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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 09:24 PM
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Joe is Mr. Cheap and wants to do it himself. The only new cars that he has driven belonged to the Police Department.
Yeah I know how that goes...

My brother bought only 1 new car in his life and he said never again.. LOL
 
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Weren't you looking for goodies right after you ordered yours...lol
I spent too much on mods after I bought mine. LOL
 
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Yeah like floor mats and strobe lights that I can't get preinstalled...LOL
You should be like me and buy it one piece at a time...lol
 
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Yeah I know how that goes...

My brother bought only 1 new car in his life and he said never again.. LOL
Patty's sister has bought new cars but won't let Joe drive them.
 
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I spent too much on mods after I bought mine. LOL
That's OK cause Ford doesn't have them..

I am talking about the guys who want the goodies like adaptive cruise control or other options then try adding them..
 
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Patty's sister has bought new cars but won't let Joe drive them.
She is smart... LOL
 
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She is smart... LOL
Yeah she is!
 
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My SIL threatened my brother that she was going to buy a new car unless he got her a new one..

He got another car for her, but it wasn't new or even close...LOL

That was about 4 cars ago..
 
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Originally Posted by donjamer
That's OK cause Ford doesn't have them..

I am talking about the guys who want the goodies like adaptive cruise control or other options then try adding them..
I can drive a vehicle that doesn't have that fancy crap. LOL
 
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Me too... LOL
 
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My SIL threatened my brother that she was going to buy a new car unless he got her a new one..

He got another car for her, but it wasn't new or even close...LOL

That was about 4 cars ago..
Joe would rather drive a used vehicle just because he thinks its cheaper. So far this SD is the best vehicle he has ever owned.
 
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I drove a Lada for 8 1/2 years
 
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I drove a Lada for 8 1/2 years
What the hell is a lada?
 
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Joe would rather drive a used vehicle just because he thinks its cheaper. So far this SD is the best vehicle he has ever owned.
That is what my brother thinks too..LOL
 
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What the hell is a lada?
It's a Russian car I believe...LOL
 



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