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[user not found] wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:13 pm
Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:04 pm
Like I said, let me know if you get any wild ideas of :plac: before doing anything.
:plac: :jeep: :plac:

It's my intent to keep it for a while. Must... not... :plac:

About the only thing I really want to replace it with is a Mojito JL.
FFW 2 days from now and we'll be seeing a new Mojito. :D

Which, looks really nice in person (I hate the pics), it has grown on me. I saw a really nice one at a gas station on Maui last week on the way to the shops at Lahaina. Small lift, had nice tires and a winch. Owned by a 20 year old girl that said her Dad "fixed it up, yeah".

Also.... zero professional series Rolex's on Maui in stainless. Both Lahaina and Wailea dealers were out of stock, only a Daytona and a Sea-Dweller in ugly fucking two-tone stainless & GOLD available. Wanted to buy one there and take advantage of the 3% sales tax.

Told the one guy that he'd have that Daytona until they either close the store or he dies and he laughed in agreement.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:39 pm:plac:
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:31 pm
[user not found] wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:13 pm

:plac: :jeep: :plac:

It's my intent to keep it for a while. Must... not... :plac:

About the only thing I really want to replace it with is a Mojito JL.
FFW 2 days from now and we'll be seeing a new Mojito. :D

Which, looks really nice in person (I hate the pics), it has grown on me. I saw a really nice one at a gas station on Maui last week on the way to the shops at Lahaina. Small lift, had nice tires and a winch. Owned by a 20 year old girl that said her Dad "fixed it up, yeah".

Also.... zero professional series Rolex's on Maui in stainless. Both Lahaina and Wailea dealers were out of stock, only a Daytona and a Sea-Dweller in ugly fucking two-tone stainless & GOLD available. Wanted to buy one there and take advantage of the 3% sales tax.

Told the one guy that he'd have that Daytona until they either close the store or he dies and he laughed in agreement.
I'm a fan of Mojito...but for some reason the Bikini teal just makes me :mindblown: every time I see one.
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Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:41 pm
CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:31 pm

FFW 2 days from now and we'll be seeing a new Mojito. :D

Which, looks really nice in person (I hate the pics), it has grown on me. I saw a really nice one at a gas station on Maui last week on the way to the shops at Lahaina. Small lift, had nice tires and a winch. Owned by a 20 year old girl that said her Dad "fixed it up, yeah".

Also.... zero professional series Rolex's on Maui in stainless. Both Lahaina and Wailea dealers were out of stock, only a Daytona and a Sea-Dweller in ugly fucking two-tone stainless & GOLD available. Wanted to buy one there and take advantage of the 3% sales tax.

Told the one guy that he'd have that Daytona until they either close the store or he dies and he laughed in agreement.
I'm a fan of Mojito...but for some reason the Bikini teal just makes me :mindblown: every time I see one.
Its so 1995 I can't even
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:45 pm
Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:41 pm
I'm a fan of Mojito...but for some reason the Bikini teal just makes me :mindblown: every time I see one.
Its so 1995 I can't even
That's exactly why I like it so much. I want 90's splash graphics and everything on it.
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[user not found] wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:52 pm
Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:22 pm
You should keep it for a while. :plac: is bad mmmmkay. Just saying, if the itch needs to be scratched in the next few months, hit me up first.

I'll be doing something between now and September. Most likely I'll end up ordering a Bikini JLUR around my birthday at the end of July, but who knows.
Yeah, doesn't make any sense to off it for something that isn't significantly better or different and what I have is fantastic.

I just tossed the keys to one of the techs to just take a closer look at the leak for me.
Nice. Make the monkeys figure it out for you. :notbad: delegating there bossman.
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Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:41 pm
CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:31 pm

FFW 2 days from now and we'll be seeing a new Mojito. :D

Which, looks really nice in person (I hate the pics), it has grown on me. I saw a really nice one at a gas station on Maui last week on the way to the shops at Lahaina. Small lift, had nice tires and a winch. Owned by a 20 year old girl that said her Dad "fixed it up, yeah".

