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Thanks to svxcess
svxcess:
You probably don't remember me, but I met you at the Subaru Challenge last August when svxfiles was helping me with a problem with my air conditioning. Anyway, you recommended Five Star Auto Body. I had Greg repaint my barcelona red svx, and picked it up a couple of days ago. The car looks awesome; just like the day I bought it new 12 years ago! Greg did a terrific job and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a bodyshop in DC/Maryland area. My only complaint is I had to live without my svx for 3 weeks while he did the work. Driving a Pontiac G6 rental car was pure torture. Thanks again. Regina |
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i know the feeling i have been driving my moms car around for a week... its funny how every one says that the SVX windows "take some time to get use to" for me now i dont want to have any other style of window! the rest suck!
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Congrats, Regina. Greg did mine about four years ago, & it still looks as good as the day it emerged from the paint booth, less a stone chip or three.
Ron.
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
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How much did it cost for the repaint and can you post photos? I guess it's much much easier staying with the same original color.
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DanSVX96:
$2,600, which was significantly less than a couple of other quotes I got. Some body work was involved. There were 75 dings to be repaired -- Greg kept count; some rust on the driver side door; and my rear bumper was a mess. I will try to post some pictures this weekend, but am lacking in technical skills, so I will have to see how it goes. |
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I am glad to hear it worked out for you. It bet it is nice to have a nice paint job again. Now you will have to look out for all of those shopping carts that come out of no where.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Regina, I am so glad you were pleased with your results. Everyone at Chesapeake Collision (formerly Five Star Auto Body) is first rate. They are an approved State Farm Insurance shop, which means you don't have to go to an adjustor or have it inspected first. State Farm just pays for whatever Greg Dunivan says needs to be done; no questions asked. His rates are more than reasonable for the quality that you get. A while back he once said to me "If you can ever tell where my paint stops and your original paint begins, I will repaint your entire car for no charge." (In all his years, he has never had to do this)
His shop is very large, uncluttered, well lit and clean as any operating room. Paint booth and all equipment is state-of-the art! He has gone out of his way many times to insure that I was completely satisfied with whatever I brought to him. If I ever get side skirts from K-Staff or stevbsy, guess who gets the job? If anyone wants to contact him directly: Chesapeake Collision 1209 Old Dorsey Rd Harmans, MD 21077 Greg Dunivin Phone: 410-760-7711 Fax: 410-760-9242 .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 04-24-2007 at 09:20 AM. |
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Jeez...I paid $2,800 four years ago! I guess guinea pigs pay the price.
Correction on the address. Five Star Auto Body 1209 Old Dorsey Rd Harmans, MD 21077 Greg Dunivin Phone: 410-760-7711 Fax: 410-760-9242 Ron.
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
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you are no pig, so where does the guinea fit in ? I thought you guys were into dollars. P.S. Compliment not intended.
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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Ron:
Maybe it was because Greg has perfected his tecnique on SVXs. He tells me he has done 4; plus I think I understood him to say he had done svxcess's car 4 times! Either that, or next time send your wife or girl friend -- maybe girls get a discount. Regina |
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P.S. Compliment not intended. [/QUOTE]
Compliment not taken, ya' ole bugger. Ron (oink!)
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
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Compliment not taken, ya' ole bugger. Ron (oink!)[/QUOTE] Up you too !!!
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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