If you are in the market for an american muscle car, the 2018 Ford Mustang stands out in the segment. The car offers powerful engine options, agile handling, and a stylish interior. If you wish to save money on the purchase, you can look for wrecked car auctions that offer damaged cars for sale at highly competitive prices. When opting for salvage cars for sale, always remember to run a VIN check. To help you decide, we bring you an overview of the performance and features of the 2018 Ford Mustang.

Trim Levels

The 2018 Ford Mustang is available in four trim levels - EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, and GT Premium. All trim levels are available as a fastback or a convertible, except the GT - which is only available as a fastback. The EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium trims are powered by a 2.3-liter inline four cylinder engine that is good for 310 hp. The GT and GT Premium trims are equipped with 5.0-liter V8 engine that can produce 460 hp. The engines on all the trims are paired with six-speed manual transmission.

Performance

The car offers an enjoyable driving experience, thanks to multiple engine options. Being a sports car, the fuel economy is not as good as other compact and subcompact cars, but you still get a mileage of 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway with the EcoBoost trims, and 15 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway with the GT models.

Design

Though the car is designed to be a sports car, but it can seat four passengers, with the rear seats relatively cramped. The car offers agile handling and the design of the front seats and the dashboard offer good visibility to the driver. The interior is filled with quality materials and infotainment features such as MyKey, Bluetooth, two USB ports, a six-speaker audio system, and the Sync voice-controlled connectivity system.

Safety

The 2018 Ford Mustang has a five-star rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s rollover test. A rearview camera is standard in the car. You can upgrade to active safety features including  adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring,and lane departure warning.

Looking to Make an Affordable Purchase?

If you don't want to burn a hole in your pocket when buying a car, you can opt for damaged cars for sale at wrecked car auctions. Explore a large inventory of damaged or salvage cars for sale, and bid on the least damaged model of your choice. To make a more informed decision, check the VIN at a reliable VIN check site before putting your money down.