Originally Posted by masa

yea same here. Not to say i won't take care of it and maintain the paint through proper detailing etc. But i have come to terms that as a spring/summer/fall daily driver (my civic gets driven in the winter months) that it won't be perfect. Just the other day i got nailed pretty good by a pebble on the freeway that left a small pushpin sized nick on my windshield.

At this time i am with you -- just enjoy the car and get your moneys worth. Can't get caught up with jealous people - even though it isn't right in the least bit. You bought the car to drive, not to worry about.