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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Hi I have been looking at Vettes for a while. Well I am not looking anymore just bought my 1st Vette. It is a 04 blk Zo6 with blk interior. I bought it yesterday at Young Chevy in Dallas. I would just like to say and i am glad I am a Vette owner.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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Enjoy the new toy
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Congrats. Bought mine from Young too.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Welcome, remember the Wave
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by screw991le
Enjoy the new toy
There is nothing like black!!
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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Congrats on your purchase. Don't forget to wave
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the Forum. Don't forget to wave - even at mere LS1s.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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Congrats on the new Z PM me when you need it detailed
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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Congratulations on the 'new' car. You will really enjoy a vette! Welcome to the forum.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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welcome and congrats
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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So how many of your friends did you show the day you bought it! I showed everyone I knew and even some strangers Congrats and welcome. You'll love this forum a lot of great men and women here to chat and get info with!!
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Welcome and congrats on the Z06
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Congratulations on your vette purchase and welcome to the forum..
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Congrats on the Vette.
Check out the Car Care section to learn how to keep a swirl free mirror like finish and Wheels and Tires to figure out what to wear when your baby needs new shoes!
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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Awesome way to spend your cash...Congrats and welcome to the family...
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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