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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Yesterday was a long day!

I got up at 5:30am and went to the airport, flew out at 7:30am. Landed in St. Louis at 9:30am, rode the Metrolink for 45 minutes to meet the seller at Casino Queen near the arch. Nice guys, I could tell they were going to miss the car. I hit the road around 11am and drove through Missouri, then drove through Oklahoma and back to Houston. Total of 13 hours of driving, made it home around 1:30am.

At a rest stop, I snapped a few photos of the new purchase,

2002 Formula Firehawk
6-spd, cloth interior, 9400 miles (10,350 now)
100% stock.
1 of 16 sunset orange Formula Firehawks built w/ 6-spd
1 of 9 sunset orange Formula Firehawks built w/ T-tops

I've been looking over a year and half for one of these







Here it is where I picked it up. Notice an arch in the background? Gloomy weather in St. Louis!

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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
2002 Formula Firehawk
6-spd, cloth interior, 9400 miles (10,350 now)
100% stock.
1 of 16 sunset orange Formula Firehawks built w/ 6-spd
1 of 9 sunset orange Formula Firehawks built w/ T-tops
Sooo, what are your plans for it?
Is it staying 100% stock? That means you have to keep the mudflaps.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:08 AM
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One thing....WOW!!! What a clean Firehawk!!!!

Enjoy that! Need more pics tho! I'm jealous now, that's really low mileage.

What'd you pay for it if I may ask?
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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$24,500

I can't leave anything stock. This one will be modified, but nothing will be done that could harm the car from being returned back to stock. No cutting or welding. I'll be putting the iForged Aeros from the black car on it soon, to preserve the original wheels and tires in storage.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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my man loves him formulas.... nice car man
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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Definitely love Formulas. I tried out a few Camaros, but never liked the nose or interior as much as the Formulas. Trans Ams look too busy to me, I like the clean and simple look of Camaros and Formulas.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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IM diggin the mudflaps.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Damnit thats not fair you have way too many cars. I love that som firehawk you are one lucky man.
-Brandon
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Awesome car!
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nice car!
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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Definently clean!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Awesome score. Now, if only there were a way to disconnect the odometer....

Originally Posted by Nine Ball
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Can you say one thing.....jealousy!!! Plus the fact that you have just way too many cars and I think you should give me your vette to clean out some space in your garage!
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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I really wish i had that kinda cash to throw around, You have to be one of the hapiest guys in the world! your car collection is amazing.. I envy you..
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 01ls1lover
I envy you..

Along with everyone else on this site!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Thats a keeper. Nice find.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Street Lethal
Awesome score. Now, if only there were a way to disconnect the odometer....
Hey isnt the mileage stored in the pcm?
if it is buy another one a put the original in a safe place!
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Nice score Tony
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Nice ride man.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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That's St.louis alright. Can't wait to get back. Good buy.
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