Kokomo traded in

[Kokomo]

With great sadness, I decided to trade in my beloved blue 2002. As you may remember, she was t-boned four years ago and some things were never quite right since the repairs. Other normal wear issues were becoming too frequent for me to justify spending too much to repair it. The straw that broke the camel's back was the air conditioner compressor on its last leg. An indy shop recharged the system for me and told me it would cost $2100 to fix it right. I still had oil leaking on the COPS, my seat cover was worn out, and the soft top had issues. It was fun while it lasted, seven years and 88,000 smiles. I have absolutely no regrets.

[texasbird]

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Looks like you found a nice replacement. When I first posted I failed to look at your profile to see that you had gotten a newer bird and thought we might be losing you.

James

[My Raven]

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Wow! Congratulations, Jimmy on your 05 Torch Red!

Post us some pics!

[Ray]

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What vehicle did you get to replace the Bird?

[Kokomo]

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Wow! Congratulations, Jimmy on your 05 Torch Red!
Post us some pics!

Wow, Joe. You are very observant. I couldn't bear the idea of driving something else, so I got a 2005 Torch red with full red accent interior. I haven't taken any photos yet, but you all know exactly what it looks like anyway!

[My Raven]

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Kok you can never go wrong with a Torch Red Accent ....
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BTW, I can't wait to see the Cashmere top on the TR. The Platinum Silver looks awesome with the Torch Red Accent. In fact, I got more compliments on it this winter than any other top combination.

[berogersjr]

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Kokomo,

Awesome color combo! I still sometimes regret trading my 02 TR in for the 05, but every time I look at my 05 MSB, I feel a little bit better!

Condolences and Congratulations!

-bobby

[Ol'Dave]

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Hmmmm. Full Texas Accent huh? Does that mean each seat has a holster.

Well done my friend, well done!! After 88,000 miles of smiles, how could you not get another. Let me tell you, from personal experience, life without one was hard. We now have Two. (Just in case)

[Kokomo]

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Looks like you found a nice replacement. When I first posted I failed to look at your profile to see that you had gotten a newer bird and thought we might be losing you.
James

Thanks James. You originally posted while I was busy updating my profile.

[FritsB]

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Congratulations with the new Bird Jimmy. I have heard rumour Redīs are slightly faster then other colors.

[Ski]

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Congratulations with the new Bird Jimmy. I have heard rumour Redīs are slightly faster then other colors.

Yes, but evidence on both sides of the Atlantic disputes this rumor - black is faster, especially with the high performance trunk mats installed.

As for red ""

[5bird7]

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Interesting way to get our attention, Jimmy. Congrats on the change - when did this happen?

Frits and Ski - the facts show that IG must be the fastest on Texas roads (judging from George's experience last fall - beat red and black by the radar gun)

[Kokomo]

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Hmmmm. Full Texas Accent huh? Does that mean each seat has a holster.

No, Dave. I am not a cowboy. No guns for me. I do have that southern drawl though, that is the accent I mean (along with all the red trim.)

Congratulations with the new Bird Jimmy. I have heard rumour Redīs are slightly faster then other colors.

Thanks, Fritz. My reason for choosing red this time: my fiancee' loves red cars

Interesting way to get our attention, Jimmy. Congrats on the change - when did this happen?

Saturday. So now I will have a new TBN birthday of May 9 (for the new Kokomo.)

I think a Red top relay may be in the future.

[FritsB]

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Thanks, Fritz. My reason for choosing red this time: my fiancee' loves red cars

See, there is our proof for the speed issue...it's quicker to fall in love when you own a Red car

[Kokomo]

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See, there is our proof for the speed issue...it's quicker to fall in love when you own a Red car

Well, that happened when I owned a blue one. However, she does drive a red mustang. Hmmmm...., I am confused. Doesn't matter. Two red cars in the garage now.