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Hey all,

Been lurking here for quite some time and I'm getting ready to ask a question or 2 that I can't figure out how to search out an answer for. I've just started getting into detailing with a 2009 Scion XB for which I can't rationally explain my affection. It's now got lowering springs and beefy sways to facilitate my curvy mountain life, some after-market wheels and has been rebadged with skull & crossbones. Other than that, it's just a clean, black grocery-getter that I dote upon like she's a lap dog. I gave her a quick couple coats of Colinite 845 to tide us over through the rainy season then I'm kind of scared of the time and money I might waste on her with your shameless encouragement.

Cheers,
David
 
It's paid for . . . by the bank. :-) Just bought it a couple of months ago.

It's a small enough payment, though, that I need to be careful not to exceed that amount with detailing supplies. I think last month was a fail in that regard.

P.S. Thanks for the shameless encouragement! :-)
 
bebanovich said:
2009 Scion XB for which I can't
rationally explain my affection.
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•More than likely...
-I cannot possibly give you any
more crap for your having this
irrational affection for this car,
than your family and friends
probably already have; but:

"Carry On My Wayward Son"...


Bob
 
My family & friends have learned to pick their battles concerning my behavior so their "crap" is aimed elsewhere. Five bucks says this particular beauty is still on the road when cockroaches are extinct.
 
Detail Oriented LLC said:
Pics or it didnt happen!!!

welcome to the fun!
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Oh, it happened. This is pre-detailing of any sort:

Right after lowering
bebanovich-albums-skull-box-picture53731-lowering.jpg


Her face
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Her Jolly Roger
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FUNX650 said:
•More than likely...
-I cannot possibly give you any
more crap for your having this
irrational affection for this car,
than your family and friends
probably already have; but:

"Carry On My Wayward Son"...


Bob
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Can't believe I didn't give you crap for quoting Kansas lyrics, but I suppose your family & friends have already taken care of that (I can apophasis too, yo). ;-)
 
Scion Xbox, Nissan Juke, Honda Excrement, and Kia Soul. Just a few cars that I don't quite understand the styling, but I've seen a lot of them being driven. The weird thing is I seem to see more 60+ year olds driving those four models more than the younger crowd.

And truth be told I like the Scion XA when it came out:)

I also like Miatas:)

Worse yet, I'm looking forward to minivan shopping in a few years when the 2006 Sienna needs replacing.

<<<< Opinion on car styling is questionable.
 
LEDetailing said:
Scion Xbox, Nissan Juke, Honda Excrement, and Kia Soul. Just a few cars that I don't quite understand the styling, but I've seen a lot of them being driven. The weird thing is I seem to see more 60+ year olds driving those four models more than the younger crowd.

And truth be told I like the Scion XA when it came out:)

I also like Miatas:)

Worse yet, I'm looking forward to minivan shopping in a few years when the 2006 Sienna needs replacing.

<<<< Opinion on car styling is questionable.
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While all my childhood friends had Mustang lust, my dreams looked more like this:
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bebanovich said:
(I can apophasis too...)
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Your implication of my use of apophasis
(as the rhetorical device) in my previous
posting is absolutely wrong.

TO WIT:

If I had said: 'I will not bring up
the fact that by your having irrational
affection towards your car meant
that you suffer from "auto"-eroticism...
so I won't bring that up'.

Yep: now that would have been the
proper use of apophasis. Agreed?


Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
Your implication of my use of apophasis
(as the rhetorical device) in my previous
posting is absolutely wrong.

TO WIT:

If I had said: 'I will not bring up
the fact that by your having irrational
affection towards your car meant
that you suffer from "auto"-eroticism...
so I won't bring that up'.

Yep: now that would have been the
proper use of apophasis. Agreed?


Bob
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That's a little too literal of a take for a rhetorical device. But, I am too polite to call this example "ham-fisted" in comparison to your more subtle, elegant, initial use of apophasis.
 
Geez. A lot of big words being thrown around here.

Simply put... you like what you like!

If it's going to make you happy, then take care of it no matter if that vehicle is a brand new Vette, or a 20 year old Honda Civic.

The diversity in vehicles available was done on purpose in case you didn't know :-)

Sent from my Pixel... please excuse typos.
 
bebanovich said:
That's a little too literal of a take for a rhetorical device. But, I am too polite to call this example "ham-fisted" in comparison to your more subtle, elegant, initial use of apophasis.
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Oh boy. Bob has somewhat of an antithesis here now. Cheers to both of you. It will be fun watching.
 
mwoolfso said:
Oh boy.
Bob has somewhat of an antithesis here now.
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•Sort of;
-but, I take "ad hominem"
attacks as a compliment to
the quality of my argument:
-It is usually a sign of desperation
on the antagonist's part.


Bob
 
LEDetailing said:
Scion Xbox, Nissan Juke, Honda Excrement, and Kia Soul... The weird thing is I seem to see more 60+ year olds driving those four models more than the younger crowd.
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This is so true in my opinion. I don't know if it's the result sly sales folk pushing them to these vehicles or if they are really attracted to these. I think it the former though, gotta make those sales somehow.

Like what you like OP. If we all liked the same thing, it would be a boring world.
 
Mantilgh said:
This is so true in my opinion. I don't know if it's the result sly sales folk pushing them to these vehicles or if they are really attracted to these. I think it the former though, gotta make those sales somehow.

Like what you like OP. If we all liked the same thing, it would be a boring world.
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I'm a big fan of the xb and the soul. I also own a 2016 soul (wife's car). Styling wise I'm not much of a car person, I tend prefer trucks and I think that plays a part for liking these boxy style cars. Though very different, they share similar lines; pronounced hood, upright windshield, squared cabin, etc. Despite looking small they are Somewhat roomy as well. Compared to the kia spectra I drive (wife's former car) ride is similar, slightly less trunk space, more comfortable seating position(more upright). I am a kia fan of course. Being a low income earner i shop within my budget. Which I think I another thing that drives sales. They can often be bought for the same or less than the 4 door car equivalent.
 
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