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Old 07-08-2014, 02:00 PM
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Anyone know whats the smartest things that i can add to my 2006 Monte Carlo LT for $500 or less? It doesn't matter what it is: engine, body work, vinyls, performance, etc.... I thought about dual exhaust but I dont have any way of getting to put it on (dont have a ride and cant drive myself). Any advice is great
 
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Old 07-08-2014, 02:06 PM
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Extended Warranty!!
 
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Extended warranty for $500? LoL that really was one random thought
 
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Tinted windows
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Subwoofer
Or
Cold air inductions intake
Or
Rustproofing
Or
Snow tires
 
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Old 07-09-2014, 07:31 AM
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Thanks for the ideas. Dont really need snow tires since it never snows here though!
 
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I'd take the car in for a free inspection to find out if you have any worn parts that need attention. Brakes, tires, steering, alignment, etc. Maybe a tune up if needed. After the car is mechanically sound, then I would focus on aesthetics.
 
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Old 07-09-2014, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Habbibie
Extended warranty for $500? LoL that really was one random thought
I just got and extended warranty for the SS and make nice easy payments.
All its going to take for you to lose your tranny are A/C and its paid for plus some.
 
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Old 07-09-2014, 07:22 PM
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My goal was to stand out from the crowd of rental Impalas in my tourist destination hometown.

First was rims and tires on separate trips. Rims for different look. Tires because it needed it.

A deep interior cleaning and a claybar + waxing really changed the appearance from when I got the car.

Got a Flowmaster something exhaust. Went from silent ride to noisy. Just turn up the radio, heh heh. Apologies to the other residents in the senior trailer park.

Already had tint when I got it, I really like it on hot days.

A few debadgings later I no longer appear to be a tourist in a rental car.

Biggest change felt was new tires.

Do you have a goal in mind?
 
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Old 07-09-2014, 10:04 PM
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Im thinking of black stripes down the middle to give it a better look... I also really want a new dual exhaust. Rims would be nice!
 
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Old 07-09-2014, 10:07 PM
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Black stripes would look good
Is that what you're looking to do visual mods or performance?
If performance i would get a cold air inductions CAI
 


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