new car soon

Jul 20, 2010, 1:37 pm

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Made the downpayment today

I should be picking it up Thursday or Monday at the latest. It's a lot nicer than my Camaro, not really a sports car but a "fun" car

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Jul 21, 2010, 2:22 am

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and....what is it??? Is it a faster toyota? jk

Jul 21, 2010, 4:10 am

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andrew wrote

Made the downpayment today

I should be picking it up Thursday or Monday at the latest. It's a lot nicer than my Camaro, not really a sports car but a "fun" car

Manual trans?

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Jul 21, 2010, 7:37 am

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Automatic. It's a 2004 convertible, 4 seats, 2 doors, 2.7L V6. It's a pretty car. The convertible version only came with automatic transmission.

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Jul 22, 2010, 12:50 am

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exterior color??? time to drop another hint if you're not going to tell us yet

Vroom...

Jul 22, 2010, 2:32 am

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I guess a Sebring.

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Jul 22, 2010, 5:22 am

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Vroom...

Jul 22, 2010, 8:01 am

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Sebring. Harsh.

Jul 22, 2010, 10:52 am

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I guess a Saturn. Don't even know if they made a convertible, but 2.7 sounds Saturnish.

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Jul 22, 2010, 1:15 pm

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Dodge Interpid & Chrysler Sebring used the Mitsubishi 2.7L V6.

Not to rain on a new car to you Webby, but they had some engine failure issues with this one. Hope yours will be Great!

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Jul 22, 2010, 1:56 pm

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Thanks

Yes you guessed it Mark. Unfortunately pick-up has been delayed until tomorrow. Considering what KSv10's gone through I can't complain about one day though

I've heard about them stalling, especially with the automatic transmission, and some oil sludge issues. This one seems to be in good condition though and had a clean carfax. I should only need it for a year at most before I can get something new. Well hey - as long as it doesn't get a flat tire within a week of purchase and sit around useless for 7 months, it'll be better than my Camaro!

Now that I think about it I only put 100 miles on my Camaro, in 8 months of ownership!

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Jul 22, 2010, 5:00 pm

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you dumped a camero for a f'n sebring!?!??!

are you 65 or something

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Jul 23, 2010, 2:04 am

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DC33 wrote

you dumped a camero for a f'n sebring!?!??!

are you 65 or something

He can always just say it is his girlfriend's car.

Should be reliable enough to may it to Indy more often.

Jul 23, 2010, 4:28 am

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DC33 wrote

are you 65 or something

Ugh, now all of a sudden they need my cellphone bill even though my parents pay for it

. And my parents refuse to fax it and are going to mail it instead

(they're pretty old-fashioned...) So now it'll be another few days. I don't know why they couldn't have told me they needed the bill a week ago

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Jul 23, 2010, 6:10 am

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Are you planning on putting the pink fur head liner in this one?

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Jul 23, 2010, 5:06 pm

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andrew wrote

Ugh, now all of a sudden they need my cellphone bill even though my parents pay for it

. And my parents refuse to fax it and are going to mail it instead

(they're pretty old-fashioned...) So now it'll be another few days. I don't know why they couldn't have told me they needed the bill a week ago

fed ex charges like $1 to fax crap

and lol at Mark, thats what came to mind for me too

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Jul 29, 2010, 2:10 pm

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Finally picked it up today. I'm not even excited any more.

I also saw a red Maserati GranSport today... a week ago I would have gone nuts and taken pictures, today I didn't even take a cellphone picture even though I had my camera in the seat next to me. Weird.

I like it though. Dan, I cruised back home (an hour away) going 60 mph in a 70 zone

http://www.midwestscc.com/gallery/albums/223/my-sebring/

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Jul 29, 2010, 3:46 pm

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That actually is a very classy and good looking car. Congrats.

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Jul 29, 2010, 4:46 pm

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lol...typical Asian

despite it being a Sebring, it does look nice. Dont go breaking widows hearts now

Jul 30, 2010, 2:57 am

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Looks nice. Chick magnet for sure.

Jul 30, 2010, 3:00 am

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Thanks guys

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Jul 30, 2010, 4:13 am

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Does look good. I liked them when they came out. My mom had one for awhile and she enjoyed it. I think B & I had one as a rental once.

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Jul 30, 2010, 4:50 am

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The wheel center looks exactly like Dan's CGT.

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Jul 30, 2010, 5:25 pm

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All right, you've got the car and your freedom, now don't go getting in to much trouble. Just keep in mind where you're at so you know who to call to bail you out!!!

Vroom...

Jul 31, 2010, 2:27 am

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Nice ride Andrew...like the color...I'm sure you won't miss the fuzzy liner

PS - Are there any dates scheduled in August for a "drive"??? We now have the vette back from the shop and she is ready to go!