baf2468

I've been rocking a red Ford Ranger for the better part of a decade and decided to treat myself to a 2010 IS 350 with 27k miles on it! It's such an incredible change and I'm looking forward to start adding to it. I'm also really glad there's a helpful forum like this!

Pollen F'ed my car on the first day, but here are a few pics:

BernieIS

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Congrats on the purchase. I love mine and I am sure you will love yours too. Welcome to the group.

zmcgovern4

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Looking good! Congrats on the new ride and welcome to CL!

Obsidian can be a difficult color to maintain! Be sure to learn proper washing and drying techniques, or seek professional detailing services to keep your car looking proper

Any plans for modding?

baf2468

Thanks. Already loving it!

Thanks! I'm definitely starting to find that out. Any tips on products to use?

As far as mods go, I would like to start with some rims (so many choices!), a different front bumper (F Sport maybe?), and HID/LED headlamps over the next few months or so. Ordered the sport pedals for fun the other day. ha

heyarms

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I will door ding you at work if you park in my spot again.

baf2468

haha Glad they have cameras, Adam!

zmcgovern4

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2011+ F-sport bumper and headlights would look excellent on that car... wheels and drop would make it even better. Look forward to seeing some progress! Seems like you know HeyArms so you've got a very valuable source of info at your disposal (aside from the forum itself).... Katie (Karasha), who I am assuming you may also know if you are in that area, is a detailing expert and would be able to give you some great personal advice and help when it comes to keeping your ride clean!

Just learn the 2 bucket wash method with grit guards

and chances are you'll want to learn how to properly polish and protect your ride as well, but it'd be easier for someone to show you that in person than me type it out online

aznoutkast

let the modding begin!!

baf2468

Thanks for that great reference site for washing! Yeah, I know Katie also. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions for them along the way

Uber350

haha, that's awesome man. Exact same story here, drove a 94 red ford ranger for the last 9 years, just picked up an 09 350 with 29k on it. When I was at the dealership, some woman saw the old pickup and was like "I'd say he upgraded". You would think someone would miss a vehicle he drove for 9 years....nope. Congrats on the upgrade!

baf2468

Nice! I felt a little sad leaving the Rangerous, until I drove out of the parking lot with my IS. lol

Alias

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Congrats and welcome to CL, great color choice!

Bleezy

Nice pick up! Hope to see you around some Texas events!

Icy350

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welcome to the club!

Hoovey689

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Welcome and congrats