Thinking about getting back into a convertible Mustang

[Thundersteel]

About 4-5 years ago, i sold my 2016 GT/CS convertible. I loved the car, but sold it only to reduce expenses for future retirement.

I’m fully retired now, and have found I can afford to get another convertible. I’m not interested in getting a new one (too much tech), so I’ve been looking at used ones. I found a 2017 GT/CS Convertible with ~30k miles, but I’m a bit concerned about the age/wear of the convertible top.

I’ve also been looking at newer ‘verts, but am not sure about the reliability/longevity of the digital dash, along with the 10R80. I was always told the 6R80 was bullet-proof, and that the 10R80 has some problems. i also heard the MT82 was still troublesome.

So, would you recommend I stay with the 2015-2017s, or look for a newer one?

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[tj@steeda]

2019 Mustang Convertible here - 30K miles & no issues with the top or any of the digital instruments - knock on wood, it's been a pretty solid car.

I hope that helps in your quest!

Best,

TJ

 

[Ecto1]

The Ford 6-speed automatics also have their share of troubles. But I'd prefer the 6-speed to the 10 speed. I've driven the 10 speed and I hated it. I wouldn't want to own one.

As for the convertible top there are products to recondition the top. I have some spots on mine that have faded. I need to try some of these things to see if they'll work. I've been told by a local convertible top repair shop owner that they work pretty well.

Check out the Renovo products. There are others but the convertible top repair shop owner recommends this one.

 

[Jan Bakker]

Mine is from 2017 and spent a lot of time outside at the previous owner's; the hood is still perfect.

 

[mmff88gt]

I have a 2019 manual GT convertible. I am now retired. The car sat outside every work day for 3 years. I treated the top with 303 Fabric Guard after a good scrubbing with the 303 cleaner -- twice a year when it was sitting out and annually now that I have retired. The top is still in great shape. I hand wash the car and it has only gone through an automatic wash 2 or 3 times in its life. When I wash the car, I "flood" the top, then squeegee the water off -- no soap or detergents -- to keep from removing the waterproofing as much as possible.
I have about 75,000 miles on my Mustang. I do not track it or power shift it. I had the transmission lube replaced at about 50,000 miles just for "insurance." I have had no transmission issues whatsoever.

 

[Thundersteel]

Thanx for the replies. I was looking at a ‘22, but it has the 10R80; I crossed that off the list.

If I choose the 6R80, I’ll stick with the ‘16 & ‘17 model years. Maybe I’ll try the MT82 for a change of pace. My 2008 had the manual, and I really liked that transmission.

 

[barney1]

My 21 GT/CS is not a convertible but it’s a 10 speed transmission. All the negatives I’ve heard on this forum about the 10 speed, I have not experienced any of them. I am retired as well 65 years old I am probably not as aggressive of a driver like others. This transmission is probably one of the smoothest I have ever had. Whether it’s up shifts or downshifts.

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