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Model Strengths:
Performance; value; retro styling; extensive options list
Model Changes:
A new glass roof option, optional on the V6 and GT Mustang Coupe models, is the big news in the Mustang lineup for 2009. Standard equipment on the Premium models has been expanded to now include a satin aluminum instrument panel, ambient lighting, and satellite radio, and a new Security Package with wheel locks and an upgraded alarm system is now available on the GT.
Model Value:
The Ford Mustang is a modern sports coupe that's quite satisfying to drive either in coupe or convertible form while carrying on the appearance cues of the original 1960s pony car. In base V-6 or GT form, the Mustang represents a very strong value compared to most other sporty coupes, while the convertible ranks as one of the best ways to go top-down without breaking the bank.
Model Overview:
The Mustang lineup now includes Mustang and Mustang GT models, both offered in base or Premium trim, along with the high performance Shelby GT500. All models are offered as either a coupe or convertible. Both body styles are four-passenger coupes, though the back seat is only fit for smaller occupants. Convertibles get a power-folding soft top that, does not take up additional cargo space in the trunk when stowed. A new glass roof can be added to coupe models featuring special glass that brightens up the interior yet blocks infrared rays. A retractable blind system is included. Standard Mustang models have respectable performance from a 4.0-liter single-overhead-cam V-6 engine making 210 horsepower and a stout 240 pound-feet of torque, while the Mustang GT upgrades to a more spirited 300-horsepower, 4.6-liter aluminum V-8. Both engines come with a standard five-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed automatic transmission.With MacPherson struts in front and a three-link rear suspension with Panhard rod, the Mustang has a comfortable ride and impressive handling despite the old-style solid-rear-axle configuration. All Mustang models get four-wheel disc brakes, but GT models upgrade to larger brakes with twin-piston aluminum calipers in front. Anti-lock brakes are standard in all but the base model. Side airbags are standard across the line. The base Mustang comes with a long list of standard features, including cruise control, keyless entry, air conditioning, power windows and locks and a CD sound system. Base GT models come with similar equipment but add fog lamps, anti-lock brakes, larger alloy wheels, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. Premium models add a Shaker 500 audio system with six-disc changer and MP3 compatibility, Sirius satellite radio, ambient lighting and various interior upgrades, including a satin aluminum instrument panel, ambient lighting, and special trim. Premium GT models get sport leather bucket seats. The options list is extensive, with several packages adding a distinctive look and feel to the Mustang. The Bullitt Package brings cold-air induction, a sport suspension, aluminum trim inside, and a host of other upgrades, while the GT California Sport Package brings leather bucket seats, a chin spoiler, side scoops, and bright exhaust tips among other things. Standalone options include a DVD-based navigation system and the Shaker 1000 premium sound system. The Shelby GT500 pushes the performance up to the levels of an exotic sports car, adding a 500-horsepower, 5.4-liter supercharged V-8, six-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, a performance-tuned suspension, Z-rated tires, Brembo brakes, a special exhaust system, and a lot of interior extras such as the Shaker 500 audio system, HID headlamps, and sport seats.
