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*chuckles* Sixty8 answered for me the question you asked me Dodgefan . 'Tis true ... not enough money. When I was looking a few months ago, I started adding up payments for the loan, payments for insurance (_almost_ double for that one car than I'm currently paying for all 5 MCs during the summer months), etc. ... and I quickly began to realize I just couldn't justify the added, big expense, especially when you add medical bills into the mix. *sighs* If only I were rich and didn't have to work............ Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

*shakes head* It's just so ... tragic. Thoughts/prayers to the victims and their family/friends....... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

Yeah yeah ... I know a lot of discussion has gone on since this quote ... but, wanted to highlight this.... Bingo. This is a point that people tend to either overlook, ignore or not even consider. I'm the same way ... I definitely do not want 1980s/1970s technology in today's cars. BUT ... I also dislike being insulted. Sadly, we'll never know what would've happened if GM had taken even a slightly different approach to the RWD/FWD debate. I, too, can be very serious about this, but obviously for fairly different reasons. I chuckle when people say, "but nobody will buy RWD". Oh, no? Then explain the sales of trucks/SUVs ... RWD ones, that is. And, I chuckle even more when people add that the sales of FWD is great. Well, d'oh ... that is just about all that is available these days. So, it would stand to reason that FWD sales would be more than RWD. *shrugs* But, what the helk do I know? According to some, I'm not a Chevrolet enthusiast. Go figure. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

Holy cow ... you certainly were! First row seats, by chance? I still need to get a Kenny CD for my radio show...heh. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

*raises eyebrow sharply* The explanation for why I would buy a FWD fullsize pickup is going to be very entertaining. AMEN! Sadly, I insulted myself for 6 LONG years ... with a 1997 Corsica (er, malibu) and a 2000 2-door Lumina (er, monte carlo). *shudders* NEVER again...................... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

Finally have some nice weather around here .. supposed to "cool off" Wednesday before next weekend temps soar! Might even get the older 4 MCs out this coming weekend ... we shall see . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

*chuckles* And I thought I was unhappy with these cars . He he. I dislike 'em for the FWD and for what Chevrolet has done to the nameplates ... using RWD names for FWD cars ... arg. malibu, monte carlo, impala and nova ... basically your Corsica, Lumina coupe, Lumina sedan, and Toyota, respectively ... and not what they claimed to be . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

Just about right there with ya . Heh ... sure wish I could've purchased a Dodge Charger........... *sighs* Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

Hmmm...trucks, yes. FWD, hecka no. I've contemplated getting a truck ... but, I'd rather have a coupe or sedan car............preferably, of course, coupe . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

*nods* Yeah, one of these years, when I go to the Chicago Auto Show, I'm just going to blow a day of vacation to go in during the week. I've heard that it is a LOT LESS crowded ... and, thus, more enjoyable, then. We'll see . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

Ah, yes ... I know what you mean. I've been to the Chicago Auto Show a few times ... always amazed at the crowds ... wishing I had more time to see more cars (and sit in them), but the crowds tend to curtail some of that . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

Oh man ... absolute LOVE those pics, Sixty8 . I especially like the pic with the 2 LeSabres next to each other, 10 years apart. He he. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

OH my ... INDEED they are :). I absolutely LOVE road trips ... not that ya'll didn't know that already ... he he. But, I agree ... city traffic is no fun with tons of traffic :(. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

AWESOME! Lookin' forward to seeing those pics . And, yeah, your chain of events seems about right. I last bought a car in 2003 ... my '87 MC LS ... picked it up near Cincy OH. I simply paid the previous owners the agreed amount, then we went to a DMV for me to get temporary plates ... and then I drove it back to IL. Once I got home, the next week, I went into our DMV to get the registration done for IL.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

Cool pics ... thanks for sharing. Sounds like ya'll had a good time . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

I already have plans that weekend, but I certainly would go if I could.... Sure seems interesting and fun. Maybe it'll come to the Chicago area, too.... . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

