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New Daily Driver
#620776 June 10th 2013 11:23 pm
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Got a newer daily driver for fuel mileage as well as some amenities and trying to keep my older van off the road in the winter.
So, I found a 117,000 mile '97 Olds Silhouette that has a couple of small issues, but nothing big. Very little rust and only has two small dents. Interior is clean except tears in drivers seat. Lots of options. Got it for $1750. Either way, I am looking for a name for it, and any ideas towards a proper lowering about 2" without use of bags (trying to keep cost down, dependablity up in winter)
Either way, here she is with old van and new van together:
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Re: New Daily Driver
Natural_State #621313 June 14th 2013 9:48 am
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Sounds like you got a good deal ! definitely want to keep the Dodge out of the salt !


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Re: New Daily Driver
Natural_State #621319 June 14th 2013 10:00 am
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Nice score! I will be in the market for a daily beater by the time winter rolls around. Will also give me time to actually get some work done on the van!


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Re: New Daily Driver
Natural_State #621329 June 14th 2013 12:06 pm
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Nice score.

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Natural_State #638755 October 13th 2013 10:54 pm
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Did you ever name it? how about "DARKNESS"

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Natural_State #638758 October 13th 2013 11:00 pm
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Cool find.


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Re: New Daily Driver
Natural_State #638786 October 14th 2013 12:49 am
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"Old Sil" .. poor Sil got a lot of miles on her but she's a good old gal..."Old Sil"...


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Natural_State #641021 November 04th 2013 6:08 pm
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She isn't too bad on mileage (118k) and still in great shape per say. She did get better headlights, new front brakes, new intake gaskets, pinstriping, and the name "Savannah Nights".
Savannah will hopefully get curtains, black center 17" wheels, and a two tone with formal black on top. Would like interior to resemble upholstery in southern hotel style. Mechanically keep it stock for dependability and mileage.
Next up will be new struts and shocks, and a fresh Walker muffler....


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