Third Suzuki for me but first Kizashi. Wife has had two SX4's. I followed the development if the K through the automotive press and wanted one and was given a killer deal for my '13 SLS in April of '13 when they were clearing them out: $23K.
I am a retired 66 year old gov't employee who still plays in an oldies R&R band and am an in-arena D1 college sports PA guy which keeps me busy most of the year.....but it is much cheaper than therapy. Nothing like living in a college town!
In earlier years, I raced an MG Midget in regional SCCA to a degree of unsuccess and have always had a thing for English sports cars: TR3's and MGB's. That said, the K is a better handling package than any of them as I remember. My English fix is now satisfied with a 2001 BRG S-Type Jag saloon that I found a few years ago with on 42K miles on it.
I enjoy the forum and have used the shared info/experiences.
Lets draw a picture of each other
Why yes, yes I do.Weshoot2, do you have a really nice custom 1911? That's what comes to mind when I hear competitive handgun shooting.
It's an all-custom single-stack 1911 based on Caspian 20 LPI-checkered frame and slide components, including a custom serial number (GRAY AREA I).
BarSto barrel, EGW / Ed Brown / Nowlin / McCormick / Caspian small parts. Dehorned. And finished by Robar in their proprietary electroless nickel/teflon substrate NP3.
I and a few special folks built it in the late nineties, and I admittedly have a few rds through it.
I normally compete with EAA Witnesses, or Ruger Redhawks (yes, Redhawks), or others......
I am of poor vision; I am orthopedically demolished; I am still not too bad.
I shoot like I drive
So what you mean to tell me is that you can't see well and can't move around well, but you drive and shoot like a maniac?WESHOOT2 wrote:
I am of poor vision; I am orthopedically demolished; I am still not too bad.
I shoot like I drive
I hope we don't cross paths.
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Black)
Wild aimless driving, 160 miles, mostly on unpaved roads.
Got onto one "road" but it got SO GNARLY I stopped and examined my map, realized I'd turned onto a "path", and I was forced to turn around. Luckily there was a spot to back up into about 20yds from where I decided I'd had enough.
First clue shoulda been that motorcyclist exiting said "road" in full off-road regalia.....
Got onto one "road" but it got SO GNARLY I stopped and examined my map, realized I'd turned onto a "path", and I was forced to turn around. Luckily there was a spot to back up into about 20yds from where I decided I'd had enough.
First clue shoulda been that motorcyclist exiting said "road" in full off-road regalia.....
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Knightstruth
- Posts: 215
- Joined: Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:22 pm
Live in Iowa work in South Dakota. Originally from NJ, been in Iowa for 13 years. I work as a Liaison for a credit card company. I have my degree in psychology. I'm going on 37 years old and I currently spend time with my 3 year old daughter and 11 year step son. Also married.
For my free time I enjoy reading, movies and video games. I was saved 6 years ago, and have been blessed since. Not as active as I would like to be but enjoy outside activities when I have the time (and motivation). I also like to build my own computers.
I don't consider myself the typical enthusiast, as I value reliability and handling as high on my list for a well made car. I have never owned a domestic, and prefer Japanese models over the others.
For my free time I enjoy reading, movies and video games. I was saved 6 years ago, and have been blessed since. Not as active as I would like to be but enjoy outside activities when I have the time (and motivation). I also like to build my own computers.
I don't consider myself the typical enthusiast, as I value reliability and handling as high on my list for a well made car. I have never owned a domestic, and prefer Japanese models over the others.
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Speed_Racer
- Posts: 383
- Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:58 pm
- Location: Salt Lake City
27 y.o. male, originally from the east coast but now living in Salt Lake City. I work at an ad agency planning and buying media - which is basically getting ads in front of the right eyes/ears. Fluent in spanish, though I don't use it much right now.
I'm a convert fitness junkie, currently trying to get in the best shape of my life. I'm a trail runner and [downhill] mountain biker, I'd rather be outside exploring Utah's diverse landscape. I'm a motorcycling enthusiast, I put about 2-3x more miles each month on my SV vs my Kizashi.
I'm a convert fitness junkie, currently trying to get in the best shape of my life. I'm a trail runner and [downhill] mountain biker, I'd rather be outside exploring Utah's diverse landscape. I'm a motorcycling enthusiast, I put about 2-3x more miles each month on my SV vs my Kizashi.
'12 Kizashi,'03 SV650,'04 DL1000
2010 SE silver metallic 52,000. 57 male,pastry chef / chef for private club. I like to fix things...like broken vacuums most recently a Dyson, yes they do stop sucking..lol and that sucks for a $400 vac. and restore hatchets /axes. I don't stop by here to look at the posts as much as I use to. When suzuki left USA, It bum me out.. I was really looking forward to the next model of Kiz. So I really don't know what will be my next car... I have really enjoyed all the post, especially Weshoot2 and his "spirited" driving. I also push the kiz, and it always provides the thrill. I love it every day.. 
