is it just me

[nola911]

It might have had some touch up paint in a couple spots that wore off after a few washes.

Don't tailgate cars in front of you on the highway...especially trucks, SUV's and trucks/SUV's without mud flaps.

[blinkwatt]

Don't worry about it so much....it's a bumper. It's going to get beat up,especially if you drive 70+mph every time the car is taken out. My 99' had rock chips galore on the bumper,all fixed for $350(I had small dents I wanted repaired otherwise it would have been just $250-300).

I was told that waxing body panels helps to prevent chipping,you could try that if you want.

[dj1]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Don't worry about it so much....it's a bumper. It's going to get beat up,especially if you drive 70+mph every time the car is taken out. My 99' had rock chips galore on the bumper,all fixed for $350(I had small dents I wanted repaired otherwise it would have been just $250-300).

I was told that waxing body panels helps to prevent chipping,you could try that if you want.

I guess I am guilty of driving a little aggressively. There's a lot of traffic in the small state of RI, so every burst of 90+mph sends you right up the butt of a tractor trailer/suv. I actually assumed I'd get it painted every so often but didn't know if that was considered sacrilegious among our tribe. BTW I can't believe how much I love this car.....and also sitting on this forum for hours at a time looking at pictures of everyone else's beauties. Thank you to everyone who contribute!!!!

If I see a gravel truck....I change lanes and pass, or change lanes and yield about 100 yards back. When a truck changes lanes into yours, that's when they kick up stuff too, so watch out.