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Since some others posted their "First" cars, I will post this beast that made its way through the kids in my family. Bought it in 1996 for $1000 cash, it had 33000 original miles. I started driving it in 2001 when I turned 16 and drove it until 2003 when I got my E28 5 series. We sold it to a guy for like 750 bucks and it only had like 80,000 miles at that point. The custom sticker on the back window said beast lightning 1980 Pontiac Bonneville. Sooooo many good memories of her. 
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My very first car I got when I was 16. A 1980 Pontiac Bonneville. This thing was such a SLUG and I loved every second of it. It had been through my older brother, and a sister before I got it. It had a 4 bbl carb, and a 305 ci V8 (if memory serves me right on the displacement). The thing was massive, we got it for $1000 back in 1996 with ~30000 original miles. The crazy thing that I will always remember about this car? THE 25 GALLON GAS TANK THAT TOOK LESS THAN $30 TO FILL UP Oh memories   Current rides: my wife's 2005 Mazda 6i Sport (she owned before we started dating) next to my 2006 Mazdaspeed6 Sport. It is about a year old to me now, last year we traded in my 2005 Mazda6S Grand Touring for it. (thumbnailed for table breakage) 
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Nov 10, 2011 19:24
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coolskillrex remix posted:Which ones which? i never knew that mazda 6 had such different body styles.. the red one looks way better (thats probably the 2006 speed6) You guessed right, the red one is the Speed6. The easiest way to spot a Speed over a naturally aspirated is the hood. The Speed has a bulge on the hood to accommodate a TMIC. The front fascia is different, the rear bumper is different, there are no bump strips down the sides of the doors, there are door sills that flare out on the bottom, they have bigger brakes, and the wheel arches are a little flared. My wife's car is a standard body with a spoiler, the GT has an "aero" package with different front and rear bumpers, side sills, and a different grill. They usually have different headlights with fog lights built in too (The speed6 has adjustable HIDs).
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_firehawk posted:If it wasn't for the G8, I would have seriously looked at a Speed6, they look fantastic.  Rhyno posted:I love my Speed6 going on 7 months now. The double takes when I pass a standard 6 are always nice.  Tasty. The best double takes are when you go by them and spool the turbo a little bit. There also seems to be an unspoken club, at least where I live with fellow MS6 owners. Usually a head nod, or something that acknowledges one another. It is cool.
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Nov 15, 2011 19:48
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Dec 4, 2011 04:14
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Thehit posted:Entered the one car show per year I normally get peer pressured into entering.
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Jan 29, 2012 23:38
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Blooot posted:I haven't changed poo poo on this car in years, but I did finally manage to shoot it under a blooming cherry blossom tree this week.
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Feb 12, 2012 17:01
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shoeish posted:I love speedometer + acceleration videos, so I made my own.
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Feb 14, 2012 04:00
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Dracon Wolf posted:Great car. My wife and I own one (her car mainly), but I love driving the drat thing. Ours is only the 4cyl but christ, if that thing isn't fun to drive. I never knew a front wheel drive car could handle so well. 
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Jun 14, 2012 04:19
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economic haircut posted:Wrapped in Matte White and Fake CF. Looks AWESOME!
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Jun 23, 2012 05:43
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It's where the apex seal used to be.
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Jul 18, 2012 05:51
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The Big Jesus posted:
Beautiful ride, and if this were my dog I would make this my Facebook profile pic and never change it.
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Aug 13, 2012 02:14
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Someone please make a gif of Comrade Flynn's noble zipping out of the frame with either 'meatpimps gonna meat pimp' or 'see ya later, shitlords!' Your car is awesome in every way, and the custom plate totally makes it.
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Aug 23, 2012 23:55
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Well...that's one way to satiate your craving for boost. Absolutely love the exterior color/wheel option you're using. Do you miss anything about the 370?
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Nov 9, 2012 22:28
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Diocletian posted:The presence it exuded. That thing just screamed SPORTS CAR(it was yellow too), also the sound when it was modded was amazing. The wheels and brakes as well but that's about it. Ok kicking the back end out on turns are nice too.
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Nov 10, 2012 01:24
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Wow, some excellent cars posted here. Congrats on your 'adult' cars guys! The CTS-V and AMG are basically an eyegasm to look at.
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Nov 19, 2012 03:29
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Oooh that Datsun is magical. I think you've posted it before and elicited a reaction from me. It's so perfect  bless you for such a perfect automotive example of history at its finest!
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Dec 5, 2012 00:27
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Blooot posted:Thanks! Here's some pics and content for those of you who don't read the track day and racing thread: ! My wife and I are getting ready to build a house and it will have a 3 car garage and I've been wanting a project 510 for years. The Mrs. is on board too as she thinks they're 'cute'. It's a dream of mine to do. Do you have any threads with more info on your build? What's a good resource online for the 510 community?
