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Jeff_DML 12-11-2023 11:04 AM

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Looked like a 8/10th sized g wagon.

dan 01-13-2024 02:28 PM

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my cousin's husband opened an independent shop. Here's what he's working on currently

https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ae&oe=606E7363

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Interesting, a Citroen specialist...

The above photos don’t work anymore, but here’s what he’s working on this weekend

John V 01-16-2024 06:26 PM

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Saw this on my way home from work today. I had to Google it.

Fisker Ocean

nate 01-17-2024 12:59 PM

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I think this is a 1st Generation Honda STEPWGN

nate 01-17-2024 08:10 PM

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Car brand I'd never heard of until today....the Ineos Grenadier.

FC 01-17-2024 08:37 PM

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Car brand I'd never heard of until today....the Ineos Grenadier.

No kidding! You saw one?! I've been reading about it for years! Very cool!

JST 01-17-2024 08:56 PM

Yeah I’ve seen some reviews (basically designed to take the place of old school Defenders), but didn’t know they had them here in the States.

nate 01-17-2024 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FC (Post 602509)
No kidding! You saw one?! I've been reading about it for years! Very cool!

Yep.

I had to do some research when I got home to figure out what the hell I saw. It had a Mossy license plate frame, which is a big Nissan dealer, so I looked at Nissan's first :lol:

Apparently Mossy is now Houston's Ineos dealer.

Funny thing...if you Google "Ineos Houston" almost all the hits are about Chemicals, the main business line of Ineos and a huge local industry.

FC 01-17-2024 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nate (Post 602511)
Yep.

I had to do some research when I got home to figure out what the hell I saw. It had a Mossy license plate frame, which is a big Nissan dealer, so I looked at Nissan's first :lol:

Apparently Mossy is now Houston's Ineos dealer.

Funny thing...if you Google "Ineos Houston" almost all the hits are about Chemicals, the main business line of Ineos and a huge local industry.

Ha!

Jeff_DML 01-17-2024 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nate (Post 602511)
Yep.

I had to do some research when I got home to figure out what the hell I saw. It had a Mossy license plate frame, which is a big Nissan dealer, so I looked at Nissan's first :lol:

Apparently Mossy is now Houston's Ineos dealer.

Funny thing...if you Google "Ineos Houston" almost all the hits are about Chemicals, the main business line of Ineos and a huge local industry.

Interesting you have Mossy, thought it was a San Diego dealer:lol:

nate 01-17-2024 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML (Post 602515)
Interesting you have Mossy, thought it was a San Diego dealer:lol:

I don't know a lot about their corporate structure (if there is any), but apparently the Mossy "family" of dealers originates in New Orleans in 1921.

The Houston dealer has the most comprehensive write up I've found.

https://www.mossynissanhouston.com/mossy-family-legacy

nate 02-01-2024 11:39 AM

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I saw the Grenadier again this morning in the light. Was able to pass it and see the car from all angles. They did a good job. It really does look like a modernized Land Rover 110.

I believe this one is the Grenadier Trialmaster edition. The snorkel could come in handly in Houston...

wdc330i 02-01-2024 12:24 PM

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The snorkel could come in handly in Houston...

:lol:

dan 04-03-2024 04:39 PM

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Kinda surprised this is just the second one I’ve seen in the wild, especially with as common as all other Teslas are around here

FC 04-03-2024 05:09 PM

I've not seen one yet. I'm sure it is quite the site. Although I suspect after a while they will just look stupid.

dan 04-03-2024 05:41 PM

It definitely already looked stupid :D

Jeff_DML 04-03-2024 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FC (Post 603780)
I've not seen one yet. I'm sure it is quite the site. Although I suspect after a while they will just look stupid.

Pretty common in socal. Neighbor above me actually has one.

JST 04-03-2024 09:54 PM

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There’s one in the Tesla store near my house. The exterior isn’t as bad in person as I expected, though it’s still pretty goofy looking. The interior is laughably bad. And while I’ve hear people say the rear headroom is ok despite the shape, my head was almost touching the glass.

Anyway, here’s a Harlequin Polo I saw on the road as a palette cleanser.

