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Just like a lot of other new members, I have been stalking the IS-F and this Forum for quite some time but never really posted until now. I ended up pulling the trigger earlier this week on a 2011 I found in Charleston. Some of you may have seen the add on Cars.com. The gentleman took extremely good care of it (garage kept, detailed routinely, new brakes put on, synthetic oil on time, etc.). I hired a 3rd party to inspect it before I flew out there (drove it 9 hrs back to MD) with the cash. I was able to come away with this car below $40k - it has less than 30k miles. In MD and neighboring states, I could not find a 2011 for less than $45-48k with that low mileage. He also has an extended warranty (72 mo's, 100k miles) he purchased in 2012 when he got the car so I was gifted that as well. One thing I thought was pretty cool is the paint job - I actually didn't notice until I saw it in person but there are two very faint pinstripes on the car that compliment the interior (black/orange) very nicely. You don't notice until you get close. Hopefully you all can see it in the pics but they really don't do it justice. Supposedly a well known local artist did it, but it's def. super professional and well executed. When I took it to get inspected in MD, I got a lot of compliments from the mechanics there. It's def. growing on me. No Mods yet (just got it yesterday), but I will def. tint the windows and potentially a spoiler above the rear window. I'd like to lower the front a little but I am not in a rush.
MD requires a front license plate but I really do not want to drill holes into this car haha. I have seen some alternatives but still undecided. I will keep the other plate in my car/on the dash for right now. Does anyone else not have a front license plate in a state that it is required? Do police give you much trouble? I pass 4 cops today and didn't have any trouble.....
Here are a few pics - apologies for the poor quality I was in a rush. I'll try to post some more soon!!
[I]One of the pics the Appraiser took - you can see the beginning of the pinstripe near the headlight.
Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the family :-) I'm in MD myself and run a front plate on my F but not on my truck (HD Edition F-150) and I have been stopped & warned about that. You're probably going to get mixed opinions in regards to whether or not you'll be hassled but the one thing that's guaranteed is that if you choose not to if/when it's required you're always taking the chance that you can/will get stopped for it; only you can decide if that risk is acceptable. Also in my opinion some colors (Red, Blue) seem to naturally draw or attract more attention than others (black, silver, white, etc.)...then again, these cars seem to do that regardless ;-)
Welcome I'm in md too. I don't run a front tag but I have been stopped once but I also live in moco so that happens a lot there. Enjoy the f. Might be the last car you'll ever own due to loving it to much. Welcome to the "F"amily
Congratulations on the purchase! You'll really enjoy her. As for the front plate, I don't have mine drilled, and CA is a state that will draw revenue from no front plate tickets. I tied the plate to the lower grille. It might not be fashionable, and I'm not one to use a RHO plate (see tow hook mount license plates), but it does the job. It comes off during car shows, meets, and events, but when I'm driving, it stays on. I just don't want to be hassled, as it could lead to a cop sniffing around for other things to write me up on.
Welcome to the "F" Family...Obsidian is my second favorite color on the ISF after Matador Red Mica of course... Also it seems like the NE area has very active members...enjoy!
Thank you everyone! Appreciate the tips and input on the front license plate.
Vervish - the pinstripe is painted on and not a decal. I assume yours was not painted on? As of right now i have not intention to remove it. I actually think it compliments the car really well. Especially the interior. It's so subtle but extremely well done. Makes it unique.
If I did want to remove it down the road, how exactly did you have yours removed?
07-24-14, 06:30 PM
New to the Family - 2011 Obsidian F
Also it seems like the NE area has very active members...enjoy! 
