

[@angelgjr1999]

Yeah I think the 96 had real ones too.

[@YoungSentrell]

@Bad Drivers of AZ & NV lol good question. I guess it was some kind of “areo dynamic” vent or something. On my 95 you can see straight through it & it has fins in the wheel wells above the rear tire directly behind the vent. It’s kind of cool but with 215hp I don’t know if it’s necessary lol must be why they stopped

[@TheyCallMeMrMaybe]

7:05 That strut-tower brace is aftermarket. Ford never offered any kind of "wood" trim interior for the SN95, it was alway either single-tone black or two-tone of either Black/White or Black/Tan. The previous owner looks like he put effort in making that SN95 his own in every little way possible.

[@jaysorensenIBEW]

Wrong about the strut tower brace, sir. The GT models had them.

[@ProjectFairmont]

The SN95/New Edge are the last relatively light Mustang. It’s essentially a Fox body with a more rigid structure. Still has pronounced front end brake dive geometry and bushing bind rear end, but it has a wider track, better brakes and more predictable handling. Excellent car to modify for either drag racing or road course. It will also fit any Ford engine you can imagine short of a Powerstroke. GTs weighed right around 3250. Coyote swap and have a blast.

[@stevejohnson5837]

Good review - I have a stock 1994 GT 5.0L/5 speed in the same red. Is it fast? Nope. Does it sound good? Yeah, it has the classic V8 rumble. After driving a 1993 Fox body 5.0L/5 speed, the fox body was faster because it was lighter, but the ride, seats, brakes, squeaks and rattles are so much better on the SN95 that it wasn’t even a comparison. They don’t get the love they deserve, but that’s okay. Some of us still enjoy them :)

[@OP941nine]

I honestly liked these a lot back then... specially with staggered wheels and with stalker or cervinis ground effects...I remember Joe on powerblock had a black one

[@jacquesc3166]

Best comment so far, it references Sunday mornings on Spike 15 years ago. 😎

[@NWI_Steel]

I remember that too. Joe and Chuck on Horsepower. I remember that black vert on the dyno

[@richnick1911]

I bought my 5 speed manual convertible GT with 1,500 miles in 1994. Still have it with 116,000 all original miles and still runs great in 2024.

[@sowers28752]

I had a 2003 GT convertible automatic triple black. Super fun car to drive which would get 18 mpg in city and 26 mpg on the highway. To correct you on one thing it is not an electric too it a hydraulic top powered by a hydraulic pump that will eventually blow it's seals and leak fluid all over your stereo amps which are placed directly beside it. Ask me how I know that. Great looking car especially for the price. Love the show been a fan for about 2 plus years now

[@R3AL-AIM]

I've always been partial to the looks for the nostalgia factor. An old friend of mine used to have an 02' GT Vert that was a show car and ran great for a little 2v. My dad has an old 5 speed coupe that needs work, 02' as well. They are cheap and fun. GREAT budget drift car

[@mikelamberth9975]

IRS was never available in the SN95's. When the New Edge came out in 99, the SVT Cobra's had IRS, cobbled together from Jaguar and Lincoln LS parts.

[@NGG1983]

New Edge's are technically still SN95's

[@jamesgeorge4874]

No DEW platform suspension parts were used in the Cobra. The Jag/LS uses an 8.0 inch diff, and everthing else is different too.

[@ProjectFairmont]

The IRS is unique using the Fox body originating 4 link suspension mounting points. 8.8” center section. A lot going on back there, heavy, but it works effectively and can be adapted to any Fox/sn95/new edge.

[@sategllib2191]

The cobra didn't get the IRS until 2003-2004

[@NGG1983]

@@sategllib2191 not true, all New Edge Cobras have IRS. starting in 1999

[@Ready72000]

The new edge Mustangs are kinda ugly but the early SN-95s look great! I bought a 1995 GT convertible new and drove it for 19 years and 275,000 miles. Best, most reliable car I ever owned. Also the cheapest to own, as few things ever broke except the plastic odometer gears, the power seat gears, and the stator. Otherwise, I only replaced wear items - tires, batteries, brakes, shocks and such. Every other part on the car was original except for as mentioned, and the convertible top. By far the cheapest (amortized over 19 years) and most reliable car I ever owned. It still ran well when I sold it. I had to run the seat in the most rearward position to be comfortable. The gears in the power seat platform finally broke, so I ditched the power apparatus for the simplicity of manual controls from a 6-cylinder Mustang. This is an easy job. Just unbolt the seats, flip, unplug, unbolt the electric platform, bolt on the manual rails with spring, and reinstall the seats. Easy, easy. I later bought a 1997 GT convertible but gave it to my daughter, whose boyfriend got rear-ended while driving to military duty, and it was totaled. I still thought it was a better car than a new edge Mustang. The 94-98 Mustangs were great, but the new edge ones sucked. I have owned both. And the 94-98 are better looking, too. The floating pony in the grille looks great!

