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SC430 a head tuner attention getter?

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Old 08-29-11, 03:55 PM
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A lot depends on your wheels. With my 20" Works, I had several people stop and take pictures and would get compliments almost all the time at the gas station. I'm currently on stock wheels waiting for a new set of Works to arrive. I still get compliments, but nowhere near as often. A few other minor mods will also improve the appearance like debadging and redding out the taillights.
Old 08-29-11, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sapherynth
The compliments have not just been from "distinguished" people, but I do think that the older you are the more you tend to appreciate comfort and craftsmanship over outright power. I started early ;-).
You are not alone, I am 35 and I prefer the SC430 over the insanely fast Nissan GTR for the same price.
Old 08-29-11, 06:43 PM
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KBALL: I babied the DeLorean for the 10 years that I owned her, and I never got her over 88 mph to see what would have happened. It draws the attention of the police just like anyone else -- I once gave a highway patrol officer a tour of the engine compartment and interior of the vehicle, but he gave me the ticket anyway.
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5 years with the SC430 and it still turns heads. I go out in Dallas throughout the week and the Luxlink rooftop, music playing while the car shuts itself down combo kills it everytime!
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^^^^^^^^
Nice!!
Old 09-02-11, 08:01 PM
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i break necks daily lol
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I have had a few comments while pumping gas and one lady exclaim "Mmmm, mmm...I like that!" ;-)
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Just got a couple the other day in the gym parking lot from a mother and her son (i'm guessing). Son about 15, mother in her 30's.
Was putting the top up and when i got out of the car the son goes,
"Thats a REALLY nice car".
"Thank you very much.
Mom, "Yeah we really enjoyed watching that".
Old 09-03-11, 07:52 AM
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I was pumping gas a few months ago when a new orange Camaro pulled up. This older man in his late 80's gets out. He said nice car... I replyed your is pretty cool too...LOL
Old 09-03-11, 01:11 PM
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Modded SC's seem to get a lot of attention because there just aren't many out there. I dont drive her often but when I do.. I get compliments.
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I had someone stop and watch as the top went back on. When i got out he said nice car man i just wanted to see how that worked!
Old 03-20-18, 04:19 PM
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We regularly get verbal compliments from folks(of all ages) walking by especially in the nice weather when we pull up with the top down at the local waterfront park for our walk. I keep the car super clean and waxed - the white exterior with saddle leather and black accents really pops and gets noticed.
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