AN ADDITIONAL COMMENT... Cheers&Gears' 76ChevyTrucker: "No, it doesn't take much at all. Really just a little bit of thinking, and some general knowledge of some of GM's finest automobiles (the MC has always had a soft spot for me...)" STANDINGS AFTER VISUAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ROUND [5G] KCFITZ78 ... 75 +97 -6 = 166 GreenLS ... 75 -5 -6 = 64 dykzeulb ... 72 -5 -6 = 61 Dave96Z34 ... -10 -5 -6 = -21 trainman ... -10 -5 -6 = -21 06blink ... -10 -5 -6 = -21 [MCC] 85t5mcss ... 308 +97 +107 = 512 HardRocker ... 308 +97 +107 = 512 twomanymontes 157 +97 +107 = 361 monte7852 ... 68 -5 -6 = 57 [GMI] MelvinJ ... 150 +97 +107 = 354 asim ... 150 -5 +107 = 252 rmodys ... 68 +97 -6 = 159 [C&G] 76ChevyTrucker ... 308 +97 +107 = 512 RoadMaSSter ... 235 +97 +107 = 439 blackviper8891 ... 153 -5 -6 = 142 [NMCOA] 84LS1T56SS ... 63 +97 -6 = 154 montecl86 ... -10 -5 +107 = 92 84 406 ... -10 +97 -6 = 81 [MCML] Michael B ... 75 -5 +107 = 177 Stephen K ... 68 -5 +107 = 170 [2G] Dustin ... 68 +97 +107 = 272 Anthony ... 72 -5 -6 = 61 [4G] Gruvin84SS ... 308 +97 +107 = 512 Monteman1978 ... 157 +97 -6 = 248 [6G] Robert ... 141 +97 +107 = 345 Donutboy97 ... -10 -5 -6 = -21 [TP] StephenM ... 157 +97 -6 = 248 [1G] Alex's72fgmc ... 145 -5 -6 = 134 [MMG] MonteMan1978 ... 157 +97 -6 = 248 [3G] MonteMan1978 ... 157 +97 -6 = 248 [iMCOG] Roger ... -10 +97 -6 = 81 MCC ... 85t5mcss ... 512 MCC ... HardRocker ... 512 4G ... Gruvin84SS ... 512 C&G ... 76ChevyTrucker ... 512 C&G ... RoadMaSSter ... 439 MCC ... twomanymontes ... 361 GMI ... MelvinJ ... 354 6G ... Robert ... 345 2G ... Dustin ... 272 GMI ... asim ... 252 TP ... StephenM ... 248 4G ... Monteman1978 ... 248 3G ... MonteMan1978 ... 248 MMG ... MonteMan1978 ... 248 MCML ... Michael B ... 177 MCML ... Stephen K ... 170 5G ... KCFITZ78 ... 166 GMI ... rmodys ... 159 NMCOA ... 84LS1T56SS ... 154 C&G ... blackviper8891 ... 142 1G ... Alex's72fgmc ... 134 NMCOA ... montecl86 ... 92 NMCOA ... 84 406 ... 81 IMCOG ... Roger ... 81 5G ... GreenLS ... 64 2G ... Anthony ... 61 5G ... dykzeulb ... 61 MCC ... monte7852 ... 57 6G ... Donutboy97 ... -21 5G ... trainman ... -21 5G ... 06blink ... -21 5G ... Dave96Z34 ... -21 BONUS ITEMS CORRECT RESPONSES Bonus 7 "Jeopardy!": In 2006, Sheryl Crow's song "Real Gone" was the first heard on this animated hit film, which featured a character named Darrell Cartrip (a 2nd generation Monte Carlo) and highlighted Route 66. What is "Cars"? Bonus 8 "Wheel Of Fortune": In November 1975, CW McCall's song "Convoy" debuted and spent 6 weeks at #1 on the country charts as well as 1 week at #1 on the pop charts. The song also inspired a movie of the same name, starring Kris Kristofferson. Complete the line from the song. W E G O N N A R O L L T H I S T R U C K I N ' C O N V O Y A C R O S S T H E U. S. A. Bonus 9 Visual Multiple Choice: Choose the statement that BEST describes the wheels seen on this 1976 Monte Carlo: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/newpics/DSC07677r8_jpg.html b ... They are known as Turbine wheels. *** Stand by for final results.... *** Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm about to put the hammer down" ... CW McCall ... 'Convoy'

