Ugly Corvette
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Tastes differ...it's certainly not subtle 
I actually helped a guy paint his 2000 Dodge Caravan in that scheme after his wife told him to "learn to live" with driving a minivan
I actually helped a guy paint his 2000 Dodge Caravan in that scheme after his wife told him to "learn to live" with driving a minivan
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From: Hydro, Oklahoma
Probably lost money when you consider what he could have made if he invested in something else.
Well, sometimes it is a bit difficult to predict the future. Where would you have put that money in 1998? The hottest investments at that time were dot coms. WorldCom was one of the best performing stocks on the planet in 1998.
Using my 20/20 hindsight, I sure wish I had 4 brand new 1998 pace cars instead of this worthless piece of paper.
Should have bought the pace car in 1998.
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We just finished salvaging one that had over 150,000 miles. It casme with a salvage title but easily could have been fixed. It was an ultra rare 6 speed car. One door was smashed and the rear quarter behind it. At 150,000 miles it was well used, and enjoyed by one of our members.
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When I first saw the '98 pace car I thought to myself what the heck is GM doing. But over the years I will admit the car has grown on me. I almost bought one back in December 2000 when I ended up buying my '00 pewter car. I kind of wish I had bought the car as they seem to be holding their value fairly well.
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Honestly - I couldn't care less what people think of the 98 Pace Car, because I didn't purchase to please anyone but me. It makes me happy and since I used my money, that I earned and saved, and didn't ask anyone for a loan or permission....I'm happy with my purchase.
You know the funny thing is being on this forum for over eight years, I've seen a lot of people pass this way. I've also seen a lot of stuff here that made me throw up in my mouth....I just don't recall telling any one that their car was butt ugly or fugly. Opinions are noses - everyone has one and everyone's smells.
You know the funny thing is being on this forum for over eight years, I've seen a lot of people pass this way. I've also seen a lot of stuff here that made me throw up in my mouth....I just don't recall telling any one that their car was butt ugly or fugly. Opinions are noses - everyone has one and everyone's smells.
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Honestly - I couldn't care less what people think of the 98 Pace Car, because I didn't purchase to please anyone but me. It makes me happy and since I used my money, that I earned and saved, and didn't ask anyone for a loan or permission....I'm happy with my purchase.
You know the funny thing is being on this forum for over eight years, I've seen a lot of people pass this way. I've also seen a lot of stuff here that made me throw up in my mouth....I just don't recall telling any one that their car was butt ugly or fugly. Opinions are noses - everyone has one and everyone's smells.
You know the funny thing is being on this forum for over eight years, I've seen a lot of people pass this way. I've also seen a lot of stuff here that made me throw up in my mouth....I just don't recall telling any one that their car was butt ugly or fugly. Opinions are noses - everyone has one and everyone's smells.
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I like it. 
It was not intended to be a daily driver, but I would still drive it. I would own one in a heartbeat had the finances allowed. This car was made for the shock and awe value and it hit its mark for sure.
You want a car that will turn heads, this is the one !
It was not intended to be a daily driver, but I would still drive it. I would own one in a heartbeat had the finances allowed. This car was made for the shock and awe value and it hit its mark for sure.
You want a car that will turn heads, this is the one !
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Really nice but I just can't bring myself to put that big a decal package on it!
Maybe one day!
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HAHA!!! Back when I was 15 years old I wanted a 98 pace car! I completely forgot about it.
Honestly, I still want one. But not to drive around. Just to put in the garage while I daily drive my Z06.
Honestly, I still want one. But not to drive around. Just to put in the garage while I daily drive my Z06.
