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 Nov 29 2009, 03:37 AM
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Veteran Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144  |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Nov 28 2009, 07:16 PM)  I took a ride down to the dealer in my buddy's new car to get the Lojack installed (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) and i ended up buying a(new to me) Tahoe for the wife. Same thing happened to me the other day. I went to Target to get some toothpaste and ended up getting new razors too. John, WTF, who buys A BRAND NEW CAR on a whim? "Oh, I'm here at the dealership I might as well buy a new car while I'm at it." (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Nov 29 2009, 03:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 439 Joined: 14-January 04 From: Texas Member No.: 128 |
Hmm, that's happened before...
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Nov 29 2009, 04:27 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Nov 28 2009, 08:37 PM) QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Nov 28 2009, 07:16 PM) I took a ride down to the dealer in my buddy's new car to get the Lojack installed (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) and i ended up buying a(new to me) Tahoe for the wife. Same thing happened to me the other day. I went to Target to get some toothpaste and ended up getting new razors too. John, WTF, who buys A BRAND NEW CAR on a whim? "Oh, I'm here at the dealership I might as well buy a new car while I'm at it." (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It wasn't really on a whim, we had been looking for a white Tahoe for awhile(or a CTS-V) and this one was just to good of a deal to pass up. I really wanted a Denali with a 6.2 6spd auto, but there is no way i can swing a 60t$ truck. My wife is just a great lady, think pit crew on race weekends. This is what she drive's everyday, look in the upper left...(EDIT) I really HATE that car, i just don't fit in it! (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/firehawkclone/Morecarpics035.jpg) Sometimes she drive my old work truck/ toy, its not very pleasant to drive on the street. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/firehawkclone/788db1ff.jpg) My avatar is HER old car (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) She was over do for something my friend! Beside's i haven't told her about the new M&P .45 i just bought (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) QUOTE (MikeP-99Z @ Nov 28 2009, 08:39 PM) Hmm, that's happened before... Enjoy =) Your wife is like mine Mike, what did you buy her? Now this is why i feel bad guys, this is my new work truck....... (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/firehawkclone/Truck004.jpg) This post has been edited by firehawkclone: Nov 29 2009, 04:28 AM |
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Nov 29 2009, 04:45 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303 |
For some reason, the words "YOU SUCK" keep flashing before my eyes. I can't imagine why...
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Nov 29 2009, 05:20 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Nov 28 2009, 09:45 PM) For some reason, the words "YOU SUCK" keep flashing before my eyes. I can't imagine why... HEY its not all gravy... If it makes you feel any better i'll show you were i work/live atleast 12hrs a day, 30 days out of the month, most of the year, 2.5 hrs from home (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I am very thankful though, even after being awake for 72hrs a few times a month (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) -5 star Hotel Wheeler, nearest town 1hr! (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/firehawkclone/ls1001.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/firehawkclone/ls1003.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/firehawkclone/ls1004.jpg) 300deg steam with some very bad gases, see the guys on the rig floor? (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/firehawkclone/029.jpg) 7hrs from home for ever...... (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/firehawkclone/carrigpics013.jpg) Do you feel my pain, if not you can come hang out for a few months (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) This post has been edited by firehawkclone: Nov 29 2009, 05:21 AM |
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Nov 29 2009, 02:44 PM
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Collo Rosso Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,220 Joined: 3-August 05 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 839 |
My wife drives an '08 3LT Z71 Tahoe, it's a great truck. It would be greater if it had the 6-speed trans., but after our 330xi was totalled we needed something for her. I've actually achieved 19-20mpg on a trip. We had to get some bilsteins for it, and my wife (who isn't "in" to cars) noticed the difference in like 40' of driving. LTZs have auto-ride and probably better shocks than ours came with so you may not need them.
How 'ya like the 5th gen? Oh, and btw the view from your office is waaaaaay better than mine. This post has been edited by BigEnos: Nov 29 2009, 02:46 PM |
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Nov 29 2009, 03:08 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303 |
OK, now I feel a bit better, John.
