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2006 Ford Mustang
Date Published: 7/31/08

2006 Ford Mustang
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MSRP:
$19,115 - 31,145

Invoice:
$17,703 - 28,530

Class:
Sporty/performance Car

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2006 Ford Mustang
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base Premium coupe w/ABS, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 6.4
Fuel Economy 5 5.5
Ride Quality 4 3.9
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 8
Quietness 5 3.2
Controls 4 5.5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 5.2
Room/Comfort (rear) 2 1.4
Cargo Room 3 3.2
Value within Class 6 6.6
Total Score: 48 48.9
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Ford Mustang Review
An option package that dresses base models in GT trim highlights the 2006 Mustang. Base and GT models come as coupes and as convertibles with a power fabric top and heated glass rear window. Base models have a 210-hp V6, GTs a 300-hp V8. Both engines team with a 5-speed manual transmission or optional 5-speed automatic. Base and GT Mustangs come in Deluxe and Premium trim; base models also offer lower-priced Standard versions. All have 4-wheel disc brakes; ABS with traction control is standard on GTs, optional on base models. No antiskid system is available, but front side airbags designed for head and torso protection are available. Newly available for base Premium models is the Pony Package that includes GT-style grille-mounted fog lamps and a rear spoiler. Coupes have 50/50 split folding rear seatbacks. Leather upholstery is standard on GT Premiums, available for other models except the base Standard. Due to join the lineup later in the 2006 model year as an '07 is the Shelby Cobra GT500 with a supercharged V8 of 500 hp.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. The Sporty/Performance Car class consists of two-seat roadsters, 4-cyl hatchbacks, and V8 muscle cars. Regardless of configuration, all have an emphasis on affordable performance.

Our Best Buys include Ford Mustang Mazda Miata, and Scion tC. Our Recommended picks are Acura RSX, Honda S2000, Mini Cooper, Nissan 350Z, and Pontiac GTO.

New or significantly redesigned models include Mitsubishi Eclipse and Pontiac Solstice.

News
Mustang reportedly gets a "minor redesign" for 2009. That's a year later than first planned. Blame Ford Motor Company's current cash crunch. Interim changes should be few and mostly minor.
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