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What will be the hottest car in 2008?

Agent001 submitted on 12/22/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:01 PM
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What will be the hottest car in 2008?

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2ndbimmer - 12/22/2007 4:24:43 PM

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M3.

A lot of people will be comparing it and judging it. A lot of articles will be written about it. Especially since the coupe, sedan and convertible will all be out at the same time.

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NewBeginning - 12/23/2007 2:30:37 PM

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Hyundai Genesis!

http://www.the-genesis.co.kr/

bmwdrvr - 12/22/2007 4:29:35 PM

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Im looking forward to seeing comparisons tests of the XF, ZR1 and the GTR. Thats what im most excited about right now

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bmwdrvr - 12/23/2007 4:38:17 PM

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i was deboosted for sayin i cant wait to see XF, GTR, and ZR1 comparison tests. Why would anyone not want to see how the XF compares in its segment, as well as the GTR and ZR1...i guess because i didnt say some lexus is the greatest car ever

stash84 - 12/24/2007 4:39:22 PM

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i didnt deboost you..but i am going to boost you..for your honest opinion that "lexus is the greatest car ever"

S4cabriofoxone - 12/22/2007 4:35:37 PMView My AgentSpace

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It will probably be between the M3, GT-R and X6.

You also can't forget the Jaguar XF. That's going to be one hot seller...

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/22/2007 11:46:55 PMView My AgentSpace

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Wow, I didn't know this comment was so offensive.

JRobUSC - 12/23/2007 1:59:40 AM

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you put two BMW's and no Lexus's (Lexi, whatever). Of COURSE you were going to get deboosted. I figured I'd join you in the deboosted party.

AUTO_UNION - 12/23/2007 5:42:20 AM

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I boosted both of you!

adamsaf723 - 12/22/2007 4:52:11 PM

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I'm kinda looking forward to that new Challenger.

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theoptimisticpessimist - 12/22/2007 5:02:23 PM

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Easy GT-R

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Milton - 12/22/2007 5:07:59 PM

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I think the most anticipated car of 2008 is
BMW 7 Series . But the hottest car is X6...by far.



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JWalkerLegrande - 12/22/2007 5:18:35 PM

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Accord diesel. People don't realize how much fun they're missing due to the absence of the high volume low cost modern diesel.

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BMWM - 12/22/2007 6:05:01 PM

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Bugatti could be coming out with a Veyron cabrio...christ

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jag30 - 12/22/2007 8:50:14 PM

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BMW M3

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Lexus - 12/22/2007 9:29:27 PM

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1)Nissan GT-R
2)Lexus LF-A
3)Lexus IS-F, Lexus first true attempt to dethrone the M3.
4)BMW M3
5)Audi R8 V10

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/22/2007 11:47:37 PMView My AgentSpace

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Since when are the IS-F and M3 hotter than the R8 V10? Even the LF-A is questionable... nobody knows WHEN it will come into production!

EL34 - 12/22/2007 10:16:02 PM

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What will be the hottest cars in 2008?

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
BMW X6
Audi A4/S5
Porsche 911 GT2
Volkswagen Tiguan
Maserati GranTurismo
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Chevrolet Camaro
Dodge Challenger

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investor27 - 12/22/2007 10:18:51 PM

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What German diesels are hitting our shores in 2008?

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enthusiastx11 - 12/22/2007 10:50:37 PM

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in order:

M3
1-series
x6
mercedes bluetecs

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EvoAudi - 12/22/2007 11:17:34 PMView My AgentSpace

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Audi-A4, A5 (Once it hits the streets), RS6, R8(same as A5), Q5, Q3??
Nissan-GTR
Subaru-STi
Mitsubishi-EVO
Lexus-IS-F, GS-F??, IS coupe/cabrio
MB-C63, GLK
BMW-M3, 1 Convertible

The Single Hottest Car of 2008 though?

The GTR IMHO, mainly because car magazines, Tuners, rich people, and Auto Enthusiasts like us will all want to get a hold of one.

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S4cabriofoxone - 12/23/2007 1:25:42 AMView My AgentSpace

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You slyly dance around mentioning the GT-R. It's pretty obvious that it's the hottest car this year, is it not?

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Designer1 - 12/23/2007 12:55:02 AM

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The GT-R, why? Because it’s the first time coming officially to our shores, unlike the M3 it’s been here for long time.
As for the IS-F it will be an interesting comparison against the 3 Germen monsters, M3, S3, and C63. Simply 2008 will be an exciting year for car enthusiasts, so with all a happy new year. :-)


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Matthew1 - 12/23/2007 4:27:58 AM

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S3? Don't you mean RS4 or RS5?

Lexus - 12/23/2007 1:30:04 AM

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S4,

I listed and put number just for reference, you assume that I thought the IS-F and M3 is hotter than the R8.

The Nissan GT-R out perform the Audi R8 didn't, that what I thought. Run around the famous German track in 7:38s, and 0-60 in 3.3s or less.

