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So a funny thing happened ...

I had gone to my local LR dealer and put my name down for the next V8 Supercharged allocation, and was going to wait till July/August for my truck. I got a phone call yesterday that someone backed out of purchasing a just delivered one, so I stepped in and bought it.

I'll take better pics later but here's one just for now:

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It's Santorini black, with black seats, and black headliner

Here's the option list:

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M0ar pics:

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Reasons:

- Not crazy about the new Escalade redesign, especially the tails.
- The dealer was selling a 2014 used one with less options for more money. They are not allowed to mark up the new ones up, but the demand is so high that used ones are selling for more than new. So as long as you can find one and can afford it, it is essentially a free car for at least a year.
- My Esky was about to depreciate more with the new ones about to hit the lots and they gave me very $ for the trade in.
- Most significantly, I love how it looks and drives, the fit and finish, and especially the 510HP and 20" brakes.

I guess I'll show myself out now. :(

New rims update 5/16/14:

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you SOB! you did it! LOL!!! Congrats!
 
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Thanks bud. :happy160:
 
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I had mixed feelings too, I still have some to a degree ... but I'm sure this was the right decision for me.

Maybe in a couple of years I'll get inspired by the mods folks are doing on their NNNBS trucks and I'll get another one. In the meantime I'm not leaving GM for long ... I'm on the waiting list for a special vehicle. :secret:
 
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Wheels look so tiny!!!

These will look better:

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I like those wheels, congrats serge! Hate to see the esky go but if it makes sense money wise, I dont blame you. Just dont leave tyf....
 

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