Is a Ford Mustang a good car for a 16 year old?
A lot depends on the 16 year old. ARe you going to drive it like a dumbshit? Get something that will cost less and be going slower when you run into something in it (and, statistically, you probably will).The Fourth gen mustang is kind of a crapshoot. This is the car that finally retired the Windsor small-block V8 which is a downside, at least in my opinion, as I freaking love that engine (and there are about a million cool things you can do with it). It is _better looking_ than the 3rd gen or fox body. My personal opinion is that if you're going to buy a Mustang, buy a new one or a 1965-1973 (1st gen). You can't afford the former and you can't afford the latter in the kind of condition you need.In sober truth: if you're buying your first car, don't buy a pony car unless you're a gearhead who is going to fix it when it breaks, keep it running, and take care of it. You will make yourself and anyone who has to listen to you bitch about it (your parents, girlfriend, friends) unhappy. If I were buying a car at 16 and wanted something reasonable, comfortable, and inexpensive to insure, I'd probably be looking for a low-mileage early 2000's Ford Taurus. They aren't especially pretty, but, the 24valve 3.0L version (look for an SEL) have abundant power for their weight and you can get one CHEAP and the insurance will be concomitantly cheap. Slap a coat of matte black paint and some stripes on it and it actually looks kind of menacing. I get that you want an awesome car. Don't we all? You know what? It's of zero importance. Save your money, get something reliable and have fun with it. When you buy that pony car, buy the one you want, not the one you can just barely afford. You'll be glad you did and you will enjoy the ride a lot more.
Insurance on 1965 Ford Mustang?
HI, RATES VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, ZIP CODE, AGE, DRIVING RECORD, CAR,COVERAGE DESIRED, ETC. ANY CAR OVER 25 YEARS OLD IS CLASSIFIED AS AN ANTIQUE. YOU CAN GET AN ANTIQUE RATE. CHECK WITH HAGGERTY . GET 2 OR 3 ESTIMATES AS WELL. THERE MAY BE A BIG DIFFERENCE FROM ONE TO ANOTHER. O.K. GOOGLE INSURANCE COMPANIES THAT INSURE CLASSIC CARS THAT ARE OVER 25 YEARS OLD.
How many 1963 Ford Falcon Futura convertibles were made?
18,942
What is the best car insurance company in San Francisco?
To get a better quality answer, you may want to define your criteria of "best."Let's get rid of the outlier first: USAA has always been one of the most affordable, highest rated carriers in the nation. However, you need to serve (or have served) in the armed forces, or have a family member who meets this criteria, in order to become a member.If you are looking for the best quality in terms of coverage and service, some of the top carriers in California are Chartis, Kemper, Fireman's Fund, Chubb, and Allied. These companies are known for offering superior service to their clients, but are usually more expensive.As far as price -- well, that's going to be completely dependent on several factors, such as your age, driving record, type of vehicle you drive, location, and past claims. Mercury tends to be one of the less expensive carriers across the board. Other affordable carriers include Safeco and Travelers.The best way to figure out the best insurance for your particular needs is to find an independent (key word: independent, not bound to a single carrier) agent who can quote several companies at once, and help you decide which carrier is right for you. That said, it is always worth getting an additional quote from captive agents like those with State Farm and Farmers, since they both provide good service and in some areas of the state offer excellent pricing.Personally, I have found my favorite carrier in Amica Mutual. They have provided me with the best rates I've found and excellent service through several claims. Ironically enough, I can't even offer their products as an agent.
Are Ford Mustangs reliable cars?
