Desert Mist GS 6MT: History and Pics

4cruizn · 06-08-08, 10:08 PM

The purchase of my most recent GS dates back many years, but I'll bring you up to speed with this post. I first laid eyes on the car in the fall of 2004 in a small community in northern Utah where I was going to college. I already had my coupe at the time, and I knew I had to have a GS 6-speed in a matching color someday.

I've kept in touch with the owner ever since, and periodically stopped by to snag a picture every once in awhile when I've been back to visit. I was waiting for him to be ready to sell. And, a few weeks ago, he called to say he was ready. I had a cashier's check in his hand within 36 hours of the phone call.

August 2004

January 2005

May 2006

August 2006

December 2006

July 2007

September 2007 - when I had my other GS 6MT (now Nightshift's)

April 2008

In Salt Lake yesterday with Mastervtec's new MINT coupe...

And TODAY... it comes home with me to Phoenix, Arizona (10 hour drive)

Desert Mist in the desert really blends in...

Barely broken in.

More pics to come of the interior, engine, etc... after a THOROUGH detail

.

I might even throw on the Racing Harts for a pic or two one of these days.

Hope you enjoyed my history lesson

Mastervtec · 06-08-08, 10:13 PM

It's going to be excellent when it's all finished!

Alperovich · 06-08-08, 10:14 PM

no wonder he had to sell it to u, you practically stalked the dude!

edit: i think my wheels would look good with desert mint, i should throw them on mine in the near future and find out

quanaman · 06-08-08, 10:17 PM

you need to stop taking pictures of your cars and stop making the rest of us jealous.

ptan1968 · 06-08-08, 10:25 PM

4 years of pursuit another GS 6MT to match color someday ... impressive Tyson. Congrates man.

telafonic · 06-08-08, 10:27 PM

Lookin' good Tyson! Glad you finally got the car you wanted!
I'm sure you'll get it as nice as your coupe too.

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Originally Posted by Mastervtec

It's going to be excellent when it's all finished!

For sure, hey forgot to say on your thread that your coupe looks nice and shiny.

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Originally Posted by Alperovich

no wonder he had to sell it to u, you practically stalked the dude!

lol, seriously. Thank the guy's wife! haha

Scbrindley · 06-08-08, 10:31 PM

Congratulations on your purchase! It's hard to keep up with your Legend purchases, haha. I remember you posting pictures of that car for quite some time now and I'm glad it is finally yours. It looks like it was well worth the wait. I can't wait to see pictures of your Legends together, I'm sure it will look amazing after you give it your famous detail!

SB

MarcD · 06-08-08, 10:49 PM

Lookin' great already. I have to say though, with those backdrops a Yugo would look great.

daveCFPrez · 06-08-08, 11:08 PM

dammmmmn you !!!!!!! LOL

congrats!!! Can't wait to see the twins all dressed up with some place to go !!!!!

Drizzle359 · 06-08-08, 11:16 PM

Wow.... what a good story to read and pics to follow. congrat's tyson on your new purchase.

mellofelow · 06-09-08, 01:02 AM

Good to see a fine vehicle in your good hands. Awesome!

JZ_ · 06-09-08, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastervtec

It's going to be excellent when it's all finished!

1st ever non-negative comment from this dude Ive ever seen.
BTW.... Sweet pick up Ty.... I drove nightshifts GS hehe... We need to set up a KA7 shoot soon.... Both on 3pc. Racing Hart C2s

samblaze · 06-09-08, 03:44 AM

Beautiful GS! And wow, you deserved that car for keeping tabs on it that long!

4cruizn · 06-09-08, 09:15 AM

Thanks guys, glad to finally pick this one up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastervtec

It's going to be excellent when it's all finished!

I hope so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alperovich

you practically stalked the dude!

For reals!! lol... I totally did. The guy seriously didn't know how rare of a car he had. In fact, the last several times I had visited with him, he mentioned that he was sick of the manual transmission and wanted an automatic!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptan1968

4 years of pursuit another GS 6MT to match color someday

Haha, yep, and well worth the wait

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by telafonic

I'm sure you'll get it as nice as your coupe too.

That's the goal... We'll see how it goes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scbrindley

It's hard to keep up with your Legend purchases, haha.

I know! But I'm actually going to stick with the two I've got for awhile now. Honestly, the only reason I've ever bought anything else along the way was to hold me over until this guy was ready to sell. This is actually my third 1994 GS! haha.

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Originally Posted by MarcD

with those backdrops a Yugo would look great.

