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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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I'm a proud owner of a 1999 Coupe. Black 6-speed. 35000 miles.
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Congratulations, I'm a newbie too! Welcome to the club!
Don't forget to wave!
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Very sweet. Welcome to the family. Get ready for all the mods that will follow! I know!
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by grunz95
I'm a proud owner of a 1999 Coupe. Black 6-speed. 35000 miles.
CONGRATULATIONS!! Nice choice!! Can't wait to see pics! What mods you thinking of doing first??
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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hey welcome and enjoy the permagrin starts NOW thats what you look like in your vette just look in the mirror to see if i'm right
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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I think I will start looking for a exhaust. The exhaust on my car is to quite. My friend has a Corsa/Pace Car sounds really good. Any suggestions on exhaust systems?
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Congrats on your new ride! I'm new here, too.
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Congratz on the new ride..
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Welcome and congrats.
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Congratulations on your new vette.
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I'm looking at my first Vette too. 99 coupe. Hope it works out and I'll be part of the gang.
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Congrats on the new ride!
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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Congratulations! My husband and I are also new vette owners!
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