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dk2m posted:First car purchase: I drive a 2013 wagon but I've always thought that 06/07s had the best front end. Besides maybe the 2015s.
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dk2m posted:First car purchase: Nice purchase, the best looking sub. I know I'd drive like a total dick if I had something like that.
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dk2m posted:It's an '07! I was always hesitant about even looking at these things used because they are invariably ragged on, but finding a one owner example with all the work receipts? Snagged it immediately. Somewhat Heroic posted:Nice purchase, the best looking sub. I know I'd drive like a total dick if I had something like that.
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Just picked up my new E350 today.  Pretty drat excited, this is the nicest car I've ever had. Also featured in the second photo: my Mazda 3.
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panascope posted:Just picked up my new E350 today.
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dk2m posted:First car purchase: Very nice. I wish I never sold my 04 Wagon. I want another WRX/STi so bad again.
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Aug 9, 2014 14:13
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panascope posted:Just picked up my new E350 today. Wow, I hope the chrome strip in the splitter area is a replaceable part... that's just asking for visible parking bumper damage.
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Aug 9, 2014 15:00
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Yes that chrome bit is replaceable and its in sections at a tidy sum of $417 for all three parts. We've already replaced a lot of them  . why is it so hard to avoid parking blocks and curbs.
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Aug 9, 2014 16:18
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 Too many black cars, someone buy the one in front! The E55 sold today so now we're a monochromatic household.
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Aug 9, 2014 21:18
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Only loving Mercedes would chrome plate a drat OEM splitter. Also, lol on the wheelgap and offset. (nice car still)
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Aug 10, 2014 05:03
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Gunbus posted:why is it so hard to avoid parking blocks and curbs. Cuz you have to be really familiar with the dimensions of your car?
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Aug 10, 2014 05:37
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Gunbus posted:why is it so hard to avoid parking blocks and curbs. Let's not forget extremely steep driveways. That's where I always scrape and I have a stock ride height car.
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Aug 10, 2014 06:36
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MetaJew posted:Let's not forget extremely steep driveways. That's where I always scrape and I have a stock ride height car. I scrape on all kinds of things if I'm not careful. I have to be mindful to park about a foot back from where my brain thinks I should because the front splitter on the M3 won't clear curbs or parking blocks.
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Das Volk posted:I scrape on all kinds of things if I'm not careful. I have to be mindful to park about a foot back from where my brain thinks I should because the front splitter on the M3 won't clear curbs or parking blocks. I have similar issues with my 335is and the M-Sport front bumper. The first week I had the car I was pulling into a parking lot and thought I was pretty far back. *scraaaaaaape* The bumper caught on the bolts holding down the concrete curb stop. I then came to the realization that it wouldn't be the last battle scar. Parking lots with exits that slope down into a gutter are the worst. Slow diagonal driving is required to avoid bumper death. It feels like doing a slow, awkward squat. I originally wanted a front splitter but now I can't fathom dealing with a bumper that is lower. [EDIT]: Figured I could post a picture of my ride. Here it is after some autocrossing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_97dSZb3n_E
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Aug 11, 2014 02:06
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jink posted:I originally wanted a front splitter but now I can't fathom dealing with a bumper that is lower. If that plastidip stuff was ever applicable, it's for that chrome splitter. Get some clear and just lay down a ton of layers. (Or make it pink)
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Aug 11, 2014 17:22
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One of the awesome things about living in CO is that there are almost no parking blocks anywhere. Because they have to be able to plow the parking lot. Up until my most recent car, every car I have owned has been too low to clear a parking block 
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Aug 11, 2014 21:35
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My ZHPs MTech II bumper + slightly lower suspension basically makes my bumper a chinese finger trap. I almost ripped it clean off as I reversed out a year or so ago and scratched it good and broke a few plastic welds holding it in place. Luckily some shithead ran a red earlier this year and ripped it clean off and I got a brand new front bumper.
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Aug 11, 2014 21:48
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My pride and joy, sadly not on the road right now as I can't afford both full-time school and insurance... Sigh. 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT, 3.1L MPFI V6 (second generation 60-degree, LH0), 3T40 automatic transmission. 25 years old, 115,000 kilometres on the odometer. Bought by my dad five years before I was born, given to me when I got my license. Zero accidents, zero mechanical issues not attributed to "old GM parts in a barely driven car" like a water pump that eventually gave up and was replaced, an exhaust that eventually gave up and was replaced, and a TCC solenoid that-- you get the idea. Enough yabbering, right? Pictures! Fresh from the driveway. Available in small, medium, and ginormous.   