But, there are at least a few days of the month that I wish I was somewhere that had no cell phone coverage, plenty of physical labor available and no other obligations. But, just a few days. BTW, I'll take good care of the Camaro while you're out, if you want! |
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Nov 29 2009, 03:19 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (BigEnos @ Nov 29 2009, 07:44 AM) My wife drives an '08 3LT Z71 Tahoe, it's a great truck. It would be greater if it had the 6-speed trans., but after our 330xi was totalled we needed something for her. I've actually achieved 19-20mpg on a trip. We had to get some bilsteins for it, and my wife (who isn't "in" to cars) noticed the difference in like 40' of driving. LTZs have auto-ride and probably better shocks than ours came with so you may not need them. How 'ya like the 5th gen? Oh, and btw the view from your office is waaaaaay better than mine. My wife just drove up to her sister's for a few days, she averaged 16mpg. Not bad for being on I-5 were everybody is doing 80+, than it was stop and go on the way home. I think the MPG will go up with a c-back, CAI, ditch the TB coolant line, and tune it with EFIlive. Im still researching the suspension options, im looking at the Pedders or McGaughy's 2/3 drop or just a rear leveling kit. The 5th gen is my buddys car, and he hasn't let me drive it yet (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) It is a cool looking car, but it looks funny with the really small tires on it. The interior has this really cool looking blue in color "piping" thats comes across the door. Stupid fast car in a straight line though, and solid at 120mph. Yeah they do have a nice view.... unit you have to look at it for days on end. And its about to get really nasty weather wise. |
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Nov 29 2009, 03:24 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Nov 29 2009, 08:08 AM) OK, now I feel a bit better, John. But, there are at least a few days of the month that I wish I was somewhere that had no cell phone coverage, plenty of physical labor available and no other obligations. But, just a few days. BTW, I'll take good care of the Camaro while you're out, if you want! Yeah at work they have found a way to talk to you and make send countless emails all day, Hughs Net with a VOIP phone (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) The camaro isn't mine bud, you know im a pontiac guy (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) |
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Nov 29 2009, 09:37 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Nov 28 2009, 10:37 PM) John, WTF, who buys A BRAND NEW CAR on a whim? "Oh, I'm here at the dealership I might as well buy a new car while I'm at it." (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I've done it about 4 or 5 times actually. My ex wife and I had a habit of waking up, swinging by and buying a car. Heck, I bought a new one, took it back for clean up, drove another and bought it too. That was 2 in 2 days. It happens far more than you might imagine. However, those days are over for me. |
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Nov 30 2009, 12:37 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Nov 29 2009, 02:37 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Nov 28 2009, 10:37 PM) John, WTF, who buys A BRAND NEW CAR on a whim? "Oh, I'm here at the dealership I might as well buy a new car while I'm at it." (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I've done it about 4 or 5 times actually. My ex wife and I had a habit of waking up, swinging by and buying a car. Heck, I bought a new one, took it back for clean up, drove another and bought it too. That was 2 in 2 days. It happens far more than you might imagine. However, those days are over for me. I won't be doing it for sometime, i keep cars for a long time. It just hit me that I have had the Sonoma for 10 years (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) I have yet to buy a NEW car in my life time, maybe one day i'll buy a C9 Z06 (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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Nov 30 2009, 02:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 439 Joined: 14-January 04 From: Texas Member No.: 128 |
I wasn't married at the time (1999).
I went to the Chevy house with a friend so that he could pick up a new FRC vette and I was going to drive his Suburban home. I ended up driving out of the dealership in the 1999 Z28 before he finished his paper work on the vette. The Suburban sat there overnight. lol |
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Nov 30 2009, 02:49 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (MikeP-99Z @ Nov 29 2009, 07:40 PM) I wasn't married at the time (1999). I went to the Chevy house with a friend so that he could pick up a new FRC vette and I was going to drive his Suburban home. I ended up driving out of the dealership in the 1999 Z28 before he finished his paper work on the vette. The Suburban sat there overnight. lol Priceless (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) |
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Nov 30 2009, 05:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 338 Joined: 31-October 08 From: Milwaukee, WI Member No.: 2,924 |
Man... I wish I was out of school and had a decent job, shop, and spare cash. lol
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Nov 30 2009, 09:43 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (Racing Geek @ Nov 29 2009, 10:57 PM) Man... I wish I was out of school and had a decent job, shop, and spare cash. lol It will come, except for the last one (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) |
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Nov 30 2009, 12:36 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
You work hard and deserve the toys. Thanks for supporting Detroit (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)
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Nov 30 2009, 01:31 PM
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Collo Rosso Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,220 Joined: 3-August 05 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 839 |
QUOTE (Racing Geek @ Nov 30 2009, 12:57 AM) Man... I wish I was out of school and had a decent job, shop, and spare cash. lol 6 months after I graduated I bought my 1995 Z28 (lightly used). Poor car had no idea what it was in for. Best money I |
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Nov 30 2009, 02:48 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Nov 30 2009, 05:36 AM) You work hard and deserve the toys. Thanks for supporting Detroit (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) QUOTE (BigEnos @ Nov 30 2009, 06:31 AM) QUOTE (Racing Geek @ Nov 30 2009, 12:57 AM) Man... I wish I was out of school and had a decent job, shop, and spare cash. lol 6 months after I graduated I bought my 1995 Z28 (lightly used). Poor car had no idea what it was in for. Best money I Stan forever buddy (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) I hear ya Big E (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) Rant Alert (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant2.gif) I know there is no way to buy american all of the time. And it doesn't sit to well with me that it may be american made, yet the $$$ leaves to some other country when the product is bought(its better than notting though i guess (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ) Our country is becoming weak, and by no means will buying "American" made by an "American" company fix everything that is wrong here.... BUT IT'S A START Don't know why im thinking like this nowdays so openly! |
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Nov 30 2009, 03:40 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Nov 30 2009, 08:48 AM) Don't know why im thinking like this nowdays so openly! Because you're tired of feeling like you should apologize for it. 8 cars and counting and I've never bought a foreign car. Hopefully, American manufacturing won't ever go away and I don't ever have to buy an unAmerican car from an unAmerican car company. |
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