FC 04-03-2024 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JST (Post 603784)
There’s one in the Tesla store near my house. The exterior isn’t as bad in person as I expected, though it’s still pretty goofy looking. The interior is laughably bad. And while I’ve hear people say the rear headroom is ok despite the shape, my head was almost touching the glass.

Anyway, here’s a Harlequin Polo I saw on the road as a palette cleanser.

Love the Polo!

dan 04-15-2024 12:14 PM

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Kinda surprised this is just the second one I’ve seen in the wild, especially with as common as all other Teslas are around here

I see various ones pretty much every day now. One was wrapped in gloss black

edit: ha, probably this one I guess

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com...ap-done.14034/

Jeff_DML 04-24-2024 04:13 PM

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Never seen what looks like a sticker front plate. Matched the actual plate in the rear.

FC 04-24-2024 04:33 PM

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Never seen what looks like a sticker front plate. Matched the actual plate in the rear.

That's cool.

Somewhat related, I've been wondering why states that require front plates don't allow matching motorcycle-sized plates used as front plates. They could charge a lot and I'm sure people would pay it. They can't argue they are too small since they are big enough for motorcycles.

SCA 04-24-2024 06:55 PM

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Kinda surprised this is just the second one I’ve seen in the wild, especially with as common as all other Teslas are around here


The GM of the Tesla store just a few miles from our home got the first one in town about a month and a half ago and for whatever reason he had PPF applied to it. Not matte PPF, regular glossy PPF.

Jeff_DML 04-28-2024 09:45 PM

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GT3 RS minus spoiler. @lemmimg heading to rancho

lemming 04-28-2024 09:55 PM

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GT3 RS minus spoiler. @lemmimg heading to rancho

That’s cool!

I’m looking at the two kits available now.

Dealer wants to do the work though. They don’t trust me and they want to protect their investment.

JST 04-28-2024 09:56 PM

The sticker plates are legal in CA; they are/were running a pilot program for them.

They aren’t legal in other states AFAIK, but I’ve seen a few and if you google you can find a bunch of vendors selling them. I wonder whether it actually keeps the owner from getting a ticket

Jeff_DML 04-28-2024 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JST (Post 604246)
The sticker plates are legal in CA; they are/were running a pilot program for them.

They aren’t legal in other states AFAIK, but I’ve seen a few and if you google you can find a bunch of vendors selling them. I wonder whether it actually keeps the owner from getting a ticket

Did not know that, thanks

JST 04-28-2024 10:37 PM

I guess they’re a marginal improvement appearance wise, though they only really work on something like the Tesla that has a big flat face on the bumper. I think they’d look goofy on any of my cars.

Agree that it’s wild that states don’t offer different shapes for more money, though maybe it’s just too logistically complex to be worth it.
https://licenseplatewrap.com/

lemming 05-03-2024 11:16 AM

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718 Spyder RS

Jeff_DML 05-05-2024 08:35 PM

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New 6 series bmw or Mercedes?

JST 05-05-2024 08:37 PM

Imagine spending 212k plus markup and ending up with a grey PDK with black wheels.

SARAFIL 05-05-2024 08:50 PM

That’s the general shape of the new MB CLE

nate 05-08-2024 02:11 PM

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Range Rover by Overfinch

https://overfinch.com/us

dan 05-08-2024 07:22 PM

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What a steal :D

wdc330i 05-08-2024 07:45 PM

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What a steal :D

:lol:

Nick M3 05-11-2024 11:14 PM

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Fuckin' sweet manual 6 cylinder pagoda. Very good condition, but not quite so nice that you wouldn't want to drive it.

JST 05-12-2024 12:15 AM

Can’t hear about these cars without thinking of the Beastie Boys. And Abe Vigoda.

FC 05-12-2024 08:31 AM

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Fuckin' sweet manual 6 cylinder pagoda. Very good condition, but not quite so nice that you wouldn't want to drive it.

Love that car. Always wanted one and still do.

Terri Kennedy 05-14-2024 06:36 PM

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What a steal :D

The sad thing is that it will probably rust less than a Cybertruck, and you won't void the [lack of] warranty by taking it through a car wash, though you might get wet.


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