Vehicle Details
Base MSRP:
Base Invoice:
Destination:
Manufacturer Code:
$25,255.00
$23,220.00
$795.00
T84
Model:
Style:
Market Class:
Body Type:
Mustang
2dr Conv
2-door Sub-Compact Passenger Car
2dr Car
| EMISSIONS | Invoice | MSRP |
| Standard emissions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| California emissions *Required on units for CA, CT, ME, MA, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT & WA registration. Optional for Cross-Border States* | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| California emissions not required (REQ: Standard Emissions) *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* *Dealers in Maine & Vermont cannot order vehicles for customers in non-California Emission State locations except for Public Service/Emergency Vehicles* | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| California emissions states public service/ emergency vehicle exemption (REQ: 423 Emissions) *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-California/non-cross-border states dealer order for California states registration (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to non-California/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ENGINE | Invoice | MSRP |
| 4.0L SOHC V6 engine (STD) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRANSMISSION | Invoice | MSRP |
| 5-speed manual transmission (STD) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 5-speed automatic transmission | $866.00 | $995.00 |
| SERIES ORDER CODE | Invoice | MSRP |
| Series order code | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SEAT TYPE | Invoice | MSRP |
| "Mustang" logo cloth front bucket seats (STD) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINT | Invoice | MSRP |
| Solid paint (STD) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STRIPING OPTION | Invoice | MSRP |
| No accent stripe (STD) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Black accent stripe (REQ: 54V Exterior Sport Appearance Pkg or 47A Racing Stripes) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| White accent stripe (REQ: 54V Exterior Sport Appearance Pkg or 47A Racing Stripes) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pearl gold accent stripe (REQ: 54V Exterior Sport Appearance Pkg or 47A Racing Stripes) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tape stripe delete (REQ: 54V Exterior Sport Appearance Pkg) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ADDITIONAL OPTIONS | Invoice | MSRP |
| Sport Exterior Appearance Pkg -inc: rear spoiler, sport tape stripe on lower rocker *Affects Color Availability* | $257.00 | $295.00 |
| V6 Safety & Security Pkg -inc: anti-lock brakes, traction control, active anti-theft system, wheel locking kit, perimeter/inclination/intrusion alarms | $866.00 | $995.00 |
| Single chrome exhaust tip (LPO) | $57.00 | $65.00 |
| All-weather floor mats (LPO) | $65.00 | $75.00 |
| Black vinyl front end mask w/logo (LPO) | $105.00 | $120.00 |
| Metallic satin-plated aluminum fuel filler door (LPO) | $117.00 | $135.00 |
| Envelope-style cargo net (LPO) | $48.00 | $55.00 |
| Power Code Remote Start System (REQ: 44L Automatic Transmission) (LPO) | $257.00 | $295.00 |
| Molded rear splash guards w/logo (LPO) | $69.00 | $80.00 |
| Over-the-top racing stripes (N/A w/54V Sport Exterior Appearance Pkg or 46D Tape Stripe Delete) (LPO) | $344.00 | $395.00 |
| Full vehicle cover (REQ: 54V Exterior Sport Appearance Pkg) (LPO) | $204.00 | $235.00 |
| SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system (LPO) | $479.00 | $550.00 |
| Priced DORA | $0.00 | $0.00 |
2009 Mustang 2dr Conv OVERVIEW
Base MSRP:
Base Invoice:
Destination:
Manufacturer Code:
$25,255.00
$23,220.00
$795.00
T84
Model:
Style:
Market Class:
Body Type:
Mustang
2dr Conv
2-door Sub-Compact Passenger Car
2dr Car
Selected Options
Automobile Lease financing available on all makes and models. Monthly lease payments for a 2009 Ford Mustang Convertible of $342 for 60 months based on Net. Cap. Cost of $24,015 (Total lease payments are $20,520). Excludes tax, title, license, and registration fees. Lease financing subject to change prior to lease agreement, based on credit approval. Financial Lending Institution, Dealer, and Manufacture contribution may affect lease terms. Lessee must cover insurance and all items not covered under the Manufactures Maintenance Program or Financial Lending Institution. After six months lessee has the right to assume vehicle to a third party for lease or sale on approved credit*. At lease end, lessee will be liable for any excess wear and use as set forth in the lease agreement and excess mileage charges. Mileage charges vary depending on financial lending institution per mile for miles driven in excess of lease contract agreement. Purchase option at lease end*. Contact for details and vehicle availability. For more information call 949-574-8484. Special lease rates and pricing may not be reflected throughout www.theleaseoutlet.com. All figures presented are estimates only. Actual leasing price may vary. All maintenance covered in manufactures maintenance program must be performed by an authorized manufacture center. Contact for Service and Warranty information for more details and specific terms, conditions and limitations.
2009 Ford Mustang Convertible lease- Review
The 2009 Ford Mustang sees no major changes as it awaits a major freshening due in calendar 2009 as a 2010 model. These sporty/performance coupes and convertibles are available with V6 and V8 engines in Deluxe and Premium trims. Base versions have a 210-hp 4.0-liter V6. GTs have a 300-hp 4.6-liter V8. Also returning is the Shelby GT500, which has a supercharged 500-hp 5.4-liter V8. Also returning is the limited-edition Bullitt Package, which includes performance upgrades for the GT's V8, resulting in 315 hp. Base and GT are available with manual or automatic transmission. Bullitt and GT500 are manual only. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, and front side airbags. Mustang offers several appearance and trim packages depending on model, including a "Warriors in Pink" edition. Part of the proceeds from sales of this package benefit breast cancer research. The Bullitt Package includes unique interior and exterior trim, as well as a performance suspension and brakes. Newly offered on other Mustang models is a fixed glass roof panel.
