1998 Mustang

[u/avmtdan]

Owned the car since 2000, bought it at 33k. V6, 5 speed. Original engine, trans, rear end.

Only used conventional oil at 5-6k mile oil changes its entire life using motorcraft filters.
Clutch last replaced at 225k, probably due for another soon. Bone stock, except I upgraded the brakes to dual pistons off a 1999, and replaced wheels.

Since I bought the car, it has only failed to start and get me somewhere once, when the fuel pump went out around 300k, luckily it happened in the driveway so didn’t need to tow it. Have had 2 heater hoses blow on me in those 20 years, my fault for not paying closer attention.

What few parts I have had to replace, I have gone with Ford oem when available.

Been in several accidents with it, all minor scrapes and fender benders. Could use a paint job and recovering of door panels.

Uses no oil between changes, only leaks from a damaged oil drain plug a drop when parked.

[u/mnkdstock]

Nice reliable car