[Shotimes] Nice New (to me) Red '97

Al Fitz alfitz@alfitz.com
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 20:23:41 -0600


I'll trade you a manual for the 97 in exchange for the 93.

LOL


Al Fitz
alfitz@alfitz.com

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marc Randolph" <gsf1299@speedfactory.net>
To: "shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 9:24 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Nice New (to me) Red '97


> Hi all,
> I have been searching for my dream car (96-98 SHO) for two years now but
> they're always too expensive. Three kids and their braces and the '93 and
> its parts purchases seem to be all I can afford. Last year, in Marietta
GA,
> I found a '96 for $4999. Custom wheels. Flew out there and talked to the
lot
> attendent - blown engine - the old cam let go and some mechanic was
tending
> to it, hoping to take it home cheap. 1 down.
>
> Last week, Auto Trader showed a '96 with 84K in Duluth for $5775. Ran up
> there. Drat, they sold it Tuesday. I won't even start-on about the sleezy
> salesman. 2 down.
>
> Yesterday, finally, a '97 with 63K miles at $5999. Too good to be true? I
> called this morning and they said it was on the lot and had no damage.
> Traded-in by a 62 year old who wanted to move to a truck. It took 5 hours
to
> get to Nashville and 4 to get back. The trans is very tight and the engine
> very clean. I prayed for no ticking sounds and ran it home. She needs a
> cleaning but runs like a charm. Moon roof and trunk CD.
>
> On to FPS for a cam weld and now I'm a member of the V8 crowd. I do love
> this car! Now, if I can get an owners manual, I'll find out what half of
> these switches do.
>
> Anyone want a white '93 with slicers and a 5-speed? Dynomax cat-back,
> Powerslot rotors and Carbotech brakes. Good condition for 105K. Well
> maintained.
>
> Marc/Atlanta
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