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YS2003

YS2003

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Finally I have arrived.....
macquariumguy said:
About time! :)

Same car as last year.
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Still look as good as new. Have you repainted your car's front end and hood? Roads in America are littered with so many pebbles, rocks, debris, and what not and I had to put on a Xpel paint protector on the front end of my car when I was in East Coast a few years ago.
 
yetanotherdave

yetanotherdave

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Apr 27, 2007
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Current car, it was cheap, and is doing me well, and I like it, drives well, bit under equipped though, and is pushing the years. Hopefully getting a new car soon if the stars align themselves properly...

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SpookTheHamster

SpookTheHamster

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Nov 7, 2004
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pilotkid said:
Cant talk about the details of the settlement. Lets just say that when he got a new car it was a lot nicer than a Scion.
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Why take them to court if there were no injuries?

It's obvious that there was a fault and that Toyota were wrong, but there was no consequence. They won't take it any more seriously than if you'd just informed them of the problem, even though they had to pay out about it. To them the amount they paid is probably not much of an issue.
 
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HippyFreak

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My real better half

Wouldn't trade this for anything. Still has original paint and interior.
 

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macquariumguy

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YS2003 said:
Still look as good as new. Have you repainted your car's front end and hood? Roads in America are littered with so many pebbles, rocks, debris, and what not and I had to put on a Xpel paint protector on the front end of my car when I was in East Coast a few years ago.
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It had its share of rock chips, hard water spots, mystery scratches, etc. I had it completely repainted last year, after that picture was taken. It's shinier than ever now.

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And I still drive it to work every day.
 
dukebound85

dukebound85

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Jul 17, 2005
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Abyssgh0st said:
Curious duke, why'd you give up the Kawi for the Suzuki?
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Couple factors

1) Was moving to NY and needed the money
2) Kinda wanted a bike that had a little more umph. I liked it though.

However, imo, it's crazy to buy a 250r new these days. In 08, they msrp for 3500. Now its like 4300. At that point, may as well get a used bike

I got the 03 suzuki with only 2800 miles and power commander, fender elimiator, and a full yosh exhaust (not a slip on) for 3600. LOVE it, love the sound, love the look, love the color

I choose the sv over a 650r mainly due to it being around longer and has a cult following in terms of mods and what not. Both great companies though in my experience with them

I wear gear by the way...just didnt initially with the 250r lol. I was riding it before I had my liscene around teh neighborhood. Hated just looking at it!
 
RITZFit

RITZFit

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Sep 16, 2007
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Just around the river bend
macquariumguy said:
It had its share of rock chips, hard water spots, mystery scratches, etc. I had it completely repainted last year, after that picture was taken. It's shinier than ever now.

And I still drive it to work every day.
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Gotta love the NSX :D I rarely see any around here so I go nuts whenever I see one haha. I'm hoping to repaint my car soon too (bit of hail damage :( ).
Heres an older pic. Been beating the hell out of it since 05 and it still runs like a champ...still looking for an engine swap though :D
 
reberto

reberto

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cderalow said:
I just had a co-worker with a freelander than had horrendous issues 5 years/40k in with it's ignition system.

plus routine "preventative" maintenance costs are ridiculous for any land rover.

better off getting a MB or BMW for slightly more money, and you'd end up saving in the long run. particularly since new ones have free maintenance for the first few years, and land rover resale values are poor at best (his $30k 5 year old vehicle was worth less than $8k).

personally, I'd snag up a MDX or something Honda made and be happy with a nice resale value and not being the fastest thing out there.
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All true Land Rover fans know that the Freelander is a joke. It was powered by a horribly made old MG/Rover engine that was used in the Freelander & Kia Sedona (where it was crap in both cars). If you want an offroader then you can not have a MB or BMW. If you want a true luxury offroader you have no choice but to get an LR3/LR4 or Range Rover.
 
kellen

kellen

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Aug 11, 2006
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Seattle, WA
Here is mine, 2000 Jeep Cherokee. Great vehicle, very reliable and I like the classic looks.
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Here is what I just picked up for the GF. It will be our nicer vehicle. 2003 ES 300. Loaded with Nav, heated seats, some type of traction, rear sunshade, power pedals and xenons. Can't wait for it to get here, being trucked over. (not actual pic).
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However once I graduate from PA school, looking at a mid 2000 3 series coupe, possibly M3. Maybe a A5/S5. Not sure but has to be a manual tranny and a coupe. I like my SUV's 4 door and my cars 2 door.
 
YS2003

YS2003

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Dec 24, 2004
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Finally I have arrived.....
macquariumguy said:
It had its share of rock chips, hard water spots, mystery scratches, etc. I had it completely repainted last year, after that picture was taken. It's shinier than ever now. And I still drive it to work every day.
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How much did you spend on the paint job? Did you choose the same original factory color? How is the new paint holding up? My experiences tell me repaint is not as sturdy as the original factory paint (as it does through the machine painting).
 
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