The reliability of Mustangs has variegated widely over the history of the model.The middle first generation Mustangs were extremely reliable. No slight towards the 1964½-1966 Mustangs, but the model was still finding its identity apart from its Falcon/Comet ancestry. 1967-1970 were the Mustang's true glory days - with both style and power to spare. Ford kind of lost their way with the 1971-1973 lineup, both with styling and the compromises demanded by new regulations concerning emissions and fuel economy.The second- and third-generation Mustangs (1974-1993) are largely an insult to their ancestry. Changes in automotive safety requirements made styling an issue, emission controls had quite a few hiccups which crippled both power and reliability, and competition from Japanese imports led to Ford execs 'reinventing' the Mustang nearly every year. The car was having a serious identity crisis and came close to being discontinued multiple times.Over the course of the fourth generation, the Mustang got back on track. Though still a bit schizo (the 1994-1998 models in particular), Ford finally showed enough commitment to the Mustang for it to once again be worthy of its moniker. 1999, in particular, saw the 'Stang put it's hoof down once and for all - it took back the styling and performance traits which made the name in the first place and told the rest what it could go do with itself.The fifth generation Mustang (2004-2014) made good on the promises of the New Edge Mustang and has remained fairly unshakable in performance and reliability. Time will only tell if the sixth generation can live up to its lineage.So asking if a Mustang is a reliable car depends upon the particular year model of the car in question:~ 1964½ to 1970 ~ YES!!~ 1971 to 1993 ~ NO!!~ 1994 to 1998 ~ Fair~ 1999 to 2015 ~ Yes
1965 Coupe mustang Inline 6?
I have a 65 mustang stick shift Inline 6. I am a 16 year old Girl & I wanna use it as a daily driver. How much would the insurance Be on this car? I really need to know. What would be the best insurance for it? Currently my daily driver in a 1956 Chevy Pick-up Truck which was in great condition but now it needs a paint job. Anyways, Does any one know how much the insurance will be?
Is a 1965-1966 mustang good for teens?
I'm 15, soon to be 16. I love the way 1965 and 1966 mustangs look and I would really love to get one. I've reseached them and realize that it will not be the same as driving a regular car would be and that I would have to get used to them. My question is if it's a safe car for a teen driver? The car would be in my parents name, I would just be barrowing it so it wouldn't be a problem with the insurance. I am very careful and understand that if I get in a wreck in it or do anything dangerous I want be able to drive it and I love driving so I wouldn't do that. I have never speeded for fear of getting a ticket and don't plan to in the mustang. Would it be safe for me?
Should I purchase an Acura ILX or Ford Mustang for my first car?
An ILX is a nice car.The Mustang is a remarkable car.Even the basest of base model Mustangs will net you a platform engineered to be a world car, modifiable to do about anything including pulling a trailer, with easy parts accessibility both factory and aftermarket, and relatively mild insurance.It will also be nimble enough to both have fun with, and get you out of trouble.Again, there is nothing wrong with the Acura, it’s just that the Ford has that extra bit more in this case. Drive smart, be cool on the road, and explore just how amazing it can be.
Is a '69 Ford Mustang a good first car?
It is the BEST.It is the WORST.It is AWFUL.It is AWESOME.It depends upon who and what you are.The lead character, Tannim Drake, in our SERRAted Edge books (Born to Run, Chrome Circle) has a 69 Mach 1 as his first car, but, he was also a yard and shop monkey as a kid. As a part of researching the character I wound up pretty familiar with 69 Mustangs. Here's my input for you.Know Thyself. Be realistic about what it involves. Do you have a life that can accomodate your car's upgrades, repairs, and breaking down often? Are you patient enough to handle unreliability, groaning hinges, creaking springs and drippy leaks? Are you skilled enough to handle fixing such things and do you have a pro mechanic to handle stuff you can't?See, now, I am from A Different Time. I am from when things like rotors and points were common and now such stuff is obsolete. You need to understand that owning a 1969 Anything involves not just having a car, but being an historian and a curator. You need to diagnose problems by projecting yourself into the mind of "what made sense then."All that being said....A 69 Mustang is a great car. I have tried building cars "stock" and to me, that way lies madness. If I were you, and my pockets were deep enough, I would go the "restomod" route, given enough time and resources.Restomod 1969 Mustang Convertibles: (please note the rollbar: it isn't just for safety or for looks, it also increases the rigidity of the frame, which helps... pretty much everything)A restomod is a variety of custom car wherein the old body, glass, etc. is kept, but the mechanicals are modern. For example instead of a rear live axle, you can have an independent rear suspension welded/bolted in. You can swap the carb-and-points gas guzzler motor for a modern, programmable EFI motor, and so on.I just have to stress, this takes a lot of money. And the right personality.If you want to always show up on time: a new car. If you want to probably show up on time in style: restomod. If you want to maybe show up, eventually: cheap rebuild on a stock Mustang.