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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Hello all. I recently purchased a 1986 Corvette "Indy Pace Car". Too bad I couldn't have done it before retirement age, but it's still fun. Always wanted a Corvette and after reading the postings here, I think this is the place to be for help. Looking forward to participating.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Welcome Got any pics of the new ride?

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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Welcome Aboard !!!
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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I've got an album of 3 pic's with my profile. Haven't figured out yet how to get them here.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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welcome to the forum!!!!
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 86IndyCarVette
I've got an album of 3 pic's with my profile. Haven't figured out yet how to get them here.


Looks good David It's the right color to
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Welcome This is an awsome forum to be apart of, great tips and some really nice cars
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Welcome! Doesn't matter what age you got it as long as you finally got one.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Welcome enjoy the Vette
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Welcome....I went the Dave Ramsey route, sold my Z06 with the payments, put some cash with what I had after the payoff, and went looking for a C4...tons of nice stock and modded, but I ended up paying 15k (some say to much) for a 95 M6 with only 19350 miles on it, and it came with 4 new tires on it.

No looking back for me, yea, the Z was quicker (alot), but I love the C4, fast enough for me, paid for and with none of the expensive problems that some of the C5's have. yea, you need to climb in and out of it....makes it feel like a sports car, and once you are in, no C5 has a better view. If I need to think its fast, I will just drive the C3 for a bit...take the plunge, you will never look back......
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Killer red pace car
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Nice car!!!

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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Congrats! Have fun fighting off all the chicks
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Welcome aboard! Let's us know if when or if the MOD bug gets you. We can help you tame it...

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Welcome to the Forum. Tons of people here who know their stuff and a few knuckleheads thrown in just to make you say "HMMMM"
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Welcome to the addiction. Enjoy the ride and don't forget to wave

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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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welcome and congrats!
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Welcome, lots of help around here, I love my 86
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