[@RaptorRob313]

I think that’s my favorite aspect about this generation mustang. Racked up 200k on my 94 GT and those weren’t easy miles plenty of burnouts, hole shots and hard shifting and the car never gave me a problem throughout it all so now it’s getting a much deserved restoration and 347 stroker

[@Ready72000]

By contrast, I later bought a 2003 “new edge” GT convertible and hated it. It seemed so much more cheaply built. I sold it on pretty quickly, and replaced it with a 2001 BMW 740i Sport, which has been a love-hate relationship. Still have the BMW, and also a 2010 Mustang GT convertible, which I rarely drive. The quality seemed to have returned in 2010. (2005-2009 I am not so sure, never owned one of those.)

[@angelgjr1999]

@@Ready72000 Got to get the 5 speed manual hard top. And BMWs break a lot so good luck. My coworker told me he’d trade me and I said nah lol.

[@cuda4094]

That's still a cool car timeless design. Despite what these knuckleheads say.

[@TommyGun1979]

What's cool about the 5.0L compared to 4.6L and later engines is the possibilities for modifications the 5.0 offered. It was the very same for the 351 Windsor that was tougher than the 351 Cleveland

[@strongplanted]

I'm older than you guys, so I have a soft spot for the SN95. I remember when this "new sleek" body was coming out and like you said, it was "revolutionary" compared to the looks of the FOX platform. It is funny to look back at these cars 25 plus years later. Thanks for a great video as always. I hope you can bring it to Cars and Coffee in Lafayette for Thorton someday soon.

[@mach1mustangguy992]

Me too. I always wanted one of these too when I was a kid. My grandma had a blue 98 gt she gave me after my Foxbody got totaled when the retro mustangs came out and she bought one of those.

[@JosephFrietze]

Agreed. The Fox body was referred to as "Body by Whirlpool" because they were so boxy. Getting some curves back was very welcome.

[@scottyellis3442]

Agreed, I'm 54 years old & I like these sleek designs. But then again I liked all the mustangs even the mustang 2's but I remember back in the 70's when Farra Fawcett had one, LOL.

[@Kev27RS]

@@JosephFrietze They still looked good though, especially the '87 - '93 facelift!

[@JosephFrietze]

@@Kev27RS I definitely liked the facelift better. I think I was mainly just tired of them. They were ubiquitous around my town.

[@drewbiedoobie1416]

Hindsight is 20-20. Compared to the fox bodies, these were a breath of fresh air. had 2 fox bodies and they were, and are, ass ugly. But thats what we had. that fake wood in the interior was an aftermarket kit. Usually ads for it were in the back of car magazines back in the day. A "magazine" is a "website" printed on paper and thousands of copies were sold and sent by "mail". "Mail" is an email delivered by people instead of computers.

[@mynameisfrank6519]

Haha foxbody is amazing! Especially 87-93. Check out what they’re going for. I have three. 90 vert 88 t top 87 t top. Try and find a 88 t top. To each there own but the fox body was and is one of the best.

[@drewbiedoobie1416]

@@mynameisfrank6519 Sure, if you like replacing heater cores. Both of mine ate up 2 of 'em. And alternators too. Maybe it was those 4th to 2nd downshifts or going from 10mph to 70mph in second. As a collectible or funnin' around car, yeah it's fun. As far as pricing goes, sure u could get alot for 'em now in relation to the original price. BUT as daily drivers, they were downright terrible. Drove mine for years. Harsh ride, don't even try it in snow or rain. ZERO traction. just too light in the ass end. And ughh... 4 lug wheels. had an 88 GT new. heater core, and burned a quart of oil every week since it was new. Ford said it was normal. A few years after i sold it, got a 90 LX 5.0 for 4500 bucks. Did a motor swap (Ford racing GT40 shortblock and gt40 intake) and 2 heater cores on that one. Or was it 3? And a clutch cuz the Kevlar clutch i put in it vaporized trying to go up a hill in snow. dont put a kevlar clutch in em. they chattered and were noisy af and slipped like a mf-er. stick with the stock setup if you're gonna drive it. And a transmission. And 3 alternators. The drivers seat track busted and the floor rotted through and the rear hatch would open if i hit a big pothole. Bought the second one, so that shows how much fun they were. But still fugly. Oh, and be very very careful messing with those heater core hoses, dont twist em around too much. if ya gotta take em off, just cut em and get new ones. and LEAVE that flow restrictor in there. trust me on that one

