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#1800 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [arnie08515] by dispencer1

Jul 06, 2005 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: arnie08515 (Jul 04, 2005 7:07 pm)
I drove a new Montego the other day. When you pushed down on the accelerator for a second the car felt like it was in neutral than started accelerating. The salesman said that it had been sitting and was cold. I walked and I'd recommend that you do the same. There are literally thousands of 2004's around with low mileage -under 10k - and this one sounds like a lemon to me. Wonder why it has been sitting there for two years? Wonder why the dealer didn't get a tech to look at it? I'd look for another dealer and definately another car.

#1801 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [dispencer1] by frisconick

Jul 06, 2005 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: dispencer1 (Jul 06, 2005 4:08 pm)
There are some cars you have to get to a certain rpm before they accelerate, really wierd sensation, even dangerous IMHO.

#1802 of 2124 Re: Douglas Tires [dispencer1] by stangchica19

Jul 07, 2005 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: dispencer1 (May 20, 2005 1:43 pm)
Goodyear Eagle GA 16"

#1803 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [dispencer1] by m1miata

Jul 07, 2005 (11:25 pm)

Replying to: dispencer1 (Jul 06, 2005 4:08 pm)
" drove a new Montego the other day. When you pushed down on the accelerator for a second the car felt like it was in neutral than started accelerating. The salesman said that it had been sitting and was cold. I walked and I'd recommend that you do the same. There are literally thousands of 2004's around with low mileage -under 10k - and this one sounds like a lemon to me. Wonder why it has been sitting there for two years? Wonder why the dealer didn't get a tech to look at it? I'd look for another dealer and definitely another car. "
 
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The Montego has throttle-by-wire, so that may account for the hesitation on acceleration. If they get it wrong, and many a car seem to have it wrong, you get a lag. It is not just US makes that have problems. I would prefer to not mess with throttle-by-wire and electronic steering assist. As for the 2004 Mustang, it does not have throttle-by-wire. The new one does. I don't know what is wrong with the car on the lot, but like the other posting person said, walk away if it is not running good. Why start out on the wrong foot?
 
Loren

#1804 of 2124 Re: Douglas Tires [stangchica19] by dispencer1

Jul 13, 2005 (10:15 am)

Replying to: stangchica19 (Jul 07, 2005 2:28 pm)
The tires on my car are 15" - I have the V6 2000 convertible (205 65R 15) Were the 15s still Eagle GA's?

#1805 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [m1miata] by dispencer1

Jul 13, 2005 (10:17 am)

Replying to: m1miata (Jul 07, 2005 11:25 pm)
The new Malibu has electric steering and I didn't notice any problem. The car steered fine. I didn't even know that it had electric steering until I read the brochure later. The throttle by wire though on the Montego was a strange experience.

#1806 of 2124 Original Equipment Tire Brand 2000 V6 Convertible by dispencer1

Jul 17, 2005 (11:16 am)

Replying to: dispencer1 (Jul 13, 2005 10:15 am)
I have a 2000 V6 convertible. I'm trying to find out what the original equipment tires were on this car. Size is 205 65R 15. Were they Eagle GA's on the V6 models? I have Douglas tires that the original owner put on and want to replace them with the original brand and model of tires. Does anyone remember?

#1807 of 2124 Re: Original Equipment Tire Brand 2000 V6 Convertible [dispencer1] by fdthird

Jul 18, 2005 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: dispencer1 (Jul 17, 2005 11:16 am)
My 2000 v6 convert had the Goodyear GAs...replaced with Toyos.

#1808 of 2124 Re: Original Equipment Tire Brand 2000 V6 Convertible [fdthird] by dispencer1

Jul 19, 2005 (8:40 pm)

Replying to: fdthird (Jul 18, 2005 7:02 pm)
Thanks for the info. I may do the same but it would be nice to stick with original equipment tires.

#1809 of 2124 Re: Unhappy Mustang Momma by mustanggale

Jul 27, 2005 (5:54 pm)

Replying to: thedarkwolf (Apr 24, 2002 4:23 am)
I bought a 2004 Convertible Anniversary Edition, Screaming Yellow with a White top. It had 30 miles on it when I bought it. Now I have 6500 miles on it. The first 1500 miles were fine then the car started vibrating real bad so I took it back to the dealer. First they thought the differential was the problem, ruled that one out and started on the trans and drive shaft. I told them that's what I thought it was in the beginning. They had my car for 2 weeks.
 I have had it back for 3 weeks now and it is vibrating again and the gas mileage is horrible. Also, it doesn't have the power it had before.
Has anyone else had any problems with their car.
I am a very unhappy Mustang owner.

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