Couple of General Questions about My New Celica... Options

[FrankB2]

EDIT: It's a 1997 Celica GT Vert with the 5sfe engine.

The tranny won't shift into overdrive on cold days until the temp goes up to about half it's normal gauge position. Is this what everyone else experiences? I have a warranty for the entire transmission...

Also, the front struts make a squishy sound when going over speed bumps on cold mornings. Class? Anyone???

BTW.... I'M LOVIN' THIS CAR!!!! I thought I loved my '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but it's seen almost zero use since I bought the Celica over a month ago. The Jeep's seats are much more comfortable, however, and I would like to do something in that department. The seats need better lumbar support, and the Jeep has an adjustable bladder that has spoiled me.

This post has been edited by FrankB2: Nov 16, 2012 - 5:50 PM

[FrankB2]

Thanks for all the replies! My wife and I tooled around all day in the Celica, and even tooled over to the Miata dealer. That little car is much bigger inside than it looks! I had an MG Midget back in the late 70's, and the Miata is WAY bigger inside than that little car.

I pulled the front seats out this afternoon, mostly to vacuum the previous owner's gunk out. I found a quarter, and was able to route my satellite antenna wire under the carpet. I also tightened the seat to the seat pan, and that makes driving much more enjoyable. It was actually much cleaner than I thought it would be, but I had to pop those seats out just to make sure.