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Old 04-19-2016 | 01:26 PM
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300k! Jesus! I know they're probably really nice and all but I'll never live that close to someone again...
Old 04-19-2016 | 01:26 PM
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300-350k for something BRAND NEW in a really nice place to live aint that bad. I could justify it, but I dont think id like the neighbours right up my asshole everyday
Old 04-19-2016 | 01:32 PM
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$350k here buys you a pretty insane house... Lol

Of course this isn't Miami.
Old 04-19-2016 | 01:34 PM
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oh for sure. 350k where I live you'd be getting into something really spectacular
Old 04-19-2016 | 01:35 PM
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shoot, those are kinda spacious in comparison to the townhouse I started out in.
when I said 300...I meant...like 399.99K....incredible.
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Old 04-19-2016 | 01:40 PM
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so 400 lol
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This thread sucks.
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Old 04-19-2016 | 02:11 PM
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300k here will get you a house in the hood... or 1250 sq ft in a nice area....
Old 04-19-2016 | 02:22 PM
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300K = down payment
Old 04-19-2016 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
300k here will get you a house in the hood... or 1250 sq ft in a nice area....
Old 04-19-2016 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Flipster23
300k here will get you a house in the hood... or 1250 sq ft in a nice area....
Originally Posted by thoiboi
300K = down payment
this really is crazy lol.
Old 04-19-2016 | 02:36 PM
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Yea Cali is expensive as hell.... Insanity really.
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All of that money just to break off into the ocean
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It's crazy....

Oh, yea and burger flippers will make $15/hr.....
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burger flipsters. heh.
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Nice shots, J.
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thanks, Steven.
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my chariot to work today
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J, when you have the S2k in the driveway, take a pic of your shelving unit you have there.... I'm trying to get some ideas.
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Thanks.
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Stunning shots, J! Those locations are awesome.

What's next for the car? I know you're not finished
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Wait.....I thought I was your boo????????











LOL....nice shots, brother!
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Old 05-03-2016 | 07:45 AM
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Thanks Fellas!
the ONLY thing I have in mind for the car is a new soft top...but I'm kinda waitin on that since I never see it anyway!
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That color pops in any background! It looks like a fun toy to drive on sunny days.
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Old 05-08-2016 | 01:35 PM
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Thanks, Adam...it really is, man.
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I wish the side strakes weren't so damn expensive
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Tyler, I can't lie...that is probably the toughest pill to swallow as far as mods go. It was the one that hurt the most to spend such an absurd amount of money on for what it is.

But I had to...
I just HAD to.
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^^^ I know how you feel....
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I know you do, Steven...but it is what sets your Corvette apart (I'm assuming you're referring to the crazy pricing on all the CF accents).

Saturday night I took Betty out for her first REAL Mother's day celebration, went out to Shooters Waterfront for a nice dinner and sunset.
Took the S2000, finally realized that if I drive it like a civilized individual in the evening where it's not hot out, she actually enjoys riding in it. No more doughnuts or going sideways for her. At the end of the night, she was like, you can't sell this car...it's way too fun going out in it!

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The itch for a S2K is real..
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Old 05-09-2016 | 09:39 AM
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You'll get one, man!
I think it was the first time Betty realized that the type of car you're in can affect the experience and that it's not just about going point A to point B. She actually realized that it added to the experience and enjoyed herself!
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Need a garage before anything, S2Ks parked outside overnight in the Toronto area usually don't make it through the night..
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get a banged up rebuilt title one that nobody would want!
Old 05-09-2016 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by teh CL
The itch for a S2K is real..
Man I hear this. I will have one, someday. Moonrock

J, bruuuuuuuhhhhh THOSE PICS ARE SICK SON. Love those

The og gangsta pics! Fuck it, my new wallpaper

That is slammed in the front lol, would get eaten alive on my streets
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Old 05-09-2016 | 02:21 PM
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Need a garage before anything, S2Ks parked outside overnight in the Toronto area usually don't make it through the night..
Sounds to me like you just laid out your own procurement plan.

GL
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