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Old 09-24-2009 | 10:37 AM
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Farewell, CL

So I got approved for my loan today and the CL is going off to auction next friday.

I'm buying this 2005 Mazda3 Hatch 5 speed with just under 72k miles on the clock. It is currently owned by a man who is 50+ years old and it was garage kept and meticulously maintained. He even sprayed off the salt from winter driving every time he got home with heated water, then kept it in his heated garage

It also has dashboard protective covers, it looks like there are floor mats on the dash lol



Unfortunately it's not coming with the roof rack.

I'll post more pics once I get it in my possession.

Thanks to everybody for their help over the past two years, especially Chris, Chris, Chris (Blackack,Cocoa,Infammus) Justin, Mauricio, and many others!
Thanks everybody for answering all of my stupid little questions and putting up with my crap in the past :gheyhug:

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Old 09-24-2009 | 10:44 AM
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Love that color, congrats on the new whip Nate

What happens to the CL? Private sale?
Old 09-24-2009 | 10:49 AM
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congrats nate! the 3 hatch should be fun to drive
Old 09-24-2009 | 10:58 AM
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Thanks guys!

Chris: I don't really want to deal with the hassle of having the CL on my lawn for months trying to get someone to buy it as is, needing the repairs it does, and I also don't want to have it laying around forever while I part it out, so I paid my mechanic $100 to take it to the dealer auction. They only get to buy the cars based off of their appearance, once they get in and feel the steering, they'll have already purchased the car, and it cleans my hands of it for good. Works out, even if I don't get as much money as I'd like. I'm hoping to get around 2k for it.
Old 09-24-2009 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Gnate
I'm hoping to get around 2k for it.
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Old 09-24-2009 | 11:53 AM
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the day has finally come. congrats man, sweet whip, get yourself a new roof rack ASAP!
Old 09-24-2009 | 01:33 PM
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Nice man, good luck with the auctions
Old 09-24-2009 | 02:40 PM
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congrats Nate
looks good, but i'm agreeing with the others you need to get a roof rack asap
....quick question... what kinda stickers are on this 50+ year old man's roof rack?
Old 09-24-2009 | 03:07 PM
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Nice Nate! Love the blue! Great pick up bro.

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congrats Nate
looks good, but i'm agreeing with the others you need to get a roof rack asap
....quick question... what kinda stickers are on this 50+ year old man's roof rack?
That's what I was thinking... Especialy since this guy, "sprays off the salt from winter driving every time he got home with heated water, then kept it in his heated garage." I doubt a 50+ year old would put those stickers on. He probably lets his son drive it or something, and we all know how we treat our parent's cars.
Old 09-24-2009 | 03:13 PM
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My dad is in his 50's and put stickers all over the back of his truck.
Old 09-24-2009 | 04:09 PM
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time to part out the cl!! w/e you have lol!
Old 09-24-2009 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GhettoNinja06
Nice Nate! Love the blue! Great pick up bro.



That's what I was thinking... Especialy since this guy, "sprays off the salt from winter driving every time he got home with heated water, then kept it in his heated garage." I doubt a 50+ year old would put those stickers on. He probably lets his son drive it or something, and we all know how we treat our parent's cars.
its probably of places he has been.
nice car, digging the blue. although i was hoping it was going to be an ms3
Old 09-24-2009 | 05:12 PM
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haha I wish it was a MS3! But it's more than enough car for me. It's actually really torquey for a little 2.3L, i wasnt paying attention at a light the other day and got on the gas to catch up and chirped effortlessly haha.

As for stickers +1 to aznxTL's response. This guy is a wilderness man, he has kayaks and stuff, and he only has a daughter, who lives in colorado.

I'm bringing it home tonight! I'll snap some pics if theres still any light by the time it's here, if not, tomorrow afternoon for sure
Old 09-24-2009 | 05:24 PM
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nice pick up

cant believe he rinsed the salt off his car everynight, damn
Old 09-24-2009 | 05:27 PM
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ps this thing handles like it's on rails.
Old 09-24-2009 | 06:57 PM
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GOod luck my friend!


