Sonic Blue = Bumper Magnet

blee · 10-09-2004, 12:00 PM

As I was leaving school after my morning lab (8am - 12:30 every Saturday, hooray), I noticed that the parallel parker behind me left a nice gash in the paint on my rear bumper. I started to write down info, write a note, and look for a place to buy a disposable camera, when the owner of the car showed up. She turned out to be reasonable; we traded insurance information and went on. Guess it's time to call my State Farm agent. I'm guessing the only costs to repair will be paint.

Jason C · 10-09-2004, 02:35 PM

How does it drive? In the used car selection, I'm considering a SVT Focus as a (possibly?) less maintenance-intensive alternative to the E30/E36 M3s.

Sonic blue is a metallic, isn't it? That paint is going to be a bitch to match.

blee · 10-09-2004, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

How does it drive? In the used car selection, I'm considering a SVT Focus as a (possibly?) less maintenance-intensive alternative to the E30/E36 M3s.

Sonic blue is a metallic, isn't it? That paint is going to be a bitch to match.

I really like it. It's not a torque monster, and it won't drive much like a BMW (largely due to the FWD powertrain). It handles extremely well, though, and the engine is plenty of fun at higher RPM. In that segment I don't think I could've done much better, although the Mazda 3 is close.

Nick M3 · 10-09-2004, 08:03 PM

Fortunately, Mystic Blue only seems to attract Kevin's bumper...

*clyde* · 10-09-2004, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Fortunately, Mystic Blue only seems to attract Kevin's bumper...

Unlike the Topaz Curse

10-09-2004, 12:00 PM	#1
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	Sonic Blue = Bumper Magnet As I was leaving school after my morning lab (8am - 12:30 every Saturday, hooray), I noticed that the parallel parker behind me left a nice gash in the paint on my rear bumper. I started to write down info, write a note, and look for a place to buy a disposable camera, when the owner of the car showed up. She turned out to be reasonable; we traded insurance information and went on. Guess it's time to call my State Farm agent. I'm guessing the only costs to repair will be paint.

10-09-2004, 08:03 PM	#4
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	Fortunately, Mystic Blue only seems to attract Kevin's bumper... __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

10-09-2004, 02:35 PM	#2
Jason C Carmudgeon Join Date: Jul 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: Invalid Carriage Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,932	How does it drive? In the used car selection, I'm considering a SVT Focus as a (possibly?) less maintenance-intensive alternative to the E30/E36 M3s. Sonic blue is a metallic, isn't it? That paint is going to be a bitch to match.