Good Idea, Bad Execution.

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I hope that is plastidip because, although I like the idea, the execution on this is simply appalling.

I don’t hate the idea of attacking it with plastidip but that off center stripe would be a no go for me unless it is removable. The wheel covers do look good in white though. I think I’d paint the steelies instead.

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Illustration for article titled Good Idea, Bad Execution.
Photo: Craigslist

I hate to say it but a manual 178,000 mile 2005 Scion xA is not worth $3,300 private party. The amount of time it has been up for sale bears that out. And the stripes don’t give me confidence it has been driven and maintained properly.

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Which is a shame because I love the color and I thought this car might be obscure enough that it would be a good deal. Probably make a great first car at a bit less than that.

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It really seems pretty good all around though. Craigslist has been shockingly devoid of good cars lately. Dang used car shortage!