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Offline 2JDM

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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #120 on: October 24, 2011, 05:30:59 pm »
Congrats! It looks sharp in white.  :)

Make sure to get it rustproofed!  :-\
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #121 on: October 24, 2011, 05:36:03 pm »
Congrats.  How long do you plan to keep it? 
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #122 on: October 24, 2011, 05:41:33 pm »
get those windows tinted!
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #123 on: October 24, 2011, 06:01:40 pm »
Nice 5! I wish I got an 08+, jealous!!!
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #124 on: October 24, 2011, 06:27:03 pm »
excellent
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #125 on: October 24, 2011, 09:35:27 pm »
Rustproofing and tint will be the first things I do to it.

Quote from: dr_spock on October 24, 2011, 05:36:03 pm
Congrats.  How long do you plan to keep it? 

It really depends on how well it treats us but if things go well I figure 4 years.  The current crop of cars are so much more fuel efficient and in 4 years I'll be able to buy one that has been lightly used. 

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Nice 5! I wish I got an 08+, jealous!!!

Yeah,  the 2008 refresh brought a lot of welcome items.  Once we saw the difference we knew we wanted the 08.
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #126 on: October 25, 2011, 08:31:23 am »
Congrats on the 5!

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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #127 on: October 25, 2011, 08:48:44 am »
Nice!  I don't see too many white ones.  The ones in my neighborhood are blue and grey base models.   :cheers:
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #128 on: October 25, 2011, 07:49:25 pm »
Congrats. Good compromise between a small car and transporting family and gear. What did it cost you? I had one for a week and thought quite highly of it except for the lack of power (won't be as bed with a stick) and the high revs on the highway. Should suck a lot less gas than a V6 ;D 6 wagon
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #129 on: October 26, 2011, 07:23:32 am »
Well bought Turtle.............someone help Hammy off his wheel out of his caged ideas..............

 wot ya get X'TRA  X'TRA read all about it !!!  with the Gee Tee model.....the soft coffee leather interior? a zoom zoom years supply of UPPERS.....spill the beans man........ :banana: :thumbup: :cheers: :drive: :skid: :heart:


 and of course you are gonna fix that Tin Foil rear lights ISSUE...... :stick:
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #130 on: October 26, 2011, 09:55:37 am »
Quote from: 2latecrew on October 25, 2011, 07:49:25 pm
What did it cost you? I had one for a week and thought quite highly of it except for the lack of power (won't be as bed with a stick) and the high revs on the highway. Should suck a lot less gas than a V6 ;D 6 wagon

We got it for $13,500. 

The fuel consumption was the deal breaker for the 6 wagon.  Well, that and availability.  With the 5 speed it's peppy enough and though it revs high on the highway the engine is pretty smooth and you don't notice it until you look at the tach.

And yeah Saffi, not super crazy about the silver lights but I think it works best on the white.
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #131 on: October 26, 2011, 12:01:56 pm »
Very nice and add more pics once you get the tint done, they look great like that. Also check out some 'sport' springs that lower it just a little, also makes it look great. I think there is somebody on this forum that has already done it.
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #132 on: October 26, 2011, 12:09:42 pm »
Hmmmm.  I never thought about lowering it...I'll look into it... You know.  For the kids,  since it will be easier to climb into.
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #133 on: October 26, 2011, 12:14:07 pm »
Quote from: quadzilla on October 26, 2011, 12:01:56 pm
I think there is somebody on this forum that has already done it.

DKaz, I think.  He posted pictures in another thread.  Looks great.

Edit: Here's the thread...

http://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php/topic,75216.40.html
« Last Edit: October 26, 2011, 12:16:21 pm by bordercity »
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Re: Need a New Family Hauler
« Reply #134 on: October 26, 2011, 01:18:50 pm »
Awesome pick! One of the smartest offerings out there. Well done!
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