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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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Tho we may be eating Top Ramen for a couple of years.....how AM I going to pay for this?
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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What did you trade in for that lil gem?

And congrats.
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rottluver
What did you trade in for that lil gem?

And congrats.
Sweet car

She should gone w/ a Dodge Magnum or 300C SRT8.
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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We kept everything! And the SRT8 Magnums run around $15k more than we paid for this.
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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nice car, how long will it be stock?
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
We kept everything! And the SRT8 Magnums run around $15k more than we paid for this.
I know nothing about those.....is it an SRT or "just" a Hemi?
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Sweet car! I do like the way those look, very mean looking, and something like 30mpg on highway with the automatic and selective cylinders or whatever right?

Ok Mark, you're gonna have to run through the list because I can't keep up. What's your current tow rig now?
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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What's your current tow rig now?
The Saturn?

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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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Ya know I was just thinking the other day Mark hasnt bought a new rig for like what, a month or two? I hope he is feeling okay.

Good to see your alright .

BTW nice rig, bring that sucka by the shop sometime so we can see how well she can do a burn-out.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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ya mark thats really nice!!! what do they run??
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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You want an instant xtra 26hp on a mustang dyno? Replace that exuast and get a cold air intake. Was at Toms shop a month or so ago and he had a customer with a brand new charger. Did a baseline and then repaced the exuast with magnaflows I believe and a cold air intake. On the second run it showed a 26 hp improvement. The first run showed like 15hp but was still re-mapping, you could see it in the a/f and torque readings. My guess is it picked up even a little more futher down the road as well. Great results you could clearly see. Also the new exaust cuts about 20 extra pounds off the factory one.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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I am envious, Mark. It really does look good. I have seen a few of those on the dealer lots lately. I like the color scheme too.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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Awesome! Great color.

Congrats ... even if it is a Dodge.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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Hey, don't you guys need a chauffeur? Just call me when it's time to go for a drive
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 03:28 AM
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Yellow is the fastest color too...
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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Awesome Car!

Congrats!
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Linda has not been very happy driving the Saturn (in spite of what she says) and she had been drooling over these ever since they came out. So I figured now that she is back to work (& making more $ than she was) that it was time we went crazy for something she wanted.

These are actually VERY nice cars. The drive like a GTO for power & comfort, but have a little more flash (you know us). They also have a back seat you can get into, plus a real trunk. When you youngsters get old like me you'll understand. And like I've been saying, Lynnwood Dodge is selling them for UNDER MSRP! You'd have to go to that guy in Idaho to get this price. We paid $31k - MSRP was $35, final sticker was 40. Up here in Smokey Point they are $47k!!!

RTs have the 5.7L, SRTs have the 6.1L. The Daytonas are actually cheaper than a regular RT Charger for some reason. And the Magnums are more $ yet for similar trim. The brocure Dodge sent Linda shows a red Daytona.....the dealer knew nothing about them, but I'd guess they'll be available soon (for full list of course). Personally, I like the look of the yellow ones. Although they MIGHT be making purple ones at some point.

Anyway, Linda now has the car she wanted. Peace is restored.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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Nice car Linda.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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A few more pics....and if anyone is thinking about getting one, go see Eric & tell him I sent you & we'll all go have Wings @ Hooters.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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So is going to be out cruising anywhere this weekend?
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