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After 20 years of looking at these vehicles in the showroom , wanting one, owning Legends, TL's and and an RL, after a conversation with the good Lord, and the support of my daughter first, then my wife, thanks to Joe Titlow of This Old House fame, in MA, I am now the proud owner of a 96 Formula Red w/tan interior Targa.
There are a lot of people that need to be thanked along the way to this purchase and I must acknowledge them publicly as the folks from this site are unbelievable.
To my son-in-law, who ignited the blacksmith fire with oxygen 2 years ago, when he bought a 98T and my daughter, his wife for her blazing support, toTim Bromley Atlanta, former owner of a 91 Silver/black for his advice while I considered buying his car. His guidance on the phone and by email several times was super!
Just had to add 2 more people to the list that without whose help, I would be much less informed. From the dealer I've done business with for 24 years Dave Mungenast St. Louis Acura, Steve Moss, certified NSX mechanic, who has put up with my questions and me standing alongside asking them as he worked on my all of my Acuras and now my NSX. He has always been a resource on what to do and what might work.
And also to John Vassos, Service Manager at Brookfield Acura, WI and NSX expert who, with "absolutely no skin in the game", has come up with novel solutions, recommendations and advice that no one else has thought of. What a neat guy and fantastic contributor to my knowledge base, even now. Thanks John
To Nabil Armaly of First Class Automotive in Orlando, for his selfless time, information and flat out trust, during an early prepurchase inspection (at a most reasonable cost) of a vehicle I didn't buy, saving me the flight to FL and the money to do so.
To Barney Demonbreum, Ashland Motorsports TN, for his time and guidance, despite not getting anything for either. I owe you Barn Man. To Don Dozier, St. Charles MO for his advice.
Lastly and importantly to Mitch Smith of Mechanics Direct in Lowell MA, for his hospitality, advice, trust, and expertise, preparing my new car for the trip to St.Louis, acquiring and installing all of the upgrade and safety recommendations, storing the car in the interim and in general, making this purchase of a lifetime's trip home, flawless.
Thanks to the founder of this site and the supporters which we will now be, for making such a fantastic resource available for the continuation of the sport of driving and caring for, this outstanding vehicle.
Warmest regards,
Don Kusterer St. Louis
After 20 years of looking at these vehicles in the showroom , wanting one, owning Legends, TL's and and an RL, after a conversation with the good Lord, and the support of my daughter first, then my wife, thanks to Joe Titlow of This Old House fame, in MA, I am now the proud owner of a 96 Formula Red w/tan interior Targa.
There are a lot of people that need to be thanked along the way to this purchase and I must acknowledge them publicly as the folks from this site are unbelievable.
To my son-in-law, who ignited the blacksmith fire with oxygen 2 years ago, when he bought a 98T and my daughter, his wife for her blazing support, toTim Bromley Atlanta, former owner of a 91 Silver/black for his advice while I considered buying his car. His guidance on the phone and by email several times was super!
Just had to add 2 more people to the list that without whose help, I would be much less informed. From the dealer I've done business with for 24 years Dave Mungenast St. Louis Acura, Steve Moss, certified NSX mechanic, who has put up with my questions and me standing alongside asking them as he worked on my all of my Acuras and now my NSX. He has always been a resource on what to do and what might work.
And also to John Vassos, Service Manager at Brookfield Acura, WI and NSX expert who, with "absolutely no skin in the game", has come up with novel solutions, recommendations and advice that no one else has thought of. What a neat guy and fantastic contributor to my knowledge base, even now. Thanks John
To Nabil Armaly of First Class Automotive in Orlando, for his selfless time, information and flat out trust, during an early prepurchase inspection (at a most reasonable cost) of a vehicle I didn't buy, saving me the flight to FL and the money to do so.
To Barney Demonbreum, Ashland Motorsports TN, for his time and guidance, despite not getting anything for either. I owe you Barn Man. To Don Dozier, St. Charles MO for his advice.
Lastly and importantly to Mitch Smith of Mechanics Direct in Lowell MA, for his hospitality, advice, trust, and expertise, preparing my new car for the trip to St.Louis, acquiring and installing all of the upgrade and safety recommendations, storing the car in the interim and in general, making this purchase of a lifetime's trip home, flawless.
Thanks to the founder of this site and the supporters which we will now be, for making such a fantastic resource available for the continuation of the sport of driving and caring for, this outstanding vehicle.
Warmest regards,
Don Kusterer St. Louis
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