New T Cab Owner Advice?

Congratulations on your purchase!

Assuming the car is good mechanical condition and belt service recent, I would recommend a few items, most of which you can install yourself:

Change oil + filter, air filter and coolant (even if the dealer said it was changed, do it anyway and always use OEM parts)

Replace the battery with an Optima Red Top.

Replace high and low beam headlamps with Philips Crystalvision Ultra (keeps the original white light, just much brighter)

Upgrade audio system with a Bluetooth capable unit (hands-free phone, etc.)

Custom wool floor mats.

Replace gas struts in front and rear trunks.

Replace tires with all-season tires (although the car has new rubber, I assume summer tires were installed since it's a California car). You do want to drive it during winter months?

If you really want to splurge, pick up a set of matching Ferrari Schedoni luggage. They are getting harder to find and prices keep going up.
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Your Mondial t is stunning. You bought from a highly regarded individual/service provider/dealer. Drive her in the very best of health.

Oh - BTW, to add to YELO T's suggestions, keep your batter on a "battery maintainer". It will add years of additional life to whatever be your choice of battery. The cost is next to nothing, while the benefits are bigger than HUGE.

Cheers & Happy Holidays,

Hank

 

I don't have the clear film, yet the paint is in excellent shape.

In the "T", the engine sits extra low (that's a good thing), so be careful of speed bumps, road debris and driveway entrances. Always remember that when the car is fully loaded with people and luggage, it sits even lower.

 

See Brian... I told you you'd find good things over here. I hope you enjoy the Mondial.

Regards,
Brian

 

Owned my T for 8 years and I have a clear decal that has really saved my car. Use the battery maintainer. I got 8 years out of my red top.

 

Belts are best left on the Clinton era don't ask, don't tell policy. My recommendation is to do what you want but not publicize it. There are years of arguments with reported recommendations from respected people on both sides. To some this is akin to poking half the members in the eye.

I wanted to be real snarky here but I must not have had enough breakfast so I will resist.

My other recommendation, if purchased with all services done, is to drive and enjoy it. Drive it as often and as far as you can. These cars reward familiarity. The more you get to know them the more you understand what they are about and what they return to the driver in rewards.