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May 24, 2006, 09:17:09 PM

Well how can I say this.... even just a short couple of minutes after making my reply to Erics thread I am convinced that I've hit the end of the road.

I've finally after a long period of unemployment found a new job. Prospects are looking good for quick advancement and thats got me eager to find a new ride. While I'll not bore you with ideas I will say that a different forum will house all of my new questions.

I've known for a while that I can't drive this car for much longer. Even knowing it inside out and backwards I just don't feal the need or have the desire to replace the remaining parts required to keep it as a daily.

Even with the new engine I've got, I've hit a brick wall. Required parts to reassemble are costly, much more than the car is really worth.

I'm not getting rid of it anytime soon as I will need time to take care of all the acumilated bills from unemployment before I can dive into something else.

But you will be seeing alot less of me around here as I will be at work alot and at school and when I do have free time...... I just am not fealing the Cougar like I once was.

Farewell

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Reply #1 – May 24, 2006, 09:51:54 PM

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So uh, are you still coming to Carlisle?

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Reply #2 – May 24, 2006, 10:10:38 PM

Ah, Fartsicles. Still up for coming up here sometime?

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Reply #3 – May 24, 2006, 10:11:58 PM

Claude...if you'd have started with a V8 car to begin with...you wouldn't be having this conversation with yourself.

Don't beat yourself up over it. Remember, these are not Mustangs. Ford didn't hand us cars that were easy to soup up. That's what separates those of us on the board, from everyone else. You get out of it what you put into it. But when you put your heart and soul into it, and it doesn't give you that love back...

Is that what you're saying, or what?

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Reply #4 – May 24, 2006, 11:01:49 PM

Another brick in the wall of "Hay, why are you driving a 20 year old Thunderbird"?

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Reply #5 – May 24, 2006, 11:08:35 PM

T'is a shame, but I guess you can't change the way a man feels. You know If i were you i wouldn't give up hope on these cars.. you just have to find one that stands out among the rest and it changes your total perspective on things.

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Reply #6 – May 24, 2006, 11:10:49 PM

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So uh, are you still coming to Carlisle?

Or uh, Cat Jam?

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Reply #7 – May 24, 2006, 11:15:18 PM

And what about the steering wheel piece for poor little kingcars?

Man, I think that being away from the board for a few days has driven everyone mad. Is there such thing as a forum withdrawl rehab center? We could use one :D . Aw well, good luck to you on your future endeavors!

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Reply #8 – May 24, 2006, 11:22:37 PM

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And what about the steering wheel piece for poor little kingcars?

And the mirrors for poor little Cougars 2 go

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Reply #9 – May 25, 2006, 12:05:23 AM

and the $100 for poor lil me

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Reply #10 – May 25, 2006, 10:32:41 AM

I understand you completely. I'm at the point now where I don't want to sell my car because it'll disappoint the guys on the board. :p

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Reply #11 – May 25, 2006, 11:10:23 AM

No! Don't leave Claude! I'm telling you from experience, don't give up on your Cougar but just set it aside for a while. By doing this you can only make it better.

I was in your position. I was to the point I wanted my Cougar crushed, not sold, not junked, crushed and it even is a 5.0 so the idea that you feel this way because it's a 3.8 is rubbish. If I couldn't have it nobody would

Anyway, this was when I bought my new car Feb. last year.

Listen, your car is paid for, it's not costing much to keep (what, insurance and tags) so why can't you have your cake and eat it too. Buy yourself something new and reliable and slowly work on your Cougar. I'm telling you this is the best remedy. My relationship with my car has improved greatly since I've parked it and occasionally work on and drive it. Besides you have so much work into it already, it wouldn't make sense to give up now.

Wow this post makes me sound weird :wtf:

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Reply #12 – May 25, 2006, 11:28:13 AM

you be sad.. i still miss mine.

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Reply #13 – May 25, 2006, 11:31:48 AM

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I understand you completely. I'm at the point now where I don't want to sell my car because it'll disappoint the guys on the board.

LOL I myself was just toying with the idea of buying a mark8 and selling my bird... I couldn't do it because of friends, family, and you guys here... everyone is just so use to seeing me with the tbird

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Reply #14 – May 25, 2006, 12:37:18 PM

Which ever you decide, most of the guys will be behind you. I am new so I can't say but it feels that way. Congrats on the new job, and just put it aside as everyone is saying, make it an affiar when you get your new car.

Dan