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F8L's New Car Adventure

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by The Critic, Mar 3, 2012.

  1. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    you have a your own? preserve?

    those wheel covers look strange.. are these 15 inch wheels?
    maybe my screen settings are way off ( low power setting ) but it almost looks like your tires are about to blow up..

    wel anyway congrats and welkcome to the white prius club :D
     
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  2. 32kcolors

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    That's okay. BP is pretty much the only color the new taillights look good on :D
     
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    Congrats F8L. Are you going to change the avatar? :)
     
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    That would be sweet and an offer that I could not refuse, if it were to happen to me. Mike (The Critic) sounds like a cool guy!

    +1
     
  5. macmaster05

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    Doesn't matter. Haven't you learned anything after all these years Justin? Stock is NOT cool.
     
  6. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    Ooooo... I get to drive it! Sweeet!

    Hey,. you got a WHITE one! you want some help "personalizing" that? Since dalmatian is already "done", we could discuss... zebra? leopard? tie-dye? ;)

    Seriously, it looks good... have fun with it!!
     
  7. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I will as soon as I get a few god shots of it on a Preserve. I have to keep with the theme. :)

    I know I know. But selling a car that has been modded is tough. Especially when I am the one who did the mods. lol

    I thought about copying Rudy but you have that market covered so I'll stick with white. :) Heck I can't afford any mods now. I have a car payment. Uggggg
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    You know. Dianne was so busy and I was so freaked out about signing up for a big car payment that I didn't even think about getting a picture. I got several hugs though. :)

    As for the 17s, I still have them in the garage and they will go on the new car if only for testing purposes..... :evil:

    Ouch! :censored: LOL
     
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    Congrats from Ireland,

    With all you wrote, you got beautiful car, enjoy the features and safe driving!
     
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    Quick, say u want em & give it to me;). Welcome to the BP club my friend:).
     
  11. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Congrats! Maybe a vinyl wrap on the roof to link the solar panel and the rear window, eh?

    You'll love the SPVS!
     
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    SuperchargedMR2 Diehard Rams Fan

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    Congrats on the new car. Now for some springs & bars to tighten up that handling. :D
     
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    Congrats F8L!

    Man, that's dedication. Unless I got a screaming deal and had someone who could drive me, there's no way I'd go that far for a car. Normally, I'd limit my search to places 100 miles away, tops. Even 60 miles away is stretching it...
     
  14. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Yup! I have not decided yet but I think I'll do it.

    At first I was against the idea of lowering this one but despite the handling being decent stock I could probably be persuaded to do it someday when I can afford to. lol
    Thanks, Andrew! I would not normally drive 900 miles in one day to go get a car either but it was a good deal and I had a great co-pilot to pass the time with.
     
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    That is one LONG day in the car, even with a co-pilot! And I complain about the 450 miles to Ohio every year that I do in one day.

    You held out pretty long for getting the new one. I looked and thought about the 2012 ones, because I think they look better with the changes, but I didn't want to take on another car note.

    Now that you're broke, you have time to work on my headlight :D
     
  16. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I do! Well after I fix the broken stuff on my GenII and give it to my friend this week. I'll be working on your headlight and the one's I'm modding for Jesse. You're one hell of a patient friend. lol
     
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    My Plug-in isn't even on a boat yet, and I still changed my avatar. Get cracking!
     
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    Congrats on the upgrade! Once you have a nice pic, you can update the profile pic. :)
     
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    F8L, nice new toy, here is the only accessory that you need to help you occasionally fill the car...
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    Sorry the nozzle only comes in Red!
     
  20. mmcdonal

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    Congrats on the new ride. I enjoy a long road trip, myself. 44/42, though? I am running 37/35 in my Primacy's and still getting about 50. Maybe it's windier out there. :)

    I will be getting the sway bar soon myself, but not the springs.