Excel gets some newspaper ink in the US.

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Excel gets some newspaper ink in the US.

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Back in September I posted about being approached by an automotive writer that wanted to do a write up on my Excel. Story (and video) is out today. I think he did a pretty good job. Only error I noticed is him saying that it has a 6 speed, not sure where he got that idea? I always feel like I look and sound goofy when I see video of myself, but I guess this came out alright. :lol:

https://wheels.rep-am.com/2022/02/my-ri ... with-an-e/

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Reverse is a speed so technically correct :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Nice video JB :D. Thanks for sharing.

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Nice article although it was a little unfair saying that the rear seats were suitable for little kids only. I could fit in my rear seat with the front seat only a bit forwards from where I would have it for driving. Anyway, it's good to get the word out there.
What car is that?

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Sorry, Trevor! No offense intended. With the seat adjusted for me, there is about 2 inches of leg room in back. When my son drives it, the front seat touches the back seat! Honestly, I haven't even tried to get in the back seat myself.

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That's a very clean looking car you have there Jeremy
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Great video full of positive stuff. The car looks in fantastic condition.

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Thanks, guys- the car is in decent condition, but it certainly looks better in pictures than it does in real life! :lol:

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That's a really nice video, both you & the car come across very well.

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