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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:46:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dpmsguy: Was that first picture taken in Maple Lake? Unknown. Was in/near Buffalo. I'm not familiar with the area overall. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:57:19 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. Lol. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:08:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CTM1]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Anastasios: I have no idea why someone would want a third pedal in a modern supercar/hypercar. It better be as close as possible to F1 specced if I'm paying that kind of money. Lighting fast shifts maybe cool but you are never going to be able to take a supercar anywhere near its limits on the street, and going through the gears is a ton of fun. Nothing like the sound of going through the gates on the pre-paddle Ferrari's.  " /> " />How I miss them 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:10:58 PM EDT
[#4]
Those vettes are absolute rippers.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:12:45 PM EDT
[#5]
I saw two smokin hot chicks in one yesterday, of course one brunette and one blonde. They looked about 18.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:15:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GDaawg]
[#6]
I owned quite a few fast cars when I was a bit younger. All setup for street racing as well as autocrossing. Oddly enough as I got older (near 50 now) I decided I didn't want speeding tickets, racing on the highway tickets, or to lose my license. It was pretty easy to ween myself off of cars and instead get involved with PC racing sims instead. Now I spend far less money doing dumb things in the virtual world I could never afford or would probably kill myself doing in reality.
If i owned a real c8 I'd straight up be going to jail or the morgue. Too much temptation for the old ways. 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:15:50 PM EDT
[#7]
Too bad it’s black. Black sucks
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:16:05 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glocked: How does it handle while doing 10 under the speed limit in the passing lane? Turn signal has been blinking for the past 5 miles. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:17:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By whiskerz: I guess you are ignoring the Ford Gt in 2 generations |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:18:33 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: I'm a manual guy through and through. There isn't a human on earth that can shift as fast as these autos. I'm seriously impressed. With a DCT it's not even close |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:28:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns: Some do just that… https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54333/AF20D4E9-29B0-4501-946B-7851604487DD-1655245.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns: Originally Posted By Anastasios: That's where you're wrong, kiddo. I had the pleasure of riding in a Viper  . Would I pick it over a C8? No, but if I could have both, I would.Some do just that… https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54333/AF20D4E9-29B0-4501-946B-7851604487DD-1655245.jpg 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:29:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raffi383: My daughter got to drive one a couple weeks ago. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67686/IMG_9544_jpg-3206636.JPG |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:44:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Veprk762: It has manual mode.  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Veprk762: Originally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. No 3 pedals no want. Real drivers car always has 3 pedals. I'll take a manual Miata over an auto anything. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:46:57 PM EDT
[#14]
Black with red trim looks pretty good
C-8 is on my bucket list |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:51:23 PM EDT
[#15]
The new Corvettes are awesome, would love to drive one if I get the chance. Hope you had fun OP.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:54:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deerhurst: No 3 pedals no want. Real drivers car always has 3 pedals. I'll take a manual Miata over an auto anything. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deerhurst: Originally Posted By Veprk762: Originally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. No 3 pedals no want. Real drivers car always has 3 pedals. I'll take a manual Miata over an auto anything. Your definition of a "real drivers car" needs reevaluating. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:55:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Pallas]
[#17]
Go drive a DB12.
Plus, you don’t have to wear a Tommy Bahama shirt to get it to start. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 11:58:48 PM EDT
[#18]
Originally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Not a corvette guy per se. Work buddy bought it about 2 weeks ago. Less than 500 miles on it. 700hp, in a very light weight car = Holy fuck. I can't describe it any other way. No way I'm dumping $150k on a car, but I gotta tell you. If you ever get a chance to drive one it'll make you think about it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/407952/1000002555_jpg-3206520.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/407952/1000002551_jpg-3206518.JPG Considering the country may collapse into ruin within 3 yrs at the current rate, I have to consider indulgences like this more seriously than before..... |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 2:06:30 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glocked: How does it handle while doing 10 under the speed limit in the passing lane? While wearing Jorts and New Balance sneakers? |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 2:11:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2JokersWild: Is the interior plastic fantastic or have they upscaled it to be more than an expensive rocketsled? |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 2:14:09 AM EDT
[#21]
Kick ass….
