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Re: How to value a 'free car'

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So, what do  you drink?

A lot

"This is the scene where I get shot," Bronson said. "I have these little squibs that explode to make it look like bullets are hitting." "Fascinating," said Bergman. "I never knew how they did that." "You mean," asked Bronson, "you don't use machine guns in your movies?"

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

I spent more money on the free car today.

$44.87. That got me a fuel filter, oil filter, 5 quarts of oil and a roll of black pinstripe tape.
( which looks great applied! )


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Re: How to value a 'free car'

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I spent more money on the free car today.

$44.87. That got me a fuel filter, oil filter, 5 quarts of oil and a roll of black pinstripe tape.

Lemons Supreme Court Translation: I beat down the competition with my checkbook today.

$4,487.00. That got me an extra 150 horsepower, swaybars the size of boxcar axles, limited-slip differential, and some phony receipts from cheatingdocumentation.com.

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

Nice!

We're looking forward to the race.


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Re: How to value a 'free car'

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We're looking forward to the race.

Why?

"This is the scene where I get shot," Bronson said. "I have these little squibs that explode to make it look like bullets are hitting." "Fascinating," said Bergman. "I never knew how they did that." "You mean," asked Bronson, "you don't use machine guns in your movies?"
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To overcome all obstacles, penalties, protests and what not...

Sounds like fun to me.
( as long as the "people's curse" isn't determined in advance )


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Re: How to value a 'free car'

Since themes that have jumped the proverbial shark were brought up, I'm surprised the omnipresent police car theme didn't get mentioned, nor the scatological themes and plays off of the word "lemon", but hey, even a played-out theme beats no theme, I suppose.

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

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I spent more money on the free car today.

$44.87. That got me a fuel filter, oil filter, 5 quarts of oil and a roll of black pinstripe tape.
( which looks great applied! )


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Don't forget the Armor All, wax, Scotchgard and tire shine while you're at it...gotta make that Imron really pop....love to watch your car in Friday tech!

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

ZX2's are fun little cars for commuting. I've owned two, and logged almost 90k in the first one. Properly gutted and set up, it should hold its own. If he starts burning other cars on the straights, we'll know he cheated.

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

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The only theme we're totally burned out on, however, is the tank thing. Anyone with a phony tank turret is going to be forced to turn their car into Team Peace And Love. A real tank turret, however, will be fine.

Sounds like my team is royally screwed this weekend...

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

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MurileeMartin wrote:

The only theme we're totally burned out on, however, is the tank thing. Anyone with a phony tank turret is going to be forced to turn their car into Team Peace And Love. A real tank turret, however, will be fine.

Sounds like my team is royally screwed this weekend...

Bring flowers. Lots and lots of flowers

"This is the scene where I get shot," Bronson said. "I have these little squibs that explode to make it look like bullets are hitting." "Fascinating," said Bergman. "I never knew how they did that." "You mean," asked Bronson, "you don't use machine guns in your movies?"

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

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Speedycop wrote:
MurileeMartin wrote:

The only theme we're totally burned out on, however, is the tank thing. Anyone with a phony tank turret is going to be forced to turn their car into Team Peace And Love. A real tank turret, however, will be fine.

Sounds like my team is royally screwed this weekend...

Bring flowers. Lots and lots of flowers

Wait to reserve judgement until you see it. If it's just like all the other crappy "tanks", hippify us. If not, give us credit for something cool and unique. I think you'll like our new look. Hell, one of my own pit crew members came over a few days ago and didn't even recognize the Lincoln! Besides, anything looks better than this:
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/8183722/aview/lemonsmarkviii.jpg

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

Great thread, enjoying the banter!

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

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Judge Jonny wrote:
Speedycop wrote:

Sounds like my team is royally screwed this weekend...

Bring flowers. Lots and lots of flowers

Wait to reserve judgement until you see it. If it's just like all the other crappy "tanks", hippify us. If not, give us credit for something cool and unique. I think you'll like our new look.

http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2008/10/thumb800x800_2961090138_81dabb549f_o.jpg

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/12/LTH08-098.jpg

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Our armored S.W.A.T. Assault Vehicle does NOT look like any of the above. It does not even look like a Lincoln. Our cannon also is unique in what it can do. I'm not gonna give you a sneak preview. I'd rather it be a surprise. Let's just say that we hope to turn heads and generate a bunch of laughs.

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I bought one more roll of pinstriping tape for $4.99!


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I think it funny that most of our budget is in decorating!


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I actually just changed the oil...



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*not a good memory*


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**UPDATE**

we're waitlisted...



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We want in so badly that we will be starting a public campaign to get the attention of the Lemons staff.

Watch for our car being trailered repeated around the Lemon HQ complex.

Look for 'filthy' on highway billboards, tv and radio spots, loud speaker interrupts on ice cream trucks and 'homeless guys' in Gulf jumpsuits ( our team members ) with signs that read: 'will work for Lemons'.

I have an 'in' with the ALMS, so watch for 'filthy', as it may be the Official Pace car this year for the Monterey Sport Car Championships.


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Re: How to value a 'free car'

Gawd this thread REEKS of cheating!!!!

You'd be less of a cheat if you showed up in a GT-R/

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I just read ( officially ) that they are indeed using the full track at TH.

I'm going berserk!


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Re: How to value a 'free car'

Now, there have been plenty of Lightning McQueen themed cars, but has anyone tried any of the other cars from that film? I'm thinking that The King would be nice, but given this crowd, Mater seems more likely.

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Re: How to value a 'free car'

Someone do Guido!

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