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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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Goodbye, old friend...

I guess all good things come to an end.

I traded in my beloved Lady of Steel a little over a month ago and got the car I have always wanted since I was a small boy. My new baby...











I may not have my 8 anymore, but I'll always have a place in my heart for that crazy little car!

Thanks!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Congrats on the new ride. The Vette is a sweet car. Don't forget to pop in every now and then and say hello.

Now, who's the girl?!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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I approve.
As if that matters, but just so you can sleep better at night; Beagle approves of the Corvette.
If you had bought many other cars, we would have to pick on you and tell you how crazy you are for getting rid of the RX8. But this was a good move.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 9G Redline
Congrats on the new ride. The Vette is a sweet car. Don't forget to pop in every now and then and say hello.

Now, who's the girl?!
Thanks mate.

LOL, the girl was from Streetrenz magazine and was at the AudioJam car show here in Delaware this weekend. I may have had my 'Vette there, but I still came with and represented my beloved Tri-State Rotary Club family. Pat's legendary Shinka won best RX-8, and the TRC won Best Club for the second year in a row!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Swwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttttttttttt Ride!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rglbegl
I approve.
As if that matters, but just so you can sleep better at night; Beagle approves of the Corvette.
If you had bought many other cars, we would have to pick on you and tell you how crazy you are for getting rid of the RX8. But this was a good move.
LOL, thanks mate!

Trust me, if I could have been able to keep both, I would have.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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fixed it...


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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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So how does it feel to have that stuff? . . . . . ..
You know that . . . um . . . . ..
what do they call it again? .. . . . . .
Used to play with it all the time back in the day . . . . .
when it . . . you know . . .has that . . . . .

Oh . . .What is it called?



TORQUE!! Thats right. Torque.


So how does it feel to have tons of Torque?

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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by rglbegl
So how does it feel to have that stuff? . . . . . ..
You know that . . . um . . . . ..
what do they call it again? .. . . . . .
Used to play with it all the time back in the day . . . . .
when it . . . you know . . .has that . . . . .

Oh . . .What is it called?



TORQUE!! Thats right. Torque.


So how does it feel to have tons of Torque?
i'm sorry.. what's torque?.. have I been missing something, wtf?!
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Lord ET
fixed it...


LordET, it's disgraceful people like you that ruin forums like this for decent, mature people who want to come here. I don't care what your opinion is about other cars, but post it in a respectful, mature way.

If there is anybody that fails here, it's you. You fail as a human being.

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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Torgue...its a myth or legend. Much like lepricons, the "g" spot, or William Shatner!
The car however is sweet. Its nice to see an upgrade not just a different switch.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rglbegl
So how does it feel to have that stuff? . . . . . ..
You know that . . . um . . . . ..
what do they call it again? .. . . . . .
Used to play with it all the time back in the day . . . . .
when it . . . you know . . .has that . . . . .

Oh . . .What is it called?



TORQUE!! Thats right. Torque.


So how does it feel to have tons of Torque?
LOL, yeah, I'd forgotten what it's liked to have your eyeballs smashed to the back of your skull when you hit the gas. I went easy on the car the first few days I had it, just to get used to it and such. It's a completely different animal from the 8, that's for damn sure.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Nice vette, how much did it cost?
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by XlYesterdaYlX
Nice vette, how much did it cost?

After the dealer discounts and incentives from GM, final price was $41,500
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Congrats. You'll never get tired of hearing the sound of that engine.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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I hate you.

Wait.....no, no......on second thought.......

Okay, yeah.......still I hate you.

Just kidding. Congrats, it looks magnificent.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Very nice car! You should get some black wheels for it now, they will make it look amazing.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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mmm..i want one......but i want the Z06...

congrats on the new purchase
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Upgrade? Congrats
Why is everyone saying byebye to their 8s =[ i'm still waiting to say hi to one. lol
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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good riddance i guess
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Great choice, can't beat an LS3, congrats.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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great car. congrats.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Congrats! I like the white in the headlights
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dingrao
LordET, it's disgraceful people like you that ruin forums like this for decent, mature people who want to come here. I don't care what your opinion is about other cars, but post it in a respectful, mature way.

If there is anybody that fails here, it's you. You fail as a human being.

You're right, sorry about the comment. My co-worker upon seeing that picture made a farting sound, thus spawning the picture.

I actually have no problem with the corvette, I love 'em! Congrats on the purchase, no hard feelings...i wasn't trying to insult you.

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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Lord ET
You're right, sorry about the comment. My co-worker upon seeing that picture made a farting sound, thus spawning the picture.

I actually have no problem with the corvette, I love 'em! Congrats on the purchase, no hard feelings...i wasn't trying to insult you.

No worries bro, it was a misunderstanding on my part.
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