Sometimes, an automotive relaunch can help remake the image of a popular car. In spite of the the previous generation Ford Mustang’s quality problems, more recent model years may be a good fit for buyers considering used Ford Mustangs in New York.

Cars.com recently released a list of the most improved cars of the 2000s, and the editors noted that while the 2004 Mustang had a variety of problems, the updates in 2005 that accompanied the retro styling is “what really kept this car in the game.”

“Despite the current gloom, automakers have really stepped up the past decade and have put out some great vehicles,” says Patrick Olsen, the website’s editor in chief . “We’ve seen mass adoption of new vehicle types like crossovers and hybrids.”

“Not merely a retro reskinning, the 2005 Ford Mustang improves its performance in all areas and offers V8 enthusiasts a tempting price tag,” wrote Edmunds.com reviewers in support of the current generation of used Ford Mustangs in New York.