As far as clutch wear, also don't rest your foot on the clutch while driving, at a stoplight, etc.
I'm at 143,000 miles on mine, and my Mustang GT had over 150,000 when I sold it.
98 Contour V6 MTX, T-Red, 150k mi.
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SVT Dual Exhaust, KKM Intake, Donnely Mirror, Dension DMP3 Player w/80GB of MP3s, Wheelskin
95 F-150
91 Mustang GT
06 Honda Shadow Aero