I'll keep this review short, as I'm sure many of you are familiar with the rental-spec Mustang's commonly ordered by rental fleets. As I feel a shout-out is in order: hats off to the Thrifty staff at LAS. When I arrived, the Thrifty counter was closed, with signs directing customers to the neighboring Dollar counter. The process was as seamless as they come: the deposit was exactly what I'd expected, there was no pushback RE add-ons, and I was assigned exactly the car I'd reserved.
The only (brief) hiccup came when the check-in host informed me that it would be a 30-45 minute wait for my car. Of all the possible issue, that's one I can relate to. This is Vegas, draft week, end of the school year. Drop tops are in high demand. Much to my surprise, I walked down to the parking garage where I was immediately greeted by a lot agent who motioned towards a row of 4 Mustang's ready to go, keys waiting. The only choice came down to color: all were 2.3 EB models.
This is the second Mustang so equipped that I've rented, and I can confirm that my feelings haven't changed. The ride itself is comfortable, the seats are great, the climate control is strong. The Achilles heel lies with the powertrain. I just can't accept the 2.3 as a substitute for a proper V8. It's wheezy, lumpy, and peaky. Not to mention it makes terrible noises!
The only (brief) hiccup came when the check-in host informed me that it would be a 30-45 minute wait for my car. Of all the possible issue, that's one I can relate to. This is Vegas, draft week, end of the school year. Drop tops are in high demand. Much to my surprise, I walked down to the parking garage where I was immediately greeted by a lot agent who motioned towards a row of 4 Mustang's ready to go, keys waiting. The only choice came down to color: all were 2.3 EB models.
This is the second Mustang so equipped that I've rented, and I can confirm that my feelings haven't changed. The ride itself is comfortable, the seats are great, the climate control is strong. The Achilles heel lies with the powertrain. I just can't accept the 2.3 as a substitute for a proper V8. It's wheezy, lumpy, and peaky. Not to mention it makes terrible noises!