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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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I'm starting to really want to jump the gun on getting this Firebird now . Not sure if the dealer is wanting to accept the $10k though. But I'm in no rush anyways.

I still have my all-season wheels from my Z28 that I took off at ~12,000 miles. I'm thinking those would probably be good/decent in the snow.
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Steelers!!
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Ugh, Steelers and Cardinals. Another terrible year for football. Go Steelers I guess!
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I just found another Indiana car, 99 WS6 White w/ 69,000 on it. Looks to be in good shape, but the owner has yet to get back to me. He's asking $10k.
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Ugh, Steelers and Cardinals. Another terrible year for football. Go Steelers I guess!
Damn right, go Steelers!!!
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I just found another Indiana car, 99 WS6 White w/ 69,000 on it. Looks to be in good shape, but the owner has yet to get back to me. He's asking $10k.
Hmm he agreed to go down to $9500. I'm sure $9 even would be feasible. Now do I want to buy the damn thing or wait more towards spring.
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Hmm he agreed to go down to $9500. I'm sure $9 even would be feasible. Now do I want to buy the damn thing or wait more towards spring.
I'd get it now. Prices go up when it gets warmer out, especially on our cars.
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Yeah, spring is usually a better market for these cars. If you really want this one, buy it now!
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Happy 4,000 to me! Figured I'd celebrate with you fella's. <3
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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Happy 4,000 to me! Figured I'd celebrate with you fella's. <3
Looks like your catching up to me
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Damn...I've got a long way to go!
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Well looks like the 99 WS6 sold. I was starting to get a bit upset since he was not sending me the requested photo's or answering my specific questions, so I don't think I would have bought from him anyways.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Damn cold weather! I want to start working on my car soon
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Yeah, the snow is really falling now...
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I sure am hurting today... and want to go to sleep! Yesterday me and my buddy went to world of wheels and brought in a bottle of crown. Drank (finished) that from 1-7pm. Then when out to eat and had a liter of beer ().
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Yep I passed out once I got home.
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Morning bump.
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