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Old 08-04-2008, 06:29 PM
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+1 for number 4: Off-loading cars to rental fleets :thumbsdown:
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+1 to 4, 5, 6 and 10
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well all and more
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isnt number 9 good for performance
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Right there in the #2 picture is the visible screw heads. I include poorly hidden screws in that as well.
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All those Lexus out there with gold emblems.
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='640555' date='Aug 5 2008, 09:11 PM
All those Lexus out there with gold emblems.
+1 for that...very tacky IMHO...
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Wow... no mention of the "gold package"?! You know, the "upgrade" that gives you gold badging, gold grill, etc.
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