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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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OK I finally grew up no more rice rockets. I bought a 2012 classic Tourer. My question is what to expect from my awesome new lifestyle?
 
Old Aug 25, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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awesomeness of course. you will be loved,envied, and admired. garanteed.
 
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OK I finally grew up no more rice rockets. I bought a 2012 classic Tourer. My question is what to expect from my awesome new lifestyle?
expect a bunch of **** for the term "grew up"
glad to be the first hater.
 
Old Aug 25, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Every single humanoid being will immediately treat you with a delicious combination of fear, respect, and envy.


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OK I finally grew up no more rice rockets. I bought a 2012 classic Tourer. My question is what to expect from my awesome new lifestyle?
Drugs,sex,& rock & roll......after your break in of course.
 
Old Aug 25, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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OK I finally grew up no more rice rockets. I bought a 2012 classic Tourer. My question is what to expect from my awesome new lifestyle?
A larger annual personal property tax bill maybe?
 
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