First Impressions 2003 Ford Mustang Base
There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 2003. There are four trim levels to the Mustang, including Base, SVT Cobra, GT, and Mach I. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2002 the popular 3.8 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.
2003 Ford Mustang Base Specs
Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2002 and 2003 includes the 3.8 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Mustang.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2003 Mustang is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.
Statistics
The Mustang is 183.20 inches long, 73.10 inches wide, and 53.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $23,705, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,724. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 2003 Mustang gets 24 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
In 2002 and 2003 the Mustang Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Sonic Blue, Torch Red, Tropic Green Metallic, True Blue Metallic, and Zinc Yellow.
What We Think of the Ford Mustang
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Base sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.
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