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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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I just bought my first Corvette today, a silver 2000 coupe.





I have been reading these forums and lusting after corvettes for a long time now. Finally, I have one! I love it! Looking forward to many hours of fun driving.

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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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Good Luck....I felt the same way when I bought mine.
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Congrats
Nice looking Vert
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Congratulation & weclome to the forum.
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Big congrats Buba, I'm sure you'll love it
Enjoy
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Congrats, welcome to the party!
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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Congrats and don't forget to wave
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Welcome, nice color choice too
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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Congrats on the new ride.
Now - park her somewhere and try to walk away without looking back.
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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It's about time. What took you so long?

2K was a great year for vettes.

Welcome.

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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Congrats on the new ride!!! Great looking car.
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Enjoy the new toy, and nice color
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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Congrats! Now MOD that puppy!
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Stickman81
Congrats on the new ride.
Now - park her somewhere and try to walk away without looking back.





Congrats!

Lori
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CHEEZILA
Congratulation & weclome to the forum.
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Congrat's on the purchase!

Awesome feelin' ain't it?
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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Sweet ride. Very clean. Keep it that way.
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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