When I worked for Avis car rental they have tiptronic mazda 3's. HOLY HELL! Those things rippp and handle soo sick...mazda 3 VS mazda 6...mazda 3 took that!

They sound so sick with a proper exhaust and cold air. good luck man the color is bomb!
Old 09-24-2009 | 11:13 PM
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Good luck with the next car, I hope you like it. Post up some last pics of your CL for a guy that hasn't been around here in awhile.
Old 09-24-2009 | 11:23 PM
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Hi blenz, you haven't been on here in forever, how is the turbo working out for you?

For the last photoshoot of my Cl, click here --> http://www.cl.acurazine.com/forums/s...d.php?t=742598
Old 09-24-2009 | 11:28 PM
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ps post vids asap man, you've been gone too long.
Old 09-24-2009 | 11:30 PM
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Congrats on the new ride! I had an '06 HB 5Spd, check out mazda3forums.com, I was a member there until I sold my car last February.
Old 09-24-2009 | 11:42 PM
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Thanks man, i'm gonna hold off on joining any other car forums for a while. I don't have money to be dumping in it anytime soon haha.
Old 09-26-2009 | 03:31 PM
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if i had to get a 3 it wouldve been the Mazdaspeed 3 atleast. but oh well.
Old 09-26-2009 | 05:20 PM
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I didn't "have to" I wanted to, dick! Plus who the fuck can afford a speed3 at age 20? Send me money if you want me to upgrade.
Old 09-26-2009 | 07:24 PM
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I didn't "have to" I wanted to, dick! Plus who the fuck can afford a speed3 at age 20? Send me money if you want me to upgrade.
sure after i win the lotto and kick you in the nuts.
Old 09-26-2009 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Gnate
I didn't "have to" I wanted to, dick! Plus who the fuck can afford a speed3 at age 20? Send me money if you want me to upgrade.
If you work fulltime, you can afford it at any age. Hell, I was making 45 grand a year just to start when I was 18. Now I'm poor again since I'm a student again >_>, I'll be keeping my CL for a while lol. I was actually planning to finance a speed 6 earlier, great car but good choice with the mazda 3. You don't really need a fast car till later.

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Old 09-27-2009 | 12:53 AM
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Only pic I could snag today since my mom stole the camera allll day.



My Dog Rupert chillin in the hatch, haha
Old 09-27-2009 | 08:37 AM
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Your dog's name is rupert? Stewie anyone?
Old 09-27-2009 | 10:50 AM
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I'm gonna go snap some pics while it's in the garage, its all wet and shitty outside and I just waxed it yesterday...
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Rupert's Bed ^






Don't mind the nasty carpet on the floor, it's on top of the factory ones, everything else is wicked clean!

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looks good Nate
i've never really understood the whole "dash carpet" thing though
Old 09-27-2009 | 11:27 AM
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hahah, yeah, the previous owner was old, i'm gonna take it off, but i'll definitely use it next time I go to the beach or some shit. Can't hurt to protect the dash.
Old 09-27-2009 | 11:39 AM
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congrats on the new whip man, have fun with it!
Old 09-27-2009 | 11:40 AM
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Thanks Ryan, not nearly as ballin as yours though
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nice co-pilot!
Old 09-27-2009 | 01:07 PM
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You could always use the dash carpet on sunny days if you don't have a windshield reflector. Or you could use it as a doormat.

congrats on the car. could use an interior wash though
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looks like your dog loves being in the car as much as mine do
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haha, he sure does.
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grats man, your CL will be missed
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Haha, I love how you're dog is just chillin in the back.
I remember when you took out your back seat and made a bed in the CL! Funny shit! Good times....

Just for old times sake.. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=%3Ahippie%3A

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Okay I'm done posting pics now!


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