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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 02:52 AM
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A friend of mine sent this to me today. His remark was that "someone got carried away with too much lipstick!" Not my cup of tea either. Looks like a clown.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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I like red, white and blue, but you're right - they could have come up with a better graphic design.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by flyzlow
Looks like a clown.

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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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I'll take it.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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Like it all but the front.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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It looks better than some of late IMO
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:07 AM
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Another thread about it here.

Who doesn't like the Pace Cars
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Not too bad. I think I could get over the look. Certainly not a double bagger.
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Originally Posted by flyzlow
... "someone got carried away with too much lipstick!" Looks like a clown.
I think it is the black seal around the non-popup headlights that are too pronounced giving the front a clown face appearance.

I like the paint scheme , but agree on the face.
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You gotta love them pace cars!
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[QUOTE=flyzlow]A friend of mine sent this to me today. His remark was that "someone got carried away with too much lipstick!" Not my cup of tea either. Looks like a clown. QUOTE]
Could name it "Bozo" or "Tammy Faye Bakker"
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Originally Posted by flyzlow
A friend of mine sent this to me today. His remark was that "someone got carried away with too much lipstick!" Not my cup of tea either. Looks like a clown.

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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by flyzlow
A friend of mine sent this to me today. His remark was that "someone got carried away with too much lipstick!" Not my cup of tea either. Looks like a clown.
The lights look like eyes and the front end with all that red paint does look like it's smiling. But if someone dropped it off in my driveway I'd take it.
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It isn't something I would run out and buy. Like all the other pace cars, they are unique.
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Hmmmmmmmmm......Am I having a deja vu experience? Wasn't this discussed before?
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Hmmmmmmmmm......Am I having a deja vu experience? Wasn't this discussed before?
A number of times...

Don't know what this has to do with C5's.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Would have looked better with the hood and front fenders blue....
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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great paint from mid section back, but what were they thinking on the front. more ammo for the viper.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Hmmmmmmmmm......Am I having a deja vu experience? Wasn't this discussed before?
Ain't that the truth!!

It's a F'n PACE CAR!! It's supposed to be unique and different

What gets old in C5 General is the constant raggin' and bitchin' about the C6 and everything that has to do with it. Jeezuz, give it a rest already.

If you gotta bitch than take it to the C6 Forum. I'm sure they'd love to discuss your dislikes with you!!

Personally I'd take that car any day of the week, especially because it's a Z06
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