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[user not found] wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:34 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:54 pm

My buddy Ron is the guy who picked up your car. Small world
Get his ass on here.
I mean picked it up, on the Carvana truck, and drove it away.
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Desertbreh wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:55 pm

:hibachi: This is a Johnny P quest. No need to go test an ideal candidate at the right price located IN CHARLOTTE.
:notwrong:

Thing is... I’m just not really ready to commit to dropping $35k. That is a lot of money and I’m not really sure if it’s what I need. I am honestly more concerned about test driving some other, different cars first. I know what a Corvette drives like. If I feel like I can enjoy something like a FoRS just as much, I think I’d rather go that route.

I doubt I will and could see ending back up at a Corvette, but I need to explore the options. They aren’t exactly rare, if that one sells, there will be more.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Fo ... =295957552
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D Griff wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:16 am
Desertbreh wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:55 pm

:hibachi: This is a Johnny P quest. No need to go test an ideal candidate at the right price located IN CHARLOTTE.
:notwrong:

Thing is... I’m just not really ready to commit to dropping $35k. That is a lot of money and I’m not really sure if it’s what I need. I am honestly more concerned about test driving some other, different cars first. I know what a Corvette drives like. If I feel like I can enjoy something like a FoRS just as much, I think I’d rather go that route.

I doubt I will and could see ending back up at a Corvette, but I need to explore the options. They aren’t exactly rare, if that one sells, there will be more.
Need to try other things.
Can't get over how much I love driving my Corvette
Need to try other things.
Love my Corvette.
Should focus more on riding my bike. ................:sad:..............................:hibachi:
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:20 am
D Griff wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:16 am

:notwrong:

Thing is... I’m just not really ready to commit to dropping $35k. That is a lot of money and I’m not really sure if it’s what I need. I am honestly more concerned about test driving some other, different cars first. I know what a Corvette drives like. If I feel like I can enjoy something like a FoRS just as much, I think I’d rather go that route.

I doubt I will and could see ending back up at a Corvette, but I need to explore the options. They aren’t exactly rare, if that one sells, there will be more.
Need to try other things.
Can't get over how much I love driving my Corvette
Need to try other things.
Love my Corvette.
Should focus more on riding my bike. ................:sad:..............................:hibachi:
:dat:

You seem a bit bored with the C5 :iono: , buy something new for the new experience, not because it may or may not be better or worse than what you have.

Look at my laundry list of motorcycle ownershit over the last decade - my favorites are always the ones that I have right now - I don't really buy with the mindset of something being better than the last.
As the only published author in a well-known motorcycle publication in the room...
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Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:14 am EVORA FOR 40K! Some-juan :doit:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight
This is a buy. :megusta:
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Detroit wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:22 am
Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:14 am EVORA FOR 40K! Some-juan :doit:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight
This is a buy. :megusta:
:dat:
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Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:14 am EVORA FOR 40K! Some-juan :doit:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight
Now THAT is tempting.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:20 am
D Griff wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:16 am

:notwrong:

Thing is... I’m just not really ready to commit to dropping $35k. That is a lot of money and I’m not really sure if it’s what I need. I am honestly more concerned about test driving some other, different cars first. I know what a Corvette drives like. If I feel like I can enjoy something like a FoRS just as much, I think I’d rather go that route.

I doubt I will and could see ending back up at a Corvette, but I need to explore the options. They aren’t exactly rare, if that one sells, there will be more.
Need to try other things.
Can't get over how much I love driving my Corvette
Need to try other things.
Love my Corvette.
Should focus more on riding my bike. ................:sad:..............................:hibachi:
:notwrong: :lolol:

I am very indecisive. I don't drive a ton. I want something new but kinda want to be :scrooge: as well. :hibachi:
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4zilch wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:01 am
Desertbreh wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:20 am

Need to try other things.
Can't get over how much I love driving my Corvette
Need to try other things.
Love my Corvette.
Should focus more on riding my bike. ................:sad:..............................:hibachi:
:dat:

You seem a bit bored with the C5 :iono: , buy something new for the new experience, not because it may or may not be better or worse than what you have.

Look at my laundry list of motorcycle ownershit over the last decade - my favorites are always the ones that I have right now - I don't really buy with the mindset of something being better than the last.
:dat: is certainly my hesitation. I think a Corvette really fits my needs/lifestyle better than anything else at this point in the game, but I've had a Corvette for seven years, a :plac: eternity.

