thirdgenlxi Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) What's going on everyone?? Seems like a pretty cool forum here with lots of good info! Anyways, my name is Jared, from western NC. I've been driving my old '89 Honda Accord for the past 12 years and it's been an amazingly great car, but at 23 yrs old and 434k miles she's really just stating to show her age (road salt the first 13 years up in IL was not kind). So I've been on the lookout for something a little newer and nicer... I work as a tech at a local Ford dealer (been with Ford for about 9 years now) and we had this super clean '07 SEL out on our lot. Got looking at it and liked it a lot, and practicality wise it was exactly what I needed.... I needed something with a good amount of flat space in the back for my 3 dogs, something I could sleep in at trackdays out of the weather, and something that could tow a trailer (nothing huge). This fit the bill perfect.... they cut me a deal on it I almost couldn't refuse (got it pretty much at cost, almost $4k under NADA value). Has 97k miles but you'd never know it, it's literally spotless inside and out and drives like brand new... obviously very well cared for. Already got a few small cosmetic mods planned... monochrome grille and foglight bezels, '09-10 sport headlights and taillights, replace some interior lights with LED's and maybe change colors, change instrument cluster gauge faces to black with white LED backlighting (can't see the silver), tint the front windows, and swap in an OEM navi unit too. But all in due time, just future plans, lol. So far though I love it... I think I'll be happy with it for a good long while Anyways... a few pics.... it is cleeeaaaan as a whistle inside and out And my other love.... 2004 Honda CBR 600 F4i. Bought it new 10-17-04 with 3 miles on the clock, just turned 248k. I like to ride.... a lot, lol LOVE trackdays too.... I'm still fairly green at it (done 6 so far) and my body position still sucks but I'm working on it =) There's me and my one dog Riley (who just got his CGC certificate in the mail today.... so proud! He loves belly rubs too) at our last trackday in FL a couple weeks ago (same as above pic). That's my old Accord behind me too And the rest of my family.... my kids! Absolute best I could ever ask for. All 3 are rescues, the two smaller ones are brother and sister and were abandoned at a very young age (found them living under an old building by my house at around 7 weeks old, and they were in very rough shape). Both now have their CGC certificates.... soooo proud of how far they've come (they've had some major social anxiety issues). I love dogs more than I do most people.... That's about all there is to know about me.... pretty much my life in a nutshell, lol. Sorry for so many pics, I take pics of evveeeerything, haha. Gonna poke around the forum some more and check it out... Edited November 11, 2012 by thirdgenlxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Welcome to the forum, glad to have you here! Nice looking rides, and family. Lots of great info and discussions on this forum, I have found it to be very useful pre-purchase and post-purchase. Currently looking into Weathertech mats/liners, and some sort of non-slip cargo management system. Future upgrades likely to include HID projector headlamps, and LED interior lighting. If or when engine/trans tunes become available, esp if they improve mpgs, that would be right up there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Welcome aboard. love the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Man, your Edge really is looking great. Enjoy it, and "wags" to the doggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonedge+ Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Wow, that does look very clean! And I must say, you couldn't have found a better color! Except for the interior, I really like my black interior. My '07 is about to turn 105k miles and is almost as clean as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudzguy Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Welcome to the club...I'm the "other new guy"? I just picked up a '08 Ltd/Awd in Metallic Red with tan leather, 18" chromes and the huge sunroof. My daughter calls it the spaceship. I can't figure out if it's a car or a truck as we replaced our S10 crew-cab p/u after 12 years of service.I can't believe how many Edges I see all over now? Best of luck with your new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenlxi Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks guys!! Yea I really like it a lot.... soooo smooth and quiet compared to my old hooptie, lol. And yea I love the color too.... I usually tend to like darker colors anyways other than white or silver. I agree though I do prefer a charcoal interior, but hey beggars can't be choosers, right?? haha. With my very limited budget I certainly couldn't afford to be picky so had to snatch up a good deal when I saw it. But I still love it! A few more interior pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 bonus points for engine bay pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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