[@Nick-ez8zs]

Those scratches that you saw on the hood are the same exact scratches I see on my 96 ranger and I think it's from highway driving because my truck was highway driven in texas

[@remaxhudson]

They held up very well that's why hard plastic is not a bad thing. This was also a reasonably reliable car and a steal now. I think I'd prefer a fox body convertible but this one is a better buy now. parts are readily. You really can't go wrong with a Mustang.

[@keenanwingo2250]

Those had 6 cats on them too. I'd knock off the back 4, the o2s only read the 1st 2. Unclog it and hear that mod mill sing

[@angelgjr1999]

The stock exhaust and intake really choke these. Upgrade the exhaust and intake and it’s a whole new beast. They also love 4.10 gears but be ready to have to buy new tires every couple years!

[@karendonald5195]

The n95s are actually nice cars ... it's all personal taste of course...and offer great value to people wanting to get into classic cars...25years and older....I have a very clean low mileage 96 cobra ...fun analogue car lol

[@travisb9130]

I have a 96 mustang and my key does not have that lock. But I also do not have a transponder key so that option may have only come with the remote. Another fun quirk is the trunk popper in the glove box.

[@theinternets7516]

I had a manual '99 GT. The extra 45 HP made it a lot of fun to drive. Loads of torque in 1st and 2nd. It was a blast.

[@williamw3559]

Had a 96 GT with the stock rear gearing and it was anaemic with 2.73 gearing and only 215hp. It was fairly heavy for its power but still super fun being manual, rwd, and having an LSD. 1st was the only gear you could have fun in and you could nearly reach the top speed of 143mph in 3rd and cruise at around 3,500rpm in 5th at top speed before you lost momentum.

[@ostrich67]

I put 3.73 gears in mine. A great improvement.

[@mikedaleiden7725]

That $28K sticker is nuts. I bet they paid $5K less w/ all the incentives from back then. I bought my '98 Laser Red/Saddle Cobra conv in late '98 just as '99 New Edge were showing up and I paid $26K+tax on a $30,230 MSRP. Car negotiations could take an entire day back then, I remember well. These 'Stangs were crude by todays standards, but sounded great and with top down everybody would wave or kids would give you thumbs up.

[@midnight347]

The original owner of my 97 cobra back in the day just paid like 28k for it lol. That is a loaded cobra coupe which was far better than a 2v.

[@jked7463]

Talking about the interior, again you are showing your young ignorance. Prior to this generation of cars, the interior vinyl dried out and cracked easily. So while not, luxurious, the plastic they used was to combat the complaints of cracking plastic in previous generations. So to those of us in those days, this was an advance, not a negative. Is it as luxurious? No, but as you said it is holding up well.....and it is a convertible. obviously the person who bought this was not looking for a hard core sports car, hence the fake wood. Again, stop judging the past by today's standards. Your generation seems to love to do that without knowing the backstory.

[@iPlayDrums4You]

One thing to touch on also is this is the Mustang that kept the Mustang RWD V8. Ford was committed to turning the Mustang into a FWD 4cyl Mazda based coupe until the people rose up and petitioned against it. What it resulted in is one of the most modified platforms in the world with parts availability for days. You can truly turn these cars into any kind of build you want. The fastest stick 1/4 mile car is a modified SN95 called "Minion TT." Hate on the stock car for their lack luster power and bubbly looks all you want, but a tastefully modified car looks great, and can be made into any kind of build. Also, the comment about fake vents and all that is inaccurate, 94-95 cars have 0 fake vents, the side scoops do vent into the rear wheel wells, and the hood nostrils are functional heat extractors, only the new edge cars have fake hoods and sides, and the 96-98 cars blocked off the side scoops.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

You did a great job on the review. I had a 97 Mustang as my first car and loved it- but now I have the Terminator, Mach 1, and a 01 GT. The 4.6 is a great engine and very reliable. Awesome power in the Terminator of course. That one is in awesome condition. Keep it nice!

