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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Hey, just wanted to say Hello and glad to find this forum. I bought a new 2006 Laser Blue Monte Carlo SS in January and look forward to posting here whenever I have anything valuable to contribute. It was good to find a discussion forum for our LS4 cars. The car is stock for now but I expect to add a few mild modifications later.

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Congrats!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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hello, how do you like the monte so far?
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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congrats on the new purchase.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueChevyGuy
... look forward to posting here whenever I have anything valuable to contribute.

A few hours going through this site and you'll see that it won't have to be valuable. JK
Actually there are alot of people here that know what they're talking about (more than most forums) and this site can be a God send when you have need any info, selling/ buying or just support. You just may find yourself looking over this through all of work, like me.
Welcome and congrats on the car.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kpssmonte
hello, how do you like the monte so far?
I'm really having fun with the car so far, thanks. The car has lots of power and the torque is always there. The Laser Blue color gets plenty of complements. I'll admit it's not quite as comfortable on road trips as my old Monte Carlo (it was a 1996 with base trim, for crying out loud, of course it rode like a cadillac) but I'm more than happy to trade for the increased power.

My only gripe with the car, really, is that the motor's idle has gone from very smooth when brand new, to a bit jumpy at 3,000 miles. I'm going to post a new topic on the subject to see if I get any responses.

Thanks, look forward to hanging around the site.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueChevyGuy
I bought a new 2006 Laser Blue Monte Carlo SS
nice choice!! (copycat...)
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Welcome! Nice couple of cars you have there.

I really like the laser blue. I have seen a few chevy's that color and it is definitely eye catching.
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