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Hi everybody. I found this site about a month ago and can't seem to go one day without reading the new posts. I just can't believe how much work some of you guys put into answering the questions people like me. I have learned so much about my truck that I would have never known if I hadn't foud this forum. Thanks for your help I'll be here everyday looking over your shoulder.
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Sweet. Another X-Terra owner (Sorta)! :(

 

 

I'm happy, not alone anymore! :D

 

Well, I know I'm supposed to keep a tight lip about my X-Terra stuff here, but I'd like to know some more about your wife's X-terra.  :thumb:

 

 

Nice '03 Silverado too. :cheers:

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Hi everybody. I found this site about a month ago and can't seem to go one day without reading the new posts. I just can't believe how much work some of you guys put into answering the questions people like me. I have learned so much about my truck that I would have never known if I hadn't foud this forum. Thanks for your help I'll be here everyday looking over your shoulder.

Welcome - glad to have another fellow '03 owner here!  :thumb:

 

I certainly echo your sentiments about this board.  It's exactly why a lot of us are here.  I've learned a lot, and contributed where I felt I could help.

 

I really like my '03 - build quality seems very good, and even though I was dubious about the new front clip when it was first introduced - I actually like it now - imparts a fresh look now that I'm used to it.   :(

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