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jink posted:I have similar issues with my 335is and the M-Sport front bumper. The first week I had the car I was pulling into a parking lot and thought I was pretty far back. *scraaaaaaape* The bumper caught on the bolts holding down the concrete curb stop. I then came to the realization that it wouldn't be the last battle scar. I know I could never live with the ZR1 splitter, but don't spoil my dreams like this. Bandit is positive that we can go lower: 
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Aug 12, 2014 02:10
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 I really hate scraping my bumpers too.
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Aug 12, 2014 02:18
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Kazinsal posted:My pride and joy, sadly not on the road right now as I can't afford both full-time school and insurance... Sigh. Jesus, that's the nicest Beretta I've ever seen, and I was around when they were new. I had an '89 GT in high school (bright red, 5% tint, cop magnet), and it was a tank. I beat the poo poo out of it, as high school students do, and it just kept going. Got rear ended by a suburban once, no big deal. Then the girl I sold it to managed to kill it in a matter of months. Poor car deserved better. God bless you for keeping one in good shape.
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Aug 12, 2014 03:31
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I haven't seen a Beretta on the road here in the rust belt since... goddamn, must be 2000 at the latest
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Aug 12, 2014 03:32
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I bought a truck…And decided it needed to be more tactical http://imgur.com/GngSiFJ
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Aug 12, 2014 03:34
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JaySB posted:I bought a truck…And decided it needed to be more tactical Too bad it's not a diesel, because a smoke tune and stacks would go perfect with that vinyl and those wheels.
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Aug 12, 2014 03:44
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JaySB posted:I bought a truck…And decided it needed to be more tactical I like this alot. This is great for Vegas IMO, as the roads are almost loving warzones.
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Motronic posted:Too bad it's not a diesel, because a smoke tune and stacks would go perfect with that vinyl and those wheels. If he does that he'll be seen by enemy forces! He would have to lower it... automatically when it accelerated... perhaps a "crouch" button?
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Motronic posted:Too bad it's not a diesel, because a smoke tune and stacks would go perfect with that vinyl and those wheels. Harsh
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Aug 12, 2014 03:47
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At thumbnail size the door handle shadow looks like an Earnhart 3.
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Kazinsal posted:1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT I test drove one of these in high school and my parents essentially said "fuuuuuck no". I was so obsessed with a 5-speed v6 GM that maybe 2 years later I ended up with a z24. That one test drive changed what I thought about driving at such a young age. I've only driven sporty manuals since. Godspeed Beretta.
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Kazinsal posted:My pride and joy, sadly not on the road right now as I can't afford both full-time school and insurance... Sigh. I know people rag on Berettas, but I've always liked the way they looked, particularly the Indy, GTZ, and GTU. e:typo
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I am still loving my 2015 STi. I was worried when I got it that a few weeks in I would be thinking "well I could've bought a used XXX and done YYY and it'd be way faster" ...but man it does the, I'm a fast extremely fun 4 door sedan you can drive every day thing so very, very well. 
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Picked this up last week to share with my dad. Mazda 3S Touring.   Mazda did an incredible job with this car and I hope they sell a billion of them. It drives really well, is economical, and there are little details they put in that are really neat.
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TheGoatTrick posted:Picked this up last week to share with my dad. Mazda 3S Touring. Those wheels are really pretty. I've been really impressed with what Mazda has done within the past few years. I wish they had a turbocharged AWD car!
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TheGoatTrick posted:Picked this up last week to share with my dad. Mazda 3S Touring. Beautiful car. Mazda's design language is really in a good place right now.
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Aug 19, 2014 12:44
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I don't know, I still don't like how long the front end looks in front of the A-pillar
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I just want Mazda to make 2-door coupes again.
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I like Mazda's looks, too, the last 10 years for them includes some good-looking cars and the prices are quite nice. But I've heard way too many horrible-rust stories.
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BoyBlunder posted:Those wheels are really pretty. You are familiar with the mazdaspeed6, right?
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Somewhat Heroic posted:You are familiar with the mazdaspeed6, right? Sure would be nice if there was one in existence newer than seven years old, though!
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BoyBlunder posted:Those wheels are really pretty. If I remember right they have a CX-5 that's AWD and turbo. But its a CX-5 and LOLOLOL those cars SUCK DICK!!!
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