I don't at all mean to belittle the C6 GS as 'just another one of what I have', I realize it is better in every way, but in terms of learning about driving it on a track it will be basically the same, but better.

C5 to C6 is going from Makers Mark to Weller, C5 to FoRS is going from Makers Mark to a margarita.
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4zilch wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 6:08 am
D Griff wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:16 am

:notwrong:

Thing is... I’m just not really ready to commit to dropping $35k. That is a lot of money and I’m not really sure if it’s what I need. I am honestly more concerned about test driving some other, different cars first. I know what a Corvette drives like. If I feel like I can enjoy something like a FoRS just as much, I think I’d rather go that route.

I doubt I will and could see ending back up at a Corvette, but I need to explore the options. They aren’t exactly rare, if that one sells, there will be more.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Fo ... =295957552
Blue Meanie bloo! :megusta:
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:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:20 am
D Griff wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:16 am

:notwrong:

Thing is... I’m just not really ready to commit to dropping $35k. That is a lot of money and I’m not really sure if it’s what I need. I am honestly more concerned about test driving some other, different cars first. I know what a Corvette drives like. If I feel like I can enjoy something like a FoRS just as much, I think I’d rather go that route.

I doubt I will and could see ending back up at a Corvette, but I need to explore the options. They aren’t exactly rare, if that one sells, there will be more.
Need to try other things.
Can't get over how much I love driving my Corvette
Need to try other things.
Love my Corvette.
Should focus more on riding my bike. ................:sad:..............................:hibachi:
BRUTAL
:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:14 am EVORA FOR 40K! Some-juan :doit:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight
:ohdang: :like: :like: :like:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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Desertbreh wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:54 pm
Detroit wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:49 pm They're race engines. Race engines are rebuilt after ever race, they're certainly not designed to go 100k miles. It's just the nature of it.
The problem is that except for the V10 they don't make race engine POWER. Fragile "race" engines should make way more horsepower than some truck motor a guy in Detroit put a hot cam and some ported heads on but NOPE. The four taillights on Gandalf are fading out of sight in the straightway whilst some bro's "racing" BMW engine is melting down on him and his color matched Rolex.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:50 am
[user not found] wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:34 pm

Get his ass on here.
I mean picked it up, on the Carvana truck, and drove it away.
Cal: I am having a friend over for lunch

[user not found]: Oh Yeah? what did you have?

Cal: My friend, for lunch .... he was delicious.....
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GMESTONK kid lives up the street from me! That's pretty dope, I might say whats up if I see him around.


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[user not found] wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:27 am
Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:20 am GMESTONK kid lives up the street from me! That's pretty dope, I might say whats up if I see him around.


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I'm so over this stonks thing.
Yeah this guy posted on insta, apparently he's like 21 and maxx-profitted from this frenzy. He upgraded from an early year MK7 GTI which I saw on my daily dog walk; and is keeping another chunk for a down payment so that he can move out of the 'rents place. TBH, I'm not investing in the stock market right now. I have made my bed and will be focusing on debt reduction from now to :wap: -dom.
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Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:14 am EVORA FOR 40K! Some-juan :doit:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight
I really like those. But I’m too poor for a 3 car garage :-/
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Irish wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:01 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:50 am

I mean picked it up, on the Carvana truck, and drove it away.
Cal: I am having a friend over for lunch

[user not found]: Oh Yeah? what did you have?

Cal: My friend, for lunch .... he was delicious.....
:lolol:
Man :meat: :drool:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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max225 wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:37 am
Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:14 am EVORA FOR 40K! Some-juan :doit:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight
I really like those. But I’m too poor for a 3 car garage :-/
Is it in regards to stock market beatings?
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Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:54 am
max225 wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:37 am
I really like those. But I’m too poor for a 3 car garage :-/
Is it in regards to stock market beatings?
Nope, more like me wanting a fun true “sports car” again, but not willing to sell the mini or the taco. I really like both Vehicles and I don't want to park either outside or sell
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If aircooled it would be worth 250k
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Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:20 am GMESTONK kid lives up the street from me! That's pretty dope, I might say whats up if I see him around.


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That looks to be quite a nice house neighborhood, so I'm guessing Mr. Stonks lives with mom and dad :crang: style?

:impressive: use of funds, stay in the basement but buy a $50K :egg:
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[user not found] wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:25 am
Tarspin wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:14 am EVORA FOR 40K! Some-juan :doit:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... =spotlight
Evora S, too. :notbad:
86K miles but looks clean
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max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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