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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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so this is my first post and sorry for it being all bussinesslike.. so wats up? this place seems pretty cool.. anyway my names will.

so i just got a 5spd 2007 BSP tc with 40,000 miles in really clean condition for $11,000... so did i do ok? i got it checked out by a mechanic and everything and it is a one owner and never been in an accident. im just wondering if i got a good deal pricewise, it seemed like i searched for a car forever for a decent deal and this is my first really nice car ive ever got.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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If the car is in good shape than that is a good deal. Welcome to the site!
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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BTW, check out the BSP Cult...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...377&highlight=
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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welcome to the site. !
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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thanks, i hope it was a good deal.. it just has somelittle rock scratches from highway pebbles on the bumber and a couple little scratches here and there but it is basically brand new. i still owe like 4 or 5 grand on it but im gonna try to pay it off quick so i can start getting stuff for it. thanks for the welcome!! so what should i do first to it?
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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Rock chips on a Scion? UNHEARD OF!

My car looks like a guy who had a real acne problem in his teenage years.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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hahaha well i think that just gives it soul!! or uniqueness.. or something..idk
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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1st thing you need to do is LOWER it!
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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Cheap first mods:
Tint
S2K Antenna

Then save up a lil and get some lowering springs. =]
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:18 AM
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40,000k miles? thats alot... but u got a nice deal... pay it off before u start modding.

BTW, Welcome to the site!
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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40k isn't that high mileage. I bought my 07 back in july of 06 when they first came out..so they've been out for nearly 3 years already. roughly 20k or so of driving a year isn't as much as some people I think he got a pretty good deal for 11k

of course I don't drive that much so I only have just under 27k on mine ;)
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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sounds like a pretty fair deal. Welcome to the community. And yeah, get used to the rock chips.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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pfft..rock chips are for wussies..get a fat scratch on your front bumper like me! be a man!..lol....


oh man now i'm sad...
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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^^ haha I'm with you on that. been meaning to get a new front bumper for a while now.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:43 AM
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haha yeah for sure. I have plenty of money to get it fixed but i have other mods to worry about
And is it bad that I'm starting to try and say it gives my car character?
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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$11,000 for 40k? Thats awfully alot...you coudda tried to get it down to $10k flat. Does it have any mods already done to it?
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Welcome and BSP FTW!!
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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haha i have a nice license plate dent on my front bumper, thanks to my boyfriend.

It's beautiful, it adds a unique touch to it.
Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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where at in florida are ya?



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