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Old 9/29/06, 12:42 PM
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A Driving Phobia

This will probably sound weird, but sometimes I won't drive my Mustang because I dont want it to get dirty or get a new rock chip etc. How can I get over this? Its not all the time really, but I get that feeling inside that I might be hurting the car. Now I know that a car that just sits will deteriorate just as much, but have any of you ever had this feeling? What do I do to get that feeling out of my head? Thanks for listening. I must be
Old 9/29/06, 12:46 PM
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I keep mine parked when the roads are icey, because i don't want some numbskull skidding into me. Fortunately that is only a few days each year.
Old 9/29/06, 01:23 PM
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Look at it this way... If you're not getting the car dirty or chipped, you're missing out on a lot of fun. Do you want your car to live the life of a kid in a museum house not touching anything, or a spunky one with scrapes, bruises and stories to go with them?

I was a little obsessed with my last car even though it was cheap econobox. That is until some ***** in a truck backed into it and gashed up my front bumper, taking off the license plate. Once that happend I just adopted the "**** happens" schol of thought. That has continued with my mustang. I haven't gotten any big dings yet but I have chips here and there and I dont care because I get so much enjoyment out of the car that it's worth it.
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close your eyes when you drive ... That will make you feel better lol
Its going to happen just drive and be happy about driving. I always tell people when they get a new car`to throw a few rocks at it and get it over with right now. Then you won't have to worry as much about it.
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you sound kind of like my little brother when he buys new shoes and then refuses to wear them cause they will get scuffed... just crazy talk
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didja buy the car to look at, or to drive

drive it
Old 10/2/06, 07:37 PM
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A Driving Phobia

Don't worry about getting it dirty, just put some polish & wax on it first so the dirt doesn't hurt the paint then go out & drive I've got 2 coats of polish & 2 coats of wax on mine so I can just give her a wash or a shot of detail spray every once in a while to keep her looking sharp. Whats the fun of having a great car if you don't use it...these cars were meant to be driven so go out & enjoy then have fun keeping it looking cool on the weekends. Get involved in a local Mustang club (if you haven't already), and go have some fun.
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And... approximately how many times a day did you say you wash your hands? lol. I understand where you're coming from. But cars were meant to be driven and Mustangs can't be kept in a barn. They've got to run. Chips happen. Wish they didn't.
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that beast





Old 11/7/06, 10:36 AM
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Drive her like you stole her...... The dirt will wash off, and the chips just add a bit of character. ( I wish I could spell) If it is in the garage, you, nor anyone else will enjoy her.
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