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Re: Thanks Guys! [percussionist] by richard64
Jan 12, 2009 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: percussionist (Jan 11, 2009 12:01 pm)

"Jim Gridell was possibly my favorite."
 
Goodness. You have a good memory. Remember when we got tired of waiting and I finished it for him? What a hoot!
 
Richard
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Re: Thanks Guys! [driver100] by richard64
Jan 12, 2009 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: driver100 (Jan 11, 2009 1:32 pm)

Oops. I think that I confused you. I didn't mean to compare the Grand Marquis to the Solara convertible. When I found out that they weren't going to produce the Solara convertible any longer, I purchased a Chrysler Sebring Touring convertible. It's our other car, the Explorer, that I would trade for the GM.
 
Yes, the BMW 3 Series is a great automobile. That would have been my ultimate choice for a convertible. It would also have been a bit more change.
 
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Re: Thanks [chikoo] by richard64
Jan 12, 2009 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: chikoo (Jan 11, 2009 1:51 pm)

I see your point now. I don't know where my brain was before.
 
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Re: Richard [nyccarguy] by richard64
Jan 12, 2009 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Jan 11, 2009 8:43 pm)

My reservations included what you mentioned---parts. Still, I'm sure that Ford would have plenty of them for years to come. I haven't completely ruled the car out.
 
Richard
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Re: Merc [graphicguy] by richard64
Jan 12, 2009 (8:12 am)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Jan 12, 2009 5:06 am)

Thanks for mentioning the alternative options. You listed one that I have thought about---the Lincoln MKZ. It's not one of the old tanks, but it might give that floating feeling. I haven't driven one of them, but have considered doing so. You're right. There could be a pretty good deal there.
 
To all of you guys: Thanks for the comments about Mack. I'll be sure and tell him.
 
Richard
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Re: Merc [richard64] by jmonroe
Jan 12, 2009 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: richard64 (Jan 12, 2009 8:12 am)

Thanks for the comments about Mack. I'll be sure and tell him.
 
Let me put my thoughts in there too.
 
I was getting ready for, then watching the Steelers game yesterday when you broke the news. I'm sure he knows all of us are pulling for him. He's the kind of salesman we'd all like to deal with.
 
jmonroe
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Re: More for the list.. [fezo] by jmonroe
Jan 12, 2009 (10:13 am)
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Replying to: fezo (Jan 11, 2009 1:28 pm)

Dang! I should have gone shopping 5 years ago when I had the 2 year old twins. 7 just isn't the same...
 
You don’t have to punt just yet
 
Why not try, rentyoungtwins.com. Then go visit ‘isell’.
 
jmonroe
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Re: Merc [richard64] by boomchek
Jan 12, 2009 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: richard64 (Jan 12, 2009 8:12 am)

Send him my wishes as well. Good to know he's still pulling through!!
 
As for your Grand Marquis, I say just go out there and buy it. However be prepared to keep it for ever as the reasale value will be low, and realistically, those cars are tech dinosaurs compared to everything else out on the market.
 
Not to say they're bad cars, but they appeal to a very tiny fraction of car buying public. I'd love to have one, but not for $20k. I actually almost got a civillian Crown Vic that came in on a trade for about $5k a few years ago. It was I think 3-4 years old.
 
There's something charming to me about driving a boat with overboosted steering and lazy boy recliner for your front seat.
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Re: More for the list.. [fezo] by crkeehn
Jan 12, 2009 (12:00 pm)
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Replying to: fezo (Jan 11, 2009 1:28 pm)

Dang! I should have gone shopping 5 years ago when I had the 2 year old twins. 7 just isn't the same...
 
Use your imagination. 7 year olders bring their own unique talents to the table.
 
They can fight over the window seats.
 
Open the doors on all 4 door cars and activate the child safety latches
 
Bring daddy some wires they found in the engine compartment of that open car
 
Play the "You Poked me" game, followed by a rousing round of "Daddy, I'm bored."
 
Clean their chocolate-smeared hands on the nice cloth upholstery
 
See, Steve. If you use your imagination, even your 7 year olders can brighten the day of even the grumpiest salesperson.
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Re: Merc [boomchek] by isellhondas
Jan 12, 2009 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Jan 12, 2009 11:22 am)

Richard should go to Ebay.
 
He can go to Ebay Motors, click on "Collector Cars"
 
The have a lot of old cop cars for sale that he can buy for a fraction of what he would pay for that Mercury. Heavy Duty suspension and other mods that actually make a pretty tight ride.
 
Besides, he can scare the hell out of people on the freeway.

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