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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 01:28 PM
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Test drive, 293 Miles... Why I don't buy demo's.
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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And why dealers don't like demo'ing them. This was demo'lished..
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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First one I have seen with the new 4 wheel steering option... Dang, that is what insurance is for...
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Should have stayed with non-Z51?
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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The hood's popped. Is there damage to the front as well?
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Oopsie.
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Wait, what trim level offers 4 wheel steering?
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Wouldn't have happened if the wheels had been chrome....
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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That thing is totaled already. Hit front and rear, airbags popped and rear wheels bent on a RWD, rear transmission car.. means it will never ride right again.

Still good for some parts though. I'd imagine something like that roof would sell pretty quickly.
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Should have stayed with non-Z51?
What would that have mattered?
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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Looks like a painted CF top is available for someone in the market.
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Originally Posted by flaagan
Wait, what trim level offers 4 wheel steering?
It was a 2015 option........before talk of a strike.
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Highway 61
What would that have mattered?
Someone else waiting for Z51 pkg who would better enjoy it for the long-term.
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Originally Posted by Rgeezer
Wouldn't have happened if the wheels had been chrome....
truth. the tester would have been lapped in the lot by his wife on her walker.

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The frontal passenger air bag is deployed. Must be some damage there also.
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Originally Posted by droideka
truth. the tester would have been lapped in the lot by his wife on her walker.

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Originally Posted by droideka
truth. the tester would have been lapped in the lot by his wife on her walker.

Yes, but at least he would have been able to see over the dash....
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Just makes me want to cry......But everything is fixable and someone is going to get one heck of a deal!!!!
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by flaagan
Wait, what trim level offers 4 wheel steering?
Seriously. With that 4 wheel steering you would think they'd pull into that parking spot a little better.
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ChuckWalters
Just makes me want to cry......But everything is fixable and someone is going to get one heck of a deal!!!!
Indeed, everything is fixable. But this car should NOT be.
Parted out is where it needs to go.

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