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Alfred Morris is having his 1991 Mazda 626 refurbished
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:16 pm
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Despite earning over $700,000 and establishing himself as one of the top running backs in the NFL last season, Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris has no plans to get rid of the 1991 Mazda 626 that he drove from Florida to Virginia for his first NFL training camp last summer.
“Actually, Mazda has her," Morris said from Redskins training camp on Thursday. "She’s getting refurb – Mazda is going to make her like new, like she came off the floor on ‘91. They actually just took it, so we’re going to switch cars while they’re doing it. They said it would take about 6–8 weeks to do it, but they’re going to totally refurbish it, so I’m happy about that… They’re just (refurbishing) it so that it can run for about 20 more years."
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Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:23 pm to Byron Bojangles III
I really like this guy. It's refreshing to hear about an NFL player that gives all appearances of being a practical, down to Earth, regular guy.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:29 pm to Peazey
quote:Question. How much would it cost to get his 1991 Mazda 626 completely refurbished, considering that the car is almost 20 years old and the parts (I'm assuming) aren't readily available and thus (I'm assuming again) not cheap? Would it be cheaper (and more practical and down to earth) to just buy another Mazda?
I really like this guy. It's refreshing to hear about an NFL player that gives all appearances of being a practical, down to Earth, regular guy.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:31 pm to The Sad Banana
I assumed Mazda was doing it at no cost to him.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:31 pm to The Sad Banana
I'd refurbish my old '94 F150 flare side if I had the choice over a new car.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:31 pm to Black n Gold
quote:Why would they do that?
I assumed Mazda was doing it at no cost to him.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:32 pm to The Sad Banana
It can't be that much at all.
I hope this dude gets paid because you know he will take that 10-15M guaranteed and sethimself and his family ffor life with it.
I hope this dude gets paid because you know he will take that 10-15M guaranteed and sethimself and his family ffor life with it.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:32 pm to bamafan425
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I'd refurbish my old '94 F150 flare side if I had the choice over a new car.
I would buy a refurbished '94 F150 over most new cars.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:32 pm to The Sad Banana
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Why would they do that?
Advertising and publicity. We're talking about Mazda, aren't we?
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:33 pm to The Sad Banana
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Why would they do that?
Publicity
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:34 pm to The Sad Banana
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Why would they do that?
I doubt refurbing a car for the only NFL player that drives your brand won't hurt the bottom line.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:36 pm to Black n Gold
And they're essentially repaying him for the publicity of constantly talking about his 20-year-old Mazda that still works.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:36 pm to mattz1122
Morris may be the only player in NFL history to drive a Mada while receiving a NFL check.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:46 pm to Black n Gold
I'm not saying they aren't doing it at no cost to him. But I am guessing that it would cost a lot.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:48 pm to The Sad Banana
Even if it does, he's still choosing to drive a 1991 Mazda over a 2014 Mercedes. He isn't trying to flaunt his money or show off.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:49 pm to mattz1122
It's going to be a national scandal when someone discovers he has a garage full of Bentlys and Mercedes.
Posted on 7/26/13 at 1:51 pm to mattz1122
The point I was trying to make is that I'm wondering if completely refurbing his ancient car would be more expensive than just buying a new Benz. I have no idea, I was just wondering.
This post was edited on 7/26/13 at 1:52 pm
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