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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Yep. Nothing like washing the vehicle and saying WTH? How did that happen? And washing it is kind of a true inspection. When i first got my truck home and washed it, i found a few WTH moments. They fixed them all under warranty.
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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Years ago I got rear ended by an off duty state trooper. The paint on the new trunk lid and bumper cover never looked good and started to flake off after two years or so. It was a shame but I practiced with my rotary on it so at least I got some learning in from it.
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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Quote Originally Posted by MisterSnoop View Post
    Yeah, huge pet peeve of mine as well. Strangely enough, the cart was from a grocery store 1/4 mi away from where I was parked. The lower dent definitely needs to be repainted so I went thru insurance. I'm out the $500 deductible, which still sucks.
    A few years ago, when shopping at a nearby Whole Foods, the cashier had to ask each customer, "Did you find everything you were looking for?" expecting the usual "yes I did, thanks."
    So, that day I was a bit twisted and replied "Well, since you are asking, no, I did not find everything I was looking for. I didn't see the sign."
    "What sign sir?" "The sign to tell all of the lazy, obnoxious, entitled, self-important, oblivious, Upper Montclair soccer moms and dads to put the carts back where they belong."

    She looked a bit puzzled. The guy in back of me said "Why don't you say how you really feel." I replied that I would have if ladies were not present.

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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Quote Originally Posted by Desertnate View Post
    Agree, but then is it really a car or just a piece or art. If I have a fun car, I'm going to drive it because it's fun. That's the whole reason it was built. If I have a more utilitarian car, like the family hauler, I'm going to drive the wheels off it in order to meet my needs. I'm a firm believer in having a vehicle and actually using it/driving it.

    I believe the simple act of driving and enjoying a vehicle means you'll subject it to the environment and damage might occur. That's OK. Fix the best you can, and keep driving.

    Like most here, I'll keep mine in the best shape I can. However, I'll fully admit there are times it isn't perfect...like right now. Between spring rains, pollen, a brutal work load, and family responsibilities, my car is pretty dirty inside and out. I think I have some snow removal swirls I'll need to polish out too. It happens and that's life. In a week or two I'll give it a little TLC and everything will be fine again.
    Agree entirely. As mentioned, I have PPF put on my cars and I just may buy that rear hitch for added protection. That's about all you can do (beside the obvious detailing which most of us readily enjoy.
    But living and driving in the NE/NJ/NYC area, when I buy (not lease) a new car, it simply has to get the PPF applied - at least on the front end. There's simply too much loose "debris" flyin' around for my (and my car's) comfort.

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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Boy I don't miss living in Jersey one bit. Rock chips were nightmares!
    Treat it like it's the only one in the world.

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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Quote Originally Posted by bob m View Post
    Bob,

    I wasn't referring to pristine in the true,
    literal meaning of the word, but the term
    was used to denote that the paint was free
    of scratches not easily removed and pings
    and dings.

    It is simply an inevitable fact of owning a
    car that these will appear in time. I guess
    I was a might miffed as the car is only 4
    months old with only 1700 miles driven.
    Thanks...
    I was kinda struggling with sorting that out.


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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Well one thing's for sure, when you're an Autogeek and you want to keep your car as defect free as possible, you tend to know all the "good" parking spots in your town.

    I just discovered two more near the new Aldi around by me
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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bill D View Post
    Well one thing's for sure, when you're an Autogeek and you want to keep your car as defect free as possible, you tend to know all the "good" parking spots in your town.

    I just discovered two more near the new Aldi around by me
    A few things. I don't ever park near a minivan; chances are good that kids can come jumping out with who knows what - book bags, sports stuff - hockey sticks. Same goes for old, poorly maintained pickups - chances are good, these guys are workers looking to get to a job, so when loading up, they just can be a bit "sloppy". If I have to look for a spot in a crowded lot and there ain't many out of the way spots available, I'll try to park next to a nicer car than mine.

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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    The ‘Vette and Mustang I saw that could’ve been Autogeek cars were parked close together probably for the reason you stated.

    I’ve noticed nice cars parked closer to me at times as well. I’m certain they think I’d never be one to scratch or ding them.
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    Re: Is anyone's car in pristine condition?

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX650 View Post
    •I realize there may be different interpretations
    for the definitive definition of ”pristine”;

    -But, IMO:
    If a person would actually take the time to look
    close enough, they’d discover that not even brand
    new vehicles, straight from the factory, are ever in
    what I consider to be “pristine” condition.

    At least I’ve never come across any.



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    That could not be more true, Bob.

    In fact, by the time cars arrive at the dealer I work for, they are in pretty bad shape. (Covered in dirt, rail dust, rust spots from moisture or rain dripping off the carrier frame, bird droppings from sitting in the holding yards, and road salt in the winter.)

    And then........... you have the "detail guys" clean it up. Makes me shudder just thinking about it.
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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