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When the coupe/convertible comes out...

Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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pay $2K more and get 2 doors less?

I'll probably keep the 4-door one...
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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keeping the sedan. more practical than a coupe/convertible.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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i would stick to my seden. the coupe is not for me here, the insureance will KILL me, im already paying 500$
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Dude with the sedan all you can throw in the back is 100LB Models!..* Take The Coupe!..*
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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i would LOVE to change to a coupe!! who needs four doors?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackGhost
i would stick to my seden. the coupe is not for me here, the insureance will KILL me, im already paying 500$
Hopefully, that's $500 every 6 months, not every month...
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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I think that i would make the switch to the coupe. not a convertible kinda guy.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Owned a 2 door before, not going back 4 doors is much more practical......maybe when i hit midlife crisis i will take a gander @ the coupoe or convertable
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Coupe......if there is a manual, more power, and I can get the options I want.

I'll check to see if the baby seat fits.lol
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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if the trade is reasonable...i might....any pictures surfaced?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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if the trade is reasonable...i might....any pictures surfaced?
Well, there is a spy shot:

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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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I'm keeping my 06 sedan. It's almost to the point to where I want it, and I'll need a car to accompany my bike that I will be riding next year.

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