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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Well I finally went and did it, sold the boat and traded in the Expedition for a Vet. Proud owner of a 2002 Corvette Coupe 6 speed.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Nice coupe!
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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That looks sooo much better than an Expedition in your driveway!
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Congrats on the new purchase. You're gonna love it!
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Congrats! I see a fun summer, in your future. Enjoy the new ride.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Very nice.... and allready has twin tip Borla Stingers Yank that dealer sticker off the rear.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Sticker already gone.....

Funny thing is... I used the "But honey it gets much better gas mileage" excuse to get it....
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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I had a '99 Expo and a 22'5" bowrider, the difference in fuel savings alone PER MONTH could EASILY pay the loan on a C-5. Good MOVE, the planet's natural resources thank you!

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That is a nice one and is the right color.

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Originally Posted by Warnberg
Sticker already gone.....

Funny thing is... I used the "But honey it gets much better gas mileage" excuse to get it....
almost 30 to the gallon on the highway if you can keep your foot out of it, i know i cant
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congrat! what a great feeling. it must be Mill Yellow day
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maybe the best deal you ever made...
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