First and Only Mod for my New Car

"Vimto" (smudgey) 08/26/2014 at 08:31 • Filed to: None

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...At least until it's paid off.

RazoE > Vimto 08/26/2014 at 09:28

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where can I buy? (hopefully they make a 5 speed version)

Vimto > RazoE 08/26/2014 at 09:31

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2309715497…

Bunch of different colors and sizes. I don't think they make a 5-speed shift pattern version, I've put this sticker on my prior 5-speeds, and my new one is too.

RazoE > Vimto 08/26/2014 at 09:31

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thanks!

Just bought two!

Vimto > RazoE 08/26/2014 at 09:35

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No, thank YOU for spreading awareness!

RazoE > Vimto 08/26/2014 at 09:38

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I bought one for a 17 year old friend of the family. He's on his 2nd car. He had to sell his first car, a 97 Eclipse GS-T 5-speed manual because insurance was just too much. So his dad bought him a 2006 Scion tC 5-speed, so I got one for him. Gotta teach the future manuals must survive!

Vimto > RazoE 08/26/2014 at 09:40

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That was one of the reasons I bought new. Yeah, I'll pay for it in depreciation, but I told Nissan with my wallet, please, don't eliminate the stick shift completely just yet. Even if I am just a single number on their monthly sales sheet.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Vimto 08/27/2014 at 22:41

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Along with the Oppo sticker, I've got the Car & Driver version of this on the back of the Mazda5, along with the FSM in black. I've got a couple of "Zoom Zoom" stickers, also in black, that I was thinking of putting on the side; matte black sticker on dark tinted windows is a nice stealthy touch.

Vimto > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 08/27/2014 at 22:52

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A stealth sticker seems a bit silly to me, unless it's somewhat of a running joke. However, I am baffled by the Hyundai Santa Fe near me with "ZOOM ZOOM" in giant text over the rear window.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Vimto 08/27/2014 at 23:23

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The FSM sticker was a subtle bit of rebellion towards a particular overbearing born-again in my office that was attempting to convert me. After politely declining her offers, she then resumed what I later learned was her old pattern of behaviour, namely passing judgment on me, sharing these opinions to others (especially my superiors), and making my life a living hell until the day she resigned. Having moved from godless Southern California to the midwest, I had no idea what I was in for.

The stealth look is for a little bit of customization without making the car too cartoonish. I don't wish to be pigeonholed as driving a mom-mobile, especially since I am neither female or a parent (to the best of my knowledge), so I want to make some nice auto enthusiast mods on the cheap that tastefully differentiate my car from similar ones.

Vimto > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 08/28/2014 at 07:30

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Well that makes sense, although I googled FSM and am now very confused as to if it is just one giant parody of religion or if it is an actual religion. (honestly doesn't make a difference to me.)

I tried to buy a 2007 Mazda5 manual about a month ago, before I decided to buy new. I emailed and called the dealer FOUR TIMES and each time they refused to tell me the price (it was listed as 'Call for price' online). The last time, I was told it had sold.

Otherwise we could have been the Mazda Van Gang.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Vimto 08/28/2014 at 09:19

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I wouldn't consider it an actual religion, but more of an exaggeration designed to get people to question the teaching of creationism and intelligent design in public education. Although I consider myself agnostic and don't really care which religion a person adheres to, I have a problem when religious teachings are forced upon those who don't have a say in the matter. Religion should be like your sex life - it doesn't really matter what you do (as long as you don't infringe on the rights of others) and something that should be kept to one's self.

I love Austria and their bizarre sense of humour. The whole country seems like the antithesis of Germany, one of my other favorite places. Someone in Austria insisted that Pastafarianism was his religion, and therefore should be allowed to wear a colander on his head in a passport photo since it was officially part of his religion. Officials deny it, but it was allowed.

When I moved half way across the country I decided to buy new for the first time ever. I managed to find the 5 as a loss-leader at the end of the model year, and managed to get it for about $4K off list price, something almost unheard of on a $21K car. I love minivans even though I have no need for one, but then again, at age 19 I was driving a VW Vanagon. Given that the 5 is going to be discontinued in favor of yet another poseur SUV, I'm going to hang on to mine as long as possible, even if I buy another car later on. I was actually surprised to learn that the 5 is also sold in some places as a Nissan Lafesta Highway Star. Also interesting is the fact that the Mazda MPV still exists as a new car. Like the 5 is based on the 3, the MPV is based on the 6. Instead of getting that vehicle, we received the CX-9, which, although a nice and comfortable vehicle, is an SUV and therefore won't be found in my household.