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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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How popular is your Max??

I know most of you guys with the flashy Max's cant go anywhere without random people asking you about your car or where'd you get your rims. What are some experiences you've been in with random people?

for example, me: like when my car is all clean or whatever, and i go to a gas station and end up talking forever to some random stranger saying they like this and that about ur max. happens to me mostly at gas stations. and at red lights
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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What is the point of this thread?
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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whats his point^^^???
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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^^^ what's YOUR point?



seriously, though. what is the point of this thread? my car is really popular. when it went to car high school, it was the envy of everyone. all the jocks idled it cuz it got all the miatas, beetles and other girls. it could make any convertible take her top down in a matter of seconds. true story. yea, it was pretty popular.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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What is the point of this thread?
What are some experiences you've been in with random people?<-- This sentence kinda sums up the point of the thread I think. I dunno, I thought it was pretty obvious what he was asking.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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I always get commented on how well my paint looks. I had someone honk at me at a stoplight and ask me to roll down my window. I did, and they asked if my car came painted that way from the factory or if I had it done. haha. And pretty much every time I go into any car dealer, I end up talking about my car for 5 minutes with a salesman or technician or something. They always say that they want to get a 6-speed 5.5 gen because that's their favorite style.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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when ever i drive down my block, all the neighborhood kids stop and point at my car and say "THATS MY CAR"



pffttt... you wish kid!
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kencapel
I know most of you guys with the flashy Max's cant go anywhere without random people asking you about your car or where'd you get your rims. What are some experiences you've been in with random people?

for example, me: like when my car is all clean or whatever, and i go to a gas station and end up talking forever to some random stranger saying they like this and that about ur max. happens to me mostly at gas stations. and at red lights
List of mods please I want to know why people at gas stations ask about your car.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Every single time I drive within 100 feet of a hot woman, she tears off all of her clothes and screams "I love your car!"

Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Well let's just say I have 5% tints for a reason...
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by vq356sp
List of mods please I want to know why people at gas stations ask about your car.

well i see a couple people had their wheaties and got a clue what the thread was about anyway, nah i dont mean you're going to show off your mods man lol...Im saying for those that take out the time in always keeping your max clean, do you get compliments in the streets from random people? and, what are some crazy experiences you've had IF ANY. like have you gotten car jacked in your max from it being too flashy or did 50 women run up to your car at a car show and strip buck naked or whatever. like i said, i've been around and people would tell me hey nice car u know, how much for this and that, beautiful color and nice taste. I get it all the time. Im just wondering do most of you get the same respect in the streets.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Every single time I drive within 100 feet of a hot woman, she tears off all of her clothes and screams "I love your car!"

haha dont we all wish
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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haha dont we all wish
no, seriously. It happens all the time
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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no, seriously. It happens all the time
cant keep em away huh haha...is it like the Axe commercials ; )
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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My car is pretty cool at my school. people like the lip, h-tech drop, and stickers on my door :-p. im serious too btw...
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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I had a girl wave me down, she was cute and everything but way to young when I drive my fathers ES350 I can't go anywhere without someone approaching me and wanting to know about the car, I've had people leave their cars in traffic to talk about the ES, everyone and everywhere with that damn car, back to the Maxima
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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I had a girl wave me down, she was cute and everything but way to young when I drive my fathers ES350 I can't go anywhere without someone approaching me and wanting to know about the car, I've had people leave their cars in traffic to talk about the ES, everyone and everywhere with that damn car, back to the Maxima
wow....that area must be hurting for cool cars....ES350s are a dime a dozen around here....then again, E46 M3s, Evos, and STis....To get any real hard looks around here, you have to be driving something over $50k or something unusual (like a classic sportscar).....

There are at least 6 M3s in my parking garage at work...and I work for the government, not some big corporation!
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Surprisingly, somewhat popular. My car has stock rims, stock drop, nothing too flashy. Mostly commented on my tint, clean paint, and lights. Then again, when people hear my intake make any kind of noise, people get mad at me. And no, I don't drive like a ricer. So yeah, its kinda popular. Haha.

P.S. It also brings all the girls to the yard.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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wow....that area must be hurting for cool cars....ES350s are a dime a dozen around here....then again, E46 M3s, Evos, and STis....To get any real hard looks around here, you have to be driving something over $50k or something unusual (like a classic sportscar).....

There are at least 6 M3s in my parking garage at work...and I work for the government, not some big corporation!
He bought pretty much the 1st Ultra Luxury (Glass Roof Model) that the Lexus dealer got in so he was 1st on the block with that car, I'm not trying to brag about the ES other then it's a nice car but it still gets so much attention.

Cars really don't say much except for hey I have a car note that's bigger then yours, my area is sleeper money, some of my neighbors have really nice cars that are several years old and pull in mucho dinero, the kids driving M3 and Evos are nothing but overtime junkies trying to make a car payment, M3 are everywhere, their old and most dealers are giving them away for half of what they use to go for.

