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Old 07-07-2017, 12:22 PM
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If you spend a little time and money I bet that guy could be found. You have to decide if it is worth it. You could hire a bird dog and I bet get some answers. When you catch him I would love to see the expression on that guy's face.
Old 07-07-2017, 01:00 PM
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And yeah, Mazda3
Old 07-07-2017, 01:37 PM
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Take a look at the 2. I still think it's a Focus based on the dual center exhaust and upward 'smile' of the rear.



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Old 07-07-2017, 01:43 PM
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I say Mazda. Tail lights and rear rooftop antenna is what seals the deal for me.
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I lean Focus too, but license plate area looks wrong for both compared to stock pics.
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Originally Posted by Spinout
As the OP, I wanted to update this thread and thank everyone for their contribution.


2. These were not rednecks. Charlotte is the largest urban area between Atlanta and DC.
Very true, but a 10 minute drive most directions out of Charlotte yields the middle of the by god south. Source... I am from NC and lived in Charlotte for many years when I was younger.
Old 07-07-2017, 07:31 PM
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Got it! Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback. Pick the 360 View, Exterior, dark Gray color and give it a spin.
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/elantra-gt/gallery.aspx
Old 07-07-2017, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CCA
Got it! Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback. Pick the 360 View, Exterior, dark Gray color and give it a spin.
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/elantra-gt/gallery.aspx
I was about to say Hyundai Veloster!
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Side mirror and angle of it's mount is a good clue.
Also the lack of a rear diffuser suggests to me more Ford Focus than Mazda 3 but difficult to tell.
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Old 07-07-2017, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CCA
Got it! Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback. Pick the 360 View, Exterior, dark Gray color and give it a spin.
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/elantra-gt/gallery.aspx
I think you're right. License plate location is another good clue.
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Old 07-07-2017, 10:58 PM
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It's probably not going to help ID the car. It's probably stolen and they were a couple of drug runners.

Freaking scary what kind of world we live in.
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That's it, I am getting a dashcam. Now.
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Hyundai
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Originally Posted by rlm328
You are correct, I should not have included the second sentence. I still take umbrage to the statement.
I take umbrage with or to anyone in Houston using umbrage in a sentence (googling umbrage) or assume that clingers to a losers flag only drive pick ups!



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