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Old May 13, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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Well, I finally settled on my first Corvette!

A 1996 Collector's Edition.

I guess you could say I'm pretty happy !!

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Old May 13, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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That's a beauty! Welcome, you'll love it!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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Congratulations. It looks like a great car. I own a 1996 LTI A4, which I got a year and a half ago as a self gift for my 65th B'day. It's never too late.
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Old May 13, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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Polish up that Visa card. Great choice!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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Well I guess you did good....considering I have a 96 CE as well:


My 96 CE was my first vette too! Enjoy!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Thanks guys! I got it as a "self gift" as well!

The wife isn't the happiest with it because it isn't "practical", but hey, that's why I have a 2nd car.

I can't wait to do some light mods to get a little power!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rick96cevette
Well I guess you did good....considering I have a 96 CE as well:


My 96 CE was my first vette too! Enjoy!
Hey Rick, that stuff under the front of the 'vette isn't coming from you is it??
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Old May 13, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Wow, Looks nice
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Very nice, welcome to the group. There are 12 step progams for Vette owners, it just a matter of time before you need one.
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Old May 13, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pdo321
Thanks guys! I got it as a "self gift" as well!

The wife isn't the happiest with it because it isn't "practical", but hey, that's why I have a 2nd car.

I can't wait to do some light mods to get a little power!
Always starts and hauls the groceries too!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by chimknee
Congratulations. It looks like a great car. I own a 1996 LTI A4, which I got a year and a half ago as a self gift for my 65th B'day. It's never too late.
Got my first one at 59..yep never to late..
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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Congrats!! Now get out there and enjoy it. Looking foward to hearing what you mod.
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Welcome to the greatest brother (and sister) hood in the world!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Nice Toy. look's Great ..Enjoy
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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congrats on a great choice, and welcome

i really like the 96 CE's
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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And congrats, great looking car!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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Congrats! Have fun fighting off all the chicks
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Congrats!

I treated myself two months ago as well.
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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N-i-c-e !!!

Congratulations and welcome!!!

Don't forget to wave
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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Nice ride! Welcome
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