Yeah..yeah...I know S4, the Audi R8 V10 is coming with 500 hp. So what, the ligher Nissan GT-R V-spec with 550+ hp is also it way to Spank the Audi R8 V10. And anyone who dare gets in it way.



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Matthew1 - 12/23/2007 4:27:20 AM

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"and 0-60 in 3.3s or less."

Oh please! Stop it! Now you are MAKING YOUR OWN ASSUMPTIONS about performance in your quest to make out that the GT-R is the best thing since sliced bread.

Stop giving us dreamed up data.

S4cabriofoxone - 12/23/2007 11:07:12 AMView My AgentSpace

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Matthew already addressed one thing...

But one more: HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH POWER THE R8 V10 AND GT-R V SPEC WILL HAVE??? Nobody is even 100% sure that those cars EXIST yet! And something tells me that the R8 V10 will have a lot more than 500hp--look at the 580hp RS6!

TheSailor - 12/23/2007 2:48:53 PMView My AgentSpace

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Sliced bread?!? What are you talking about?! The GT-R is the best thing which have happened since bread was invented all together! Don't be such a fool! :P

BTW:
T-H-A-T
W-A-S
A
S-A-R-C-A-S-T-I-C
C-O-M-M-E-N-T

Just so nobody missed it (don't want to make any of the usual suspects look stupid this close to christmas what a pitty that would be)!

StickShiftCamry - 12/23/2007 1:38:00 AM

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IS-F.

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Czelinski - 12/23/2007 5:14:40 AM

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LOL, this site is becoming worse and worse, well, the people on it. Anything with positivity towards the Japanese is boosted, anything with it towards the Germans is deboosted.

You all need to grow up. No way will a Japanese car EVER be the most anticpated car of the year.

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stash84 - 12/24/2007 4:49:44 PM

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get over your complex

_43LE - 12/25/2007 12:25:06 AM

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"No way will a Japanese car EVER be the most anticpated car of the year."

That is why pro-German statements are often deboosted.

koobah - 12/23/2007 5:25:27 AM

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My last 4 cars were BMW's, 3 of them M3's. They're great driver's cars, but I wouldn't mind getting into a quality Japanese ride. While I think it's true that for a long time the Japs couldn't touch the Germans in the performance aspect, the tables have been changing for some time now. It will be much harder for Europeans to compete with Japanese in the coming years.

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koobah - 12/23/2007 5:29:53 AM

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Oh, almost forgot... the hottest car of 08? Performance wise probably the M3 or ZR1. Nissan's GTR is awesome, but overpriced IMO. X6 for SUV.

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STJ88 - 12/23/2007 7:01:58 AM

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Nissan GT-R
Lexus LF-A
impreza STI
lexus IS-F
mitsubishi evo X

@Czelinski

Stop hating it makes you look like a dork.

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Czelinski - 12/23/2007 7:30:42 AM

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Yeah...what a surprise, all Japanese on your list.

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_43LE - 12/25/2007 12:25:38 AM

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Just like some people only put German cars on their lists.

MunichRob - 12/23/2007 8:08:41 AMView My AgentSpace

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I think the GT-R & the M3 are the top two candidates. Everyone’s going to be watching their comparison tests with their fellow competitors very closely this year.

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bmwfan1513 - 12/23/2007 8:16:53 AM

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The GT-R and the M3 are going to be the best cars of 2008, but the M3 might be a little bit more popular.

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DaHarder - 12/24/2007 6:35:36 PM

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Mainly because of the GT-R's limited production numbers...

As fantastic as the M3 is, I love my E46/M3, the GT-R is in a completely different performance league i.e. approaching Super Car Status.

Jag_xfr - 12/23/2007 8:37:11 AM

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Jaguar XF Supercharged should be very tasty: )

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bmwpowerf1 - 12/23/2007 10:19:53 AM

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bmw m3 coupe

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Homer008 - 12/23/2007 1:09:12 PM

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1) GT-R
2) IS-F
3) Evo-X
4) M3

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Chronoseus - 12/23/2007 1:16:50 PM

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Zr1, xf, c63 black, is-f, sti n if it comes lookin 4ward 4 the lf-a just as much as the anticipated so called "new supra". Not that i like all of em but i think they'll b great,@ least just my thoughts.

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Bill - 12/23/2007 1:43:44 PM

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I'm going to say the next generation Kia Rio.

That way I won't get deboosted! LOL

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Htay7500 - 12/23/2007 1:51:16 PM

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sonata owns.

DaHarder - 12/24/2007 6:29:38 PM

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Bill,

Too Bad the next KIA RIO isn't due out until 2010...

EL34 - 12/23/2007 1:53:28 PM

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I have decided to concede in the spirt of Christmas and say the Nissan GT-R is the finest invention since the pooper scooper.

:-)

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_43LE - 12/25/2007 12:26:54 AM

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I too have decided to concede in the spirt of Christmas and say the BMW M3 is the finest invention since the pooper scooper.

;)

tit for tat.

TheSailor - 12/23/2007 2:44:52 PMView My AgentSpace

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The i10... Now that is one AWESOME ride... Just think about how many i10's you can get for one S-class... You can have 7 and get them in seven different colors (if they offer that many colors) and then change each day! Now that is going to attract your neighbors attention way better than any one car you can buy from any luxury carmaker!

