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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:47 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:43 pm Quick side comment... If I get the Hype R it will be the most hated car I have ever had...
My friends think I am crazy..
. and my dad was shocked as well... :lolgasm:

Dat 40k "overpriced civic" you guys get me tho...
I should semi consider a Rabbit edition as well... Cornhole blue is stunning...

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But your AZN love you long time. Such fast. Very furious.
She hated it before we drove it... then she saw the light, and she wants to learn el steeek :manuel:
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max225 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:49 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:47 pm

But your AZN love you long time. Such fast. Very furious.
She hated it before we drove it... then she saw the light, and she wants to learn el steeek :manuel:
Ha! That's awesome. What was the big enlightenment?
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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max225 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:43 pm Quick side comment... If I get the Hype R it will be the most hated car I have ever had...
My friends think I am crazy... and my dad was shocked as well... :lolgasm:

Dat 40k "overpriced civic" you guys get me tho...
I should semi consider a Rabbit edition as well... Cornhole blue is stunning...

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It looks goofy with the red accents everywhere else. In my :wrong: opinion.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:45 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:31 pm

:mindblown:

Well I guess that's the nice thing about places like Carmax that give no fucks what you test drive.
There's a blue one at the carmax in maple shade.

https://www.carmax.com/car/16612945
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:52 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:45 pm

There's a blue one at the carmax in maple shade.

https://www.carmax.com/car/16612945
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:doit: Check it out. All local DFD'ers should get a turn in it.
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The Hype R is a tough sell for me.

The looks :disgust:
The bright red interior :disgust:
$40k Civic :disgust:
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:58 pm The Hype R is a tough sell for me.

The looks :disgust:
The bright red interior :disgust:
$40k Civic :disgust:
Eh, fuck it. The thing is probably a blast to drive, isn't all the esspensive at MSRP, and will barely depreciate due to being ZOMG pinnacle of ricerdom. A decent chapter in an enthusiast's book IMHO.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:01 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:58 pm The Hype R is a tough sell for me.

The looks :disgust:
The bright red interior :disgust:
$40k Civic :disgust:
Eh, fuck it. The thing is probably a blast to drive, isn't all the esspensive at MSRP, and will barely depreciate due to being ZOMG pinnacle of ricerdom. A decent chapter in an enthusiast's book IMHO.
It is an absolute blast to drive.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:54 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:52 pm

:hubba:
:doit: Check it out. All local DFD'ers should get a turn in it.
It'll probably just make me :sad:
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:03 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:54 pm

:doit: Check it out. All local DFD'ers should get a turn in it.
It'll probably just make me :sad:
:butwhy: Your STI is 5/7 IMO.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:58 pm The Hype R is a tough sell for me.

The looks :disgust:
The bright red interior :disgust:
$40k Civic :disgust:
Yep... but they drive great... Its a difficult choice to make :iono: Like the civic is overstyled and the golf is understyled.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:01 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:58 pm The Hype R is a tough sell for me.

The looks :disgust:
The bright red interior :disgust:
$40k Civic :disgust:
Eh, fuck it. The thing is probably a blast to drive, isn't all the esspensive at MSRP, and will barely depreciate due to being ZOMG pinnacle of ricerdom. A decent chapter in an enthusiast's book IMHO.
This is what makes it so :nope: to me. Who wants to be king of the morans? Not I.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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max225 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:02 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:01 pm

Eh, fuck it. The thing is probably a blast to drive, isn't all the esspensive at MSRP, and will barely depreciate due to being ZOMG pinnacle of ricerdom. A decent chapter in an enthusiast's book IMHO.
It is an absolute blast to drive.
Well there's your answer. We need one on this forum anyway.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:05 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:01 pm

Eh, fuck it. The thing is probably a blast to drive, isn't all the esspensive at MSRP, and will barely depreciate due to being ZOMG pinnacle of ricerdom. A decent chapter in an enthusiast's book IMHO.
This is what makes it so :nope: to me. Who wants to be king of the morans? Not I.
You know Chris, if you could just not worry about stigma like our boy Max, you'd be a lot happier.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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max225 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:04 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:58 pm The Hype R is a tough sell for me.

The looks :disgust:
The bright red interior :disgust:
$40k Civic :disgust:
Yep... but they drive great... Its a difficult choice to make :iono: Like the civic is overstyled and the golf is understyled.
How often are you really going to be able to enjoy the great driving dynamics? Lets be real.

Agreed that the Golf is under-styled, but that's why I've always liked them. In an interesting color like Blue, they looks great with tasteful restraint.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:06 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:05 pm
This is what makes it so :nope: to me. Who wants to be king of the morans? Not I.
You know Chris, if you could just not worry about stigma like our boy Max, you'd be a lot happier.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:04 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:03 pm

It'll probably just make me :sad:
:butwhy: Your STI is 5/7 IMO.
Would be interesting to compare them for sure. This car is likely a lot more polished than my car, drive wise, but also a good bit faster. Dat EJ though :datass: I do love me the rumble.
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I drive a "gay ass Volt" most of the time, my opinion clearly doesn't count.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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I think there's enough cool about this car that it eclipses the ricerdom downside. The car is a very well engineered machine with serious handling chops
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:05 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:01 pm

Eh, fuck it. The thing is probably a blast to drive, isn't all the esspensive at MSRP, and will barely depreciate due to being ZOMG pinnacle of ricerdom. A decent chapter in an enthusiast's book IMHO.
This is what makes it so :nope: to me. Who wants to be king of the morans? Not I.
Because muscle car guys aren't morans?

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I got $5 says the guy that literally created the moran meme drives an Iroc Z.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:06 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:04 pm

Yep... but they drive great... Its a difficult choice to make :iono: Like the civic is overstyled and the golf is understyled.
How often are you really going to be able to enjoy the great driving dynamics? Lets be real.

Agreed that the Golf is under-styled, but that's why I've always liked them. In an interesting color like Blue, they looks great with tasteful restraint.
Daily? :iono: I enjoy the M errrday. my cars are DD's I drive 12-15k miles a year. You don't need to be at the track to enjoy it.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:07 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:04 pm
:butwhy: Your STI is 5/7 IMO.
Would be interesting to compare them for sure. This car is likely a lot more polished than my car, drive wise, but also a good bit faster. Dat EJ though :datass: I do love me the rumble.
I feel like the STI walks right on the line of being too much...but it's true to itself and works. Fun, great sounds, looks great, solid performance, AWD, etc.

It's the one hole I regret in my ownershit history. I've wanted a WRX forever.
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Desertbreh wrote:I think there's enough cool about this car that it eclipses the ricerdom downside. The car is a very well engineered machine with serious handling chops
I can't get excited about a $40k FWD car, but if you like it then buy it. They look the least hideous in black or white.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:08 pm I think there's enough cool about this car that it eclipses the ricerdom downside. The car is a very well engineered machine with serious handling chops
And as you so eloquently put it before, it would be a nice chapter for any enthusiasts book.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:09 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:07 pm

Would be interesting to compare them for sure. This car is likely a lot more polished than my car, drive wise, but also a good bit faster. Dat EJ though :datass: I do love me the rumble.
I feel like the STI walks right on the line of being too much...but it's true to itself and works. Fun, great sounds, looks great, solid performance, AWD, etc.

It's the one hole I regret in my ownershit history. I've wanted a WRX forever.
Wouldn't a WRX cost like $4grand to insure in :meat: :chicken: ?
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