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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Started looking for a new (for me) car a couple months ago, and after a number of dead ends, I came to my senses. Now, a ten-year dream has become reality. It's a 2000 Formula 4A, Maple Red. Her name is Serenity. For real.

Going from compact econo-boxes to an LS1, almost every time I get in, I can't help but think "I finally have one." I feels so great to have a car consistent with my car obsession. Anyone else ever felt the same way?
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Originally Posted by Revelator
Started looking for a new (for me) car a couple months ago, and after a number of dead ends, I came to my senses. Now, a ten-year dream has become reality. It's a 2000 Formula 4A, Maple Red. Her name is Serenity. For real.

Going from compact econo-boxes to an LS1, almost every time I get in, I can't help but think "I finally have one." I feels so great to have a car consistent with my car obsession. Anyone else ever felt the same way?
Yep. Congrats. I love the LS1.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Beautiful choice in a car. I cant wait to fulfill my dear of owning a LS1 and it will be in a Formula also. You have a pretty rare car considering its maple red. Not too many Formulas rolled out of Canada with it on!!

Good buy!
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Originally Posted by Revelator
Started looking for a new (for me) car a couple months ago, and after a number of dead ends, I came to my senses. Now, a ten-year dream has become reality. It's a 2000 Formula 4A, Maple Red. Her name is Serenity. For real.

Going from compact econo-boxes to an LS1, almost every time I get in, I can't help but think "I finally have one." I feels so great to have a car consistent with my car obsession. Anyone else ever felt the same way?
congrats! fellow Texan! maybe i can see it sometime when my family and I are out that way playing soccer!
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Beautiful choice in a car. I cant wait to fulfill my dear of owning a LS1 and it will be in a Formula also. You have a pretty rare car considering its maple red. Not too many Formulas rolled out of Canada with it on!!

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So I've discovered. The GM media site lists that the Formula was no longer available in 2000, which also according to the site was the first year maple red was offered.
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Thats pretty wrong actually. For 2000 you are pretty lucky because there is a good break down of colors and models. After that its pretty hard to get accurate numbers.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ula+production
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Revelator
Started looking for a new (for me) car a couple months ago, and after a number of dead ends, I came to my senses. Now, a ten-year dream has become reality. It's a 2000 Formula 4A, Maple Red. Her name is Serenity. For real.

Going from compact econo-boxes to an LS1, almost every time I get in, I can't help but think "I finally have one." I feels so great to have a car consistent with my car obsession. Anyone else ever felt the same way?
Every time turn the key!!!
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Maple red..muuu very nice
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bballr4567
Thats pretty wrong actually. For 2000 you are pretty lucky because there is a good break down of colors and models. After that its pretty hard to get accurate numbers.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ula+production
That definitely sounds right. I could've sworn I saw the Formula as an option in 2000, as I did the "build your own" thing all the time, just thinking, "one day..."

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Every time turn the key!!!
One thing that never gets old.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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i felt the same way but there is a draw back i cant get traction until 3rd gear lol
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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Any pics of the maple formula
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Any pics of the maple formula
I've taken a few. Now if I could just find the camera... I'll try to get some up at some point.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Great find and I agree, everytime I take the 93 or the 98 out it is loads of fun.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Now all you need is the GM factory service manuals to keep that car running. PM me I can hook you up with the DVD.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Revelator
Started looking for a new (for me) car a couple months ago, and after a number of dead ends, I came to my senses. Now, a ten-year dream has become reality. It's a 2000 Formula 4A, Maple Red. Her name is Serenity. For real.

Going from compact econo-boxes to an LS1, almost every time I get in, I can't help but think "I finally have one." I feels so great to have a car consistent with my car obsession. Anyone else ever felt the same way?
I feel the same way. My trans am has turned my commute to work into something I look forward to(the drive,not getting there). There is something addictive about driving an american muscle car!
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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It feels so great to have a car consistent with my car obsession. Anyone else ever felt the same way?
Yup.. Couldn't have put it any better.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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i felt that way myself.. untill i got the hair brain idia to turn my everyday fun to drive SS into a track only car.. now im looking for another F body, kinda want a turbo street car
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