:P

Seriously... I don't have any idea... Ask me again in a year and I'll have an answer... I'm looking forward to the M3 though!

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c36amg - 12/23/2007 3:26:54 PMView My AgentSpace

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the only credible anticipation of high class cars is from mercedes, lexus, infiniti, hyundai (PERHAPS), CADILLAC

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Lexus - 12/23/2007 6:25:00 PM

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@Matthew1 Stop being stupid dude, edmund.com already did an official tes on the GT-R 0-3.3s. And they usually get the lower number compare to other reviewer. Just wait until Car and Drive do their test it will go from 0-60 in 3.1s for sure.

S4, stop kissing other German fanboys azz, because everyone up here know how much you love Audi. There has been rumor floating around saying the V-Spec GT-R will have 550+ hp to compete with Lexus LF-A with 580+ hp.

Let's ask you a question smart guy, how do you know the NEW Nissan GT-R will NOT have 550+ hp or not? It a rumor idiot.

I know you are a sour right now because the NEW Nissan GT-R spank the Audi R8 like a VW. It also spank the 911 turbo, Viper and Z06 as well.



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S4cabriofoxone - 12/23/2007 10:33:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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"S4, stop kissing other German fanboys azz, because everyone up here know how much you love Audi."

???

Of course they do, I've never denied this. The Audi R8 is my #1 dream car right now.

"There has been rumor floating around saying the V-Spec GT-R will have 550+ hp to compete with Lexus LF-A with 580+ hp."

So? What are you trying to do, sell me one? As if the 420hp in the R8 isn't enough, or even the 480hp in the GT-R! I think I could live with 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, thanks!

"Let's ask you a question smart guy, how do you know the NEW Nissan GT-R will NOT have 550+ hp or not? It a rumor idiot."

I never said it didn't. I didn't mention the GT-R's power. I was talking about the R8, "idiot."

"I know you are a sour right now because the NEW Nissan GT-R spank the Audi R8 like a VW. It also spank the 911 turbo, Viper and Z06 as well."

Why would I be sour? I want one. Not as much as I want a Turbo or R8... but it's more attainable, so it might be on my list.

Lexus - 12/23/2007 6:25:45 PM

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correction 0-60 in 3.3s etc.

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strafe1 - 12/24/2007 12:45:34 PM

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Lexus, and posters like him, have nothing valuable to contribute to automotive news or technology. They just want to have their own unsubstantiated opions heard, and to slam anyone who opposes. Real auto enthusiasts appreciate that this is a great time to love cars...and there are a lot of great cars.
The supercars from Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche, etc. have a lot to crow about, and rightly so. Most of us would get one if we could easily afford one. The Corvette is a technological achievement of price and performance that is nearly impossible to match, and I respect the people who love this car. Shame on anyone who slams this car simply because it's a Chevy. There are enthusiasts out there who love AWD instead of rear wheel drive...they are both great platforms that appeal to different drivers and conditions.
The GT-R looks very quick, and Lexus seems to think this car kicks everyone's ass. He needs to keep in mind that physics rules the universe of motion, and propoganda rules advertisement. There are true, physical limits to hp/weight ratio and performance, grip to the road surface, suspension and other performance parts. I will personally wait to judge the GT-R when proper comparisons and independent lap recordings are performed, because the smoke and mirrors effect can only last so long. I'm not saying this car isn't great, it just isn't proven. And it appears that a few people actually like the styling of this car.
It is way more fun to interact with OBJECTIVE postings. Hate responses and selfish rantings are so childish.

pchera01 - 12/23/2007 10:13:18 PM

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GT-R, X6 and IS-F

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Dave - 12/24/2007 12:42:01 AM

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It seems everyone has forgotten about another brand lurking in the shadows who usually keeps everything very secret until the last minute.......Acura. The guys at Acura are steping everything up a notch and getting some hot cars ready for next year. The new TSX, TL(both with SH-AWD) should be coming in mid to later 2008 with supposedly a new RL coming in mid 2008 as well. Hopefully Acura gets it right this time around and gets rid of the front wheel drive.
I'd really like to see Acura meet it's true potential.

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07G35J - 12/26/2007 2:08:21 PM

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Nissan's GT-R will be the hottest car for 2008. It's been awaited for so long... I just hope it lives up to its expectations, which according to some car mags, it does.

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c36amg - 12/27/2007 11:49:51 AMView My AgentSpace

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i am waiting for geely & cherry to bring something "good"

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PerformanceGuy - 12/27/2007 1:24:19 PM

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For me, it is easily the GT-R which I am most excited about.

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TybeeZ4 - 12/27/2007 5:38:59 PM

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It gas prices keep climbing, the definition of "hottest" could change and the Smart car could wind up at the top of the list! They already have 30,000 confirmed orders! That's more sales than all of the others listed are likely to sell, combined!

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johnklik - 12/31/2007 12:52:27 AM

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corvette

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