jetman Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I have a friend whose father does custom pinstriping. He'll give me a good price (we haven't discussed specifics), but I'm kind of on the fence as to whether or not I should have it done. On one hand, the striping will give the car a "custom" look, but on the other hand it might be a little juvenile and tacky (I'm not a kid anymore). Figured I'd get the opinions of some forum members before I make my decision. What say you??? Also, if I get it done, what color might work best with my Black Sapphire Pearl IS 250? I was thinking either white or a lighter shade of blue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I have a friend whose father does custom pinstriping. He'll give me a good price (we haven't discussed specifics), but I'm kind of on the fence as to whether or not I should have it done. On one hand, the striping will give the car a "custom" look, but on the other hand it might be a little juvenile and tacky (I'm not a kid anymore). Figured I'd get the opinions of some forum members before I make my decision. What say you???Also, if I get it done, what color might work best with my Black Sapphire Pearl IS 250? I was thinking either white or a lighter shade of blue... I am sure it can be done in good taste, It is 100% a personal decision. Can you post some pic's of your friends father work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'd go with a tape stripe because you can always take it off if you don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hengkoy Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I have a friend whose father does custom pinstriping. He'll give me a good price (we haven't discussed specifics), but I'm kind of on the fence as to whether or not I should have it done. On one hand, the striping will give the car a "custom" look, but on the other hand it might be a little juvenile and tacky (I'm not a kid anymore). Figured I'd get the opinions of some forum members before I make my decision. What say you???Also, if I get it done, what color might work best with my Black Sapphire Pearl IS 250? I was thinking either white or a lighter shade of blue... It's your call, but IMHO the IS is not a car you want to do that on. "Tacky" comes to mind. Hey, I'm over 40.. so take that into account. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 It's your call, but IMHO the IS is not a car you want to do that on. "Tacky" comes to mind. Hey, I'm over 40.. so take that into account. :D I'm under 40 and I agree with you. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay1 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 It's your call, but IMHO the IS is not a car you want to do that on. "Tacky" comes to mind. Hey, I'm over 40.. so take that into account. :D I'm under 40 and I agree with you. :P I'm over 40 and think pinstriping is just too 1978 for me. Also I have to say I was reading on other threads about owners of these cars being between 18 and 23! That's amazing - I had to wait to be 44 to own a $40,000 car. My son is 18 and he drive my 1998 Volvo 850. I am sure he would be thrilled if I just threw him the keys for my 2007 IS and said it's all yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetman Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm over 40 and think pinstriping is just too 1978 for me. Also I have to say I was reading on other threads about owners of these cars being between 18 and 23! That's amazing - I had to wait to be 44 to own a $40,000 car. My son is 18 and he drive my 1998 Volvo 850. I am sure he would be thrilled if I just threw him the keys for my 2007 IS and said it's all yours. My first thought on the pinstriping was "tacky". Consensus here seems the same. I think I'll pass on the offer. The IS 250 is my "mid-life crisis" car, but I don't want it to look like a kid's car. As for the 18-23 year olds owning these cars - there was a time when I would've been jealous of them. Not anymore. I figure if anyone that age can afford that car (or whose parents can afford to buy it for them), then more power to them. I know that there will always be people both better and worse off financially than me. I feel fortunate that I'm now able to afford a $40,000 car, even though it took a while. I know that there are plenty of people my age who are struggling to afford ANY car, so I thank my lucky stars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hengkoy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 The IS 250 is my "mid-life crisis" car You and me both. This "will" be my first ever decent car. I said "will" because it's still on order. I ordered it April 14th, still have about 2-3 months to go. I've been driving a company car (Ford Sable) for the past 15 years, and before that a Tercel, Corolla, and a Previa as a family car. So I think I deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hengkoy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Also I have to say I was reading on other threads about owners of these cars being between 18 and 23! We should be glad, we may be over 40 but (what do they call it) Hip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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