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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Used to own a thunderbird supercoupe (still do), it was totalled after the abs failed. I don't want anything to do with a ford vehicle anymore, other than the well deserved status of my winter beater. All of my friends that have owned gm's that weren't tinkered with were/are very good cars. I live in western PA and plan on becoming a frequent on these forums. Reason #1 why I want a trans am is beacase of it's sound, there is nothing on earth like it. When I eventually get my hands on the right one it's getting the prime exhaust treatment. Anyways, nice to be part of the forums.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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Welcome at least you didn't own a honda!!!!
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Welcome aboard man... I think we get quite a few people on this board that switch over from Ford based on quality issues. After watching my parents struggle with Ford for years, there was no way I could ever buy a Ford, especially after my dad's F250 BLEW UP. Don't be afraid to ask any questions on this board... but don't forget to search for it before you ask it. Other than that... prepare for your productivity at home and work to go down the tubes... YOU'RE IN OUR WORLD NOW!
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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welcome. enjoy the forums, glad to have ya.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Welcome to the site!!!
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 12:50 AM
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Welcome, hope you get your hands on that TA!
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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you have come to the right place to do your research and have all your questions answered.Good luck.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Welcome aboard. I used to own a T-Bird SC. Been there done that.
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 01:54 AM
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Welcome, GM is the right choice.
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike98WS6
Welcome aboard. I used to own a T-Bird SC. Been there done that.
So we're in the same boat huh? Why did you get rid of yours for a t/a?
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Welcome, Just remember dont buy the first one you come by. Look around and get exactly what you want. I didn't get the exact color I wanted but I did get the year, miles and price I wanted. I was looking for close to 3 months.
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Delux247
... prepare for your productivity at home and work to go down the tubes... YOU'RE IN OUR WORLD NOW!
Heh, so true lol
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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I have owned 4 F.O.R.D vehicles and I currently drive one everyday ('03 F150). I agree, they suck. I bought my '94 T/A in '97 and have never looked back. I will take the small problems that GM vehicles have over the HUGE problems that F.O.R.D. has.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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