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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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Just like to let yall know ill be buying my first corvette today; a 1992 coupe...and hopefully be getting rid of my Mustang that never ceases to stop pissing me off. Wish me luck!
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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Welcome back from the Dark Side :lol: :cheers:

Don't forget Pics!!!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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[...and hopefully be getting rid of my Mustang that never ceases to stop pissing me off. Wish me luck!
:party: [/QUOTE]


:lolg:

Keep in mind corvettes will **** you off to. :cheers:
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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I once had a mustang that pissed me off. Now my vette is up on jack stands and pissing me off. :lol:

Is it me or do these big expensive Corvette tires seem to find every large chunk of sharp metal in the road?

My vette has been one of the best purchases I've ever made. Enjoy yours.

j :auto:
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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Good Luck, and welcome to the forum.
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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:cool: :cool: :cheers: :seeya :steering:
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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Thanks Gents! Ill post a pic after I pic it up. BTW..it wasnt so much that my mustang causes me mechanical problems..i just got hasteld of for having a V-6..i guess i brought it on myself!
Semper Fi :D
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Hope you don't take it personal when you see all the Mustang bashing goin' on here. :D
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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i'm sure you will far more enjoy the vette over the mustang... congrats on the purchase .. remeber to :seeya and welcome to the forum :cheers:
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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Congrats!!!

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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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Welcome and enjoy: but if you think that mustangs will drive you nuts,,, just wait... but its an enjoyable pissing off.... esp behind the wheel
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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Its better to get pissed off by owning a vette than a mustang. Just like i would rather have a hot women pissed off at me, thana women with a great personality. :)
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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Good choice.
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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Welcome back from the Dark Side :lol: :cheers:

Don't forget Pics!!!!!
OK.....we have a Dark Side Too! :reddevil
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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Welcome!
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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:thumbs: Congrats :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:
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Old Oct 25, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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Thanks Gents! Ill post a pic after I pic it up. BTW..it wasnt so much that my mustang causes me mechanical problems..i just got hasteld of for having a V-6..i guess i brought it on myself!
Semper Fi :D
Ouch!! A V6 Stang, nice to see you have been cured of your insanity. I think you will enjoy your '92 far more. :cheers:
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Thanks Gents! Ill post a pic after I pic it up. BTW..it wasnt so much that my mustang causes me mechanical problems..i just got hasteld of for having a V-6..i guess i brought it on myself!
Semper Fi :D

V-6 What is that??? :yesnod:
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