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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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sore? I ain't sore at all. I'm not the one going around with a stick pointing and checking for reposts, like something kids do in preschool.
Yup. You mad.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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And srika...please don't email me. I told you...I'm married.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Battle of the Moderators! Refereed by Ron A.

There is no battle. Just over-sensitivity over reposts...and I flunked all my AZ HR-mandated sensitivity training seminars.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Hey, Kimchi and Morgan: You boys see this about the FR-S...?

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...onogram-series
So, a BRZ with a Scion badge, at full MSRP. Sweet.

They can make all the limited editions they want. I won't care until one is available in yellow.

Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Read that earlier. Made me mad.

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There is no battle. Just over-sensitivity over reposts...and I flunked all my AZ HR-mandated sensitivity training seminars.
Can a mod ban another mod?
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Stopped by to look at a BRZ tonight & ended up getting a closer look at the modified one I mentioned earlier since I could save a good bit. They are asking $24,899 instead of the $27K+ I saw, but they claim the last owner dumped $2K into the suspension & $1,500 into the exhaust. I could believe it's on coilovers since it sits pretty low, but for a "$1,500" exhaust (more than what the venders here charge?!), it sounds exactly as I would imagine the car to sound stock, so I think that's utter bs.

Fortunately, since it's damp & foggy here, I wasn't in the mood to test drive as I'm positive this is the one they would push on me for its "huge savings". So, Monday I'll most likely head to another dealer & be firm for a new one so I can start figuring out what the Colorado dealer can save me on.

I will give props to Subaru. Alcantara interior, standard NAV, heated seats & mirrors, all really nice touches you don't see on cars under $30,000.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr



Can a mod ban another mod?
Oh yes. But, thankfully, my fuse is not as short as srika's...I'd love to see him feud with other Megas.



And keeping him around has it's amusing benefits. I know I'm chuckling usually.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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Stopped by to look at a BRZ tonight & ended up getting a closer look at the modified one I mentioned earlier since I could save a good bit. They are asking $24,899 instead of the $27K+ I saw, but they claim the last owner dumped $2K into the suspension & $1,500 into the exhaust. I could believe it's on coilovers since it sits pretty low, but for a "$1,500" exhaust (more than what the venders here charge?!), it sounds exactly as I would imagine the car to sound stock, so I think that's utter bs.

Fortunately, since it's damp & foggy here, I wasn't in the mood to test drive as I'm positive this is the one they would push on me for its "huge savings". So, Monday I'll most likely head to another dealer & be firm for a new one so I can start figuring out what the Colorado dealer can save me on.

I will give props to Subaru. Alcantara interior, standard NAV, heated seats & mirrors, all really nice touches you don't see on cars under $30,000.
If you do end up going back to take a look at the modded one again, snap a pic of the exhaust. It's entirely possible that its a $1500 exhaust (list). Im sure you're well aware of the jdm tax on everything

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Oh yes. But, thankfully, my fuse is not as short as srika's...I'd love to see him feud with other Megas.
I was thinking the other way around
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
I was thinking the other way around
Oh. Well, I'm sure he'd love to. But, you know...us robots...
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Can a mod ban another mod?
Can they ban together at the same time? That'll be cool!

Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
Stopped by to look at a BRZ tonight & ended up getting a closer look at the modified one I mentioned earlier since I could save a good bit. They are asking $24,899 instead of the $27K+ I saw, but they claim the last owner dumped $2K into the suspension & $1,500 into the exhaust. I could believe it's on coilovers since it sits pretty low, but for a "$1,500" exhaust (more than what the venders here charge?!), it sounds exactly as I would imagine the car to sound stock, so I think that's utter bs.

Fortunately, since it's damp & foggy here, I wasn't in the mood to test drive as I'm positive this is the one they would push on me for its "huge savings". So, Monday I'll most likely head to another dealer & be firm for a new one so I can start figuring out what the Colorado dealer can save me on.

I will give props to Subaru. Alcantara interior, standard NAV, heated seats & mirrors, all really nice touches you don't see on cars under $30,000.
Honestly, I would much rather spend $1k more to get a clean new car. But, that's just me.

When you get the quote, please make sure to see if the quote is for MY2013 or MY2014. CO dealer offered me the same price for 2014 instead. I'm just impatient and got the 2013 from the dealer that I was at.

But if you are patient and if other local dealers don't match the CO dealer's price on their MY2014, I would just buy it from CO dealer. They have very good ratings.

And everyone who sat in my car were very surprised how nice the interior is. The BRZ Limited comes with a lot of features and goodies as well - the alcantara seats are especially really nice.

Anyway, good luck man! Let us know how it goes.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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And back on topic. Sorry for the sidebar, folks.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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awwww shttttttttt......

2nd week of February.

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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
It's a German version of EVO.

Wish VW let people to completely shut down the electric nannies. I remember all the magazine reviews were complaining about that.

You can.

http://www.ecstuning.com/News/Volksw...001_2012_2013/
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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Yes! Morgan said it's possible.

Almost bought a Golf R last year. My wife loved the look. But then I realized I wanted a RWD car for my next car.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
Whoa.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Yes! Morgan said it's possible.

Almost bought a Golf R last year. My wife loved the look. But then I realized I wanted a RWD car for my next car.
But, now that you have that kit...would you?
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
awwww shttttttttt......

