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Old 11-04-23 | 08:48 PM
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Waste of money. You could tune your LX
Old 11-05-23 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by LH1
Hmm interesting. He was asking $3k initially right?

If you can get him down to $1,500 go for it.
Yes. He came down to $2,000, messaged me out of the blue. Was thinking of offering $1750, but $2000 honestly I don't think is a bad price. It doesn't have to be showroom-ready perfect, it can be a project over time that I fix up.

We'll see. He's going to send me a live FaceTime video on Monday of it up close.

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Waste of money. You could tune your LX
Not a waste of money.... look at this with a hardtop on:







The Silver Arrows have chrome on the windows which is a reason to grab this one from this guy because it came off his Silver Arrow, otherwise I'd have to fix one up if it came from a non SA car.

There's nothing I want to tune in my LX, I love the way it is. It's not the fastest rig on the block but it's not the slowest either.... the engine and transmission feel great. No changes needed.
Old 11-05-23 | 02:08 AM
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BTW I don't really want to drive to Chicago lol. I don't think this hardtop would fit in the LX, but the Denali possibly. I can't find measurements anywhere like the idiot I am.
Old 11-05-23 | 02:27 AM
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That does seem like an awkward object to try and fit inside of an SUV.

Old 11-05-23 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
BTW I don't really want to drive to Chicago lol. I don't think this hardtop would fit in the LX, but the Denali possibly. I can't find measurements anywhere like the idiot I am.
You are already in possession of the "mold" for the roof. Measure that instead.
Old 11-05-23 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BrettJacks
That does seem like an awkward object to try and fit inside of an SUV.
Can I borrow your truck? LOL jk.

We'll see what happens. That car and top aren't going anywhere.
Old 11-05-23 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by geko29
You are already in possession of the "mold" for the roof. Measure that instead.
HAHA, great post.
Old 11-05-23 | 12:03 PM
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My space in the garage was full of halloween stiff being undecorated and my wife was headed back out so I left my car in the driveway for her to take while I cleaned the Pacifica up, couldn't resist taking a shot lol. She's still a looker!


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Originally Posted by AJT123
Yes. He came down to $2,000, messaged me out of the blue. Was thinking of offering $1750, but $2000 honestly I don't think is a bad price. It doesn't have to be showroom-ready perfect, it can be a project over time that I fix up.

We'll see. He's going to send me a live FaceTime video on Monday of it up close.

Not a waste of money.... look at this with a hardtop on:

The Silver Arrows have chrome on the windows which is a reason to grab this one from this guy because it came off his Silver Arrow, otherwise I'd have to fix one up if it came from a non SA car.

There's nothing I want to tune in my LX, I love the way it is. It's not the fastest rig on the block but it's not the slowest either.... the engine and transmission feel great. No changes needed.
It looks way better with the roof on, for $2k I would buy it.
Old 11-05-23 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
She's still a looker!

She certainly is! Looks great.

Those AMG wheels are perfect.
Old 11-05-23 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1
She certainly is! Looks great.

Those AMG wheels are perfect.
Thanks!

Yeah I really like those wheels, good balance between good looks and still small enough to give it a great ride.
Old 11-05-23 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
BTW I don't really want to drive to Chicago lol. I don't think this hardtop would fit in the LX, but the Denali possibly. I can't find measurements anywhere like the idiot I am.
I need to head there to pickup some interior bits I had redone. I'm fairly sure that top would fit in my SUV/I can look at it in person for you if you want
Old 11-05-23 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
I need to head there to pickup some interior bits I had redone. I'm fairly sure that top would fit in my SUV/I can look at it in person for you if you want
I can’t ask you to do that, that’s a huggggge favor and then what if it’s crappy and not worth buying. I’m going to PM you though, where in OH are you?

Thank you very very much for the offer, that is beyond awesome. I’ll know more once I see the video of it tomorrow! Thanks again! He would have to be near where you’re going, there’s no way you’d want to criss cross such a huge city it could take HOURS.
Old 11-05-23 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
I can’t ask you to do that, that’s a huggggge favor and then what if it’s crappy and not worth buying. I’m going to PM you though, where in OH are you?

Thank you very very much for the offer, that is beyond awesome. I’ll know more once I see the video of it tomorrow! Thanks again! He would have to be near where you’re going, there’s no way you’d want to criss cross such a huge city it could take HOURS.
I have family there so it's no big deal lol! I would just go retrieve/check top when I visit them. I figured I would offer since I do need to go get stuff for myself....

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Old 11-05-23 | 02:57 PM
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Car cleanup day!



Tried Turtle Wax's Hybrid Solutions Graphene tire shine, wasn't a fan...went back to old reliable, Meguiars Hyper Dressing on the S560.




The Turlte Wax is on the Pacifica, Hyper Dressing on the S560. Tire brands take dressing differently, but these are both Pirellis so should be similar. Much prefer the Hyper Dressing. Thats one coat of that vs 2 coats of the Turtle Wax too.:




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