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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 08:44 AM
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Congratulations and enjoy it.
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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 09:08 AM
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Congrats on your new adventure, and thank you for your service. NOW get us those pictures !!
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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 09:21 AM
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Thank you and good luck. Don't let the wine tasting get to your right foot.
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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 01:56 PM
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Check the anti-freeze right away. We don't get the low, long term cold like you do in Colorado. You don't want a night in the mountains to freeze it solid because the anti-freeze was worn out.
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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by S.Curtis
ha I agree, took me 25 years to get my fill of big army!
It took me three years and when my gig was up nobody could've caught me as I ran away.
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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 07:38 PM
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Congrats on the retirement and the car, hope to see pictures soon.

You are gonna love the car btw
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Fly Thursday morning.
Land about 11. Head to dealer. See what I got.
Start the drive home to Colorado on Friday.
Get it home and probably take it to the local dealer and have service done so I know it’s been done.
Get that oil changed, triple flush on the tranny I’ve been seeing posts on.
Just give it a good go over and see what’s up.
Tires look good for a bit anyway.
Looking forward to it and yes pictures will be posted.
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Old Mar 24, 2022 | 08:46 AM
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Fly Thursday morning.
Land about 11. Head to dealer. See what I got.
Start the drive home to Colorado on Friday.
Get it home and probably take it to the local dealer and have service done so I know it’s been done.
Get that oil changed, triple flush on the tranny I’ve been seeing posts on.
Just give it a good go over and see what’s up.
Tires look good for a bit anyway.
Looking forward to it and yes pictures will be posted.
Good plan - I hope it all goes smoothly.
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Old Mar 24, 2022 | 08:59 AM
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Not real unless a photo shows up
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Old Mar 24, 2022 | 02:24 PM
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When you were deployed all those years ago, ever see yourself behind the wheel? Well done and well deserved!
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It’s a done deal. ALL mine.
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Looks great! I hope it is all to your liking and some of your stress is relieved. Should be a nice cruise back to Colorado! Be safe and enjoy!
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It’s a done deal. ALL mine.
How does it run and drive?
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Old Mar 25, 2022 | 03:14 PM
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Love the color combo, congrats!
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Old Mar 25, 2022 | 03:15 PM
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Congrats and enjoy your beautiful GS!
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Sweet looking ride. Nice choice. Enjoy it.
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Ok, left Austin this morning, 386 miles later we be in
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Dear say it ain’t a Cadillac. Not bad though. Even in my Acura my back likes to rest every 2-3 hours.
Ran eco mode all the way and got 28.5mpg, not bad.
Didnt push much, still feeling out.
I made a great choice. Love it. Why did I wait so long.
Next big question is getting it in the driveway tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by SGM Snake
Ok, left Austin this morning, 386 miles later we be in
Amarillo.
Dear say it ain’t a Cadillac. Not bad though. Even in my Acura my back likes to rest every 2-3 hours.
Ran eco mode all the way and got 28.5mpg, not bad.
Didnt push much, still feeling out.
I made a great choice. Love it. Why did I wait so long.
Next big question is getting it in the driveway tomorrow.
Be careful of the pitch in the driveway, you don't want to do any damage to the front splitter.
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It’s in the garage at her new home, yay.
used some cable protectors to get over the curb.
we use those at work to protect cat 5 cables so army trucks can go over. Worked like a champ.
Now need to get the bugs off tomorrow before I fly to Virginia on Monday.
Also have to clean the other garage bay to get the dog hauler mini van in too.
But it was a fun drive from Austin to Colorado.
thanks for everyone’s support.
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She's a Brute...I mean Beaut....
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