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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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So I'm debating between 4 cars for my next daily driver to replace the Audi. G35, M3, 03-04 Cobra, and finally a 99-03 Vette. I like the M3 the most, however it would be stretching my budget and maintenance even doing it myself is pricey. Even the oil has to be 10w60 which is a pain to get.

Right now leaning towards the vette since its actually the cheapest out of the 4 and fairly easy to fix if something were to happen. However not a big trunk, but the hatchback (not a fan of FRC) has more room then I really ever use anyways. And I'd for sure have to get some snow tires...
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Damn you and your counting dates!
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Originally Posted by MadIceV8
Damn you and your counting dates!
. . . Oh, and . .

February 2!
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So just curios, how many miles do you even have on the Berger and the SS?
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So just curios, how many miles do you even have on the Berger and the SS?

2002 Berger nearly 7,000 miles

2000 SS around 20,000 miles

1997 SS around 60 miles

And since you're asking . .

2004 GTO around 16,000 miles

2004 Silverado just passed 60,000 miles

2006 STS-V is right at 14,000 miles . . .

And its February 5th! Happy Fat Tuesday and Election Day in IL!!!

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Damn all 3 of your Camaro's put together still have less miles then mine. Not by a whole lot though, I passed 27,000 before it went into winter sleep. Man you have a lot of cars...
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Man more snow just keeps coming . . .
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