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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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... you consider putting one of the SUVs parked next to you in the back so that you can carry it around as a spare.


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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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**********. 2000. Ford Excursion. 4x4. *********

You watch out for bargains on CL... V12 to boot!
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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**********. 2000. Ford Excursion. 4x4. *********

You watch out for bargains on CL... V12 to boot!
Let me guess. They did the Jaguar V12 engine swap.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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when you have to consciously worry about parking garage/drive through heights as to not smash your roof.

i had to back down a ramp to a busy downtown parking garage because the first bar..luckily on chains laid flat on my roof.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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There was a Bronco next to the Ex with a guy sitting in it and I asked him if he wanted me to stick it in the back for a ride home.........he didn't like that
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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When the Yenko Chevy next to you revvs his engine, and you just tap the throttle and completely engulf him in black smoke, then putt away leaving 4 black marks on the pavement...
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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When oncoming cars at narrow bridges stop to wait, even if they got there before you. Had several start to accelerate then take another look at my mirrors and re think that plan.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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When you go to the gas station, walk in with 100+ cash and hand it to the them, and don't have to say what pump you're parked at.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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When oncoming cars at narrow bridges stop to wait, even if they got there before you. Had several start to accelerate then take another look at my mirrors and re think that plan.
4way stops in my town have similar effect on cars.
they completely stop and wait for my turn to go.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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When you go to the gas station, walk in with 100+ cash and hand it to the them, and don't have to say what pump you're parked at.
lmao


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when you pick up your relatives from the airport and drive around 8 times because the airport parking has a 6'-6" height limit
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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You know you want an Excursion when every time you hear on the news that gas has jumped you jump on Craigslist.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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when you pick up your relatives from the airport and drive around 8 times because the airport parking has a 6'-6" height limit
Been there!
 
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When you look in the rear view mirror and see what looks like stadium seating.
 
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...When you own three, and have to decide which one to sell....
 
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