I want to Pimp My Ride

I've been thinking about sprucing up my 05 OBW...basically because it just looks so blaaugh. Any suggestions????

A giant wing? XBoxes and screens all over the place? Rims that keep spinning when you stop?

Actually, I paid cash. When my wife passed away last year, I needed a reliable wagon for me and my children.

I'm very sorry for your loss. When I played the odds on "doesn't like his brand new car, wants to pimp it out" certainly didn't paint a picture of a 'widower with kids.' Sorry bout that.

But I still stand by my desire to spare the world of non-performance enhancing modifications to what amounts to a glorified station wagon. We can run but we can't hide from the immutable fact that we're men driving station wagons. :-)

Heck, toss a couple bike racks on the roof. A cargo frame. Run around with some kayaks up there all the time. It'll make it all looks sportier and more interesting while maintaining resale. Maybe ya get some outdoor activities in too. 8-)

Best Regards,

-- Todd H.

Ah, that's not terribly pimp. Sylishly appointed. :-)

The bug deflectors look cool and if my car's any indicator, protection on that leading edge certainly wouldn't hurt.

-- Todd H.

No problem Todd. I was actually thinking about bug deflector and trim. Nothing too, too flashy.

Hey Todd, I noticed you are from Chicago. I used to live in Elk Grove Village about 30 years ago. I loved it there. I now live in Rhode Island.

I live in RI, too. I wish I had put the bug deflector on my 7.5-year old OBW. The hood is pretty sandblasted by now.

Hi Bob, I just hope that you don't go to Capital Subaru in Pawtucket for service. They are the most incompetent group of idiots I have ever seen. Apparently, customer service isn't part of their vocabulary.

Well, I have 05 OBW, and I have:

1. Optional MOMO knob on the shifter (it's automatic shifter). It looks really cool.
2. Bug deflector (excellent for skiing and deflect sand)
3. Cargo net (really convenient)
4. Bike rack with the middle wing and Subaru log on it (I actually got Subi rails and installed rack which requires removing front bike wheel)
5. Rubber floor mat kit = perfect for muddy feet after skiing

Oh, almost forgot

Arm rest extension.

thanks LB!

I noticed one car with a paint job that changed colors as I looked at it from different angles. Put a few decals on it maybe?

Dealer (and none-dealer for the fraction of the price) can put 3M protective film on your car. It's clear and suppose to be very tough for nicks and scratches. I saw it, looks very good, does not change the color though

It's much more masculine to be Euro-Chic driving a better performing, safer wagon than American penis-envying slow, heavy, poor handling, slower stopping SUV.

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