Another New Mustang Owner

Tammy · 01-13-2003

Hello, I'm another new mustang owner. I have just bought a 97 Gt convertible. I hope that I'm doing this right and not asking questions at the wrong place. First off, Where would be the best place for me to look for an owner's manual? Nope, the car didn't come with one.
How do I care for the leather seats? Is there something special that needs to be done?
And my most important question is about the over drive. When do I use this and when should I not use this? I have never had a car with it before. Any help would be great :^)~ If I'm posting in the wrong place, please let me know. Thanks.

Vortex · 01-13-2003

Hey Tammy, welcome to AFM...
No, you aren't asking in the wrong place, but a lil later if you want to write an intro thread so people can say "hey" that will go in the Intro section As far as your questions go, you can either try the parts department at a dealership or the cheaper route, ebay... Leather, no real special care, but you may wanna grab a bottle of Lexol Leather cleaner for when they get dirty and afterwards Lexol leather conditioner and that will help protect them. Overdrive, you can leave it on all the time with no probs... however if you are constantly driving in overdrive in places where its downshifting to 3rd and back to overdrive, you may wanna go ahead and shut it off, or speed up/slow down.. but daily driving its best to have it on because it will help engine and fuel mileage....
Let us know if you need anything else...

Tammy · 01-13-2003

Thanks so much for all your help :^)~ I know nothing about the car and just don't want to damage anything. Thanks again Tammy

Murdock · 01-13-2003

Hi Tammy,

Leave the overdrive on, you won't need it much here in Ohio anyways. The Lexol Conditioner is good especially if you leave the top down for long periods of time in the summer.

Murdock

Tammy · 01-13-2003

Thanks Murdock :^)~ Do you have any tips on the convertible top?
Tammy

blackfang · 01-13-2003

Congrats on the car!!

Murdock · 01-14-2003

Tammy,
I would just say to use Armor All on the top every time you give it a good wash, and don't put the top down while driving:0)

Have fun with your new Mustang. If you get to racing it, I might see you around.

Enjoy!
Murdock

vodapas77 · 01-14-2003

Hey Tammy,

Welcome aboard. I'm pretty new here myself, but I've got to tell you the folks on here are great. Well unless you bring up the 3.73 vs. 4.10 gear debate. The they show their teeth.

lol. Just kidding guys.

VenomGT · 01-14-2003

Nice to here of your automobile selection, Tammy.

I, too, just got my '98 GT 'Vert. I've barely owned it a week, and I love it to death. But anyways, you asked a few questions that I was wondering myself. Thanks for the assist.

Tammy · 01-15-2003

Vodpas77, I sure am glad that I don't know the first thing about gears. I would hate to see any one's fangs. :^)~ Thanks for the welcome.

vodapas77 · 01-15-2003

Tammy,

Don't worry, we never bite. Anyhow, I have answers for you. Google let me down, but not ebay. See if these url's work for you.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34220

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34220

If not just try to search ebay motors. Hope this helps.

Tammy · 01-15-2003

Thanks so much for the links :^)~ I will be bidding.....Tammy

milw96cobra · 01-16-2003

I use the Meguillers (spelling blah) Leather conditioner. works great.

Mike Howard · 01-16-2003

Hmmm? My son has a 97 GT... I'm bidding too Tammy so watch out!

Tammy · 01-16-2003

Mike, I won't bid against you if I can even tell that its you :^)~ There will be more that come around.