Also.... zero professional series Rolex's on Maui in stainless. Both Lahaina and Wailea dealers were out of stock, only a Daytona and a Sea-Dweller in ugly fucking two-tone stainless & GOLD available. Wanted to buy one there and take advantage of the 3% sales tax.

Told the one guy that he'd have that Daytona until they either close the store or he dies and he laughed in agreement.
I'm a fan of Mojito...but for some reason the Bikini teal just makes me :mindblown: every time I see one.
Yeah the teal is fucking sweet IMO. But it would be a tough choice, the colors available are fantastic.
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Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:57 pm
[user not found] wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:52 pm

Yeah, doesn't make any sense to off it for something that isn't significantly better or different and what I have is fantastic.

I just tossed the keys to one of the techs to just take a closer look at the leak for me.
Nice. Make the monkeys figure it out for you. :notbad: delegating there bossman.
:dat: :impressive:
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Wrong thread :derp:
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I’m still a Punk’n fan. Browser around a bit on a few filler sites and didn’t see any Rubicons in that color with the few options I’d want though, so the white willy remains :dong:
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[user not found] wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:55 pm
SAWCE wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:40 pm I’m still a Punk’n fan. Browser around a bit on a few filler sites and didn’t see any Rubicons in that color with the few options I’d want though, so the white willy remains :dong:
I like Punk'n too.

I'm casually searching around for Mojito as #1 and Punk'n as #2.

Must haves:
- 8 speed auto
- Alpine speakerz
- Seated heats
- LSD
- Hard top

LEDs and hitch I can add later. But those are the musts.
It's funny how people's "must haves" can vary so much...and that's what makes it so hard to find a vehicle in inventory.

IDGAF about upgraded audio, LSD or hard top...but I really want the hitch and LEDs factory installed.

I love Punk'n...I"m a huge whorange fan, I just don't really like it with the red accents on the Rubicon. If I were going Sport, it would be Punk'n for sure.
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Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:41 pm
CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:31 pm

FFW 2 days from now and we'll be seeing a new Mojito. :D

Which, looks really nice in person (I hate the pics), it has grown on me. I saw a really nice one at a gas station on Maui last week on the way to the shops at Lahaina. Small lift, had nice tires and a winch. Owned by a 20 year old girl that said her Dad "fixed it up, yeah".

Also.... zero professional series Rolex's on Maui in stainless. Both Lahaina and Wailea dealers were out of stock, only a Daytona and a Sea-Dweller in ugly fucking two-tone stainless & GOLD available. Wanted to buy one there and take advantage of the 3% sales tax.

Told the one guy that he'd have that Daytona until they either close the store or he dies and he laughed in agreement.
I'm a fan of Mojito...but for some reason the Bikini teal just makes me :mindblown: every time I see one.
Get some 80s/90s sunset graphics on the side
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:08 pm
Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:41 pm
I'm a fan of Mojito...but for some reason the Bikini teal just makes me :mindblown: every time I see one.
Get some 80s/90s sunset graphics on the side
Yaaassss

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CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:08 pm
Get some 80s/90s sunset graphics on the side
:dat:

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[user not found] wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:55 pm
SAWCE wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:40 pm I’m still a Punk’n fan. Browser around a bit on a few filler sites and didn’t see any Rubicons in that color with the few options I’d want though, so the white willy remains :dong:
I like Punk'n too.

I'm casually searching around for Mojito as #1 and Punk'n as #2.

Must haves:
- 8 speed auto
- Alpine speakerz
- Seated heats
- LSD
- Hard top

LEDs and hitch I can add later. But those are the musts.
My only must haves were a hardtop and :manuel:
LED nice but not needed, towing nice but not needed.

I don’t want body matched fenders or roof. I’d likely swap out the bumpers at some point so don’t care about the metal bumper group, but I’m open to it.

