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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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bought a 77 about a month ago. my first vette to love, restore and drive only on weekends. went on a road trip which was about 500 miles round trip. sorry to say that my weekend car is now my daily driver, couldn't seem to get the grin off my face thoughout the trip. anyone wish to buy a 2000 mercury cougar? sell it real cheap.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 06:55 AM
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Congrats on your purchase of the 77 and Might I say Welcome to the forum. They are addictive aren't they? :thumbs: :cheers:
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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Congrats on the 77,yes they can be addictive.You better get it in a safe place before the storm hits. :yesnod:
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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Enjoy yhe car. Thats why we buy them. :auto:
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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bought mine 2 months ago and drive it daily, 650 miles per week. not counting weekends
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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hey ray, bring me over a gin and tonic....but hurry..the storms coming...
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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It sure is fun. I did my first long trip a couple of weeks ago and had a great time. As far as daily driving goes I could pass on the trip to work. Too many jerks not enough open road on the highway commute.
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