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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 03:17 AM
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Well since the Formula got totaled out I just got my new replacement today and I think I got a great price on it too for the condition of the car! So here's the link, Im gonna wash it tomorrow so Ill post some pics of it in the driveway either tomorrow or Sunday after I wash it.....I got it for $15000!!!, 38k miles, original owner, ALL stock, clean carfax, oh and SOM!!! the car is perfect!, Im so excited, anyways tell me what you guys think? oh and btw GOD it feels so good to back in a 6 speed! lol

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

Last edited by 01FormulaTA; Mar 20, 2007 at 12:31 AM. Reason: PICS OF THE NEW CAR ADDED!!!
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 03:33 AM
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nice find!! have a good time with her.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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Nice ride man, dont total it lol.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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what he said above is true...
you seem to have better luck with stangs than LS1's....why not get an LS1 and stick it in a mustang? My buddy has an 05 with a blown motor and i offered to give him my stock ls1 to replace it... he thinks it cant be done though..
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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Very nice find.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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looks good man definally a clean find
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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thanks guys, actually neither accident was my fault believe it or not, both times I was hit from behind....but thanks for the comments guys, ill post some pics up tomorrow for sure
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Nice find Chris!
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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thanks man, the color is so bad *** i love it
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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so here's the new ride, all stock except I added the K&N and SLP lid today, she's so F'in gorgeous it's ridiculous






(thats a towel on the seat to keep the leather nice, since it has like no cracks I want to keep it that way)
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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Talk about excellent condition Nice lookin Z
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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yah I know, when I saw the car I was goin nuts at how well the car was kept! no paint work, no accidents, all original, got it from the original owner, has 38k miles on it now but I swear it feels like it has 3800 miles on it....
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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damn very nice, great find!!
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 03:12 AM
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Sweeeeeeeeet.....Can't wait for some better pics of her!Great find!
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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Wanna sell the wheels? I want those Chrome 10 spoke!
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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ok yeah im a newb lol wth is SOM? i see it all the time but dont know what it is.....
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Bad *** car and find congrats
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Very nice find.
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Nauticalstar
ok yeah im a newb lol wth is SOM ? i see it all the time but dont know what it is.....
Sunset Orange Metallic

BTW, great looking car. You found a gem for sure!!!
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Nauticalstar
ok yeah im a newb lol wth is SOM? i see it all the time but dont know what it is.....
It is the Color of the Paint. Sunset Orange Metallic.
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