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My Father passed away and I now have his Mustang (the second one he owned so he must have been satisfied). I had to purchase it from another family member but it was worth it to me to be sure Dad's car stayed in the family and was taken care of. It's been to our mechanic and is in great shape (the other family member maintained it well for the short time she had it) except it needs some minor body work. It only has 50K miles on it.  What a great car! Yes, it's a little old-fashioned in some ways (like the rear-wheel drive) but I see why Dad enjoyed it. I am looking forward to many years of happy cruising. I sure don't understand why the BMW owner felt obliged to post his displeasure in this forum. It seems it would be more worthwhile to spend his time chatting with other Beemer owners in a forums of their own (I'm sure there is one) about how much they enjoy their autos!
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Replying to: maryaw (Apr 28, 2007 7:35 pm)  BTW just so you know, "srs" means "supplemental restraint system" (i.e. airbags). I assume you mean the lettering on the passenger side of the dash, right? Which engine does your car have? And in response to your question about the headlights in the other thread, it's possible they got water in them, but more likely is that they've become hazed on the outside over the years...this happens to these headlights sometimes (though not nearly as bad as with the 94-98 Mustangs). Solutions range from lightly sanding and buffing the lights, to totally replacing them (they're somewhat expensive though...).
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Replying to: john_324 (Apr 30, 2007 7:22 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Apr 30, 2007 7:41 am) 
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Replying to: john_324 (Apr 30, 2007 8:13 am) |
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HAHAHA! The joke is on me. I thought it was a trim level, like "SE" or "LS". Yes, it's lettered on the dash. Now I must change my profile so people won't laugh FOREVER. The engine is a V6, 3.8 liter. That's about all I know about it. There's room under the hood for a bigger engine but this one's just fine, considering the price of gas these days. Gas was .45 per gallon when I first started to drive. Tonight it was almost 3 dollars per gallon. Regarding the headlight covers: we're going to try to polish them gently. |
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got to meet more mustang owners come see me i dont know how 2 get around all thius stuff  |
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Replying to: nancy49022 (May 01, 2007 5:57 am) I wanted the car - it's a great car and has sentimental value because it was Dad's. MDH and I keep our cars a long time and plan to fix all the little cosmetic "dings" this car has. I hope to keep it at least ten years or more. It's in excellent shape mechanically, so that's VERY realistic. So tell us about your Mustang.
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Replying to: maryaw (May 01, 2007 7:25 pm) I love my new '07 premium convertible GT with 5 speed stick (Redfire). Different type headlight lens that looks good now. Hope they stay that way.
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Replying to: moronix (Jul 02, 2007 5:46 am) When J.C. of Hoffman Estates wrote that he wanted to remove cloudiness from the headlight lenses of his 1997 Acura 2.2CL, which he likened to cataracts (Transportation, Feb. 11), we offered some tips and asked you to weigh in. Here is a sampling of responses: - First, wet sand with ultrafine sandpaper to remove the damage. Start with 1000 grit and work up to the finest grit you can find. Then polish the surface to a smooth, clear finish with a good- quality compound made for clear-coat paint. E.C., Westchester - A very quick swipe with a very soft cloth very soggy with acetone does it. No rubbing, just swipe it on and stand back. A.A., Galena - Smooth the surface with finer and finer abrasives, just like a woodworker or jeweler would do. Start with a relatively coarse compound--grit of 600 to 800--and work your way up, in several steps, to fine. I use something called Novus Plastic Polish No. 2 about once a year. Not sure if the lenses are coated at the factory or hardened somehow, but once the cataracts set in, the treatment doesn't last. R.W., Chicago - Try chrome polish. Wipe it off and polish with a soft cloth. W.H., Aurora - I use Meguiar's Mirror Glaze. Use the No. 17 cleaner and No. 10 polish. I have used this on many vehicles as well as the plastic windshield on my boat with excellent results. G.C., Harvard - I solved the problem some time ago. I ordered my Chevy Astro with conventional sealed-beam glass headlights for the above reason and because they are cheaper to replace. R.B., Waukegan - Polycarbonate usually has UV inhibitors blended in it to resist sun damage. But solvents and chemicals that may be found in bug removers, glass cleaners or even sun-screen lotions can cause crazing (a condition before a fracture). Clean them with a mild detergent and coat them with an automotive wax to slow further damage. A.L., Round Lake And now a word or two from Geoff Burgeson, of the development group for GE Lexan, a brand of polycarbonate: "The problem with cloudy polycarbonate headlight housings is a difficult one. Because polycarbonate is relatively soft and subject to abrasion, it is almost always 'hardcoated' with an abrasion- resistant clear coating. It is this coating that scratches, dings or degrades and becomes cloudy. "While polycarbonate can quite successfully be polished with buffing compounds or 'vapor polished' with solvents such as methylene chloride, the hard coating will resist and/or disrupt the process. "The result of the sandpaper and polishing compound approach will be less than perfect [and a lot of work], but probably deliver a noticeable improvement--especially if the headlight is yellowed and/ or opaque due to haze. "If you do the sandpaper approach, use a new, or like-new, lens as a reference for clarity and light transmission, though that will be difficult to measure. I expect some of the focus to be lost and the light transmission to suffer with a rougher than [an original equipment] finish. "Also, once the raw polycarbonate has been exposed [and polished], what remains is a softer than original surface that will scratch and weather quicker than the original. "While waxing does help significantly, it's a pain and at best a stop-gap." We thank our readers for their overwhelming response. We also thank Geoff Burgeson of GE Lexan and add that we would advise against harsh solvents. We also are sorry to report that it is impossible to clean the insides of the lenses. May your skies--and your headlights--be bright and clear. ---------- Bob Weber is an ASE-certified Master Automobile Technician, having recertified every five years since 1978. Address your questions to him in care of Motormouth, 17717 Silcott Springs Rd., Purcellville VA 20132. Send e-mail, including name and town, to motormouth.trib  verizon.net. Answers will be supplied only through the newspaper.
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