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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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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.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 04:23 AM
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Are you planning on getting another?
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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.
That guy sending out phony bank checks AGAIN?!?! I heard about the last guy that fell for that one. He said the check bounced about a week after the boat left for Austrailia. JUST KIDDING!

Hope to see you back here again soon with another one.

-Mark.
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Goodbyes suck. But, I am sure the 74 will be cherished for
a long time in Australia.

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Now you have a great excuse to go to Austraila. Would be fun to fly there meet the dude and cruise down-under.
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Now you have a great excuse to go to Austraila. Would be fun to fly there meet the dude and cruise down-under.

Yes good idea but don’t take the T-tops off you might fall out being down under
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Yes good idea but don’t take the T-tops off you might fall out being down under
..... we do have seat belts here you know!
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..... we do have seat belts here you know!
Seat belts good idea


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