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gtsouth · 01-16-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DrFabulous

How the hell do you guys keep your cars so clean in the winter, you wash every day or something? Even when our car washes are open and I can get through one, my car is dirty in the next 24 hours.

I probably have the dirtiest GA on this site. Haha. I'm don't wash it much especially in the winter in MN.

gtsouth · 01-16-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DrFabulous

How the hell do you guys keep your cars so clean in the winter, you wash every day or something? Even when our car washes are open and I can get through one, my car is dirty in the next 24 hours.

I probably have the dirtiest GA on this site. Haha. I don't wash it much especially in the winter in MN.

99ga · 01-16-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by geldartb

little excessive don't you think..

hmm wait it's not a porsche.. you have a 15yr old grand am..

and yeah kind of hard to do in the winter.. don't know about where you live but it snows a little bit here and then doesn't warm up above freezing much if at all so not much if anything melts..

and let me guess you are one of those people who slams on there brakes when they see a puddle..

You asked how, now that's how, I personally use the same tactics he mentioned, and although we might not be driving a ferrari, at least we try to make our efforts of washing the car, last a bit longer.
And btw, my car is lowered with a CAI, so I am one of those people who slams their breaks when I see a puddle

, I have to.

kzulfic · 01-16-2015, 08:52 PM

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PhantomLover007 · 01-16-2015, 08:59 PM

What do you guys think as a DD?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/cto/4850083037.html

bricooper78 · 01-16-2015, 09:11 PM

it's a Kam sighting!

and that mazda ain't all that shabby at all

AaronGTR · 01-16-2015, 09:18 PM

Yeah, I think those Mazdas are pretty decent. Don't know much about reliability of the engine/trans and other stuff on the older cars, but I know their newer cars are pretty reliable, and they all handle pretty well.

PhantomLover007 · 01-16-2015, 09:24 PM

My daughter had a '04 3 model and I used it when my GA went down for the cat. That was a zippy little thing w/ great gas mileage

[ChaosweaveR] · 01-16-2015, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomLover007

What do you guys think as a DD?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/cto/4850083037.html

Wow...that's really, really oddly cheap for one of those...

Granted it's a Ford drivetrain, (Duratec 3.0L V6 in those) They share bits with the Ford Fusion, I'd run the history on it...if it's a salvage title, run. There's no VIN listed, so I'd ask for that first before going further.

bricooper78 · 01-16-2015, 09:49 PM

the 1 i drove was a coworkers, with a 5spd and a 4cyl, and it was a real snappy litte motor, got around good, handled great, i really had a good time beating it around

[ChaosweaveR] · 01-16-2015, 09:51 PM

The 2.3L DOHC Mazda engine is a stout little bastard. I've driven them in Fusions, Mazda3s, Ford Rangers...they're fun!

bricooper78 · 01-16-2015, 09:54 PM

it seemed to have a good powerband, it didn't need to wind up to go, but it had no issue with winding up, his was a 4 door sedan, i had it to look at the wheel bearings for him, but taking it out to the garage, i gave it a once over!

tipnitty · 01-17-2015, 03:00 PM

Its filthy i know...

sleepyalero · 01-17-2015, 05:29 PM

Shut up tip

tipnitty · 01-17-2015, 05:54 PM

You know how black is....It was pretty nasty. I'm impressed how easily it cleaned off with the new wax on.

Pontiac_guy99 · 01-17-2015, 06:21 PM

Team black! Team black! Team Black!

MAC the KNIFE · 01-17-2015, 07:32 PM

dat rear wheel gap doe..

tipnitty · 01-17-2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MAC the KNIFE

dat rear wheel gap doe..

Oh yeah....it's bad. Going to wait until I put a new rear in it and more aggressive wheels/tires before I lower.

sleepyalero · 01-17-2015, 11:00 PM

But its clean and you say its dirty.

False advertising.

tipnitty · 01-18-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

But its clean and you say its dirty.

False advertising.

Was dirty in picture. Cleaned when back in garage after adventure

01-16-2015, 08:52 PM	#9924
kzulfic GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Kameron Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Genoa, IL Age: 33 Posts: 1,116 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE2	[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by kzulfic; 01-16-2015 at 09:03 PM.

01-16-2015, 09:18 PM	#9927
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Yeah, I think those Mazdas are pretty decent. Don't know much about reliability of the engine/trans and other stuff on the older cars, but I know their newer cars are pretty reliable, and they all handle pretty well. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

01-16-2015, 09:51 PM	#9931
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	The 2.3L DOHC Mazda engine is a stout little bastard. I've driven them in Fusions, Mazda3s, Ford Rangers...they're fun! __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

01-17-2015, 05:29 PM	#9934
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01-17-2015, 06:21 PM	#9936
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01-16-2015, 09:11 PM	#9926
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	it's a Kam sighting! and that mazda ain't all that shabby at all

01-16-2015, 09:49 PM	#9930
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	the 1 i drove was a coworkers, with a 5spd and a 4cyl, and it was a real snappy litte motor, got around good, handled great, i really had a good time beating it around

01-16-2015, 09:54 PM	#9932
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	it seemed to have a good powerband, it didn't need to wind up to go, but it had no issue with winding up, his was a 4 door sedan, i had it to look at the wheel bearings for him, but taking it out to the garage, i gave it a once over!

01-17-2015, 07:32 PM	#9937
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	dat rear wheel gap doe.. __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

01-17-2015, 11:00 PM	#9939
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	But its clean and you say its dirty. False advertising. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.