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Blue Bullet Prowler Junkie From:Lake Conroe, TX. |
posted 09-02-2003 08:18 AM
Hello Everyone, Well I'm on the Prowl with an 01 Mulholland Edition. How I got here: I bought a Millennium Yellow 2003 Corvette Conv. last September. Waaay Coooool, Waaay Fast, Way too many visits to the service Dept. My wife never really liked it and I finally got fed up with all the problems (A/C, Elect., Rear Axle Seals, Wheel weight moving and scratching the wheels, Etc...)I traded it in on a new Yukon XL for the wife. I sold her 03 Honda Odyssey Van and was going to just drive my old 95 Ford Aerostar van for a while. THEN...My wife and I were out driving around a couple weeks ago and she said she wanted to se what the new Chrysler Pacifica looked like, so we stopped by a local dealer to look. After looking (and not very impressed with the Pacifica), she spotted a silver Prowler on the other side of the show room. Her eyes lit up as she asked... What Is THAT?!?! After I got home I started lusting and craving for a Prowler. I went online and checked EBay. There were a number of them for sale. After checking them all out I found an 01 Mulholland with 900 miles on it in Kansas City. I called the guy the next morning and made him an offer. I caught a 1:05pm flight from Houston to K.C. and a couple hours later I was driving my Kat home. First Impression...Coming from a new C5: During the all night drive of 850 miles of Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas highways (Texas were by far the best,) I thought I was going to have to stop at a hospital to have the disks in my neck expanded for the pounding I was taking. The performance was quite mundane compared to the Vette, and the sound kinda wimpy. But the car was really COOL! The first gas stop (of many) a girl walked up to me and asked if I was married? I told her I was. She then said "DAMN"! Everywhere I stopped people came up to me to talk about the car. They were all coveting my car and I liked it...A LOT! The more I drive it, the more I like it...I think it may be love! It's not as fast as the Vette. It's not as comfortable as the Vette. It gets worse mileage than the Vette. It doesn't sound as throaty as the Vette. BUT...I think I like it better than the Vette. I know there will be no more 150+ mph jaunts down the Hardy Toll Road. I know there won't be as many conquests in the rear view mirror. But that's OK. The car is Waaaay Cooler than the Vette any day. I've spent the last three days in the garage claying, applying seven coats of Zaino to the car and three to the instrument cluster, removing and polishing all 4 wheels, installing under-car Blue Neons, Splash Guards (cut baclK1 ½”) and applying 303 Protestant to the dash, seats, bumpers, and trim. Now it's raining...GO FIGURE! Anyway I'm through rambling. Really I just wanted to say hello. Ed Holler, This message has been edited by Blue Bullet on 09-02-2003 at 08:20 AM |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 09-02-2003 08:35 AM
Hi Ed., welcome and the fun starts now. ------------------ More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) This message has been edited by pumpkin on 09-02-2003 at 03:22 PM |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 09-02-2003 08:37 AM
Great story, Ed!! Welcome to the Prowler community and POA!! Don't worry, there are lots of things you can do to change the sound, performance and add to the looks. Hope you have a big pocketbook!! In the meantime, you have joined the coolest car club on the planet that drives the coolest car on the planet. Anything and everything you want to know about the Prowler can be found here. This is a great bunch of people with lots of answers. Hope to meet you at one of our events someday!!! ------------------ Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat of course! |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 09-02-2003 08:38 AM
WELCOME TO THE POA Ed I know what you are saying,,,went from a '96 Corvette to a Prowler. Vette on every block,,,very few Prowlers on the streets. More Smiles per Mile in the cat. Join us often and feel free to ask questions or add your input at any time. ENJOY THE RIDE ------------------ 27,000 miles of smiles
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MeanGene POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Burtonsville, MD |
posted 09-02-2003 08:46 AM
Ed , This sounds like a familiar theme...other cars, same responses, then POW!...da' KAT. Things will never be the same after this...being in Texas, those Texas-T crowd will spoil you. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 09-02-2003 08:49 AM
Ed, Welcome to the POA. Sounds like you are into cars. This one is a keeper in my opinion. ------------------ |
CTProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA |
posted 09-02-2003 08:55 AM
Ed---Glad you bought a Prowler. I just bought my second Kat a few months ago. Its a 01 Mulholland Blue also, 200 miles when i got it from dealer in Indy $36000. I just put on Mopar Borla exhaust a few weeks ago, alot better sound and performance. In the 2 months or so i've had it i've removed the front bumpers, and installed the Tom mills relo light Kit. I have painted the rears Blue, along with the interior door side panels. Installed Blue carbon fiber dash kit. Shimmers (Steering wheel, engine kit, rear bumper, side lights, rear trunk hood. MTD filters, (Real Rods Rear Spoiler Way-Cooler look)(Chrome Grille treatment-Alley Kat)Ceramic Brake pads, Hitch, Chrome headrest covers,Front and rear Mud flaps, Liquid flames on inside door panels.Blue Viper club floor Mats. It's looks are way better then stock. I am waiting on the New side panels from canada. (Northern Kats). Gears, Drilled rotors, Blue leather seats & interior in fall.In Spring some kind of special flames, or paint scheme. Just wanted you to know when i bought my Candy Red i was going to leave it stock, then i found POA site. Now 10 months later its Heavily modified, i bought the Blue, and there is no end in site!!LOL!!!Have Fun enjoy, its way more fun then the 3 vettes i owned also. ------------------ |
