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my new s5. (lots of pics)

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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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my new s5. (lots of pics)













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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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1991, 111k miles, original motor, two owners. one was in texas, second one was in tucson for 13 years. i am the third owner. never been wrecked, barely has any door dings, very very good condition.

runs very good. i love it.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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i love white rx7's

awesome find, great looking car
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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Very nice! Good find, hope you like it!
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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Wow, such a nice car!
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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thanks for the positive feedback fellas!

this is my first rx-7 and after i evaluated the car for over a month. i couldnt take it anymore and i bought it.

i love it very much... and im sure i will love to hate it once it needs a rebuild. :P
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Were you experimenting with different positions for the carts? They seemed to move around in a couple pics

But on a more serious note, looks good!
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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nice, how much you payed for it?
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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$3,567 otd.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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Congrats....i now how it feels.... it is exactly like my 91 when i bought it! AAAh lovely memories.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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damn
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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i think thats a little high for a N/A with 111k but it sure is good looking.
have fun
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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How many on the dial? I'd guesstimate around 60k?
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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^ Yeah, looks close to it, but its got 111K as he said. Take great care of her, wouldnt want to see a work of art trashed, i'm a sucker for a white FC.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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Congrats on your white '91! Mine looked like that when I got it 2 years ago. Unfortunately it does not anymore (defective white paint). Take care of it!
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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well u offically own my dream car loooks ******* amazing
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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you have hairy legs..
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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thanks for the compliments everyone.

i washed the car for the first time this passed saturday, next weekend i will wash it again but it will then receive maguires 3 step. the paint is in great shape, and im gonna make sure it stays that way.. especially being in tucson.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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Nice car.
I use Meguairs too, it looks good. Remember to wax the tailights, it gives them extra shine.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by crashdummy
you have hairy legs..
you outta see my ***.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Slick car, looks like a 10AE. I wish my car was that nice... little rust spots, missing interior pieces and ripped seats plague my RX! Awesome FC!

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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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you outta see my ***.

lol good answer haha...

i saw that car in person when i was in az.. dealership about 20 min away from rats house.... clean indeed
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Oh yeah, is that the stock s5 front bumper? My (s4) doesn't look like that. Did someone slap an aftermarket bumper on that thing? It looks good whatever it is, stock or otherwise.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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yeah, after i saw it sitting their for almost 2 months... then after seeing it in person and then driving it.. i had to pick it up.
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