Looking forward to exploring the new car and I'm sure I will be utilizing the expertise of the board. Thanks in advance and please bear with me when I undoubtedly show my ignorance.

 

Welcome to a great Forum. This Forum has saved me $thousands$ by learning how to do many repairs, replacement, modifications myself. What do you have (mileage,color,etc.)? Location?

 

Welcome! Sit down an stay awhile. There is a lot to read.

 

As always, there is no such thing as a stupid question ! As a recent newbie I share your situation. A couple of quick points - the battery must be in good shape, the top only works if the trunk is closed and the storage curtain is up and - don't be tempted to race every z350 or boxster. Enjoy !

 

Welcome to the Perma-Grin Club . Where are you located?
There are many local or regional groups here and on Facebook.

 

Welcome to the forum Wes!

 

The car is White, 2004, Automatic, Coupe, 42,000 miles. Bought it from a Ford dealer in Utah via the internet. $9700 was the price and I thought it was fair. Car is in near immaculate shape with 2 tiny dings in the drivers rear quarterpanel. Mechanically the TPMS light is on and I have a light throttle whine from the differential above 65MPH. BTW, I live in Wyoming so got to drive the car 6.5 hours home. Handles nice, is very quick from 65-120mph when passing on Wyoming wide open two lanes. The downside is I'm 6' tall and couldn't get very comfortable in the seat. I also felt every pebble in the road it seems. These cars must have some stiff spring rates. I will eventually get around to posting a pic of the car, first I need to take a few.
Thanks for the nice welcome!
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Welcome Wes,
That does sound like a fair price.
Enjoy all the info that can be found here on the forum and enjoy all the miles ahead.

Gary

 

Welcome aboard Wes! I know that you are up in Casper, but you are certainly welcome to join us for driving events in Colorado. Check out our current thread, https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...13-events.html, for upcoming events.

As for the seat, you will eventually find a position that works for you. I'm not sure what kind of tires you have on the car, but these can make a big difference in the ride. Also make sure that they did not overfill the tires. I heard two stories today of dealerships and tire shops over inflating tires (which may explain your TPMS light).

 

Pic looks great. Welcome!
Alicia

 

I didn't realize that overinflated tires would trigger the TPMS. I do know that the tires are all around 40psi, so they are indeed over inflated versus what the door placard states. They are Continental's with a bizarre schizoid tread pattern. I will let some air out and see if that cures the problem. It may also explain some of the harsh ride characteristics. Thanks for the club get together invite. I will check my calender on the off chance I have a free weekend. My daughter's softball obligations have pretty much erased my free time this summer.

 

welcome aboard, sounds like a great price and you've got the second best color on this car

 

^^^ ignore him.. we all try to! LOL.. Everyone knows it's right to go white! And 10 feet from the car it still looks dust free 2 days after cleaning her!

 

hey the black looks great and dust free after a cleaning... for like 5 minutes... but still.

 

Yep all cleaned up..swirl free.. they are sharp.. With my rural driveway though it would be a full time job plus hiring a helper to keep it that way though..