In my line of work I appraise houses and right now Im appraising houses that are in comparison hotels compared to what the average person lives in, thats impressive, a house that cost 50-100k a years for just general bills and upkeep.

Cars are nice but nothing in the end
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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mine is not popular cuz no mods done on her. painted the calipers which are visible thru the stock rims, need to buy new wheels soon.
i gotta be able to afford a corvette or a ferrari in order to be popular amongs other vehicles.
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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I DIDNT WANT TO MAKE A NEW THREAD SO THOUGHT OF ASKING HERE MAYBE ONE OF YOU COULD HELP ME WITH THIS QUESTION...

Q: WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE THE "STRUT BAR" UNDER THE HOOD WHAT PURPOSE DOES IT SERVE?
DO WE HAVE TO HAVE ONE?
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by OC guy
I DIDNT WANT TO MAKE A NEW THREAD SO THOUGHT OF ASKING HERE MAYBE ONE OF YOU COULD HELP ME WITH THIS QUESTION...

Q: WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE THE "STRUT BAR" UNDER THE HOOD WHAT PURPOSE DOES IT SERVE?
DO WE HAVE TO HAVE ONE?

FIRST....STOP WITH THE CAPS LOCK!.

secondly....the strut bar acts like The Club for you engine. its there so no one can easily steal your motor















but on the real...its there to assist with handling.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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Low, dented in the fender, and dirty as hell. Unless they know me from somewhere or notice the CF hood and Ksport stickers, people don't even look twice.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 2LEET4U
when ever i drive down my block, all the neighborhood kids stop and point and my car and say "THATS MY CAR"

That's so funny....my brother and I used to do that when we were kids. LOL!!!
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
Every single time I drive within 100 feet of a hot woman, she tears off all of her clothes and screams "I love your car!"

orly. Cause that is EXACTLY what happens when I walk within 100 feet of a hot woman, other than the "i love you car" statement.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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no really i get people that I dont really know at work saying they seen me around in the nice blue maxima and random people sometimes. and whenever they ask questions about it I tell them its 6speed also. and they're like " did you do that yourself??" lol I even had a guy in an M45 comment. he really loved my wheels and asked me where i got em cuz he wanted some for his ride. I hope he puts 20's cuz 18s wont look right on an M45
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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the only comment i get is "you need a paint job....BAD"...lol... i usually say i need a new car....soon
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 09:36 AM
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the only comment i get is "you need a paint job....BAD"...lol... i usually say i need a new car....soon
I get that from my brother a lot. He makes fun of me for not having any clearcoat left.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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Hmm, my car rarely gets noticed.
I have yet to have anyone compliment it or ask me whats been done to it,..........
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
Hmm, my car rarely gets noticed.
I have yet to have anyone compliment it or ask me whats been done to it,..........
are you serious man?? yea right. do you drive it around much like local car shows or what not.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
Hmm, my car rarely gets noticed.
I have yet to have anyone compliment it or ask me whats been done to it,..........
No VQ35, no care.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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YOUR CAR IS ONLY semi-popular......WHEN other people take pictures of it, and post them on a NON-MAXIMA biased website/forum.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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girls want to have sex in my car.


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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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No VQ35, no care.

VQ3.5 that cannot keep up with VQ3.0 = No Care
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are you serious man?? yea right. do you drive it around much like local car shows or what not.

I was kidding, I have people walk up to me all the time and ask me about my car.
Ive even had some ask me what type of car it is.
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I DIDNT WANT TO MAKE A NEW THREAD SO THOUGHT OF ASKING HERE MAYBE ONE OF YOU COULD HELP ME WITH THIS QUESTION...
Just make a new thread next time instead of threadjacking someone else's with off-topic questions, please.....
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Originally Posted by ATL (gxe)
YOUR CAR IS ONLY semi-popular......WHEN other people take pictures of it, and post them on a NON-MAXIMA biased website/forum.
One day I noticed a black GTI behind me with the passenger taking photos of my car. I managed to find him on VWVortex forums and he said he had a new camera and was practicing rolling shots, and my car was clean and looked good so he used mine......
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I've had girls say my car is sexy, my car makes em wet, and I even had guys say the car gives em wood. I guess its pretty good for a family car. I always get people asking me for whats done to the car etc. I always make up some BS that makes no sense, like a Euro JDM engine swap out of a Titan. Its not show n tell, I aint got time to talk to people at car washes and gas stations.
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Originally Posted by irish44j
One day I noticed a black GTI behind me with the passenger taking photos of my car. I managed to find him on VWVortex forums and he said he had a new camera and was practicing rolling shots, and my car was clean and looked good so he used mine......

your car = popular/draws attention



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