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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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If you're really worried about it, invest in a tire repair kit and pump. Mini car jack is optional.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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I agree,I carry a small electric compressor in the rear well ,most leaks arent that fast that you cant get home eeven if you have to fill it a couple of times.They are cheap at walmart!
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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I never even think about it.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Love the "Home Alone" response.

Research the many threads on here on tires: Run Craps vs. non-Run Craps. There are advantages to each.

But, at the risk of pissing off my C4 colleagues: trust me, the C5 is a far superior automobile in every way. Do not let the no-spare issue keep you from enjoying a C5.

Suggestion: Get a later model Vert if you can. (My TR 01 is my first Vert.) The difference in price now vs. new is reduced. They are truly remarkable cars.

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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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I had a flat last week! Fortunately, I was at my office. I called AAA and had my car picked up, and dropped at a local Goodyear shop.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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nope. Have cell phone? Have a AAA card? If you do a search you will see that spares can be had. Jaguar has one with similar bolt pattern as does a domestic (G6?).
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