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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Was working a deal on an 03 Coupe at a dealer about 140 miles from home. Well, on the way home from work last night I saw a Torch Red Coupe sitting on a lot not 2 miles from my house. Went in and got the info: 2004 with 10890 miles, MN6, Glass Top, HUD (1sb) Polished wheels. The darn thing was pretty! I then noticed the chrome exhaust plate, the Borla Stingers and the loyds mats. Went in today with a carfax on my car, the kelly blue book and a desire to have this vette. They were asking 42995 which I was not going to pay. ended up I paid 38000 out the door (included taxes, tags, etc). I really like it so far. Thanks to all those that have helped me on the forum!
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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Congrats Now get your registration in for the Waterside event - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1016369
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Congrats on the new ride!
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Congrats......sounds like a great deal. You'll love the ride.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Way to go! Sounds like you got an excellent deal. To end up at $38k I'm curious what you 1st offered them? What was the bluebook on it?

I'm still waiting for mine to be delivered. Should be tomorrow or Friday.

..rickko..
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Congrats and watch for them LEO's. That Torch Red sticks out like a sore thumb.
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Nice pickup...you'll be getting PermaGrin(TM) soon.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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Congrats!

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WELCOME and post some pics

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Congrats on the new ride, you're gonna LOVE it!
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Congrats...enjoy!

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Originally Posted by NewN2Vettes
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Congrats and Need Pics always pics
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Congrats on the Purchase!! Save the wave
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Ya done good-Your gona love it
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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You did the right thing. Last year I did the same thing eccept I bought the cobra and then 6 months later I sold it and took a $10000 loss. Now Im looking for a vette again.
This time I will get the Vette.

Good luck with it.
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