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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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Nice car. Looks like you got a great deal

I take it the job is going good
Thank you Dave! I actually just left that job and moved on to a national truck leasing company. I worked in transportation in college so this is right up my alley. Operations management program.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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Congrats on the purchase dude!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 09:02 PM
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Thanks Pat!!

Brought her home last night and I'm really enjoying it! A lot of options in this thing. I'll get some pics up once I get a chance this weekend.

This morning not even having it 12 hours I got hit by a rock on the highway and put a huge 12"+ crack in my windshield Thank god insurance covers it!

Also realized I really like the stock 18's and will leave them be. I like the ride and look of them as I continue to see them in person. Most likely I will buy another set of them and mount snow tires on them.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 10:48 PM
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More pictures of the new ride requested! Glad you're really liking it so far and hope the new job is working out OK. I was in the trucking and transportation business for years (material re-location specialist) and it can keep you on your toes! Best of luck with the car and job....
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 10:51 PM
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Sorry about the cracked windshield John...just noticed that happened.


 
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Old May 1, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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Congrats John! That's one heck of a DD . I've heard of some useing Cavaliers but this is on a whole nother level. Enjoy it brother...
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 08:08 AM
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Make sure you get OEM glass put back in it. Not a China special
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 08:34 AM
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Thanks guys! I could probablynfit a Cavalier in my trunk LOL

Pat I'm waiting for them to come by. The other day it sounded like OEM but they didn't call me to confirm again since is rescheduled. That is a concern of mine as well.
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 10:19 AM
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Nice car, John. Sorry about the window. I got a rock chip in my new truck and have one on the Expedition. That's life.
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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Nice car, John. Sorry about the window. I got a rock chip in my new truck and have one on the Expedition. That's life.
Yet you could drive an old clunker around for 10 years and not pick up so much as a single nick in the glass.......
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 11:30 AM
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Yet you could drive an old clunker around for 10 years and not pick up so much as a single nick in the glass.......
That is so true.
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 11:33 AM
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Thanks Jim! Go figure...all fixed now though. Used exact OEM replacement so I'm happy. Got the truck out today.
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 12:31 PM
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Go figure...all fixed now though. Used exact OEM replacement so I'm happy.
Sounds like you came out better than one of my buddies!

A few years ago he bought a new Honda minivan -- I can't remember what they were called, but it was the one with the really long, exaggeratedly-sloped windshield. He pulled it into his garage the first night he brought it home and then remembered he had to get something out of the rafters, so he set a ladder in front of the new Honda and reached up to get a lawn chair down from storage.

Sure enough, he lost his balance going up the ladder and fell with his body weight against the windshield of the new Honda -- done! From what I remember, that one was RIDICULOUSLY expensive to replace as well.....
 
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Old May 2, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Yeah I made out well! Ordered OEM ford splash guards, vent shades, and locking gas plug for the capless system. All cheap through ford dealers on eBay. Found out I'm getting weathertech's from my parents for my birthday I had the other day. Here are some pics:






 

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Old May 2, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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So do you have a garage space for it or do you have to let it sit in the driveway?
 
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