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And so, I have a Sportcross

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Old 03-14-14, 10:51 AM
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Default And so, I have a Sportcross

Last night I purchased an IS Sportcross.

Gray/black leather. Super clean inside and out and very well maintained (Has tinted headlights though via Nightshades I am assuming )

It's nice to be back in a vehicle that doesn't get 10MPG!

Old 03-14-14, 11:00 AM
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Congrats on the pick up! You will definitely get more than 10mpg on this vehicle.

Any future plans for modifications for the IS?
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Thanks!

First order of business is to claybar/wax, detail the inside.

Aftermarket mods/tweaks will be an exhaust, K&N drop in, window tint, new headlights (or remove the Nightshades), and upgrade the stereo system with Infiniti speakers and an in-dash touch screen. Maybe a few others, but that's pretty much it. It's a daily driver, so I don't need to get crazy with it considering I already have two classics laying around.

Aside from that, I'm just going to enjoy the ride and keep it clean.

The previous owner had a crack in the ugly OEM chrome tail lights and kindly upgraded them with a set of all reds with a clear section (Which I like, as I hate the OEM IS tails).

I'll wash it tonight and add more pics, and then this weekend after the detail session.
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Originally Posted by VJZ
The previous owner had a crack in the ugly OEM chrome tail lights and kindly upgraded them with a set of all reds with a clear section (Which I like, as I hate the OEM IS tails).
Ditto, can't stand stock tails. I covered mine with red vinyl.

Nice sportcross. I like the idea, but was never crazy about the rear end of them. Looks like a 1st gen RX rear to me.
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Originally Posted by Scratchy
Ditto, can't stand stock tails. I covered mine with red vinyl.

Nice sportcross. I like the idea, but was never crazy about the rear end of them. Looks like a 1st gen RX rear to me.
The tails I have transform the look of the car, in my opinion. I like the IS sedans, but the uniqueness of the SX fits my quirky personality better. I would have purchased a sedan had I not got this one.
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Nice ride, please post more pics of your progress.
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