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2003 Ford Mustang - Expert Reviews

 

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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
2003 ford mustang Professional Edmunds Review
Source: Edmunds

...Side-impact testing resulted in three-star scores for both front- and rear-seat occupants (convertibles received a two-star rating for front-seat occupants in the side-impact test). The Mustang has not been subjected to an offset crash test. Interior Design and Special Features: The retro-style dual-cowl dashboard has aged well since 1994. Instrumentation is simple and straightforward, if sometimes hard to locate and reach. Of particular interest is the old-fashioned pull-out headlight switch mounted to the lower left side of the dash. Seats in the Base and GT models are flat and featureless;...

#2
2003 Ford Mustang
Source: MSN Autos

...The drivetrain is noisy in fourth gear, so a driver must constantly shift from fifth to fourth gear and back up again in traffic. While fifth gear provides sluggish acceleration, it drops engine revs about 1500 rpm and considerably quiets things. Mediocre Mach 1 Fuel Economy The Mach 1 only delivers an estimated 17 mpg in the city and 23-25 mpg on the highway. The Mustang V6 provides the best economy: 19-20 mpg in the city and 27-29 on highways, with the higher figures obtained with the manual transmission. The new Mach 1's other features include a lowered sport suspension for crisper...

#3
2003 Ford Mustang Professional Cars.com Review
Source: Cars.com

...New multiadjustable front bucket seats are trimmed in Nudo leather and Preferred suede. The six-way power driver?s seat has new power-adjustable thigh and side bolsters, along with power lumbar support. Electroluminescent, titanium-colored gauge faces have been redesigned to include a boost gauge that keeps the driver informed of supercharger behavior. New metal-trimmed pedals and a dead pedal are installed. Standard equipment includes a tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry, a Mach 460 audio system with an in-dash six-CD player, and power windows, door locks and mirrors. Under the Hood...

#4
2003 Ford Mustang Overview
Source: CarGurus

...No matter what Ford did to the Mustang in 2003, the year would be known for the re-release of the monster SVT Cobra.
The 2003 Ford Mustang engines started with a base 3.8-liter OHV, rated at 193 horsepower.
The GT had a 4.6-liter, 16-valve SOHC V8 rated at 260 horsepower,
the Mach 1 had a 4.6-liter, 32-valve DOHC rated at 305 horsepower (can you see I'm building to something here?), and the Cobra had a 4.6-liter, 32-valve DOHC rated at 390 horsepower.
Dude, 390!Not to be outdone, Saleen had its 20th Anniversary model with a base of 375 horsepower that could be tuned to...

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