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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Keep abusing the car like that, and it won't last.

By the way, if someone pulls out in front of you (with you flying), how you gonna splain it to the family of the maimed or deceased person?

Would you stop?

Would you take the financial responsibility for that family?

Just something to think about.

Here in San Antonio, we see a ton of hit and runs.

Ed
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Wow! Thats great, a vette with that many miles still being that much fun... heck I'm just getting ready to roll over 28000!
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by z06Bigbird
Keep abusing the car like that, and it won't last.

By the way, if someone pulls out in front of you (with you flying), how you gonna splain it to the family of the maimed or deceased person?

Would you stop?

Would you take the financial responsibility for that family?

Just something to think about.

Here in San Antonio, we see a ton of hit and runs.

Ed
I think w/ 288k he is pretty well acquainted w/ his vette. If I am not mistaken he has owned the car since new. He was driving mountain roads, not a residential. And yeah, this man would stop if he cause harm.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Great story and glad you had the hammer down on that closed circuit
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Wow.... 288K thats amazing... I guess I wont worry about my 72K on my 99
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dgrant3830
These are strong cars and well built, thats why I bought another one too...2007 Mont Red, 3LT, MM6, Museum Delivery, 10/06
Dont't get me wrong, I LOVE my C5. The engine may be strong and be good for 200,000 miles or more, but I can hardly wipe down the interior without some part falling off! I bought my 97 with only 44,000 miles on it, and the previous owners had to replace the fuel pump/right fuel tank and the harness for the column lock recall. I find that totally unacceptable for Chevy's flagship automobile! Hopefully, the new ones are a little better. I guess I should be glad I can still buy an American made car.
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