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You were wise to walk away. :thumbsup: The other party could have been completely legit, but the scams, especially the digital ones, are becoming ever more sophisticated. Further, I know how well I'm protecting my data. But I don't know how well other Members are protecting theirs. And their...

On second thought, given the time of year, be sure to avoid the car being damaged by any falling iguanas. :giggle: Remember to post some pics when the car arrives. :thumbsup:

Thinking about the engine, any vehicle I've dealt with, factory coolant fill will protect to -20F / -28C. You should be fine. Moving to the tires, temperatures around the time of shipment will be 35-40F / 1-4C. Ford is aware of the weather this time of year and would not ship the car if...

There's a few issues I'm aware of. Someone with direct experience might offer better detail. One problem area is the composite valve cover itself. In the lab or on the dyno, they could be great. But in an actual operating environment, they can warp from heat cycles over time. Under hood...

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/found-oil-leaking-onto-headers-what-causes-this-no-check-engine-light.188690/ Maybe not the exact same parts, but same issue. The seals are part of the valve cover assembly. Edit: updated with what I believe is a better link.

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/picking-up-2024-gt-fully-loaded-water-damaged.158162/ Sorry to read that. FWIW, you're not the first. I've attached a link to a previous thread with a problem that was quite similar, for greater insight and possible feedback from @VenomGT3

Yes. Even with the hood closed, there is ventilation. Further, if a tender is involved, they do not draw a lot of power, so heat is not a concern. In storage or out, tender or not, it's a good idea to check under hood and under car, once a month. Same with tires. While in storage, I manually...

Many with the S550 will install hood struts as one of their first mods, and are pleased. I don't remember anyone complaining about premature failure, under any operating condition. Regarding the question related to the battery, if someone is attaching a tender and leaving the hood up during...

I don't see where storage would matter. The vehicle is operated with the hood down. If the movement of the strut is a concern, lubricating or actuating the assemblies, the owner could open the hood once a month (to check for fluids and varmints) then close. The question is akin to putting the...

I drive my car primarily on weekends and Holidays. It's been covered in PPF from roof to rockers. While your car is on order, tour several detailing shops in-person, see their work and discuss options. The detailer that supports me is a XPEL franchisee. They have plotters in the back which cut...

IMO, Start/Stop could be a contributing factor. Factory batteries aren't that great to begin with; they're designed to meet the minimum requirement, with little to no reserve. As production of the first S650s was starting, and cars were being prepared to ship, Ford recognized some Quality...

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/charts/tire-width-for-a-wheel-rim-size-chart I refer to these two sites often. Regarding tire circumference, one measurement I've read of often is the 3% rule: in-general, it's best to keep the previous...

The term "ET53" is a reference as to how many millimeters (MM), the wheel is pushed inside or outside of the rim's centerline. Rims with a (+) are drawn to the inside of the wheel well, relative to the centerline of the rim. Wheels with a (-) offset are pushed towards the outside. The greater...

If one went back into the prior Ford reports and subtracted some months, when we knew S650s were not selling yet, they could come up with more accurate numbers, rolling month-to-month or year-end of sales S550 vs. S650. Having recently watched a video showing the statistical breakdown of at what...

Several years ago, I would not have been aware of many of these practices, what questions to ask and how to avoid these situations. Thanks for starting the thread. :like: Anyone cruising the site will be aware of the topic, potential pitfalls and when to say, "No." Take solace in that. Some...

In my area, a full-car ceramic coat takes about three days and costs $2000+. It's expected to last close to five years, if the car is continuously exposed to the elements. A maintenance top-up (often part of the package price) is done once a year. One day for cleaning and paint correction...

Coming up on new cars with these issues is not necessarily a concern for me. - Countless people have been in an out of them since they rolled off the line. Transport, inspectors, the detailer cleaning them, etc. They're not directly involved in sales and with the client. Some in line are...

I'd download and review the Owner's Manual. Inside is a specifications section and the maintenance schedule. Oil changes, tire rotations and routine checks. At the three-year mark, the brake fluid will need to be changed. Then, several maintenance milestones later on. Attached are some...

Ford has been selling their own branded catch cans. I did some searching this AM. It does not look like their catalog has caught up for the S650. There are aftermarket solutions though. Warranty concerns come up from time-to-time. Ford would need to prove the part was directly involved in...

Welcome to the Forum. :like:. :clap:. It reads like you're not pressed for time, so that puts a lot of things in your favor. It appears the latest engine is new. Maybe not every individual component, but in several significant concepts and areas. I haven't read anything negative of it. For...