Laddie Roussel >POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Hester, LA. USA |
posted 09-02-2003 09:03 AM
Ed. Congrats and welcome to the POA... There's a super bunch of POA folks in the Houston area and they're pretty active... ------------------ |
JCProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Southern California |
posted 09-02-2003 09:14 AM
I had a 4 Vettes the last was a 2002 rag top, I put just under 1,000 miles. The dealer mess up the paint job. I sold it, then I got a 2002 Candyred Prowler and matching trailer. On the C5 the rear panel seam looks ugly. They build 35K Vettes a year, there only around 11,700 Prowlers. They started in 97, none in 98, 99, 2000, 2001, 2002. The ride is better from 2000. |
whealy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Carmel, IN USA |
posted 09-02-2003 09:16 AM
Ed, Welcome to the POA. ... I think he "Gets it"! ------------------ |
TLRandall POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CALDWELL, TX, US |
posted 09-02-2003 09:39 AM
Hey - welcome to the group. Feel free to ask questions, there are a lot great answers to be found here. (Just watch out for A/C) Us South Texans try to stay pretty active both on the board and with local events, so get with Fred (PRWLYN) to get on the email list. Then come see us at an event. ------------------ |
DR PROWLER POA Site Supporter Prowler Florist From:TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA |
posted 09-02-2003 10:10 AM
Welcome to the site. Enjoy the car and above all,the people! |
Spyder Prowler Junkie From:San Diego, CA, USA |
posted 09-02-2003 10:18 AM
Congrats on the new Kat and of course, on picking the BEST color. |
R/T POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Columbia Heights, MN USA |
posted 09-02-2003 10:33 AM
Ed, glad to see there is someone else out there who is not possessed of a forehead so low as to think the only redeeming feature of a car is how fast it is!!!! You're going to find it only gets better the longer you own it.... Rick |
KlasKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Centennial Co. USA |
posted 09-02-2003 10:55 AM
Good to have you on board, You will find that the people are what make the Prowler so much fun. I had a vette also and everyone has a vette. There are many things you can do to help you enjoy the ride and if you need more power you can add a bottle or a blower. have fun. |
Blue Bullet Prowler Junkie From:Lake Conroe, TX. |
posted 09-02-2003 01:26 PM
quote: I paid $32,700 with 900 miles on it. I guess I got a pretty good deal! Ed Holler |
CTProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA |
posted 09-02-2003 01:34 PM
I was happy getting mine for $36000 a couple of months ago! I have been on ebay alot and there are some good deals now! I don't understand why a car that stickers for $45000 with real low miles is only worth $32700. I might buy another this year if i find one with low miles and some mods i like.I almost feel like i should keep waiting the prices keep going lower. ------------------ |
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie From:Marshall,Mo.65340 |
posted 09-02-2003 02:16 PM
quote: Ed, Is 303 Protestant anything like 404 Catholic? |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 09-02-2003 03:10 PM
Ed - like TRandall said, contact Fred Henkel soon and get on the email list for events. Our next event is September 13 for a parade in Columbus, followed by a cruise out to Round Top area I think, to make a day of it. After that will be another parade and car show in Halletsville on September 27. Hope to see you at either or both events. And welcome to the POA and congrats on your new Kat! I like the 303 Protestant too. Didn't they follow the 101 Airborn into Iraq? Look how that turned out! ------------------ This message has been edited by idive on 09-02-2003 at 03:14 PM |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 09-02-2003 04:55 PM
Welcome to the club. Hope to see more posts from you soon. Marty ------------------ |
Scotty POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:West Frankfort, Illinois, USA |
posted 09-02-2003 05:14 PM
Welcome to POA sorry you just missed a great event but there will be more to come. |
GUB POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Boca Raton, fl |
posted 09-02-2003 05:36 PM
Congrats and have a ton of fun!!!! Great move!!! |
prowlergirl POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Plano, Texas |
posted 09-02-2003 05:59 PM
Welcome!!! |
RPROWLER POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:NAPA, CALIF. |
posted 09-02-2003 08:03 PM
HI AND WELCOME, I HAVE BEEN A KAT OWNER FOR A FEW MONTHS, WHAT FUN, AND THE PEOPLE HERE ARE GREAT, AND VERY HELPFUL, I DONT MISS A DAY WITHOUT VISITING THE PROWLER PAGE. |
Cnote6MOM Prowler Junkie From:Scottsdale, AZ USA |
posted 09-02-2003 08:07 PM
Welcome, we don't even have a Prowler yet and we are getting all involved. I'm Cnote6Mom and he has a Prowler and he and his wife Mrs. Cnote6 are always on line and having a ball on these runs. Glad to welcome you and we are originally from Texas and hope to meet ya'll sometime. Jim & Linda |
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