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You guys are bishing too much about that grille. Assuming the factory is plastic, I'm just not a fan of how cheap it looks. The aftermarket would come up with a suitable "enhancement" for it. How about a retro metal insert??? I'll just leave this here for ideas: http://www.motorsportscenter.com/uploads/az-15_lr.jpg

For less than $7K, you'd better be driving a stick shift if you want something fun to drive. NO TURBOS. I'd look at Rocky's Crown Vic...higher miles but motorpool-maintained and easy/cheap to repair...which for a less-than-$7k-car is almost just as important as reliability. If you're bitching about MPG's, then look at a Mazda2. I had one as a rental, and aside from the automatic sucking the life out of the engine, the handling was very enjoyable. For a father in your position I would strongly look at a Kia Soul, Honda Fit, Mazda2 or base Subaru Impreza. Bank of America finances up to 8 years and 125k miles, to give you an idea of how far back you can go for the age/mileage of a used car if financing is needed.

Impressive standings! Cool how a properly set-up 128 does that much damage... Aside from cost, was the 128 always the plan (over a 135)?

I'm digging the whole thing because it's such a simple, uncluttered design. It's not feminine, but also not aggressive. It's fish-mouth in it's own sense of personality (or lack of it). I haven't even seen the interior, but as long as it has an A/C and possibly cruise control option - and a radio - I'd be good with it. I drive 138hp in a 3100lb convertible and I make it where I need to go ahead of everyone else just fine. EDIT: NOT SAYING I'D BUY ONE...so don't go start with the "Clay review" stuff again...

http://jalopnik.com/the-toyota-s-fr-will-be-light-fun-and-cheaper-than-a-m-1736022132 So...let me get this straight: -lightweight sports car from Toyota. -RWD, 6-speed manual. -Should be well under $20k to start. ...AAAND it might be coming to America? Miata-bros? Toyobaru-bros? AutoX-bros? Is anyone noticing the news around this thing???:thumbup: Horsepower sells, but if something this pure, fun, and cheap were to be sold in the U.S., I think it would sell 100k of them a year.

They live their lives...1/32 of a mile at a time???

The part I like is the twin turbos. The part I love is Beaker.

I'll just leave this here. Love Motor Trend videos with Randy Pobst as the test driver. I'm becoming a big fan of the ATS-V...

Tickets sold. Thank you guys!:thumbup:

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Thanks for the interest, guys! I'm checking with my wife on a couple offers...I'm on a work conference call. Will get back ASAP.

My lovely wife bought 4 tickets for $175/ea for tonights' show at Quicken Loans in Cleveland. Problem is...she's going tomorrow with friends. Before she communicated this issue to me and I would've made her suffer a life's lesson, she's already purchased tix for tomorrow as well. I realize it's late notice, but if anyone is interested in these tickets please let me know. She's going to try to resell as well. Thank you!

http://www.car-part.com That's how I found the head for my BMW. Great resource.

I had an eBay stubby on my Passat...it sucked. Does your A4 have the rooftop "shark fin" antenna?

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That 'Maro rolled faster in reverse at idle than my BMW does in 2nd gear. Seriously impressive stuff.

Are there any other online car groups - somewhat make/model generic - that would want to group together? I like Ryan's ideas too...if there was a software upgrade I would throw a few bucks at it and I'm sure others would too.

I wondered if anyone thought about putting a heavy coat of wax on and letting it dry for the winter. It sounds like "too much of a good thing", but if it forms a physical barrier between clearcoat and salty winter spray, could it not just be removed in the spring with a dishwash-soap bath and a re-application of wax...just like we'd be doing anyway? EDIT: Nevermind! Bad idea...just googled it. Good points about an unbuffed wax coat: - acts like flypaper, trapping debris/salt against the paint. - sponges moisture and causes more damage to paint/mouldings/emblems in the long run. http://gamerpops.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/the_more_you_know2.jpg

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Kerry, NOTHING like a pre-runner except for knobby tires and 2WD. Still a stock, full-body, full interior street vehicle that uses a small drop to improve the stance and aggressive RUBBER (not wheels) to fill in the gap. I tried this - cheaply - with Cleetus by incorporating a "stink-bug stance" with the nose dropped lower than the rear. Makes for a bed that can still haul stuff with minimal suspension travel still...Couldn't find low-profile 15" tires that had knobby, aggressive tread for cheap so I went with the functional snow tires. Would love some rally tires with RWL sidewalls but they were pricey and not the best treadwear for the street. Ended up being a far more useful package despite the drop. Hence, my appreciation for this article!

It can be a phase...I did a bit of sleepwalking when I was younger. Is it possible to lock a door so bathroom is accessed but motion sensors aren't?

Nice, Dan! :thumbup::thumbup:

Honestly didn't notice. When she was executed, I cringed because I would worry that the shooters would've hit each other in the crossfire if they weren't careful. Also, thank you for bringing this thread back on topic.:thumbup: