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[heeroyuy01195]

Looking good! Call me stupid but I didn't realize you got a 3rd gen! haha

[kimona]

Originally Posted by heeroyuy01195

Looking good! Call me stupid but I didn't realize you got a 3rd gen! haha

Actually, I bought a 2007 when I lived in Sarasota and drove it for almost 10 years. I sold it a little over a year ago here in California with 96,000 miles.

The car was in showroom condition inside and out (not even a door ding) with zero mechanical issues.

The problem with my 2007 was that the clear-coat began peeling off the paint everywhere and it started to look like shite! I loved that car, but looking at the paint made me very unhappy. It would have cost a small fortune to repaint.

Anyway, I found a clean used 2104. This car is not as good looking IMHO as my 2007, and it doesn't have quite the build quality, but it's a great car, and I've grown to love it, too.

[heeroyuy01195]

Originally Posted by kimona

Actually, I bought a 2007 when I lived in Sarasota and drove it for almost 10 years. I sold it a little over a year ago here in California with 96,000 miles.

The car was in showroom condition inside and out (not even a door ding) with zero mechanical issues.

The problem with my 2007 was that the clear-coat began peeling off the paint everywhere and it started to look like shite! I loved that car, but looking at the paint made me very unhappy. It would have cost a small fortune to repaint.

Anyway, I found a clean used 2104. This car is not as good looking IMHO as my 2007, and it doesn't have quite the build quality, but it's a great car, and I've grown to love it, too.

Yeah I remember you having a zenki 2nd gen when I used to be on here more in the early days. Mine is having the same issue with the clear coat on the hood and roof. Most likely going to plastidip the roof in black(yeah...I know...). Planning to use a roof rack to transport my mountain bikes in the future instead of the hitch mount (too many friends getting tickets for partially covered license plates) so I figure the plastidip will help protect the roof from the mud and whatever else comes off the bikes.

Loving the rims on your car, any plans to lower it?

[kimona]

Originally Posted by heeroyuy01195

Yeah I remember you having a zenki 2nd gen when I used to be on here more in the early days. Mine is having the same issue with the clear coat on the hood and roof. Most likely going to plastidip the roof in black(yeah...I know...). Planning to use a roof rack to transport my mountain bikes in the future instead of the hitch mount (too many friends getting tickets for partially covered license plates) so I figure the plastidip will help protect the roof from the mud and whatever else comes off the bikes.

Loving the rims on your car, any plans to lower it?

I thought about doing the roof and hood in plastidip on my 2007 as well, but then the hatch and door handles and front bumper began peeling... and I gave up the idea.



Thanks for your interest and the comments. No, I don't plan to lower. I know it would look better with a mild drop, but I enjoy the ride comfort... plus, it already scrapes entering some driveways and parking lots at stock height!