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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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my new RX...

No, unfortunately it does not have a rotary engine (although i do like boxer engines too).

It's a 2005 WRX, picked it up from the states on Canada Day. it's my year-round car now. it had about 25k km when i got it, never winter driven, and pretty much exactly the mods that i wanted.
i am loving it so far.



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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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you had me fooled lol ... nice car .. i do prefer them in blue with gold OZ rims though how much did you pick it up for anyways?
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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i got it for over $20k before tax and fees.
a little pricey compared to what they usually go for in the states, but it is worth it to me with the extras. the wheels alone cost $800 each if you can find them anymore.

i was going to buy a slightly cheaper, more stock, one. but realized i would be spending money anyway to put all the mods on.
plus it's got the premium package i was looking for with heated seats, mirrors, and wiper blades.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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bbs wheels?
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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yup, BBS RE.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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o my, congrats!
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Ohh Aaron, I had you pegged for more of an IROC Z guy...
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Very nice. I was looking at bringing one in too before I got my Toyota Tacoma. Sometimes it sucks to be practical. No wing- perfect, and you can see through the rearview mirror now.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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wait till it snows, you're gonna have a blast!

4wdrifts ftw!
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Sexy car! Congrats!
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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thanks guys.

and honestly it is a fairly practical car, well at least compared to the FC, heh.
it will do me just fine in the winter i bet (just have to get some winter wheels/tires).

these cars are much more available in the US and are for the most part in much better condition.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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Very nice. I was looking at bringing one in too before I got my Toyota Tacoma. Sometimes it sucks to be practical. No wing- perfect, and you can see through the rearview mirror now.
Don't EVER talk down to the mighty TACO!! Oh, and have you heard about the frame buy back for frame corrosion?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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You fooled me totally, hahaha......... Sexy nice car, congrad......... ^^
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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heh.
thanks!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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I got air on Lakeshore Blvd in Toronto in a Black 2005 Sti. Great car.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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heh..we should STILL have Coldfire at the MEETS though...if anyone Runs out of Gas,he can go get it...In Record Time!..LOL!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Its nice, but damn man for 5-10k more you could of got a used sti!!
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 03:16 AM
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AWD should be easier to get out of the ditch. Knowing Aason, that WILL eventually happen...
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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hey, being in a ditch is a perfectly conceivable situation in the winter!



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Its nice, but damn man for 5-10k more you could of got a used sti!!
well not only did i not want to spend 5 to 10k more, but i did not actually want an STI.
(but you know in the US there are STIs going for as low as 20k).

the thing is it's very hard to find an STI that was not beat on, and i am not a fan of the fluorescent interior and huge wing.
this car was also completely mint and well taken care of by an enthusiast. even though it was not winter driven, the guy hand painted the suspension and underside bits with rust paint! plus with some of the extras on the car the power is pretty close to an STI. so that is my explanation of that.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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dope car, love the hood scope/vent
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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the car look very nice Aron. congrats on the purchase . now when we go on the cruise (if im not in my car) i dont have to worry about spining out for goin to hot into a corner and almost ending up in the lake. lol
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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haha, thanks.

i don't think that had anything to do with the car though! lol
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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i am trying to keep the RX-7 to use as more of a track car, but i don't know if i can make that work out.
so the FC might be up for sale soon.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Don't EVER talk down to the mighty TACO!! Oh, and have you heard about the frame buy back for frame corrosion?
Do tell, my winter ride is am 07 Taco with chips that rapidly rust.....
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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nice car
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