thanks for the help

We require pictures!! List of options! Details, details! What color?
Congrats on new car.
Talk to me about tires before buying.
All 99 & newer GTs look better w/a front chin spoiler though they are a bit hard to find right now: http://www.mustangtuning.com/ma1chsp.html yes, it could be taken off for winter if snow an issue.
Some good paint care articles:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-perfect.html
Also, good instructions here under FAQs and Tips & Tricks, check out the Photos
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
and, good misc. mod instruction site:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jfclague/Mustang_Mods.htm

read the linked articles before you start about paint care. If you drop the clay bar on the ground accidentially, do not pick it up and use it on your car! Check the photos on the Zaino site - some of the results are mind-boggling. Check the Zaino instructions about what to use and what not to use on your car. Assemble the goodies and draft your GF or father or friend and have at it. Have the GF take some before/after pics.

Which wheels are on your car - the gray Bullitts or the painted silver stars?

Assuming you have to drive at least some through the snow (and with the miles on the current tires) may be good idea to look at quality tires before wheels.


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The one place I would not skimp on your car would be tires. It's your life and that of your passengers as well as the others on the road. I'd much rather wait on the wheels and put some decent rubber on the car. - however, you need to think up front about a 'package' as you suggested. Ideally, we'd like to see some 17x9" wheels (or 18") on your car and that would be best with a different size tire than you currently have (for example, some 265/40/17's or 275/40/17s). There are certainly some great high performance all-season tires or summer tires available that won't ruin the bank account. In your case, living where you do, I'd think about having two sets of wheels/tires - you have one set already, I'd postition these as your bad-weather set. Some salt and scrapes on the OEM wheels won't break your heart but these need decent rubber on them. Worth considering.