[@epa316]

The 94-98 Mustangs are NOT ugly. Criminally underpowered, yes, but not ugly.

[@Jamie_2012_GT]

I like this version much more than the new edge ones.

[@sneakyquick]

These guys have no idea how cool those mustangs were when they were new. My friend got a yellow 95 mustang and everyone in the school was drooling.

[@johnbarker5009]

Very nice review, good balance and detail. You found a car that's in really good shape. One minor detail, Max A/C meant the A/C recirculates interior air rather than drawing fresh air from the outside of the car. Maximum Motorsports has excellent suspension parts which will really transform how these cars drive.

[@roberthill1208]

Griffin my entire suspension and steering on my 98GT is maximum motorsports. You're right, it transforms these things into a completely different car!

[@williamw3559]

Max A/C in the mustang also keeps the compressor from cycling and can damage the compressor long term

[@ryzen397]

A friend of mine had a 6 cylinder mustang from that generation in high school and it was actually fun to drive. The 6 cylinder was lame though.

[@ProjectFairmont]

The New Edge 3.8 v6 made 60 more HP, same essential 90 degree motor but had a tuned split runner intake. Actually pretty decent engine.

[@Long-nd8bq]

Definitely get a hardtop. I prefer 94-95 and put the 96-98 tail lights on it. The 5.0L has way more aftermarket. If you do get a 96-98 do yourself a favor and get the PI heads and intake from the 99-04 GT and add 3.73 gears, headers, and a nice exhaust. Really wakes the car up and makes it 100x more fun to drive.

[@midnight347]

The 5.0 had more aftermarket in the 90s. 25+ years later that is not the case. There is tons of aftermarket for the mod motors too. That is an old outdated way of thinking. The 2v is just as capable as the old 5 liter both stock and modified and it does it with less cubes. People hate on the mod motors too much.

[@midnight347]

Yes 96-98 gt with ported pi heads and intake and aftermarket cams will go over 300 rwhp all day long. That is stout power from a 281 cubic inch 2v from the 90s. The npi shortblock with pi top end gives about a 1 point compression bump it should be like 10.5:1 or something.

[@concernedcitizen7928]

@@midnight347 because a cam swap is $1000 more for a mod motor, in part.

[@richharris9489]

I have a 1998 gt with a 2004 motor. Supercharger 3 55 gears eaton posie cams thing runs great

[@iandavis8755]

I like the fact you did a stand alone video of this car, apart from the cheap convertible video series with the other TFL crew. You guys pretty much summed up this car perfectly. It is absolutely period correct for its era, but because they have been less desired than other models, you can find them at decent prices. As you mentioned, you can do high performance brakes and suspension to them, and there is a huge aftermarket for the 3V engines (including things that make it stronger and more reliable). There's at least 1 or 2 of these cars not far from me that have been turned into sleeper track monsters/corner carvers with over 400hp, but look almost entirely stock with the only giveaways that they aren't, include things like Mustang Bullitt wheels, drilled and slotted big brakes, and a lowered stance. The car is absolutely a car for smooth, reliable grand touring, but can be hooned around too, without fear of braking it. Keep giving us more content like this, I think lots of newer generation drivers can be enlightened as to what's available out there...

[@keenanwingo2250]

Yall shouldve came to tx and got a cobra vert for 8500!! The 4.6 2v has alot of potential tho, just needs the 99+ PI heads and PI intake to be fun. I have a 2003 new edge gt and I love it

[@d.k.overton5531]

Idk WHAT these guys are talking about it's not SUPPOSED to be a Porsche, it's for weekend fun or road trips 🤷🤷🤷, it's reliable and gets attention

[@angelgjr1999]

You ain’t getting a cobra for 8500. Decent ones go for around 20k now.

[@keenanwingo2250]

@Your Pappy 96-98 round here are usually under 12k, I've seen them as low as 7500 with 120k

[@daveditcher4059]

Plenty of these cars can be found at drag strips across the country. They may be Windsor, Coyote, or LS powered but they are a great starting point being a relatively light weight rear drive platform.

[@Loyalwhiteknight]

That strut tower brace and fake wood trim are not factory. I had a 97 convertible and loved it. I do wish it had more ponys under the hood but it sounded and looked amazing.

[@damilolaakanni]

IMO, not as ugly as the Mustang II. Looks much better without the black bra and the headlight covers. Even better as a coupé.

