Is 84k miles too much for a 2018 Mustang GT?

I’ve been searching for a 2018+ Mustang GT, and I just found a local listing for a 2018 GT Premium with the Performance Package and 10-speed auto. It’s fully loaded and priced at $26k, which seems good for my area. The issue is it has 84k miles, which is higher than I’d prefer.

The Carfax shows super consistent maintenance: oil changes every 3-4k miles and engine/transmission checks with fluid flushes every 10k. That’s the only reason I’m even considering it. Should I be worried about the 10-speed transmission or the mileage? Any advice is appreciated!

Honestly, you should be fine. If the car has been driven responsibly and not abused, 84k is nothing. These cars are built to last, and if major issues were going to show up, they’d usually happen before 80k.

Double-check the maintenance records, get it inspected by a good mechanic, and if everything checks out, go for it!

@Clyde
The mileage seems fine, especially if it’s averaging 11.5k a year. That’s probably a lot of highway driving, which is easier on the engine. My 2019 is at 60k, and it still feels like new. If the price is right compared to similar cars with lower miles, I’d say go for it.

People put way too much emphasis on mileage. It’s more about how the car was maintained and what kind of miles it has (highway vs city vs track). From what you’ve described, it sounds like this car was well cared for.

These Coyote engines are tough and can go well beyond 200k miles. Just have a trusted mechanic who knows these cars inspect it, and if it checks out, don’t hesitate.

@Journey
Agreed. People still think like it’s the 70s or 80s when high mileage meant trouble. LMR dyno’d a GT500 with 180k miles, and it still had solid compression and factory power.

I picked up my 2019 GT with 4k miles back in May. It was $10k more than this, though. If you’re patient, you might find something better.

Coyotes are known to last around 250k miles with proper care. A 2018 with higher mileage probably did a lot of highway driving, so I wouldn’t worry too much.

The mileage is a little high, but not bad. If the price and condition are good, it’s worth considering.

I’ve got a 2017 GT with 88k miles, and it’s been the most reliable car I’ve owned. Besides one repair, it’s just been oil changes and tires. These cars are built to last.

84k miles is on the higher side, but the real question is how well it was taken care of. Maintenance history is key.

I’d trust a high-mileage car like this more than a low-mileage one. If it’s made it this far without issues, it’s probably solid. I have 120k on my Cobra, and it’s been bulletproof.

You’ll be fine. Just get it checked out.

If the car has been maintained and the price is good, 84k isn’t a problem. Coyotes can easily hit 200k miles.

My 2018 convertible is at 130k kilometers (about 80k miles). I’ve kept up with scheduled maintenance, and it runs perfectly. If anything, the transmission feels smoother after the 60k service.

I bought my 2018 GT Premium for $25k with 87k miles. It’s been flawless so far. Only issue is the digital cluster sometimes glitches in freezing temps, but it’s not a big deal.

I paid $31k for my 2017 GT with 45k miles. $26k for 84k miles seems okay but not amazing.

The 84k on the engine isn’t a concern—it’s the 10-speed transmission you should look into. Some of the early ones had issues, especially with the tune. Make sure it’s been updated or inspected. I’ve seen them slip at much lower mileage if they weren’t maintained.

It’s high mileage for a GT, but the price seems decent. I got my 2019 GT Premium for $35k with 25k miles at the peak of used car prices two years ago.

Blaire said:
It’s high mileage for a GT, but the price seems decent. I got my 2019 GT Premium for $35k with 25k miles at the peak of used car prices two years ago.

That’s basically MSRP! Those were crazy times. I paid $30k for a 2019 base model with 27k miles. Still feels like I overpaid, but I needed a car.

@Harvey
Yeah, MSRP on mine was $45k, so I guess it wasn’t too bad. Prices were insane during the peak, though. At least things have come down now.