:mindblown: that I can’t find a single Punk’n Rubi near me with a :manuel:
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SAWCE wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:23 pm
[user not found] wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:55 pm

I like Punk'n too.

I'm casually searching around for Mojito as #1 and Punk'n as #2.

Must haves:
- 8 speed auto
- Alpine speakerz
- Seated heats
- LSD
- Hard top

LEDs and hitch I can add later. But those are the musts.
My only must haves were a hardtop and :manuel:
LED nice but not needed, towing nice but not needed.

I don’t want body matched fenders or roof. I’d likely swap out the bumpers at some point so don’t care about the metal bumper group, but I’m open to it.

:mindblown: that I can’t find a single Punk’n Rubi near me with a :manuel:
Why do you want a :manuel:
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SAWCE wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:23 pm
[user not found] wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:55 pm

I like Punk'n too.

I'm casually searching around for Mojito as #1 and Punk'n as #2.

Must haves:
- 8 speed auto
- Alpine speakerz
- Seated heats
- LSD
- Hard top

LEDs and hitch I can add later. But those are the musts.
My only must haves were a hardtop and :manuel:
LED nice but not needed, towing nice but not needed.

I don’t want body matched fenders or roof. I’d likely swap out the bumpers at some point so don’t care about the metal bumper group, but I’m open to it.

:mindblown: that I can’t find a single Punk’n Rubi near me with a :manuel:
You should dive the 8-speed. It makes the :manuel: :butwhy:

I'm a huge fan of :manuel: too, but the 8-speed is THAT good.
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max225 wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:26 pm
SAWCE wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:23 pm

My only must haves were a hardtop and :manuel:
LED nice but not needed, towing nice but not needed.

I don’t want body matched fenders or roof. I’d likely swap out the bumpers at some point so don’t care about the metal bumper group, but I’m open to it.

:mindblown: that I can’t find a single Punk’n Rubi near me with a :manuel:
Why do you want a :manuel:
I just enjoy driving them.

As enthusiasts we all talk about voting with our wallets, so that’s what I’ve done and will try to continue to do. If I was really wanted to get into crawling, I’d 8 speed auto for sure, but for soft roading and general driving I’d rather row some gears.
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SAWCE wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:33 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:26 pm

Why do you want a :manuel:
I just enjoy driving them.

As enthusiasts we all talk about voting with our wallets, so that’s what I’ve done and will try to continue to do. If I was really wanted to get into crawling, I’d 8 speed auto for sure, but for soft roading and general driving I’d rather row some gears.
:bravo:

I would probably buy a :manuel: if it was on the lot and had every other option I wanted. The new :manuel: is cable actuated and really good...just the 8-speed is SO MUCH better.
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I am still haunted by my JK :manuel: test drive
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Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:12 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:08 pm
Get some 80s/90s sunset graphics on the side
Yaaassss

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You know we have an airboater with a vinyl machine, right? We can make this happen.
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max225 wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:35 pm I am still haunted by my JK :manuel: test drive
There must have been something wrong with the one you tested. They're not THAT bad.
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Apex wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:37 pm
Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:12 pm
Yaaassss

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You know we have an airboater with a vinyl machine, right? We can make this happen.
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Detroit wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:35 pm
SAWCE wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:33 pm

I just enjoy driving them.

As enthusiasts we all talk about voting with our wallets, so that’s what I’ve done and will try to continue to do. If I was really wanted to get into crawling, I’d 8 speed auto for sure, but for soft roading and general driving I’d rather row some gears.
:bravo:

I would probably buy a :manuel: if it was on the lot and had every other option I wanted. The new :manuel: is cable actuated and really good...just the 8-speed is SO MUCH better.
Jesus, I took off the Punk’n filter, and I can’t even find any Rubi with a manual at the first three dealer sites I looked at :sad:

Probably for the best anyways. I’m totally happy with the JK and don’t need to swap for anything. I’ll get a good 10 years or so out of it and see what’s happening in the car world then.
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