[@mav4516]

Can you take the "la bra: off or nhh? Because if you can, do it bad paint or not

[@davidhull5431]

I bought a 95 z28 came with the la bra, took it off as soon as I got it home only to find out it was holding the whole front end on

[@sirmoshalot8665]

I just found a 98 GT for dirt cheep! Can’t wait to get wrenching on it. I don’t need a race car, just want a reliable, nostalgic daily driver 🙂

[@robotrash41]

Finally working on ours. Has the Mach 460 stereo as well and it still works great. It’s driven on wash board mountain roads and has been beat but runs as good as the day my dad bought it.

[@elliotprokop2525]

My dad bought a 1996 cobra convertible new and it is still stock to this day. About 50k miles. Grew up around these cars!

[@johnl1091]

My second car was a 1994 GT vert. I loved that car - I still do. It was destroyed in the 2018 Paradise wildfire. What I would give to have her back in my garage...

[@gtnos1993]

Not true about the side vents. My 1994 Cobra has functional brake cooling vents from factory.

[@brianpurdy6072]

Really enjoyed your pretty darned objective run-down on this 'stang. Subscribed. Roll on, boyz.

[@johnnytactical3054]

There were tons of these on the road in Miami in the 90’s. I loved the Cobra version.

[@clandfaf]

Looking at a spring addition 1 of 7 98 gt with 36k miles clean as hell. Are the spring additions sought after?

[@henryford2736]

I have the 4.6L V8 32 valve 280hp in my 1997 Lincoln MK8. No check engine light purrs like a kitten to this day....

[@mikedaleiden7725]

I remember that smooth, effortless acceleration and that 4V motor had killer mid-range and top end power for the time.

[@timwallace6379]

It needs a hurst short throw shifter with the positive stops. Third gear always goes when you powershift it, the stops fix that. Cheaper than a transmission.

[@JaxonRamblers]

I've owned a '65. '68. '99 and now own an '04 V6 convertible. All of them were and are six cylinders. I've always been into style more than power and although I do appreciate power, it's something I enjoy going to the track to watch more than own. BTW, those weird scratches on the hood look like cat scratches. The previous owner probably kept it parked outside and hoods tend to become cat beds, especially during the winter! Been there! Thanks for the video.

[@j.clayton1206]

The first car I bought with my own money was a 2001 Mustang GT vert. I LOVED that car, but it also felt from an earlier era, even in 2001. You could see the body flex going over big bumps. The clutch weighed like 50lbs and my left leg would literally start shaking in traffic due to the workout (I was also a gym rat at the time). It wasn’t exactly comfortable. I’m also convinced it made itself feel faster than it actually was because of the noise and whole it flying apart around you feeling. That said, it’s one of the few cars I look back on and miss.

[@angelgjr1999]

The clutch on the SN95 GT was properly heavy. In the New Edge they switched to a hydraulic clutch which is way lighter. Always fun to drive when it rains and your shoes get wet because you’ll be dumping the clutch and doing burnouts by accident. :) That’s what I told a cop once, and it worked.

[@Jag-leaper]

could not agree more with that clutch...driving to work was leg day....everyday!!!!!

[@dahei870]

@@angelgjr1999 I believe it was still a cable clutch until 2005. I replaced my clutch cable recently on my 02.

[@ProjectFairmont]

Can’t disagree. The chassis was past its sell by date originating in 1978. The simplicity of the design, relative lightweight and potential of the car remains compelling. As they say; an obsolete car becomes a competition car.

[@angelgjr1999]

@@dahei870 Huh

[@KeepYourSWORDInYourHand]

These youngsters are being very disrespectful to the SN95 GTs. I loved them, especially the 96-98 with the 17s! One day I'll buy one.

[@roberthill1208]

I've had my 98GT for 9 years and I absolutely love it!

[@tonytlly]

I have a 95 gt I bought in 98. Its going thru a complete change right now. Gen 2 Coyote swap and a long list of goodies. I love the body style! Curvy and sexy especially when modified tastefully

[@bradalbrecht8084]

I think there very cool looking, love that convertible, just recently sold my 91 Chrysler Le Baron GTC convertible,I'm looking to purchase a mustang convertible next summer. Most likely mid 90's. Awesome content that you guys bring forth to your channel..🤞 ..Brad - Vernon British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 😎

[@Stuka87]

I remember when this car came out. I was in high school, and it was THE car. I even had a trapper keeper with a photo of an orange on on it. I think the new edge is far better looking, but I still like these.

[@starkillerbeats420]

I owned a 97 v6 for years , one of the best cars I've ever had convertible to...I recently upgraded 2004 gt . Great video guys , new sub

[@Fordguy02]

Have you never seen a Mustang II?