2nd week of February.


ha to think i was excited about this invite..

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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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But, now that you have that kit...would you?
If I was in the market for a AWD turbocharged car under $35k, it'll be either STI or EVO, not Golf R.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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I was gonna ask you about that
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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Yea im not going. Too far and on a weekday
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
Yea im not going. Too far and on a weekday
Do you enjoy these car unveilings?

I've been invited to a few, probably the most extravagant is for the SLS AMG.

But, I found these affairs to be rather stuck-up and well, I can't afford the car anyway...nor am I shopping...So, don't really find a point to go them. Maybe that's just me.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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Do you enjoy these car unveilings?

I've been invited to a few, probably the most extravagant is for the SLS AMG.

But, I found these affairs to be rather stuck-up and well, I can't afford the car anyway...nor am I shopping...So, don't really find a point to go them. Maybe that's just me.
And that's why you lost your chance on M3.

GG.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
And that's why you lost your chance on M3.

GG.


You think you're sooooo funnay.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Honestly, I would much rather spend $1k more to get a clean new car. But, that's just me.

When you get the quote, please make sure to see if the quote is for MY2013 or MY2014. CO dealer offered me the same price for 2014 instead. I'm just impatient and got the 2013 from the dealer that I was at.

But if you are patient and if other local dealers don't match the CO dealer's price on their MY2014, I would just buy it from CO dealer. They have very good ratings.

And everyone who sat in my car were very surprised how nice the interior is. The BRZ Limited comes with a lot of features and goodies as well - the alcantara seats are especially really nice.

Anyway, good luck man! Let us know how it goes.
I don't blame you, I'm leaning that way myself. I'm pretty set on a MY2014, though I'll settle for a MY2013 if it means I can get a new Galaxy Blue one.

Patience shouldn't be an issue. I don't plan to pull the trigger for at least another month unless I'm really satisfied with the deal.
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If you do end up going back to take a look at the modded one again, snap a pic of the exhaust. It's entirely possible that its a $1500 exhaust (list). Im sure you're well aware of the jdm tax on everything
The tips were extremely small, enough where I could see the pipes & then what looked like to be the actual exhaust within' them.

Whose offering $1,500 for a BRZ exhaust, though? HKS? Cobb?
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...-INTAKEEXHAUST

A lot of JDM ones are pretty expensive.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...-INTAKEEXHAUST

A lot of JDM ones are pretty expensive.
Holy shit, that's an expensive aftermarket. Why is it as much as the TL's?
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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JDM = Overpriced. You should never get those anyway. Shitload of mod options on everything man. You will love it, if you are into modding.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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And I thought this was... cool... 604hp 472tq on a stock motor FRS.

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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
JDM = Overpriced. You should never get those anyway. Shitload of mod options on everything man. You will love it, if you are into modding.
Modding is definitely one of the reasons I want to move on. The Acura is just far too limited & feels like I may as well be modding something German.

This talk isn't helping, btw.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Do you enjoy these car unveilings?

I've been invited to a few, probably the most extravagant is for the SLS AMG.

But, I found these affairs to be rather stuck-up and well, I can't afford the car anyway...nor am I shopping...So, don't really find a point to go them. Maybe that's just me.

Dont go to many but I enjoy knowing whats out there and like seeing/driving them first hand instead of reading about it.

I would never buy many cars but if given a chance, I would drive them all.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
Dont go to many but I enjoy knowing whats out there and like seeing/driving them first hand instead of reading about it.

I would never buy many cars but if given a chance, I would drive them all.
Ah...well, there is no test-driving in any of these unveilings. At least not where I'm at.


And , I'd love to test-drive the cars...
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Well the i3 invite includes test drives. Dont think I would go to one that didnt at least offer that. I can see pictures all day long on the internet.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
And I thought this was... cool... 604hp 472tq on a stock motor FRS.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PLEU_MjWls0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


Have you seen their latest?

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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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Well the i3 invite includes test drives. Dont think I would go to one that didnt at least offer that. I can see pictures all day long on the internet.
Yeah, that's probably an exception than the norm...
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
a place where you want to talk about car things that don't require a separate thread...



holy crap.. did you see someone crashed an EDO competition Enzo into a lake?????? WTF people learn how to drive...

http://jalopnik.com/5840734/15-milli...-canadian-lake
Wow that sucks!!!
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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WTFBBQ is the TLX doing in that list...? Not hating per se on the car...but, it stands out like a fat elephant in a line-up of Victoria Secrets models.
You aren't the least bit interested in what it will look like and what price tag Acura will put on it?

Well for me, I came close to buying a '12 or '13 TL SH-AWD 6MT. And since I had a TSX before that, I'm still interested in what Acura will do.

It may not be as exciting as the other cars listed, but it's still something new!
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
If I was in the market for a AWD turbocharged car under $35k, it'll be either STI or EVO, not Golf R.
I don't know; it really depends. The STi and Evo are much more raw, and the R blows them both away interior and comfort-wise.

I also looked at the Golf R while cross-shopping the STi, and yes, it was a bit harder to justify $35k for the R, but with the tuning and mod capabilities, I'm sure I'd love a 300AWHP Golf R.

Damn, as Rick said, all this talk is not helping.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 09:52 AM
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Wow that sucks!!!
I know man! that was brutal
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