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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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So you told me to be patient AND...

Its mine. I found it and claimed it in the same day. Previously owned by a military man who didnt drive it much. I scored IMO...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3544916983.html
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Congrats!
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Wow that is low mileage. Congrats on that find.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Thanks! Im beyond happy. Now I just have to find out what visual mods look good on a green Max
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Nice find!

Originally Posted by Rcrootbeer
Thanks! Im beyond happy. Now I just have to find out what visual mods look good on a green Max
New paint

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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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^ - plus one.
Forrest green on 3rd gen = Sex
Forrest green on 5th gen = Vomit

Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Its not as bad as Sunlit Sand... It looks like dirty a$$ Sterling Mist. But yes, a repaint may be necessary. Although I am VERY happy to get out of KH3. I freakin hated trying to keep it clean
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Why did you replace yours again?
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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nice find with super low miles, congrats.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Rcrootbeer
Its not as bad as Sunlit Sand... It looks like dirty a$$ Sterling Mist. But yes, a repaint may be necessary. Although I am VERY happy to get out of KH3. I freakin hated trying to keep it clean
Hey now, I resemble that remark!
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Why did you replace yours again?
It was an automatic, suffering paint, an undiagnosable brake problem. Did I mention it was an automatic? Ever since I drove my friends VR6 I couldnt get my mind off manual. I also learned to drive in my dads 5mt TDI Jetta, so I fed my crave
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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Nice find....
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rcrootbeer
That's an EXCELLENT find. The clarity of the headlights alone says volumes.
I think my car is the same color as yours....that dark green color that tries to be black?

If you want to do an aggressive look, install a lower front lip and paint it bright yellow. Paint your calipers yellow, and yellow your foglights, too. That color combo will kick a$$.

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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dwapenyi
That's an EXCELLENT find. The clarity of the headlights alone says volumes.
I think my car is the same color as yours....that dark green color that tries to be black?

If you want to do an aggressive look, install a lower front lip and paint it bright yellow. Paint your calipers yellow, and yellow your foglights, too. That color combo will kick a$$.
Negative Ghostrider.....That color combo would be terrible! Unless you're a Ducks fan, or a Packers fan...
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Galactica
Negative Ghostrider.....That color combo would be terrible! Unless you're a Ducks fan, or a Packers fan...
Yeah I second this...
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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Negative Ghostrider.....That color combo would be terrible! Unless you're a Ducks fan, or a Packers fan...
Go pack!!...Colin Kaepernick did WHAT! There is always next year take it from a Jets Fan no go on the color combo. Maybe Red and Gold?
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Go pack!!...Colin Kaepernick did WHAT! There is always next year take it from a Jets Fan no go on the color combo. Maybe Red and Gold?
I prefer black and gold myself.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Nice!
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rebelhell
I prefer black and gold myself.
I know it must break your parent Ohio bred hearts to hear that. Although it would be kick *** on a car.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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I know it must break your parent Ohio bred hearts to hear that. Although it would be kick *** on a car.
Meh...
Military brat, we have no state loyalty. Although as far as college teams go, I bleed Scarlet and Grey.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Green ain't so bad!
Although I'm planning on a different color too!
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Ok so since I was here last it seems as if there are horrible color combos being created and now its turned to college rivalry. Ah shiz... Take it to the Ghustler Thread hahah. Jk just dont let Puppetmaster find it

Oh god... Green and Yellow :/

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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 12:59 AM
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Wow. Tough crowd....wish I had some photoshop to show you guys what's up.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Nice car, bring it out to the local meets!
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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Good job on the find...the miles are nice.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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Don't go with gold anywhere...it just screams "douchebag", especially if it not well done.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by foodmanry
Don't go with gold anywhere...it just screams "douchebag", especially if it not well done.
Haha^ .

Yellow? Are you serious, what a horrible color scheme!

It looks nice dude! I like the green maximas, i think they look better than the hideous blue and sterling mist. And yes.. I do own a green one as well lol. I have black projector headlights, my side markers tinted body color and had my factory rims powdercoated brushed bronze. Im happy with it and think it stands out more than any other max around my way. One thing i dont like is the brown and beige interior combo. Im gunna try and find a black dash and center consol and die the top brown part of the doors so its beige and black.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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Haha^ .

Yellow? Are you serious, what a horrible color scheme!

It looks nice dude! I like the green maximas, i think they look better than the hideous blue and sterling mist. And yes.. I do own a green one as well lol. I have black projector headlights, my side markers tinted body color and had my factory rims powdercoated brushed bronze. Im happy with it and think it stands out more than any other max around my way. One thing i dont like is the brown and beige interior combo. Im gunna try and find a black dash and center consol and die the top brown part of the doors so its beige and black.
Sweet man! U got pics? I also am planning on powder coating the rims some dark bronze color, but later. I'm undecided whether to leave the car green, or paint it a different color, like maybe root beer! I like the brown/beige interior, but beige/black would probably look good too.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Car seems nice. Low miles and it's manual. Good find
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxxedOutt
Sweet man! U got pics? I also am planning on powder coating the rims some dark bronze color, but later. I'm undecided whether to leave the car green, or paint it a different color, like maybe root beer! I like the brown/beige interior, but beige/black would probably look good too.
I dont know how to post pics, but ill take a fresh pic after work and post a instagram link. The green looks good, dont repaint. Get a nice cut polish/ wax done add some accent to it ( rims, headlights etc.)
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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http://m1341.photobucket.com/albumvi....html?newest=1
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Looks nice! Could definitely use a lip and some coilovers, but the pictures are sparking ideas
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rcrootbeer
Its not as bad as Sunlit Sand... It looks like dirty a$$ Sterling Mist. But yes, a repaint may be necessary. Although I am VERY happy to get out of KH3. I freakin hated trying to keep it clean
Sunlit sand does not look bad at all if modded right. And it was definitely better than green.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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To each his own I suppose
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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I'll roll it....
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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i agree with most the green is quite hideous lol, but the fact that it is a 5 speed makes up for it imo
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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i agree with most the green is quite hideous lol, but the fact that it is a 5 speed makes up for it imo
ive seen a few green GLE'S and GXE'S around and i can say they are not attractive, but i like the loaded green SE'S. From the others i looked at i wouldnt have bought a different color and i looked at lots! although had i found a merlot max i would have taken that over it anyday.
Old Jan 16, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Hey rock your green car! Use your money on maintainence and keeping her clean. She nice and doesn't look to be driven hard and a 5 speed can't ask for more.
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Originally Posted by Rcrootbeer
Its not as bad as Sunlit Sand... It looks like dirty a$$ Sterling Mist. But yes, a repaint may be necessary. Although I am VERY happy to get out of KH3. I freakin hated trying to keep it clean
you looking to get your *** kicked?
Old Jan 16, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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