[@scottyellis3442]

Isn't that funny how back in 1995 a mustang was a pretty fast car, & now hearing it on had 250 horse power it's crazy how far we've come in 25+ years. Great job guy's 👍🏻

[@angelgjr1999]

The hood thing about these is they’re light. Mine weighs 3200 lbs. With bolt ons and 4.10 gears I’ve beaten 5.7 chargers on highway pulls.

[@boneseyyl1060]

215 hp

[@scottyellis3442]

@@boneseyyl1060 I didn't hear if he said 215 or 250 so I just guessed. I'm old. LOL

[@davidbauer1485]

So funny watching Kase fumble with the old school front roof clips. Just wait until he inherits an ancient drag top from grandpa!

[@racerx94]

This mustang was great ( I had one) for the time when a corvette only had 340hp. Car is over 20 years old.. That wood kit was popular at the time.

[@aguyinnc2865]

So, I am very "old school." My first car was a '65 Mustang GT (I graduated high school in 1974) which I paid $500 for. I'm retired now, and my current Mustang is a '73 Mach 1, which I craved for when I was 16. Anyway, my wife decided she wanted a new Mustang back in 1996, and we bought her a Rio Red GT. Car was fun to drive, actually got good fuel mileage, and was peppy. Sounded good with stock exhaust. I drove the car, and I'm 6'6" (knees were in the dash.) we kept it until 2001, when our son out grew the back seat. The only disappointment was the lack of horsepower. This car would not even come close to running with a Z28, and desperately needed at least 250-275 horsepower. 315 would have been nice. But overall we did enjoy the car very much.

[@angelgjr1999]

Get a New Edge (1999-2004) they’re what the SN95 should’ve been. 310 ft-lbs of torque and 260 hp with a 5 speed is a lot of fun!

[@aguyinnc2865]

@@angelgjr1999 I actually like the design of the '94-'98 better. Still a good platform for a swap. But I'll always love the '64 1/2-'73 the most.

[@pedigreehhh23]

This is my all time favorite design, prob because I was in my teens when it came out. I have a 2012 now, but this one still makes me smile

[@Maleekus]

I had a 96 Cobra convertible, never considered it to be ugly. They definitely improved the taillights from the earlier years

[@jamesnolan9202]

Still have my '98 GT Convertible. 51k miles. White w/White top and gray leather. All stock. Bought it in '05. Rarely driven anymore, just sits in the garage. Probably hold on to it as long as I can, just because...

[@royo1969]

Young guys….. I had a ‘95 Cobra and I thought it was beautiful car. I wish I still had it.

[@sategllib2191]

I'm 24 and have a 96 GT with a 01 bullitt swap, I love it. Although I put a cobra bumper on the front, it's lowered and has fat tires in the back so they aren't tucked under the fender

[@UmmYeahOk]

My 1994 mustang has functional side scoops. I’m not sure what year they stopped, maybe 96, but they vent air directly onto the tire, so I am not sure how well that affects the cooling of the brakes. And that fake wood was a very common mod in the early 2000s. They sold kits like that for all makes and models. Definitely not a dealer add on. I also don’t know what year they stopped this, but most of those pieces with the decals were coated in that infamous rubberized coating, which was very cool when new, but easily scrapped off or got sticky over time. Some owners would paint theirs, others, I suppose, went with decals.

[@keithfreeman4015]

Sn95 is a sexy car once lowered n slapping on a set of nice wheels. The cobras are so slept on. I see values increasing.

[@jt9411]

1,500 mile oil changes? Hey, it's only money.😂

[@bradleyphillips204]

Hard top 5.0 would be nice but still that car had a lot of aftermarket support. With the fox mainly the 86 and up you could set it up to run 11s at the track or probably quicker, drive it to the track and back home then to work the next day. I had an 88 LX 5.0 5 speed with 2 stage flows headers and 3.55 rear. Was a fun car that sounds great. As far as at the track the 87 to 93 was the car you didn't see coming and when people went up against it they'd get pissed. At one point I believe in the late 80s you could get the battery in the trunk from the factory as well as air-conditioning and radio delete.

[@midnight347]

Ported pi heads and intake, aftermarket cams, headers, exhaust and fbo will easily see over 300 horses to the wheels. That is fairly simplistic mods for a huge gain in power. Supercharger on top of that you can smoke alot of modern cars even modified ones.