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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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So my wiffe delivered early yesterday morning. Name is Ana Cecile. Here's a few pics. Now we'll see how soon I get my new ride. LOL
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Congrats!! Kids are wonderful!! I wouldn't trade it for the world!!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Congrat's.

I'd agree with Tracer but put a "sometimes" at the end
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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congrats derek, i bet you and Jane are happy to finally get it over with. now comes the fun part. good luck and have fun, dont worry about the not sleeping for the next few months part. no more excuses about racing now, though i wouldnt mind giving golf another shot.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Congrats man!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Congrats and +1 on what tracer said
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Great job!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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WOW.... Thats Awesome.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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CONGRATS !!! No new ride now,,,Start saving for collage.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Congrats again Derek! After all those babies that you've made it makes sense that you finally made one for yourself.
Now go pick up a CTS-V already!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm lovin it already.

I will need a DD that's not as harsh as the STi. We'll see what comes along in the future. First is to take car of the baby, then look into another baby...car that is.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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Congrats again Derek/Jane!

Sounds like baby is gonna need one of these for your new mini van
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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I was looking a a different Recaro.....the Signo. It'll go well in another sports car. LOL I've been debating trading in my the STi, wife's Forester or just to buy another car outright.

Cars I'm lookn at are a DD/sports car:
S4
CTS-V
M3
Vette C6

SUVs I'm lookn at as well:
Porsche-Cyanne
Audi-Q5
Land Rover-LR2

All depends on if I keep the STi as my DD. Also depends on trading the wife's car.

Those with kids, what do you have for a kid transporter??
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MaSTi
I was looking a a different Recaro.....the Signo. It'll go well in another sports car. LOL I've been debating trading in my the STi, wife's Forester or just to buy another car outright.

Cars I'm lookn at are a DD/sports car:
S4
CTS-V
M3
Vette C6

SUVs I'm lookn at as well:
Porsche-Cyanne
Audi-Q5
Land Rover-LR2

All depends on if I keep the STi as my DD. Also depends on trading the wife's car.

Those with kids, what do you have for a kid transporter??
You'll need the back seat bud. CTS-Veeeeee! Then you can auto-X it at Devens too. Get a little baby helmet and strap her in the back for the ride!
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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get the CTS-V unless your thinking a new M3. and forget all 3 of those SUV's, they will spend more time in the shop than on the road
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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That's the dilema!! The M3 and CTS-V are pretty much the exact price. Only thing I worry about is how they'll handle in the snow. Obvioulsy winter tires are a must, but I know they'll be no STi in the snow. ;P That's why I was thinking SUV or S4.

Any ideas on snow drivability? Ohhh and does the CTS-V come with paddle shifters?? My wife can't drive a manual. LOL
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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You already have a family car, the STI. 4 seats, perfect.

I throw there little butts in the SS. No Problem.

I also have a Honda Accord and Nissan Xterra.

But the SS works with kids.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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LOL yeah all I got is the STi and wife's Forester. I'm just debating what's next.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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keep the STi, throw in a crawford 2.7l and a big snail and get her *** to soccer practice in record time

RWD is very doable in the snow with the right tires, ive been doing it for years with my E-250 van (possible the worst thing in the snow) and i have some pretty sharp inclines to get up to both get to work and home. that being said, i sure as hell wouldnt be doing it to a brand new M3/ CTS-V.

i can tell you that though the S4 is pretty quick, its expensive to own and especially modify. if your going to spend that type of money, might as well just get a used AWD 911/ 911 turbo.

keep the STi and get a C5 vette unless your just totally bored with both of them. or come to the dark side and get a fbody again. come on, all the cool kids are doing it.
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