[MGN54]

Hi all,

First time poster here and hopefully will do more in the future! I'm in the process of looking at some Mustangs for my son's first car. Budget and insurance constraints dictate a V6 at this time. We looked at a 1999 model yesterday that may have some possibilities. Made a couple of observations that I'm hoping someone can share some info on.

1. The clutch pedal was very high in relation to the brake pedal. This is the first manual transmission car that we have looked out so have no reference here. Wondering if this is normal or a sign that the clutch is worn and will need to be replaced soon.

2. There was a squeak each time the pedal was depressed. Did not sound like a throwout bearing but maybe something that needed to be lubed in the linkage. I'm wondering if this isn't it as pedal seemed "rough" on the way to the floor.

So, if it is indeed a clutch, what would be looking at money wise to have this repaired.

Thanks in advance! Hoping that I can get my son into a nice Mustang for his first car as my parents did that for me. 1969 coupe! I still remember the day my dad handed over the keys like yesterday.

Mark

[GT-EATER]

Originally Posted by MGN54

Hi all,

First time poster here and hopefully will do more in the future! I'm in the process of looking at some Mustangs for my son's first car. Budget and insurance constraints dictate a V6 at this time. We looked at a 1999 model yesterday that may have some possibilities. Made a couple of observations that I'm hoping someone can share some info on.

1. The clutch pedal was very high in relation to the brake pedal. This is the first manual transmission car that we have looked out so have no reference here. Wondering if this is normal or a sign that the clutch is worn and will need to be replaced soon.

2. There was a squeak each time the pedal was depressed. Did not sound like a throwout bearing but maybe something that needed to be lubed in the linkage. I'm wondering if this isn't it as pedal seemed "rough" on the way to the floor.

So, if it is indeed a clutch, what would be looking at money wise to have this repaired.

Thanks in advance! Hoping that I can get my son into a nice Mustang for his first car as my parents did that for me. 1969 coupe! I still remember the day my dad handed over the keys like yesterday.

Mark

Usaully when the clutch is starting to go out it tends to grind the gears
or its hard to shift , what you are describing sounds like it may be the
stock quadrant or the clutch cable. Since it is a 99 it probably has some miles on it and it really depends on how it was driven .

[MGN54]

GT Eater,

Thanks for the reply! Car has 87k miles on it. It does shift ok and does not grind gears so maybe the clutch cable is the culprit. I'm not familier with the quadrant you mention. Any info you could share on that would be helpful.

Thanks!

Mark

[GT-EATER]

Here you go this link have the cable, firewall adjuster, and the quadrant . The aftermarket ones are alunimium the stock one is plastic and can wear out pretty easy over time . Maximum Motorsports :: The Leader In Mustang Performance Suspensions

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by MGN54

Hi all,

First time poster here and hopefully will do more in the future! I'm in the process of looking at some Mustangs for my son's first car. Budget and insurance constraints dictate a V6 at this time. We looked at a 1999 model yesterday that may have some possibilities. Made a couple of observations that I'm hoping someone can share some info on.

1. The clutch pedal was very high in relation to the brake pedal. This is the first manual transmission car that we have looked out so have no reference here. Wondering if this is normal or a sign that the clutch is worn and will need to be replaced soon.

2. There was a squeak each time the pedal was depressed. Did not sound like a throwout bearing but maybe something that needed to be lubed in the linkage. I'm wondering if this isn't it as pedal seemed "rough" on the way to the floor.

So, if it is indeed a clutch, what would be looking at money wise to have this repaired.

Thanks in advance! Hoping that I can get my son into a nice Mustang for his first car as my parents did that for me. 1969 coupe! I still remember the day my dad handed over the keys like yesterday.

Mark

Kids here have gotten into plenty of trouble with the v6.

Are you getting it from a dealer or a private party?

[MGN54]

kscoyote,

Kids here have gotten into plenty of trouble with the v6.

Please explain.

I've looked at cars at dealers/used car lots. I have seen a couple of cars in the paper from individuals but they were sold before we got a chance to look at them. I've bought used cars over the past from both sources. To be honest I prefer from an individual as you can size them up and down and get a feel for there interest in the car, care they have given it etc.

Thanks for the response!

Mark

[shinerstang]

Just be careful MGN.... Be sure whomever you purchase it from that it has not been beat on.

[tex117]

Originally Posted by MGN54

kscoyote,

Kids here have gotten into plenty of trouble with the v6.

Please explain.

I've looked at cars at dealers/used car lots. I have seen a couple of cars in the paper from individuals but they were sold before we got a chance to look at them. I've bought used cars over the past from both sources. To be honest I prefer from an individual as you can size them up and down and get a feel for there interest in the car, care they have given it etc.

Thanks for the response!

Mark

Welcome to the forums, it's nice to have another Texan on board.
What KS was referring to was that a lot of kids come on the forums that have bought real beaters, if you know what I mean; but if you are observant enough to notice the clutch pedal position then I think you'll be fine.

Just curious, how much did they want for the 99?

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by tex117

Welcome to the forums, it's nice to have another Texan on board.
What KS was referring to was that a lot of kids come on the forums that have bought real beaters, if you know what I mean; but if you are observant enough to notice the clutch pedal position then I think you'll be fine.

Just curious, how much did they want for the 99?

No, I was referring to a couple of kids who thought the 6 had no power & found that it was more than they could handle.

Any kid needs to know that the "slow" 3.8L is faster than a stock 1968 Mustang big block.

They need to learn to respect the car, it may have "low" power compared to a lot of cars out there, including the new v6 Accords, Camrys, etc., but it has a lot of power historically.

They go out thinking they're invincible, street racing etc., and then complain the car has no power (compared to GTs) and then they total the car.

Two (out of the many kids with 3.8Ls here) have wrecked their cars by losing control. None of 'em have gotten hurt (5 star crash ratings help) so it's by no means common, but just teach him/her to respect the car.

[tex117]

Originally Posted by kscoyote

No, I was referring to a couple of kids who thought the 6 had no power & found that it was more than they could handle.

Any kid needs to know that the "slow" 3.8L is faster than a stock 1968 Mustang big block.

They need to learn to respect the car, it may have "low" power compared to a lot of cars out there, including the new v6 Accords, Camrys, etc., but it has a lot of power historically.

They go out thinking they're invincible, street racing etc., and then complain the car has no power (compared to GTs) and then they total the car.

Two (out of the many kids with 3.8Ls here) have wrecked their cars by losing control. None of 'em have gotten hurt (5 star crash ratings help) so it's by no means common, but just teach him/her to respect the car.

My bad, didn't mean to mis-quote you.

The mustang is especially bad in wet weather, when its high and dry my car hugs the road pretty darn good, but when I get some water on the tires I can tell that the rear end is a light weight.

[tex117]

Originally Posted by kscoyote

None of 'em have gotten hurt (5 star crash ratings help) so it's by no means common, but just teach him/her to respect the car.

The crash test ratings won't always save you. I drove by a wreck where a late model v6 pulled out in front of an 18 wheeler that was going 50. The y-pipe for the exhaust was laying about 75yrds from the "mass" of the car.