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Old 05-10-2005, 01:12 AM
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I am holding off all plans for my SLE. I am not putting any more money in the car, except for the regular maintainence of course....here is the story...... I tore my whole trunk out to soundproof it today. I removed everything amps, spare, all carpeting etc, and then had a discussion with my parents to make sure that i am saving my money, for a new car. I was informed that I have a new car in my distant future. Probably at the end of college I will have a new car mabye a 05 GXP coming off a lease, a 03 SSEi , or anyother year that has low miles....A */C is a must. I have to nurse my SLE for another 2 years. and then it probably will be gone.......
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no more stop the supercharged opression!!!!!!
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no more stop the supercharged opression!!!!!!
nope.....well if i come across a GXP, then it will continue
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Why not keep the SLE and get something better like a firehawk? SLE = winter, firehawk is real performance.
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Why not keep the SLE and get something better like a firehawk? SLE = winter, firehawk is real performance.
yes I agree with you but in 2 years the car will have over 100,000 on it and while i dont doubt that car cant go 250K+ id just rather have a new car and alsowhere i plan on living there is no snow
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Keep the '93 as a reminder of why you are here in the club in the first place.

Even if you do sell her,keep the PINK STARFISH................We all need a mascot!!!!!!!!
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dude 2 years is a ways away
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Why not keep the SLE and get something better like a firehawk? SLE = winter, firehawk is real performance.

Hmm...Firehawk = low 14'* stock. Insurance High.... Get the girls though....
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Why not keep the SLE and get something better like a firehawk? SLE = winter, firehawk is real performance.

Hmm...Firehawk = low 14'* stock. Insurance High.... Get the girls though....
No... Low 13s stock. My 99 is rated at 13.2 sec in the 1/4. Insurance isn't bad either! $650 / year for the 'Hawk and 'Bird. Rated at 20K and 5K, respectively with full coverage. All about shopping around! They each have collector coverage...all that means is that they can't be a daily driver. No big deal, though since we have daily drivers. Also, the 'Hawks retain their value very well since they're limited production!

I would do exactly what Jason recommended....keep the SLE as a daily driver/winter car. Then, buy the GTO, 'Hawk, or whatever for a secondary car.

Good luck with your choice and decision!
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ya Brids get girls, but i already have one...so that really isnt a factor


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