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Old 02-13-2015, 12:24 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/221682864596?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rmvSB=true

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I'm in Texas, and this car is in Lansing, MI. For whatever reason, I really have come to like the Centennial Edition cars. I swore I'd never have a black car again, but the carbon metallic paint just looks fantastic to me.

It fits all my requirements... color, low mileage, GS coupe (b/c once I purchase one it will be twin-turbo'd within a month), auto transmission (b/c I have 2 other vehicles that are manuals, and I like something I can jump in when I don't want to row gears).

The internet salesman has been very helpful.

So... has anyone had dealings with Shaheen Chevrolet, and by any chance (shot in the dark, I realize) does anyone on here possibly know the original owner of this car?

Thank you!

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I have been to Shaheen Chevy and looked around have never bought anything from them, but I haven't heard anything negative about them.
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Originally Posted by Lacoven
I have been to Shaheen Chevy and looked around have never bought anything from them, but I haven't heard anything negative about them.
Same here
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A friend of mine has dealt with them before and was always happy with them.
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Lansing has a Corvette club. You may wish to contact them.

http://cccorvette.org
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I am less than an hour away. If you would like I could take a trip out there on sunday and give it a look over and get you pics. i'll shoot you a PM
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yeah I am like 35 mins away myself.
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That's a great help, guys... I wouldn't ask you to drive an hour away to go see the car.

it didn't meet reserve, so let me make sure it is still there AND the salesman and I are close on price before you guys go make a trip.

If you were 10 mins away (there are literally 4 Chevy dealers within 10 mins of me here in N. Dallas), that'd be one thing, but the last thing I want is for a Vette brother/sister to take that much time out of their day to inspect a car where the dealer won't budge on price.

Have a good one!
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I have bought from Shaheen and I also have my car serviced there, they are a good dealership. I looked at that car a few weeks ago when I was there for service, and it's a nice ride. Are you dealing with Ben?

I pass the dealership on my way home, so let me know if you want me to stop by today.

If so, he's a good salesman.
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Originally Posted by JThomas
I have bought from Shaheen and I also have my car serviced there, they are a good dealership. I looked at that car a few weeks ago when I was there for service, and it's a nice ride. Are you dealing with Ben?

I pass the dealership on my way home, so let me know if you want me to stop by today.

If so, he's a good salesman.
I knew Joe would turn up😎 Wes, he is one of the Lansing
Friends I was telling you about
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Thank you all! I thought people down here in the south were friendly and helpful (I'm biased, since I grew up here in N. TX)... but wow, the outpouring of offers to help from this great group in MI is very much appreciated!

Some of you have offered to drive 30-40 mins to see the car, and i don't want to spend your time that way until I'm closer to a deal on the car.

Joe, and others... i will be in touch via PM.

Hope all of you are warm and dry up in the "great white north" (which, to us southerners is about anything north of the Mizzou/Ark border).
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Originally Posted by WA 2 FST
Thank you all! I thought people down here in the south were friendly and helpful (I'm biased, since I grew up here in N. TX)... but wow, the outpouring of offers to help from this great group in MI is very much appreciated!

Some of you have offered to drive 30-40 mins to see the car, and i don't want to spend your time that way until I'm closer to a deal on the car.

Joe, and others... i will be in touch via PM.

Hope all of you are warm and dry up in the "great white north" (which, to us southerners is about anything north of the Mizzou/Ark border).
Let me know you now have the cell number.
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Originally Posted by WA 2 FST
Thank you all! I thought people down here in the south were friendly and helpful (I'm biased, since I grew up here in N. TX)... but wow, the outpouring of offers to help from this great group in MI is very much appreciated!

Some of you have offered to drive 30-40 mins to see the car, and i don't want to spend your time that way until I'm closer to a deal on the car.

Joe, and others... i will be in touch via PM.

Hope all of you are warm and dry up in the "great white north" (which, to us southerners is about anything north of the Mizzou/Ark border).
Wes, keep us posted on the hunt! If the weather were better I would have no problem heading East to do a car check for one of our Friends If Scott was going, I may see about riding with
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Hope all of you are warm and dry up in the "great white north" (which, to us southerners is about anything north of the Mizzou/Ark border).
below 0 wind chills here for over a week now! furnace is working hard! wanna trade places? lol. I think I need to visit my friend in Austin ASAP! haha

like everyone else said, keep me updated.
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Yep. I also let him know I was right there too. 10 min drive at most. Can't wait to see all you local guys/girls when the weather changes. Bob
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Yep. I also let him know I was right there too. 10 min drive at most. Can't wait to see all you local guys/girls when the weather changes. Bob

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