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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Default RS3s waiting for options at port

I heard that there was a "secret" parking lot full of RS3 xBs at the Portland port. Sure enough, you could see them from the back yard of a nearby house. A few thorns later I could see them. They are waiting to have the optional equipment installed before they can get shipped out to you waiting owners!

Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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It's like a little army of leprechauns on wheels...
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Wow
I wonder where that is.
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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whats with the white stuff on the roof/hood/wheels? some sort of protective half-condom?
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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It's just a protective plastic layer for travel. I've seen a few cars with it still at the dealer.
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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thats what I though. but actually ya know, that looks like it would be a good 2tone..... add real white rims.... not bad.

btw ack, "The Rockafeller Skank" + your avatar = funny
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Also, I will be picking up the new vinyl from the warehouse tonight for the color-matching ScionLife stickers. The option has been added to the gear page, so you can order your stickers now. They will ship tomorrow!

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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Coolest picture ever.
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Good find Darren. I wonder if they also have some of them parked at Port Hueneme in Oxnard, CA. That's where most of the imported cars are processed before they go out for delivery.
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lovin it!
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That is really cool...good find Mr. ScionLife
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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reminds me of those pictures that are of area 51.....
thru the gate with magnification window
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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NEAT!

Perks of living in PORTland!

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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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umm....is am I missing the sarcasm here, or am I the only one that thinks it looks like a photoshopped parking lot full of RS 3's? Maybe I'm just crazy. Maybe, just maybe, I'm jealous you XBer's get your 3.o before I can get my grubby paws on a 2.0 tC.
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Not photoshopped. Not sarcasm. It does LOOK like it, now that you mention it, but it was taken with my own camera, so I know its real.
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well the fact that it comes from Mr. Scionlife himself gives this photo a lot of credibility.

a cruel joke this would be, if fake it turns out.
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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that is one of the coolest shots ever,
do you have any more pics? i would love to have 'em
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BTW - I have confirmed that mine is the third from the left on the 4th row back. Can't wait!!

















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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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its real. zoom in on the picture and look through the windows, you can see the car behind it. thats uasually a pretty good way to judge if its a real pic. someone could have went through and made sure they were all correct but someone with that kinda time/skill really needs to get away from the computer.


ps...i wonder if one of those is mine!
Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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Dude, suh-weet. Keep an eye out for dem tC RS2's



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