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Old 03-19-2007 | 08:53 PM
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Pretty stoked right now.. Just upgraded from the 04 AT Nordic Green (Believe thats the color) to an 07 Black MT. Cant wait to start building on her. After I recoup from my vacation coming up, Im gonna start filling up the garage with some parts.. Just thought Id share.. Will post pictures when I pick up car later this week.
Old 03-19-2007 | 09:26 PM
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congrats!
Old 03-19-2007 | 10:37 PM
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Please let us know what you notice about the new model over the old, pros and cons.
Old 03-20-2007 | 01:32 PM
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That is exactly what I had. The black is sexy, you will be very happy. Just watch out for pollen!
Old 03-20-2007 | 03:07 PM
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I'm not so sure you'll be completely happy with black. After my last RX7, and now my RX8, I have vowed to never buy a black car ever again :-P

When it's clean, or at night, it's the sexiest color available to man. But drive for 10 miles..and it looks like hell again

I know you'll really enjoy that manual transmission, though! Keep us up to date on your mods
Old 03-20-2007 | 03:09 PM
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congrats on the upgrade! We all know that Black is the fastest...
Old 03-20-2007 | 06:04 PM
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Please let us know what you notice about the new model over the old, pros and cons.

I can tell you right now: 04/05 AT = CRAP.

Down right, no one should ever by those year Automatics. Super slow, & too many problems.

Other than that, its the same car as far as I can tell..


Also, I own a 2000 Black LS, so I know the Black problem, but so worth it when its clean.
Old 03-20-2007 | 06:09 PM
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He bought the 2007 model for the clear washer fluid bottle.
Old 03-20-2007 | 06:16 PM
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MTs rule! Congrats.
Old 03-20-2007 | 06:22 PM
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He bought the 2007 model for the clear washer fluid bottle.
My '05 has a clear washer fluid bottle.
Old 03-20-2007 | 06:26 PM
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I know someone with a 2005 that has a black one. I guess they changed it midyear.

I might be upgrading to a clear one since I use mine for premix... they're $65 at my dealer.
Old 03-20-2007 | 06:42 PM
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Old 03-20-2007 | 09:45 PM
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clearwasher fluid bottle for the win!

congrats on the switch and enjoy the zoom!
Old 03-20-2007 | 09:48 PM
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nice......... how much ja get for da 04?
Old 03-20-2007 | 11:37 PM
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Got 15K for the 04.. It had a cracked windshield & someone decided to run into the car(while I was in the Hospitale..Go figure.. No note, nadda) a few days before I traded it in.. Broke the grill & cracked paint & tweaked the bumper a bit. So needed new bumper & windshielf..
Old 03-21-2007 | 01:20 PM
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Honestly, for all the problems you listed, 15k was a steal (for you). I see mint condition manual's going for 18-19k here.
Old 03-23-2007 | 09:16 PM
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Yea, I pretty happy with the 15 we got for an 04 AT.. Especially with all problems they have.. Well, heres the new baby:





Old 03-23-2007 | 09:18 PM
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Very nice and congratulations! I just got my brilliant black a few weeks ago. Dang, it does get dirty easily, but I don't care. It looks so great when clean!
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