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Old 10-18-2012, 04:27 PM   #57
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I think it's funny how we complain about the speaker situation yet I remember very vividly that before 2005 speakers in cars were SOOOOOOOO SHITTY. You literally were FORCED to go aftermarket if you wanted a half decent sound. I'm fine with the speakers we have now. Just the rattle thing is a small downer.
This makes me laugh. It reminds me of back in 1952 I was the envy of all my buddies because I had a rear seart speaker in my '47 Ford convertible controlled by a toggle switch that let me have the front speaker only or the rear speaker only. My how spoiled we have become.


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Old 10-18-2012, 04:51 PM   #58
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i have 2 kids and we get around just fine, why cant it be a family car?

my family is a 2+2 and so is my car, perfect for now

i actually find it convenient that i can sit on the door sill and buckle them in, plus they car is low so they can climb in all on their own, and with a 5 star crash rating with rear curtain air bags, i feel safe not only in an accident but i also feel safe in regards that i can avoid one too much better than most vehicles on the road
It don't work so well with a 5year old. No leg room for them
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Old 10-18-2012, 05:57 PM   #59
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This makes me laugh. It reminds me of back in 1952 I was the envy of all my buddies because I had a rear seart speaker in my '47 Ford convertible controlled by a toggle switch that let me have the front speaker only or the rear speaker only. My how spoiled we have become.


And then there were those whose sound system was a transistor radio dangling from the rear view mirror. Good times.
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Old 10-18-2012, 06:30 PM   #60
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It don't work so well with a 5year old. No leg room for them
my oldest is 6 they both have legroom, you must be taller than me
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Old 10-18-2012, 07:39 PM   #61
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my oldest is 6 they both have legroom, you must be taller than me
Lol my son is 3 and he hates it back there with his booster seat

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Old 10-18-2012, 09:18 PM   #62
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+1 million. That was the first thing I thought of the first time I saw a photo of the interior and noticed the gloriously button-free steering wheel

Then later I visited a dealership where they wouldn't let me test drive, but I was allowed to have a close look. I noticed the manual seat control and then I was

HAHA! i know right? i was like hmm no useless junk in here awesome. basic air controls i dont need digital thats just more expensive when it brakes. and weighs more. i want engine, steering wheel, seat, gas pedal a locking rear diff and a manual gear box im a happy man indeed.:happy0180:
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I'm enjoying the insurance break!, my son loves to go drifting with me, its always "oh shit!" face, then clapping lol... hes 3 and when it starts raining, he runs to the front door and look at me with "you know we gotta go right now!"
Your kid is gonna win every "my dad's better than your dad" contest!
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Lol my son is 3 and he hates it back there with his booster seat

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my last car he could kick the seats, this car he cant MUAAHAHHAHAHA lol... kids repeatedly kicking your seat in rush hour traffic.... not fun
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my last car he could kick the seats, this car he cant MUAAHAHHAHAHA lol... kids repeatedly kicking your seat in rush hour traffic.... not fun
LOL!!! Assuming it's because he doesn't have enough leg room to actually build up a kick?
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LOL!!! Assuming it's because he doesn't have enough leg room to actually build up a kick?
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