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From: Murrieta CA
Goodbye
Well the time has come to say goodbye. Thank you all for your expert advice, support and friendship. SWEET74 left on a flatbed today, bound for Australia. Hated to see it leave the country, but I was tired of dealers offering me half what the car was worth, tire kickers, and the wannabees. Gentleman from down under was honest, gave me what I wanted for the car, and closed the deal in a very professional manner. I was both surprised and pleased. Would not hesitate to do business with him again.
Racer
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From: Lubbock Texas
I am feeling your pain today also. I watched the new owner of my 95 Formula Firebird drive off into the sunset. I have owned it almost 8 years. Bought a 04 ZO6 two weeks ago & just can't afford to keep all my toys. I am gonna try to hang on to my 76 vette so the Z won't be lonely in the garage. But if hard times come she will have to go also.
So It is kind of a sad day for me also!
So It is kind of a sad day for me also!
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by cosmicvette
bound for Australia??
I might get to see your vette!
Do you mind if I ask what part of Australia the guy who bought it was from???
Oh...do you plan on getting another vette? You should!
I might get to see your vette!
Do you mind if I ask what part of Australia the guy who bought it was from???
Oh...do you plan on getting another vette? You should!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Sydney
Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
I was wonrering if you have to do any special carb tuning when driving upside down (down under)
[Anyone watch the Simpsons? Remember BART vs AUSTRALIA episode?]
Bart: [dials] Hello, Operator? I'd like to make a collect call to
[in Australia, a phone rings; a koala electrocutes itself]
Operator: This is the international operator. Will you accept a collect
call from --
Bart: [lowering voice] Uh, yes. Uh, ahem, this is Dr. Bart Simpson
of the International Drainage Commission. It's an emergency.
Tobias: If it's an emergency, then.
Bart: We understand some drains in your area have been
malfunctioning, sucking in people and...whatnot.
Tobias: Willikers! That's awful.
Bart: [gravely] Indeed. We need you to check your sinks and toilets
and tell us which way the water is going, and please! Stand
clear.
[Tobias checks sink and toilet]
Tobias: [breathless] The fixtures...they're all draining clockwise,
Sir!
Bart: D'oh, she was right, stupid Lisa science queen.
-- Bart forgets his sisters' mental superiority, "Bart vs. Australia"
Le Mans Master
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by cosmicvette
well actually it all balances itself out you see.... we drive upside down DOWN UNDER...and the thing is the CORIOLIS EFFECT balances the forces out....so we don't have to worry!
[Anyone watch the Simpsons? Remember BART vs AUSTRALIA episode?]
Bart: [dials] Hello, Operator? I'd like to make a collect call to
[in Australia, a phone rings; a koala electrocutes itself]
Operator: This is the international operator. Will you accept a collect
call from --
Bart: [lowering voice] Uh, yes. Uh, ahem, this is Dr. Bart Simpson
of the International Drainage Commission. It's an emergency.
Tobias: If it's an emergency, then.
Bart: We understand some drains in your area have been
malfunctioning, sucking in people and...whatnot.
Tobias: Willikers! That's awful.
Bart: [gravely] Indeed. We need you to check your sinks and toilets
and tell us which way the water is going, and please! Stand
clear.
[Tobias checks sink and toilet]
Tobias: [breathless] The fixtures...they're all draining clockwise,
Sir!
Bart: D'oh, she was right, stupid Lisa science queen.
-- Bart forgets his sisters' mental superiority, "Bart vs. Australia"
[Anyone watch the Simpsons? Remember BART vs AUSTRALIA episode?]
Bart: [dials] Hello, Operator? I'd like to make a collect call to
[in Australia, a phone rings; a koala electrocutes itself]
Operator: This is the international operator. Will you accept a collect
call from --
Bart: [lowering voice] Uh, yes. Uh, ahem, this is Dr. Bart Simpson
of the International Drainage Commission. It's an emergency.
Tobias: If it's an emergency, then.
Bart: We understand some drains in your area have been
malfunctioning, sucking in people and...whatnot.
Tobias: Willikers! That's awful.
Bart: [gravely] Indeed. We need you to check your sinks and toilets
and tell us which way the water is going, and please! Stand
clear.
[Tobias checks sink and toilet]
Tobias: [breathless] The fixtures...they're all draining clockwise,
Sir!
Bart: D'oh, she was right, stupid Lisa science queen.
-- Bart forgets his sisters' mental superiority, "Bart vs. Australia"
Good one Mate
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From: Philadelphia, sub burbs Wynnewood, PA
Originally Posted by SWEET74
Well the time has come to say goodbye. Thank you all for your expert advice, support and friendship. SWEET74 left on a flatbed today, bound for Australia. Hated to see it leave the country, but I was tired of dealers offering me half what the car was worth, tire kickers, and the wannabees. Gentleman from down under was honest, gave me what I wanted for the car, and closed the deal in a very professional manner. I was both surprised and pleased. Would not hesitate to do business with him again.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,487
Likes: 1
From: Sydney
Originally Posted by Scottys78
That is the worst thing I have heard all day
Well I can tell ya that if you are going to go through the whole process of importing then your more than likely to look after the car and look after it well. Its better than someone buying it and not looking after it isn't it?