Marc, you gotta roll out here someday for some scenic drives! You'd love it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveCFPrez

Can't wait to see the twins all dressed up with some place to go !!!!!

lol, I like that analogy. And shortly it will happen!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drizzle359

Wow.... what a good story to read and pics to follow. congrat's tyson on your new purchase.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellofelow

Good to see a fine vehicle in your good hands. Awesome!

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZ_

We need to set up a KA7 shoot soon.... Both on 3pc. Racing Hart C2s

!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by samblaze

you deserved that car for keeping tabs on it that long!

Thanks Sam!! Glad my persistence paid off.

91LSplendid · 06-09-08, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quanaman

you need to stop taking pictures of your cars and stop making the rest of us jealous.

^ this is an understatement...

beautiful car and the scenery is just crazy.....nothing like that around here...
.

06-08-08, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
4cruizn Road Trip King Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,394 Car 1: 1994 LS coupe 6-spd Car 2: 1994 GS sedan 6-spd Car 3: 1989 Prelude Si 4WS iTrader: (15)	Desert Mist GS 6MT: History and Pics The purchase of my most recent GS dates back many years, but I'll bring you up to speed with this post. I first laid eyes on the car in the fall of 2004 in a small community in northern Utah where I was going to college. I already had my coupe at the time, and I knew I had to have a GS 6-speed in a matching color someday. I've kept in touch with the owner ever since, and periodically stopped by to snag a picture every once in awhile when I've been back to visit. I was waiting for him to be ready to sell. And, a few weeks ago, he called to say he was ready. I had a cashier's check in his hand within 36 hours of the phone call. August 2004 January 2005 May 2006 August 2006 December 2006 July 2007 September 2007 - when I had my other GS 6MT (now Nightshift's) April 2008 In Salt Lake yesterday with Mastervtec's new MINT coupe... And TODAY... it comes home with me to Phoenix, Arizona (10 hour drive) Desert Mist in the desert really blends in... Barely broken in. More pics to come of the interior, engine, etc... after a THOROUGH detail . I might even throw on the Racing Harts for a pic or two one of these days. Hope you enjoyed my history lesson __________________ 24,508 collective posts right here: Facebook Me

06-08-08, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mastervtec Stock Is Best Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 5,529 Car 1: Bastard People iTrader: (3)	It's going to be excellent when it's all finished! __________________ -BDE "I like your cane." <<< >>> LMAO. You had to be there. CLICK!!>>> Newbie FAQ...Read It!! <<< CLICK!! My Coupe - Sold My New Coupe

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Alperovich I'm the Stig! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland park, il Posts: 13,891 Car 1: 94 DM GS Car 2: 93 Coupe LS 6SPD :( Car 3: 99 2.3CL 5spd iTrader: (19)	no wonder he had to sell it to u, you practically stalked the dude! edit: i think my wheels would look good with desert mint, i should throw them on mine in the near future and find out __________________ ~Alex \

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06-08-08, 10:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scbrindley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 878 Car 1: 1993 Acura Legend L Sedan - Canterbury Green Car 2: 06 Honda Accord EX-L iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on your purchase! It's hard to keep up with your Legend purchases, haha. I remember you posting pictures of that car for quite some time now and I'm glad it is finally yours. It looks like it was well worth the wait. I can't wait to see pictures of your Legends together, I'm sure it will look amazing after you give it your famous detail! SB __________________

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06-08-08, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
ptan1968 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 827 Car 1: 94 Black on Black Legend GS Sedan Car 2: 02 Toyota Camry XLE iTrader: (6)	4 years of pursuit another GS 6MT to match color someday ... impressive Tyson. Congrates man.

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MarcD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 533 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend LS 6MT Car 2: 1994 Acura Legend LS Car 3: 2005 GMC Yukon iTrader: (0)	Lookin' great already. I have to say though, with those backdrops a Yugo would look great.

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daveCFPrez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,248 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS Car 2: 1996 Ford EB Bronco Car 3: 1992 Honda Accord EX iTrader: (27)	dammmmmn you !!!!!!! LOL congrats!!! Can't wait to see the twins all dressed up with some place to go !!!!! __________________ dave my '95 GS

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06-09-08, 03:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
samblaze Sherwood GS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 1,867 iTrader: (10)	Beautiful GS! And wow, you deserved that car for keeping tabs on it that long! __________________ 86 Saab 900S Coupe 5MT 94 Acura Legend GS 6MT 04 Subaru Forester XS A/T

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