Haters gonna hate. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 3:03:29 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredsaint: OP and his pals https://www.corvsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Old-2.jpg Lemon Party |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 3:13:12 AM EDT
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I don't think it even had the real power unlocked yet. It unlocks itseld at 500 or 1500 I can't remember, Hoovies garage had a video on the one he owned, he drove it until it u locked on video.
I only own a lowly c6 ls2 and it's enough for me, I can't imagine your experience. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 3:21:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glock63: It's not 1980. Modern autos are better in every conceivable way in a cat like the op is driving. There is no question modern automatic transmissions are better in virtually every single vehicle made (not just supercars), but sometimes it's more about the experience than it is about pure bleeding edge performance. While I'd never even consider a manual in a new pickup (or any other truck for that matter) even if they were offered, I also would never consider an auto in a vehicle I'd buy just for fun, like this one I bought last fall:  And then there's this behemoth that has 18 gears and two sticks. Part of the allure of driving it is the challenge of mastering the skill of shifting the thing:  Are fast cars made faster still by autos? Yep. Does that make them more enjoyable to drive? Not necessarily. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:12:46 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By www-glock19-com: Yeah even just the conventional 10spd auto Mustangs and Camaros it's silly how much faster they are vs manual . With a DCT it's not even close Unless you're on a track who cares. It's not about how you get there it's the journey. I have Mustangs and no auto's. Nothing compares to rowing your own gears. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:23:39 AM EDT
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I would take a base model LT. I love the C8.
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:27:38 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By whiskerz: I guess you are ignoring the Ford Gt in 2 generations The first generation (2nd really) was good for its time but nothing compared to a modern car. The recent GT is pretty amazing but untouchable. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:29:01 AM EDT
[#28]
It’s amazing the lengths people will go to in order to justify why handicapping a new car with a manual transmission is somehow a good idea.
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:29:38 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Anastasios: Your definition of a "real drivers car" needs reevaluating. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/369185/Screenshot_2024-05-05_9_49_24_PM-3206687.png |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:31:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: eurotrash]
[#30]
If I had the money, I wouldn’t pay that much for something made in the US. But I don’t have the money.
Interior is designed around obesity epidemic and trunk is too big. I don’t golf. Don’t fet me wrong, if it was in my driveway, I’d be happy. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:34:15 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. Manual is for boomers. F1 and all proper sports cars in 2024 all use paddles behind the wheel. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:34:40 AM EDT
[#32]
Sad that we consider 3600lbs as “very light weight”
Mine is over 1000lbs lighter but it is only a turbo 4  Attached FileBut was also half the price  I’m not a Vette guy either but do think they did a good job with the new one. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:35:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Square66: It's amazing the lengths people will go to in order to justify why handicapping a new car with a manual transmission is somehow a good idea. Having a stick is more interactive for the driver. More entertaining, more interesting. That's the point. If it's your track car and lap times matter do what works for you. If it's your toy, make it enjoyable. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:35:33 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By eurotrash: If I had the money, I wouldn't pay that much for something made in the US. But I don't have the money. Interior is designed around obesity epidemic and trunk is too big. I don't golf. Don't fet me wrong, if it was in my driveway, I'd be happy. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:38:35 AM EDT
[#35]
Just the standard C8 with the LT2 6.2 liter is fast, the Z-06 is a supercar and easily worth 150K.
