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Old 10-27-2013, 05:55 PM
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I just picked up my Stingray from Rick at Coughlin. It was about a 1,000 mile drive from Columbus to Dallas, and it flew by. I have never had so much attention driving a new car. People taking pictures, videos. honking, thumbs up, etc. The Stingrays look even better in person than they do in the pictures. Rick Conti was a pleasure to deal with and made the whole transaction painless. I was somewhat worried about the car making such a long trip and not picking up some nicks, etc from the road. But I made it back with out a scratch. I didn't order the magnetic ride control option and had been regretting it somewhat (I had it on my c6). But I thought the ride was not overly rough with out it. Basically it's what I expected. I was also concerned that the Red leather interior might be a little much, as I had not seen them in person before ordering and its a little hard to tell from pictures. I immediately feel in love with the red/black interior. It really makes the car stand out.
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Old 10-27-2013, 05:58 PM
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Congrats on your beautiful new C7, enjoy!
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Congrats on the new ride. I also really like silver on the C7.
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Let me be the third! Congratulations! Rick is the best!
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Congrats! I really like the silver and red combination! Very sharp!

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Excellent color combo!

I picked up my C7 at the Museum and drove back to NY, about 900 miles. I know what you mean about all the attention!

Congrats & enjoy!
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Car looks incredible! Congratulations!
Old 10-27-2013, 06:55 PM
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Looks great and the 3lt red interior is magnificent.

I should know I have it since 9/27... LOL
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Originally Posted by mrdougman
I just picked up my Stingray from Rick at Coughlin. It was about a 1,000 mile drive from Columbus to Dallas, and it flew by. I have never had so much attention driving a new car. People taking pictures, videos. honking, thumbs up, etc. The Stingrays look even better in person than they do in the pictures. Rick Conti was a pleasure to deal with and made the whole transaction painless. I was somewhat worried about the car making such a long trip and not picking up some nicks, etc from the road. But I made it back with out a scratch. I didn't order the magnetic ride control option and had been regretting it somewhat (I had it on my c6). But I thought the ride was not overly rough with out it. Basically it's what I expected. I was also concerned that the Red leather interior might be a little much, as I had not seen them in person before ordering and its a little hard to tell from pictures. I immediately feel in love with the red/black interior. It really makes the car stand out.
mrdougman,

Congrats to you for the C7 acquisition. It's great reading about how much attention you received right away. Please continue to enjoy and contact us anytime with questions.

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Old 10-27-2013, 07:40 PM
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Congrats!

Just curious, Having it in your C6, why didn't you order Mag Ride?
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Congrats! I really like the silver and red combination! Very sharp!

Old 10-27-2013, 08:06 PM
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Great looking car!!
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Awesome ride....
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Congratulations! Enjoy
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I like the silver... good luck wih your new ride.
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Car looks incredible! Congratulations!
Congrats you got a head turner

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Perfect color combination!
Congrats and enjoy.
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