We're flying to Washington DC this weekend to pick up a '99 Estoril Blue M Coupe. We'll be driving it back here to Portland over the week. I'm really looking forward to getting another M Coupe. I've sorely missed it ever since I totalled my first one at PIR in Aug 2002. It should be a great ride. We're planning to drive through the heartland of the US, as we will be visiting relatives and friends in Ohio, Missouri and Idaho.
Here's the one we're picking up!
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Are you picking the M Coupe up that was for sale in Alexandria, VA? It was an Estoril too.
That picture makes Estoril look very sexy. Congratulations, the trip sounds like a very good way to get acquainted w/ your new Coupe
Yep, that's the one. Jon, the present owner, has been great. He has gone out of his way for me on this deal, paying for the pre-sales inspection and repairs (if needed) and replacing the missing tools from the toolkit. He's a car nut as well, so I feel pretty good about getting it from him.
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Sounds goodOriginally Posted by RoyL
Any immediate plans for the car?
Other than getting it home safely and pampering it, not much. Other than the next track event at PIR!!!
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i noticed that coupe on roadfly too. glad to see it went to a forum member
I just noticed that the picture was taken like 5 blocks down the street from my office!Originally Posted by RoyL
You'll be picking it down the street from me. Have fun on the way back!
Not alot of ppl have the luck to own 2 in a lifetime
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Get some track tape for the front. No need to put 3000 miles of chips on her.
Congrats. Wyoming rocks. The western side of South Dakota is nice too.
I was thinking about that. I may have to find some in the DC area and stick it on before I head back. Anybody out there know where I can get some?Originally Posted by count_schemula
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Take a bottle of Z6 or Z8 plus a MF towel with you and you'll be able to keep it looking sharp for the entire journey. It looks like a million bucks in the pic and it'll look the same when you roll into your driveway also.
-John C.
Have a safe trip and congrats on the new car. If you are taking I-84 to Portland, feel free to stop in La Grande if you need a break.
-Jon
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Wow what a beautiful car. Congrats on the purchase! I hope the trip is both enjoyable and memorable.
Riaz
for some reason that estril looks very very Hot. it makes it seem candy like. Good luck driving home
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Congrats! That pic does make the color seem a bit more candy like...looks awesome. You can get some of that blue painter's tape at Home Depot or any other place like that. Have a safe trip home.
-Joe
great car!
could somebody put a link to this track protectiopn thing, never heard of it before!
http://www.hms-motorsport.com/store....thisPage=1#651Originally Posted by byl
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and you cover your cars with that while on the track?
here in irleand it's on the way to the track you want some protection, track is actually quite clean comprae to the road!
If your heading through WEST VIRGINIA, I border OHIO along I-77 at Parkersburg. We can put it on the rack and check out the underneath and I can show off my dual ear mod on the rear end. 304-481-3652
disregaurd the missing front bumper,not even the tape couldsave thatOriginally Posted by byl
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congrats on the purchase. I contacted Jon a few days after you made the arrangements to buy. Oh well, the early bird gets the worm. It is a pretty nice car and the price wasn't that bad either.
There's another one in Atlanta, GA but the owner is on vacation and I have to wait until Tuesday before I hear back from her. argh.
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It's amazing what a little boost to the saturation level in PS will do! It was pretty washed out before, as any intense color tends to be in flat light. This may be a little too hot, but not much.Originally Posted by CDCJON551
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drop me a line if you roll though on I-80, I'll buy you lunch.
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