2015 reliability over 100k miles

[Surfdoc742]

Can someone tell me how reliable the 2015s are over 100k miles? Standard V6 or Ecoboost. I've been looking at purchasing used and with my budget that's the only way I'll get into 2015 or later. Figured I'd ask some folks with experience before giving up look at them entirely.

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[onlyturbo]

Hi,
The problem with purchasing any car with hight mileage is the unpredicted failures that may occur. So reading from your statement tells me you may not be able to afford it, so save some money and buy later!

There is no issue with buying a high mileage used car as long as you do the following,

1. Make sure it was serviced well.
2. Make sure you can afford a possible unforseen repair.

If the above two conditions are met, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise save some money and buy another time. Prices will only go down...

Probably not the advice you wanted to hear, but it is a wise one...good luck.

 

[Deleted member]

Just rolled over 100k on my eco, commute 100 miles round trip every day, been full bolt on and tuned since 25k and she runs great. Stay on top of maintenance, don't abuse her when the engine is cold and she'll take care of you.

 

[Surfdoc742]

Hi,
The problem with purchasing any car with hight mileage is the unpredicted failures that may occur. So reading from your statement tells me you may not be able to afford it, so save some money and buy later!

There is no issue with buying a high mileage used car as long as you do the following,

1. Make sure it was serviced well.
2. Make sure you can afford a possible unforseen repair.

If the above two conditions are met, go ahead and buy one. Otherwise save some money and buy another time. Prices will only go down...

Probably not the advice you wanted to hear, but it is a wise one...good luck.

I can afford anything that pops up, I'm just trying to figure what the odds of those repairs are. I'm paying for it with the settlement from a previous vehicle that was already paid off and would like to have another paid off vehicle. But that's a little pointless if I'm just going to end up spending the same amount in repairs if they're known for falling apart after 100k. Thank you for the response.

 

[ORRadtech]

Modern vehicles aren't affected by high mileage as cars once were. And, as said, maintaince is key.
Example, about 18 months ago I bought a '12 Edge with 154k miles. It had meticulous service records. It's at 186k now and I'd drive it anywhere. All it's needed repair wise is 2 coil packs to correct miss fires.
One other thought. With performance cars I'd personally like as close to stock a vehicle as possible. Modded cars are not always done well and often driven hard.

 

[Sigma6]

Buy a lower mileage than 100+k 11-14 GT, probably get it for less or on par with what you’re aiming for 2015 eco/v6

 

[hemistar1]

Can someone tell me how reliable the 2015s are over 100k miles? Standard V6 or Ecoboost. I've been looking at purchasing used and with my budget that's the only way I'll get into 2015 or later. Figured I'd ask some folks with experience before giving up look at them entirely.

Like others have said It is about the maintenance records. Personally I won’t buy a used car unless it has at least 1 year of warranty remaining for power train or 12000 miles. But if the maintenance is on point and you can get an extended warranty then why not.


check out the consumer reports below specifically the real world reports


https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/mustang/2015/overview/

 

[JohnDoe]

Side question: I have 33k hard city miles. Does that mean I really have 330k miles? Scotty always says city miles 10x worse than highway miles

 

[Deleted member]

Side question: I have 33k hard city miles. Does that mean I really have 330k miles? Scotty always says city miles 10x worse than highway miles

That guy is a nut job, yes they are harder on a car, but he also thinks 100k highway miles are the equivalent to 10k city miles.

 

[tokuzumi]

With regular maintenance, any vehicle will last a long time. After 100k, things like water pumps will start to be a concern (fortunately the Mustang engines all have external pumps), and suspension and driveline components should be inspected closely.

As long as the oil and filters have been changed regularly, and the air filter isn't black from never being changed, I wouldn't be scared off by a higher mileage vehicle.

 

[Cobra Jet]

^^^ with regard to the above maintenance facts and points stated - many vehicles can successfully last up to 100k and well beyond without major issues.

Hell, on Chasing Classic Cars - he looked at a Volvo P1800 where the original Owner legitimately clocked 3.2 MILLION miles (this car is well documented by major publications, Volvo and it’s historical mainentance records)!

That car now belongs to Volvo.

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It would be cool to see an S550 clock over 1 Million Miles - who will be the first?

 

[tokuzumi]

Let's see; I drive 6k miles a year. So I'll update this thread in 167 years.

 

[GT-SV]

I’ll have a different car before 100K Ford warranty expires, so I’m comfortable with reliability up to 100K only.

 

[RedEcoJet]

144000 miles now. Been reliable. Replaced MAP sensor twice, brakes once.

 

[tokuzumi]

What I've found with vehicles in general is the driveline is usually pretty solid, and with just basic maintenance, will last a loooooooooong time. It's everything else around the engine that dies long before the engine and transmission give up the ghost. All these electronics and driving nannies have so many sensors that fail all the time.

It will be fun in 10 years when these cars have issues with lane assist (if equipped), and dead pixels in the instrument clusters. New parts probably won't be available, so it will be off to find used parts that might work.

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