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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Kathys Cavilier is broken and she hates the Blazer so I get the Blazer and she gets the Vette. I guess I fix the Cav quickly.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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My DD is also down right now as well, gotta tear down the entire front suspension and rebuild. I have been dd my vette for about 2 weeks now, and I'm starting to notice all the little problems with it so that has to end soon.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Kathys Cavilier is broken and she hates the Blazer so I get the Blazer and she gets the Vette. I guess I fix the Cav quickly.
What's wrong with the Cav?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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What's wrong with the Cav?
Well, to start with, it's a Cav....
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Well, to start with, it's a Cav....
You ever own one? It's built with the intent to be a cheap piece. Mine saves me gas and makes it so I don't have to drive the 'vette every day.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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You ever own one? It's built with the intent to be a cheap piece. Mine saves me gas and makes it so I don't have to drive the 'vette every day.
Tell me again how that's a good thing?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Tell me again how that's a good thing?
Saves money so I can upgrade the '88 to a ZR-1 soon
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Saves money so I can upgrade the '88 to a ZR-1 soon
If that saves you enough money to buy a ZR1 then it's worth it's weight in gold and I'll be checking e-bay for mine.
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Originally Posted by EurekaVette
Well, to start with, it's a Cav....
Mine was a Cadaivlier, Bought it new in '89. Had 650 mile on it when a retaining clip came off a valve while I was driving on the freeway. Motor was chewed up and had holes in the head and block. Not a pretty sight. Decided never to buy a new GM again.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Azriel
What's wrong with the Cav?
Originally Posted by EurekaVette
Well, to start with, it's a Cav....
Originally Posted by Azriel
You ever own one? It's built with the intent to be a cheap piece. Mine saves me gas and makes it so I don't have to drive the 'vette every day.
Bottom trans radiator connection is leaking. It is not an easy fix. By the way, the 1999 2.4 DOHC is almost as fast as the L98. It does not corner to save it's life but it is fun to drive. Time to find another DD for Kathy.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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I fail to see the problem. She is driving the Vette you have. So now you go out and buy another one for YOU to drive. Life is good!
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by GREGGPENN
This thread is why they created Twitter!

I'm glad you caught it, that's why I posted what I did.
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Originally Posted by MotorCity_87_C4
Mine was a Cadaivlier, Bought it new in '89. Had 650 mile on it when a retaining clip came off a valve while I was driving on the freeway. Motor was chewed up and had holes in the head and block. Not a pretty sight. Decided never to buy a new GM again.

I'm not surprised. Cavaliers are junk
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by pkazsr
Bottom trans radiator connection is leaking. It is not an easy fix. By the way, the 1999 2.4 DOHC is almost as fast as the L98. It does not corner to save it's life but it is fun to drive. Time to find another DD for Kathy.
I've got the 2.4 DOHC and it is a hell of a 4banger.
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Kathy wins, she gets a new car and I get my Vette back. My savings account is gonna take a hit.
I don't use Twitter or Facebook, they are for kids to discuss homework.
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