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Old Jun 2, 2014 | 11:48 PM
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Im back! I sadly took an almost 2 year break from the forum because i had to get rid of my prized C3. Sadly i rear ended a truck in it. But, I am back! With a "new" C4! I recently purchased a 1989 Corvette from my manager at my work! It has a new engine with 16k miles on it. And the car only has 122k. I am now the third owner! I will upload pics as soon as i can. It feels amazing to be back in 'the club' and be back in the american sports car.
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 05:11 AM
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Welcome. You chose wisely.
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 05:32 AM
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Welcome back and congrats!
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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 09:53 AM
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Went from a 76 to an 89 myself , world of difference, though I did like the 76 looks a lot more but the performance and handling light years ahead on a 89. Congrats
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 11:25 AM
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Welcome back! I have owned a C3 and several C4s. There is a world of difference in comfort, power and handling between the two.
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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Since you're a newbie, cool Corvette owners like to wave to each other...oh wait...you probably know that already !
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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Oh yeah...since you now own a C4 you probably want to stay out of or at least not mention it in CFOT forum unless you enjoy being belittled.

Personally I'm a bit baffled why CF allows the belittling of any vette here even in the OT forum but alas the C4 gets bashed badly in CFOT which is a shame.
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 07:55 PM
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Yeah it feels great, the comfort and handling in the C4 is a crazy difference. Although I do still prefer the stingray over the C4 in terms of looks. I have a Sticky on the C3 general page. Im wondering if i could get another one on here
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