Finally this morning today 10th May 2009, I have sold to the junk yard my Caprice Model 1980, after 10 years in possession; and it serve me well. Provided me with safety and security in all my road journey. It pains me to say goodbye to my Caprice Model 1980, and during those 10 years of service, it just cost me little amount of money for routine maintenance and periodic check-up.



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Typhoon weakens after killing 10 in Philippines

 MANILA, Philippines – A powerful typhoon dumped heavy rains, triggered landslides and left at least 10 people dead and four missing in the northern Philippines, officials said Friday.

Typhoon Cha-hom was packing maximum winds of 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour when it made landfall overnight in Pangasinan province, north of Manila. It rapidly weakened into a tropical storm after crossing the mountains of Cordillera and Sierra Madre, and ...

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I have been trying to dispose my Caprice Model 1980, but not able to do so. Buyers always want the latest car model. I have been using the car for the last ten (10) years and was giving me a good ride and serve me well. And frankly speaking, I trust my life with this car for safety.

Anyway if nobody wants to buy an old Model 1980 Caprice car, then I will just repair it and use it as a back-up to my 1993 Ford Crown Victoria; and when the time comes to retire, then the option will to junk. KISS ...
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About last quarter of FY1999, I have bought a Caprice Model 1980 from a Filipino colleague who was Saudizised, a very old model 1980 caprice but still giving me a good ride and reliable. Every time the Istimara will expire, I used to go Dammam for MVPI  (Motor Vehicle Periodic Inspection), check the roadworthiness of the vehicle and as a pre-requisite requirement by the Saudi Police authorities to renew a vehicle istimara (registration).

Last Wednesday, I went to Dammam for MVPI, and I was t...

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