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Jun 2, 2011 | 01:16 AM

#51

turbojeff

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From: Eugene, OR, usa

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Originally Posted by Karack

truth is, most of the time people look in wonder simply because it isn't a sheep in a herd of sheeps(99% of the cars on the road are less than 5 years old). i get looks while riding my ducati because it doesn't sound like a rice rocket(even though it's just a touring model), i get looks in my car because it is red, older and clean. even the old tank mercedes turbo diesel i get people giving thumbs up to me while driving, because it is still quite nice looking yet has 400k+ miles and runs perfect while being 30 years old now.

Average car on the road is 10.6 yrs old.

Jun 2, 2011 | 08:53 AM

#52

Davin

Back door, no babies...

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From: LA, DC & Philly

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Originally Posted by YoshiFC3S

San Diego is just....expensive.

And my situation is...complicated.

I do think that a garage is going to be a must-have in my next apartment. My leaes is up next month, so the wifey and I are out apartment shopping. :P

I had a nice place in Tierra Santa when my Batmobile was there.

Jun 2, 2011 | 09:17 AM

#53

GoodfellaFD3S

Original Gangster/Rotary!

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From: FL-->NJ/NYC again!

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Originally Posted by GarageSpec

not selling an FD for 28K is a life fail.

I disagree. I wouldn't sell mine for that price.

Jun 2, 2011 | 09:51 AM

#54

mrb63083

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From: Dallas

I can't leave a gas station without someone stopping me; either asking me about my car or giving me a big thumbs up. This may have already been mentioned, but I think the biggest shock I see on most faces is after I tell them it's 18 years old.

I am almost certain that this will happen even 18 more years from now. These cars are truly timeless. It does give you a sense of award when this happens. I love my car.

Jun 2, 2011 | 05:01 PM

#55

habu2

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From: Dallas TX

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Originally Posted by Amberbeer

I was most offended when a bumpkin in a cobra mustang, said "love the body kit on your Miata" I gave him a breif look at my tail lights when I pulled off.

Next time you see him say "love the body kit on your Pinto!!!"

Jun 2, 2011 | 07:24 PM

#56

1QWIK7

White chicks > *

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From: Secaucus, New Jersey

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Originally Posted by mrb63083

Back in the day i hated being harassed by other cars when they would pace me, or trying to get me to race them etc. I would hate when people asked me if im selling the car, how much did i buy it for etc etc.

But recently i havent had that attention. I guess this generation is growing out of it? Or maybe with the advancement of cars now, our classics arent much interest anymore. WHo knows.

But just this weekend i had a dude in a civic honk at me to give me a thumbs up. If this was back when i first got my car, i prob wont pay him any mind, maybe a quick nod and thats it but this time i smiled and gave a thumbs up back. I really am grateful there are still people out there who appreciate our cars, or for what it actually is. Not just cause it looks good.