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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Just got done buffing out the Vette for the first time this year. I then took a ride, put about 200 miles on it and had an epiphany. I don't really care what any other Vette owners think of the C4, don't care how they're treated at car shows and don't care if it will ever be worth any more than the $6,200 I paid for it. I just love the car, I love the lines, the feel and the comfort. That's all that matters to me...........




One for Polo;

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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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I had that "epiphany" the very first time I drove mine so I know what you mean. Doesn't hurt also that you've got a nice looking ride Spring is definatley on the way and I'm sure we in the "winter belt" are all looking forwards to nice crusing weather.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking
Just got done buffing out the Vette for the first time this year. I then took a ride, put about 200 miles on it and had an epiphany. I don't really care what any other Vette owners think of the C4, don't care how they're treated at car shows and don't care if it will ever be worth any more than the $6,200 I paid for it. I just love the car, I love the lines, the feel and the comfort. That's all that matters to me...........




One for Polo;


What he said
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Looking good Jon!!

The only people who talk down any car, such as these, are the people with a pecker problem.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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I know what you mean Jon




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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Both cars looks great, you got a great deal on that. Glad to hear you had a nice ride, I'm glad winter is finally over. Well sort of we had snow yesterday, but it's gone today and warming up this week again.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Nice 40th

BTW I have the same mudguards on my car.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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I love my 94. I'll probably get another vette some day. I like the C6. Can't really imagine selling the C4 though. Might have to keep both.
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Originally Posted by NitroNutt
I know what you mean Jon


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Nice car, would make a great photo to just go across the street and park in front of the old barn doors !

Spring is finally getting here and can't wait to drive it like I stole it

And Jon, DAMN that looks great, and that is how I feel about mine too .

I am 57 and intend to drive it and enjoy it as long as I am able - maybe someday add another to the stable, but for now, I LOVE WHAT I GOT!

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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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I know what you mean Jon I could care less what others think...all that matters is what I think and with the weekend being nice and sunny here, I took my C4 out both days and had a blast driving her
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I told the wife to bury me in ours so i hope we have it a very LONG time.

Know what i mean?

BTW beautiful cars!
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Damn....and I opened this thread thinking you had just figured out how to swap a heater core in 15 minutes.

As long as you love your C4, that's all that matters.
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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak
Damn....and I opened this thread thinking you had just figured out how to swap a heater core in 15 minutes.

As long as you love your C4, that's all that matters.
Swapping out a heater core in 15 minuites is not a problem...... as long as you don't expect every little thing to look stock when done.

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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
Looking good Jon!!

The only people who talk down any car, such as these, are the people with a pecker problem.
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