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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeJewler' date='Jan 7 2009, 04:59 PM
The car is by no means perfect. It will mop its segment because its the only one at the 33k price point. From what I've read over and over its got a terrible blind spot and very loud tire noises. This design wont age very well as it dosent flow. A lip wont fix this. Who wants to buy a bumper that makes it look like a 350Z? I'm not saying it wont sell. I would rather pony up and get a slightly used C6 if this was my price range. I'd probably yield similar mpg's too.
Blind spot? Let me ask you this. How do you adjust your mirrors properly? Ever though of that? How/where did you learned to adjust your mirrors? Most of us never learn how to adjust them properly. I learned this because I attended my traffic class and I hope you will to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lA84brT1Ts

Basically, if you can see the same car on either your left and mid or right and mid mirrors then you're not taking full advantage of it(why do we need to see the same car on more than one mirror?). I have not had blind spot while driving ever since I learned this.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Luckyaze' date='Jan 7 2009, 07:26 PM
Blind spot? Let me ask you this. How do you adjust your mirrors properly? Ever though of that? How/where did you learned to adjust your mirrors? Most of us never learn how to adjust them properly. I learned this because I attended my traffic class and I hope you will to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lA84brT1Ts

Basically, if you can see the same car on either your left and mid or right and mid mirrors then you're not taking full advantage of it(why do we need to see the same car on more than one mirror?). I have not had blind spot while driving ever since I learned this.
I've owned quite a number of cars in my 30+ years. Some vehicles have blind spots that others dont. Its that simple. I tend to travel on 3-4 lane highways often. I drive aggressively. I appreciate being able to see as much as possible. This has prevented me from pulling trigger on the BMW X6 recently.

I appreciate your concern though.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Ironic how the Sports Package includes 19" wheels when 18"ers are so much more popular for track use (better selection, lower prices)
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Most owner won't track their car. To the average buyer, bigger is better thus will take into account for the extra $$$$ they spend.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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I don't track my CS, and still prefer 18" tires/wheels.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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This car overall looks a lot better. There are so much complaints with headlights but I personally love the new look. The only thing is the front bumper that needs to be worked on, which seems to be the problem for most manufacturers nowadays... They just can't make a nice looking front bumper.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Vik2000' date='Jan 8 2009, 02:18 PM
This car overall looks a lot better. There are so much complaints with headlights but I personally love the new look. The only thing is the front bumper that needs to be worked on, which seems to be the problem for most manufacturers nowadays... They just can't make a nice looking front bumper.


think the car looks great, but the front bumper needs some work. saw a yellow one driving down the street last week here by the beach. front end looked better in person, but still looked like a catfish in the front for some reason.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Looked at one in person today, I liked it. I wish it was boosted though. Stock #'s aren't bad, really similar to what my 335i did stock.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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I test one tonight.

post with pictures here:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=665712
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