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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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The link says it all... :(

http://startribune.com/stories/535/4749918.html
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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Another one bits the dust...........
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Better keep mine in good running order then.... :?
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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I heard that this morning. *plays taps* :(
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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Before you know it, Jim will be at a car show, standing proudly next to his Rora, when some kid comes by and asks "an Oldsmo-what now? What the heck is that?" as is the case with so many old brands gone to the wayside.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Hey, at least we still have the Aztek!
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Oppress the Naturally Aspirated!
Oppress the Oldsmobiles!
Oppress the rice!...Definately!
O'press the accelerator!
Tim, I think you successfully oppressed the Oldsmobile
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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sad sad day... mine will be a collector before jims will.. :P
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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makes them even more rare
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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Very sad day - always a great automobile line!
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