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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cbx1047cc
I heard one guy say to his buddy "did you see that new Corvette outside?, it's really sharp"
They are!

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...and the other guy says "yeah must be nice to have money".
It is!

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Not bad for a 1997.
Rare 1997...only 9800 made!
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Some people just naturally equate "shiny" with "new". Makes me feel good too, when they think its new. I used to have a 16 year old Camaro which was always shiny and folks said the same thing about it.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Wonder how many are left?
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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I came out of 7/11 the other night and a car full of high schoolers had pulled up and were taking pictures with there cell phones, I loved it, just gave a smile and drove away....
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by screw991le
I love when most people think Vettes cost arounf 100,000. If people only knew. GM needs to promote thier only sports car more, than a few drive fast commercials.

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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
That should make you feel good!
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 08:07 AM
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Very cool, makes ya wanna grin!
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