Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

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D Griff wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 1:05 pm
golftdibrad1 wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 9:53 am

well Camisa agreed that the fiata is the bette street car but we all know how :wrong: cammisa is.
No one said he is :wrong: , just that he is getting money from Tessie.
heh, fair.


Miata front bumper remediation looks decent. Better than before for sure.

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Taping the window into the top however did not work :(


anyway, I also went and sat in an ND softop and RF. I like. I fit better overall, but my head is into the roof a little on the RF; I'd have to get drop brackets for the seat.
I like them tho, so will probably list the mazdaspeed for sale soonish :(
Desertbreh wrote: I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
D Griff wrote: Inserting 'nobody jerks it harder to the Miata than Brad' quote.
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golftdibrad1 wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 9:48 am
D Griff wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 1:05 pm

No one said he is :wrong: , just that he is getting money from Tessie.
heh, fair.


Miata front bumper remediation looks decent. Better than before for sure.

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Taping the window into the top however did not work :(


anyway, I also went and sat in an ND softop and RF. I like. I fit better overall, but my head is into the roof a little on the RF; I'd have to get drop brackets for the seat.
I like them tho, so will probably list the mazdaspeed for sale soonish :(
The RF looks soooo good. But I think I'd have to get the regular, it has just a tad more headroom, less stuff to break.
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Pops removed the tape

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Keep in mind the rest of the car is filthy, and thats not an accident.... let any overspray stick to the dirt not the car :lolol:
Desertbreh wrote: I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
D Griff wrote: Inserting 'nobody jerks it harder to the Miata than Brad' quote.
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Desertbreh wrote: I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
D Griff wrote: Inserting 'nobody jerks it harder to the Miata than Brad' quote.
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Camaro is totaled and I negotiated a decent payout.

The hunt is on!

I've decided on a 2022+ CT4 V Blackwing.

Found a few with the options I want:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... pe=listing

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... pe=listing

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight

And finally, Ideal :melon: spec.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... pe=listing
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Do they sell at sticker?
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max225 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 12:00 pm Do they sell at sticker?
No clue, I have yet to contact a single dealer.

I'll most likely buy used, so they should be better on the pricing. Less :dillerman: tricks.
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Get the blue!
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MrH42 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 1:00 pmGet the blue!
I didn't want to spend that much but, gawd damn it's PERFECT.
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Melon2.0 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 12:37 pm
max225 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 12:00 pm Do they sell at sticker?
No clue, I have yet to contact a single dealer.

I'll most likely buy used, so they should be better on the pricing. Less :dillerman: tricks.
The upcharge maybe worth it given its the newest model year ... and no :derp: fucked with the clutch.
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max225 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 1:57 pm
Melon2.0 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 12:37 pm

No clue, I have yet to contact a single dealer.

I'll most likely buy used, so they should be better on the pricing. Less :dillerman: tricks.
The upcharge maybe worth it given its the newest model year ... and no :derp: fucked with the clutch.
In a car with factory launch control, line lock and no lift shift?! Lol.
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Melon2.0 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 2:07 pm
max225 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 1:57 pm

The upcharge maybe worth it given its the newest model year ... and no :derp: fucked with the clutch.
In a car with factory launch control, line lock and no lift shift?! Lol.
People are :derp: 's...
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max225 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 2:08 pm
Melon2.0 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 2:07 pm

In a car with factory launch control, line lock and no lift shift?! Lol.
People are :derp: 's...
I know, I'm fully agreeing with you.
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And that blue is gorg
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Called the bank and freed up some funds, I'll have the down payment by Friday. I'll email the :dillerman: and see if it's a customer order or available for purchase.
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Flight from BTR to MSP is $450 first class. :fancy:

Drive back would be 18 hours. 1,200 miles.
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Here's another one with some savings applied.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight
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PDR is on both of them too!
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This one is at my friend's dealership

https://www.fletcherjonesaudi.com/used/ ... 3447f0.htm
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 3:09 pm This one is at my friend's dealership

https://www.fletcherjonesaudi.com/used/ ... 3447f0.htm
Oh nice! I have that one saved in my excel file.
I'm not too keen on the black but, it has the options I want.
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Melon2.0 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 3:14 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 3:09 pm This one is at my friend's dealership

https://www.fletcherjonesaudi.com/used/ ... 3447f0.htm
Oh nice! I have that one saved in my excel file.
I'm not too keen on the black but, it has the options I want.
I don’t love black vehicles. I wish it made sense financially to paint or wrap the Mini. Would love to get it done in British Racing Green with white for the roof and mirrors.
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Man lightly used Blackwings can be had for sub $60k? Lotta car for that :megusta: :jelly: :excited:

The red looks quite good as well. Is it more of a true red or more AARPurple? Don’t think I’ve seen it in person but I love it in pics.
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SAWCE wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 4:26 pm

I don’t love black vehicles. I wish it made sense financially to paint or wrap the Mini. Would love to get it done in British Racing Green with white for the roof and mirrors.
Same. It better be a hellva deal for me to get another black car.
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SAWCE wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 4:26 pm
Melon2.0 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 3:14 pm

Oh nice! I have that one saved in my excel file.
I'm not too keen on the black but, it has the options I want.
I don’t love black vehicles. I wish it made sense financially to paint or wrap the Mini. Would love to get it done in British Racing Green with white for the roof and mirrors.
In Louisiana it's ridiculous.

BRG + White would be dope!
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SAWCE wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 4:26 pm
Melon2.0 wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 3:14 pm

Oh nice! I have that one saved in my excel file.
I'm not too keen on the black but, it has the options I want.
I don’t love black vehicles. I wish it made sense financially to paint or wrap the Mini. Would love to get it done in British Racing Green with white for the roof and mirrors.
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