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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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the real problem is that interior.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
They let me test drive any car I wanted.
and no, the salesman did not come along.

filled out some paper work, and the guy handed me the keys.
That's right. They give you a key and a quarter of tank I believe. I was looking for the TL-S back then. They has one in really good condition and price, it's just I'm too slow .
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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I'm surprised they didn't paint the engine covers the same way, or even carry that paint scheme into the interior.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by nj2pa2nc
actually besides the bad flame job this car is not that bad-They do not CPO the paint job just the engine and other components that make the car run.
i know the CPO is not for the paint job, but WHY spend the money to CPO a car that is going to be difficult to sell to the avg joe?? its gonna take a very special person to buy that car...
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TLtrigirl
i know the CPO is not for the paint job, but WHY spend the money to CPO a car that is going to be difficult to sell to the avg joe?? its gonna take a very special person to buy that car...
I dont think so, it'll move.
lots of people from "over the border" are here in Houston.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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i bet we all know what type of person owned this before....
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by veggiemonster
i bet we all know what type of person owned this before....
<--- someone who looked like this
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by veggiemonster
i bet we all know what type of person owned this before....
someone with very little taste ...flames on an import... really??
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
I dont think so, it'll move.
lots of people from "over the border" are here in Houston.
go spy over at the dealer and find out who bought the car....
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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the guy is probably selling it since he got "flamed" for it too much.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Oh come on guys, if you close your eyes it'll be like you looking at your own TL



Flames definitely do not belong on a TL
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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what the f' was that?! omg burn it with fire...
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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^^ already done....
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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I actually like that paint job (not for the TL though). It would look good as custom paint on a sport bike, not so much on a car. The interior looks good/ stock except for the steering wheel. I'm not a big fan of the wheels. Whoever buys it will need to budget for new paint to cover the flames. Those will diminish the value of the car to a moderate degree.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Lol@that
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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buy it paint it
sell it
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Great dealership for sure. It's literally like 5-10 minutes from me. They push a ton of volume in used vehicles.

Anyway, the paint scheme doesn't sit too well on an import. Made more for a bike.

Plus... you guys are hilarious in this thread. I never expected it to blow up like this.

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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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atleast the interior looks mint
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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I just thru up in my mouth...
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Add more flames....kill it with fire.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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That looks like a pretty nice car that's worth bidding on, despite the flame job and unnecessary wheels. I wouldn't mind driving it if I could get it for $10K or less and it could be registered here in CA.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Hahahaha oh my.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Man I wish I saw this before I got my TL.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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when I think of flames, I think of something fast. the flame work is cool but doesn't have zhit under the hood. for that paint job, u need a supercharger, turbo or nitrous. something.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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yikes.
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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Needs this steering wheel to be complete.

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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by oneonlywgs
when I think of flames, I think of something fast. the flame work is cool but doesn't have zhit under the hood. for that paint job, u need a supercharger, turbo or nitrous. something.
Or maybe a big cliff with no guard rail.
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 02:10 AM
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 02:53 AM
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Some things I will just never understand
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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it just needs a fresh paint job..
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by oneonlywgs
when I think of flames, I think of something fast. the flame work is cool but doesn't have zhit under the hood. for that paint job, u need a supercharger, turbo or nitrous. something.
Are you telling me that all I need to do is put a supercharger on my TL and I can have a sweet ass paint job too!!
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 04:32 AM
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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I'd repaint it and give it a lil TLC. ....if the price was right.
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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I have looked at many cars they have listed. They are pretty big.

And IMO I think the woodgrain looks uglier than the flames. True they don't fit the TL that well but it looks like a pretty good paint job.

I wouldn't rock it but I am sure some gangster would.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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damn, shouldve never gotten my Type S...
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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Needs a drop, Aspec kit and get rid of the wing spoiler.

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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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I've seen worse...
on these forums too...
Good exuse to get a paintjob!
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