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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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First off, Hello all!!

I just picked up my 04 sunset orange (guessing at the actual color name lol) on wed of this week, and i must say, i am in LOVE .

i am coming from an extended cab, long bed, chevy 1500... the thing was about 80' long, so this is a HUGE change in vehicles for me hehe.

i have been ecstatic about the z, and i take it out every chance i get. my only gripe about it is the stereo... it is hands down the worst stereo i have ever heard... but car stereos are a hobby of mine, so that will be the first project . the truck had 8 12"s in it, but im thinking this car will be much more on the conservative side of the spectrum hehe.

but anyways, just wanted to tell everyone hello and i look forward to writing more here!!
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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yeah the stereo sucks. i'll keep a look out for you...aren't many of your color in the area.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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cool, a fellow charlottean!! what color is yours?

when i first saw the orange, i knew that was the color i had to have...

i need to get some good pics of it, maybe this weekend after i wash it and get the windows tinted on it

im in the ballantyne area, where abouts are you?
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Welcome Hoss and congratZ on your Le Mans Sunset. Hope you enjoy the change to the Z.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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i need to snag some pics, i washed it today, and got the windows tinted... this is HANDS DOWN the sexiest car i have ever owned...

man, i am so ecstatic about this car, i cant believe i own it lol....
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Glad to see someone with your enthusiasm around here It's a breath of fresh air for this forum!

Oh yeah, this is the first time I have used this, but:

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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Welcome man!! I came for a Scion XB so I hear ya.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AWDBall20
Welcome man!! I came for a Scion XB so I hear ya.
lol, trust me, a scion xb is about 1/4 as long as the truck i had was lol. the thing was a yacht, and it SUCKED driving it around town, wouldnt fit anywhere, and couldnt make any turns...

and guys, i swear im gonna get pics soon. ive just been too busy driving the damn thing to stop and take any pics
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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welcome sunset lemans is the color i believe
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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yup, that is the color

here are some pics, its a little dirty, but not too bad (and of course one of the reasons i picked the color was to try to hide some dirt ).





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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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lol does your front plate say carmax sucks?
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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congrats......................


love the front plate....lol
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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LOL!!! too funny
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chriskabobbers
lol does your front plate say carmax sucks?
lol, yup

that is just my way of saying thanks for all their lies and retracted promises . well, that and a formal complaint to the BBB

thanks for the compliments . i enjoy this car more than i should, every day. the mt is VERY humbling to a first time manual owner lol. i knew how to drive one, and this one honestly isnt that difficult IMO, but it has its quirks. but everyday once i clear the traffic on the way to/from work, the hammer goes down
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Hot hot hot...congrats man...always love seeing new Sunset pics
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 02:16 AM
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thanks for the compliments guys

i wanna get some black on it to break up the oarnge a bit. im thinking black wheels with a polished lip, or maybe some oarnge cues painted on the wheels, blacked/cleared headlights, definitly smoked tails, maybe paint the door handles black

of course, for the time being ill be enjoying the car the way it is .
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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every time i get on the forums, it makes me want to leave the computer and go drive lol.

also, dont tell anyone, but im going to break water restrictions and wash my car this weekend

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Glad to see you are doing so well. A big congratulations!
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