2009 Ford Mustang Convertible lease- Acceleration
Even with the V6, acceleration is brisk. An automatic-transmission coupe did 6.9 seconds 0-60 mph, but that transmission dulls passing response with reluctant downshifts. V6 or V8, Mustang's automatic lacks a manual shift gate. GTs are fast--Ford says around 5.2 seconds 0-60 with either transmission. They feel a bit weak below 3000 rpm and need the manual transmission for best overall performance. The Mustang Bullitt feels little different than a stock GT. GT500s are strong at any speed, though not as brutally fast as other cars with 500 hp. Convertibles weigh some 175 lb more than like-equipped coupes, so they are a bit slower. On all, the manual transmission has positive shifter and clutch action.
Fuel Economy
In Consumer Guide testing, an automatic-transmission V6 coupe averaged 19.3 mpg, which included gas-eating performance runs. Manual-transmission GT coupes averaged 14.6-16.3 mpg overall. Test automatic GT coupe averaged 14.9. A GT convertible with manual transmission averaged 19.2 mpg in mostly highway driving. Test Bullitts averaged 17.1-17.7 mpg. No opportunity to measure with GT500. V6 and GT use regular-grade gas. Premium is recommended for Bullitt and required for GT500.
Ride Quality
Base models are prone to slight float over large moguls. GTs are only a bit firmer. Both absorb small bumps with little shock, but can transmit sharp pavement breaks, and some testers noticed wander along rain grooves. Bullitt and GT500 are quite stiff; most bumps transmit unwanted shudder through the body structure. Convertibles are solid on most surfaces with little body shake on rough roads.
Steering/Handling/Braking
V6s have good cornering moves, but some testers find slower steering and more body lean than a sporty car should have. GTs have nicely weighted steering, impressive dry-road grip, and modest lean that builds progressively with cornering speed. Bumpy turns demand more attention, as they can upset stability more than in rival sporty cars. GT500s are the sharpest of all Mustangs we've tested. All have strong, progressive braking action.
Quietness
Wind rush is reasonably muffled, even in convertibles, but there's marked engine noise and coarse-surface tire thrum. The V6 growls and booms unpleasantly as revs rise. The GT's V8 has a throaty muscle car tone that's even more apparent on the Bullitt. GT500s emit supercharger whine during aggressive acceleration.
Controls
Mustang's main gauges are located in chrome-ringed tunnels that can render them hard to read by day. Manual shifting is awkward when the console cupholders are in use. The transmission shifter interferes with the climate controls as well. The navigation system is standard Ford fare it absorbs audio functions, making some simple adjustments more complicated. Also, its location on the dashboard can cause its screen to become partially blocked by the manual-transmission shifter. Convertible-top roof latches are balky and require fair muscle to lock or unlock.
Details
Good headroom and legroom, but the cabin feels cozy due to low seats, a high dashtop, and tall windowsills. The seats are comfortable with a nicely contoured backrest, though knees collide easily with hard door panels and the center console. Shoulder belts don't adjust for height. Outward vision is OK in coupes, but the convertible top leaves wide over-the-shoulder blind spots. Long doors complicate tight-quarters entry and exit.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Inhospitable for adults with little room, an uncomfortable seat, and back-straining entry and exit.
Cargo Room
Coupe cargo space is good for the class. Trunklids open wide on non-intruding hinges, but the size and shape of the opening makes loading even moderately sized cargo a challenge. Convertibles can accommodate a weekend's worth of soft luggage for two. Cabin storage is sparse, with the door map pockets being almost useless.
Value within Class
Our Recommended label applies primarily to GT versions, but V6 Mustangs also have some bang-for-the-buck appeal. They rival some sporty imports on price, though not on agility, refinement, or overall quality. GTs deliver great "go" for relatively little dough. GT500 offers even higher performance at a reasonable price, but its interior isn't as special as the rest of the car. Convertibles blend value, verve, and nominal four-seat practicality. Mustang's main letdowns are low-rent cabin appointments and occasional workmanship lapses.
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