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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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I think the silver interior trim is fine with the ebony interior and the arctic white exterior...I would consider painting the silver trim, but why risk it and have to "maintain" it due to possible wear and tear issues (painted surfaces), IMHO of course...

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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JLB768
1LT's are slower than 2-3-4LT's. And a 1LT will melt if driven in the rain, where as water on the 2-3-4LT's, will just bead up, and run off.

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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Wayne O
You mention the 2005 had the "...ugly steering wheel and shifter." I beg to differ. I rather like my 2005 'Doughboy' steering wheel and my manual 6-speed shifter is a thing of beauty.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Shifter6
You can tell if its an 05 by the trail of gear lube, from the blown rear end, leading to it on the side of the road. If not that then its DBS, column lock or a thrown balancer.
Interesting. In almost seven years and 30,000 miles I've not experienced any of these.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EVRose
How dare you sir! I love my steering wheel and shifter!
(and it's not a shark fin it's a wart and I love that too)
Amen. 1sb has the options of the 3lt.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Fun Stuff.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by VET4LES
Interesting. In almost seven years and 30,000 miles I've not experienced any of these.
Ditto. Not seen any of this - 39k miles.
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