I have 5,000 miles on my 2023 C8 and it is a very fast and powerful car. I cannot imagine what the Z-06 is like. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:40:11 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Unknown. Was in/near Buffalo. I'm not familiar with the area overall. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Originally Posted By dpmsguy: Was that first picture taken in Maple Lake? Unknown. Was in/near Buffalo. I'm not familiar with the area overall. 1st pic is Maple Lake. Blue house looks familiar too. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:41:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: raffi383]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrMark: From the expression on her face, she is clearly overcome with joy! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrMark: Originally Posted By raffi383: My daughter got to drive one a couple weeks ago. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67686/IMG_9544_jpg-3206636.JPG @DrMark Good one. When she called after she was done, she was so excited. Giggling the whole time she was telling me about it. https://tenor.com/bgcQ9.gif (No idea how to insert a gif) |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:43:37 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Veprk762: It has manual mode. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:47:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Triggerstuck]
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jettcity1: Just the standard C8 with the LT2 6.2 liter is fast, the Z-06 is a supercar and easily worth 150K. I have 5,000 miles on my 2023 C8 and it is a very fast and powerful car. I cannot imagine what the Z-06 is like. I traded my 2SS Camaro for a ZL1. It’s night and day. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:51:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Banshee35: Sad that we consider 3600lbs as “very light weight” Mine is over 1000lbs lighter but it is only a turbo 4 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164962/67183240085__969FCE8B-8374-40DA-BECE-D53-3206782.JPG But was also half the price I’m not a Vette guy either but do think they did a good job with the new one. That’s a sweet car. My S2000 was beat by one at the track. Too bad the US model is 400lb heavier than the Euro model. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:55:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: They look good but $150k for a Corvette is wayyy to much money. The depreciation on that versus like a Porsche is akin to lighting money on fire. As a person who has written several corvette owners speeding tickets, I think lighting money on fire is a pasttime |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:56:20 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Not a corvette guy per se. Work buddy bought it about 2 weeks ago. Less than 500 miles on it. 700hp, in a very light weight car = Holy fuck. I can't describe it any other way. No way I'm dumping $150k on a car, but I gotta tell you. If you ever get a chance to drive one it'll make you think about it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/407952/1000002555_jpg-3206520.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/407952/1000002551_jpg-3206518.JPG First pic is perfect with the Gear Head Get Together sign in the backgraound. Know exactly where that was taken |
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USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 7:59:09 AM EDT
[#43]
Ah meh, blah. …. I like the lines but the cost/rwhp ratio is outta whack.
At one time you could get an 800+HP Demon Challenger for $85K. Ride-wise, the Demon would be much more comfortable than the Z06, due it to being much heavier at 4400+lbs (like Hellcats). Plus that weight also makes it more controllable at the really high “stock car” speeds these cars are capable of. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 8:00:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beretta_Jerry: Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beretta_Jerry: Originally Posted By Veprk762: Originally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick. Paddles are for pussies. Almost as bad as having synchros in the gear box. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 8:02:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Nick_Adams]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deerhurst: No 3 pedals no want. Real drivers car always has 3 pedals. I'll take a manual Miata over an auto anything. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deerhurst: Originally Posted By Veprk762: Originally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. No 3 pedals no want. Real drivers car always has 3 pedals. I'll take a manual Miata over an auto anything. A supercharged hemispherical V8 engine, when mated to a Tremec A8 tranny, … rules the road. Both hands on the steering wheel. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 8:02:52 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beretta_Jerry: Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick. Have fun in your VW or Subaru. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 8:04:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tabraha: Yes it was rev limited at that mileage most likely. Go hit it again in a month! Oh and this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpLDqnQ_FEwQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By tabraha: Originally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Good question. I don't know, but I know I had it pinned through 4 gears. 2 blocks (?), 115mph from a stop sign and I was like "yeah, I'm going to jail if I get one of these". Car is ridiculously quick. My FJR1300 wouldn't even stand a chance. Not even close. Oh and this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpLDqnQ_FEwwell over a g braking and almost one and a half sideways. 
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Posted: 5/6/2024 8:05:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vaquero45: Two white haired retirees cruising a corvette together. You know there were jorts. Oh cmon now, ‘06 join date, nic is a single action ruger that came out in the ‘80’s, you’ve got some jorts and New balance in your closet. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 8:07:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: NoStockBikes]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rheinmetall792: Considering the country may collapse into ruin within 3 yrs at the current rate, I have to consider indulgences like this more seriously than before..... I’d be a damn liar if I said that (along with the general direction they are regulating automobiles in general) didn’t factor into my most recent buying decision. Not getting younger, and the government is eventually going to try to take it all anyway. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 8:09:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwr6: Have fun in your VW or Subaru. *cough*miata*cough* |
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