NO radio show this week. BUT, 2 more weeks to hear me on the radio ... ... starting @ 5:30p western / 6:30p mountain / 7:30p central / 8:30p eastern ... FRIDAY, APRIL 20 _and_ FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Additional comments about the show: Bigcarman, ChevyTalk.org ... where Dee Dee turned the post into a 'stickied' thread: "Cort, you've gotta be cruising at 35,000 ft!" montecraig, TGMCC: "That's a great article some nice exposure for the shows, maybe you can get some sponsers and do this more regularly" Praline, ValveReplacement: "I will try to listen in next show. I put an icon for the site on my desktop so I remember and can find the right site." Artists (among others) that you will hear in the next 2 weeks... John Anderson Moe Bandy/Joe Stamply Barenaked Ladies Bellamy Brothers Suzy Bogguss T Graham Brown Carlene Carter Johnny Cash Charlie Daniels Band Mark Chestnut Chicago Lacy J Dalton Billy Dean Diamond Rio Joe Diffie Johnny Duncan Fastball Janie Fricke Larry Gatlin Crystal Gayle Vince Gill Mickey Gilley Amy Grant Merle Haggard Alan Jackson Waylon Jennings Journey The Judds George Jones Annie Lennox Patty Loveless (double play) Lynyrd Skynyrd Barbara Mandrell (double play) Richard Marx Martina McBride Reba McEntire (double play) Tim McGraw Jo Dee Messina Ronnie Milsap (double play) Lorrie Morgan Gary Morris (double play) Juice Newton Oak Ridge Boys (double play) KT Oslin Dolly Parton Jerry Reed REO Speedwagon Roxette Sawyer Brown Southern Pacific Statler Brothers (double play) Rod Stewart Doug Stone James Taylor Pam Tillis Travis Tritt Tanya Tucker Conway Twitty Carrie Underwood Steve Wariner Bryan White Keith Whitley Don Williams Hank Williams Jr Dwight Yoakum *** I am looking for sponsors. If you know someone or a company that would be interested in sponsoring part of the show so I can continue past April, please contact me (wrmnshowcase [at] aol.com) ... thank you! *** Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Never settle for the path of least resistance" ... Lee Ann Womack ... 'I Hope You Dance'

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh NICE!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, again !!! Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I wanna drive" ... Trace Adkins ... '(Her Favorite Color Is) Chrome'

PLEASE do! Lookin' forward to seeing it! CONGRATULATIONS! Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I knew she was a jewel in disguise" ... Kathy Mattea ... '455 Rocket'

Heh. Sometimes, I wonder how I managed to get through college ... with all of the classes and hours on homework, etc. Luckily, I wasn't as involved in groups and/or message boards back then ... otherwise, it wouldn't have been pretty ... he heh. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

*grins* AWESOME! C'mon SUMMER! *pauses* Course, I guess we have to get to SPRING first, don't we? Aye. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "She became the envy of my dreams" ... Kenny Rogers ... 'Scarlet Fever'

Oh my goodness yes. *sighs* That IS a gorgeous El Camino, though . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com

HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY! Sure hope you had a wonderful day . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It goes so fast" ... Jodee Messina ... 'Was That My Life?'

Awesome pictures, Sixty8! Sure hope I can see this Buick in person someday . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort my radio show:CD SHOWCASE.7:30p central.Friday/April 20 = www.wrmn1410.com