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Dec 5, 2012 05:58
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Seat Safety Switch posted:They stopped doing coupes with the previous generation. Maybe it will return for the next, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Part of the appeal of the STI/Evo is that you can justify them to your wife as a baby hauler and then beat on them savagely.  but seriously your car looks great. Having 4 doors, a trunk, and awd is great for baby hauling. My MS6 handles salt lake snow seasons great.
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Dec 16, 2012 23:39
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DJ Commie posted:You rang?
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Dec 28, 2012 22:00
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I really thought I was being trolled just now. Awesome ride, and from the looks of it you drive and enjoy it. Good for you
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Feb 1, 2013 15:13
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West SAAB Story posted:v- Someone's tempting fate. BIG TIME! Particularly if you have read the MZR thread lately. I have seen things that can't be unseen.
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Feb 8, 2013 02:49
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copperswallow posted:What? Winter? Snow? what's that? it's 76*F here... :S Oh hellz to the yes. Come hang out with us in the MZR thread! The RX wheels aren't too bad. I've told myself I'll one day have to find some idiot that has some RX8 R3 wheels. Forged, gun metal finish and delicious to look at on the speed6.
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Feb 14, 2013 06:39
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Rhyno posted:Call me crazy but I love the stock wheels. Oh I don't think you're crazy, and think the stock wheels are the best (going to find some for winter tires next year) and haven't seen anything to persuade me otherwise except those R3 wheels.
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Feb 14, 2013 07:11
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That's awful. I was half expecting to see the top slashed with your seats taken. It could have been worse, but I'd still feel so sick. Ugh
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Mar 21, 2013 23:47
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Dakotaboy88 posted:For 18k you can get a fairly decent 03' or 04' with the factory forged and supercharged engine, 6 speed, and beefier IRS.
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May 23, 2013 05:33
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CharlesM posted:99, 01-04 Cobra have IRS.  forgive me AI mustang muscle shirt thread; for I have sinned out of ignorance.
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May 23, 2013 22:08
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That E30 is You might just be the coolest guy in AI. The last few pages have been solid, comrade' GT-R, that 911, the EVO, and now this?! AI is truly the irl cool dudes forum.
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Jun 9, 2013 02:55
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the spyder posted:1994 Mazda Rx-7 Touring with 99 parts. It's a blast to drive. Literally the best street car Mazda has ever designed. Hard to think that design is well into legal drinking age. Thanks for the pics!
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Sep 4, 2013 06:16
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I hear Kermit the frog in my head telling me he is the boss.
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Nov 4, 2013 05:11
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That beetle bug with the roof rack is perfeeeection!
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Nov 15, 2013 23:29
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Super Aggro Crag posted:No offense but those might be the ugliest wheels I've ever seen. Why didn't you just get steelies for the winter? In most instances these days steelies are either more expensive because of the increase in steel prices or not available in the right size/offset. You can get hideous alloys for $80/wheel in a lot of instances.
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Dec 5, 2013 22:46
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You bought a brand new car to use as a cup holder? Brother you've gotta take care of that!
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Dec 10, 2013 23:32
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Bovril Delight posted:If only there was some way to get someone, like maybe another bank or even a credit union, to loan you money with a lower APR without buying a new car. Yes but that would only be considered automotive practicality which is not what this forum is for.
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Dec 11, 2013 00:53
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Always a looker when you post up that S2K. I could stare at it a long time. Whenever I see one I imagine what it would be like to own a turbo charged one
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Dec 22, 2013 17:19
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thealphabetsez posted:Oh GD! I love the 1M bumper on E9Xs, but hate thinking about the intake ducting. How did you go about it? You know I never remembered seeing pics of your white M3 after it got the super detailing done. I just checked your post history in this thread and confirmed my suspicion. Stop bogartin the goods!
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I agree with all of the above statements. I bought my M3 with two sets of super summer tires (Cooper RS3S and pirelli P Zeros) but found a full set of wheels with blizzaks that were 80% new for $450 on my local classifieds. It makes Utah winters my bitch.
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rear end in a top hat Bicycle posted:$600 exhaust? Also I don't know what is going on behind your rear license plate but I think my heart is telling me it's okay.
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The coupes are so much better than the sedan at nearly everything unless you need 4 doors. They can even be had with a brembo brake option from the factory. Excellent looking car, and I feel what you're saying about the salt dust. Washed my black car Saturday and it was dusty before I got home 
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 that isn't the Audi wagon is it?Edit: so the RS2 is safe?
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