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> looks so bad with color keyed bumpers!
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post Aug 22 2020, 10:53 AM
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painting the 75 76 bumpers the same color of the car would make ANYONE hate them.

https://vmp.ebay.com/ebay/viewAllPhotos.aspx?smid=33569141
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post Aug 22 2020, 11:40 AM
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I'm so with you on this George.
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post Aug 22 2020, 01:19 PM
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The terrible fit is much worse than the monochome look.
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post Aug 22 2020, 01:24 PM
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That is what makes a horse race....it took a minute or two but I find that car intriguing....really a new look for an old car. Car is still stock but looks much younger....a modern look. Just my two cents.
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post Aug 22 2020, 01:26 PM
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I must be one of the FEW who like it
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post Aug 22 2020, 01:39 PM
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For 21k they could at least clean it and do a safety inspection. The car is leaking brake fluid.
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post Aug 22 2020, 01:39 PM
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To bad they didn't spend more time on the front right inner fender...
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post Aug 22 2020, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE(914e @ Aug 22 2020, 11:19 AM) *

The terrible fit is much worse than the monochome look.



Im with you there. Its not the color that is getting to me (i actually think that cleans it up a bit) its the fact that it looks like some poorly installed body kit.
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post Aug 22 2020, 01:48 PM
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Loads of pics, but NO HELLHOLE PICS. Somethings smells here... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
The ugly bumpers will not be the real problem on this car. Pimped up for sale. Just my opinion.
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post Aug 22 2020, 01:59 PM
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+1 914e, that car is a mess.
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post Aug 22 2020, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(brcacti @ Aug 22 2020, 01:26 PM) *

I must be one of the FEW who like it


Add me to the list. I like it. I don't think it would work for non-metallic colors though. I've never understood why people hate the big bumpers so much and this painted look takes 10 years off the car. Agree about the fit though. Thought it was camera angle at first, but I don't think so.
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post Aug 22 2020, 02:42 PM
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Not a fan of the big bumpers but it looks better than I thought it would. I agree if the fit and finish were better it would improve my opinion.
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post Aug 22 2020, 03:03 PM
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So just wondering are these factory bumpers or aftermarket add ons?
Also I do like the look but still would rather have black bumpers, if someone bumps you or you bump someone that bumper paint will be goofed up. On the black rubber bumpers
if you get dinged on it just wipe it with something. Dinged on a painted like car bumpers would show up more.
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post Aug 22 2020, 03:29 PM
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Painting them makes them even look more tacked on
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post Aug 22 2020, 04:45 PM
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That poor car needs some love for sure. Lipstick is how I would classify the paint on the bumpers. It sort of distracts you from the rest of the issues. Is it just me or do I see bubbles under the paint on the driver's door handle recess? That one wheel cylinder is leaking a lot. And though there are a lot of pictures (good) they are all mostly poorly taken photos that don't really show a lot of detail. The hell hole and the rockers really need to be inspected. But hopefully an informed buyer will do a thorough PPI so there are no surprises.
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post Aug 22 2020, 05:21 PM
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I've seen worse looking cars. it's ok with me.
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post Aug 22 2020, 05:44 PM
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I don't like it on a car with BUBs,looks ok on the earlier small bumper cars IMO,yep that car is a bit off for that money,lots of issues,poorly presented besides.
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post Aug 22 2020, 08:44 PM
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Looks like a 914 wearing a mask! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif)
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post Aug 22 2020, 09:49 PM
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Would it look better if the car was all black?
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post Aug 23 2020, 07:39 AM
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IMHO they don't look any better or worse than 916 bumpers
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