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Old Jan 5, 2025 | 10:37 AM
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After putting 155k on my 2015, my buddy, who works for Toyota, was able to get me a deal that I couldn’t refuse on this 2024 Limited. It’s a comfortable, much more refined vehicle, albeit a slower one. Given my commute, I love that I’m there to change a gear every once in a while as the adaptive cruise control drives. I REALLY am having fun with the Harmon Kardon stereo.

Now someone tell me what I’ve done wrong. I gave the car its first wash. I purchased all new high quality sponges and towels, used Meguiars Gold Class wash, and even employed the two bucket method. And what did I find when the car was dry? Swirl marks all over. Advice please.


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Just because it's new doesn't mean it doesn't need a paint correction, polish it out and then seal it and you will be good to go
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Just because it's new doesn't mean it doesn't need a paint correction, polish it out and then seal it and you will be good to go
Fair enough. When I got the car home I realized just how much plastic I’m going to have to tape off…
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Congrats!

It was probably swirled up by the dealership, they usually are.
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Old Jan 5, 2025 | 04:35 PM
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Good luck to PSU on the next game!!
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Originally Posted by SLegacy99
Now someone tell me what I’ve done wrong. I gave the car its first wash. I purchased all new high quality sponges and towels, used Meguiars Gold Class wash, and even employed the two bucket method. And what did I find when the car was dry? Swirl marks all over. Advice please.
Amazon.com: Formula 1 613831 14 oz Scratch Out Liquid, 14. Fluid_Ounces :  Automotive

Congratulations on the new WRX.
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Old Jan 6, 2025 | 12:29 PM
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nice going! way to keep the subie hood scoop and 6MT tradition alive haha
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Just one pic?
Why you wanna be greedy, let's see it! Haha

Show that ride off, if you feel like it! 🛸 📣 💯

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Originally Posted by Stroock639
nice going! way to keep the subie hood scoop and 6MT tradition alive haha
There are just so few cars, and even fewer in my price range, that still have a 6 speed option. I have been driving a stick for 20 years and have no reason to give it up. With the latest WRX, the adaptive cruise control stays on even if you need to shift gears. This took a minute to get used to, but what a nifty feature, that I would never have thought a stick shift would have been smart enough to do. Makes the commute somewhat more tolerable.

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Just one pic?
Why you wanna be greedy, let's see it! Haha

Show that ride off, if you feel like it! 🛸 📣 💯
At some point, I will get some real pictures of it. I wouldn't call it a looker, either. This being my second one in red, most people don't even know that I bought a new car.


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Congratulations on the new WRX.
TY. This is not a brand that I have used before. I appreciate the rec.
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