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Old 03-31-2012, 06:51 PM
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Yes the peace of mind and condition of the car were deciding factors along with all the extra stuff for it. I feel i couldn't have done better anywhere else. I also wanted a series one because of the looks. I consider the others to be kinda ugly up front. I thought about the slight engine revisions while choosing my car, but it wasn't a deal breaker for me. I have the knowledge to keep it running a long time and am fully prepared to rebuild it and keep it going till I can't afford the gas. Its really an amazing ride. The interior is perfect too, and nice dark window tint. Makes the silver stand out. I plan on doing an oil change and washing it again tomorrow
Old 05-01-2012, 10:36 PM
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I have purchased a set of stock rims with tpms and some used cooper tires on them (neon zx3) they have about 10k left on them before they are bald or close to it. I do plan on buying new tires for my other set of rims and putting the dunlop wintersports on the stock set. All in all I don't think I did too shabby for $350. Ill post pics soon. Im also looking to aquired some enkei rpf1 and track tires from the previous owner for $600. After I get muy other car sold of course looking forward to lots if fun in this amazing car. Damn the expense!
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Well everyone, I've had my first accident.... but its OK I'm safe and so is the car now. In fact its better than when I first got it. It all started on a warm sunny evening driving back to my parents house. My mom was in the car and I was driving well within the speed limits. While yes I am 21, I wasn't driving recklessly. A deer actually ran out in front of us between traffic and I couldn't slow her down fast enough. So I had 3 options. 1). hit the deer (which was pretty large and I'm sure would have totalled the 8) 2). Go off the road and hit a speed limit sign......or 3). Hit congested oncoming traffic. Needless to say I went with option 2. However a rock snagged the undertray and pulled the bumper down. This busted out both headlights. A corner light. And the undertray was toast. Also it still hit the sign. Which damaged an oil cooler. Well bent it slightly anyways. It was all covered by my insurance minus the deductible. So for $500 I have a new pair of oil coolers( they replaced both for whatever reason) a new bumper, new pair of headlights. Whole new undertray and fender liners. They installed new oil cooler and radiator protection screens and the paint job is better than factory. I will have pics up soon. It was a sad day that turned out better. Also I wrapped it up with a new set of rubber all around the day I got her back. Its like a new car all over again. So if anyone else is as unfortunate as me, look up because it may be better in the end.
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well that's to bad, but good for you
and no animals where hurt in the remake for your 8

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