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Old May 10, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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i finally got a corvette i know some people had to wait alot longer than me but i have been saving for one all 18 years ive been alive i dont have a dime to my name now and im making payments but it is so worth it. i got a 2000 frc red 75k miles and got it for 21,500. its amazing want ever be able to drive anything else im skrewed for life because my views on life are of corse god first corvettes then breathing. i love this site lots of good info
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Old May 10, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Congrats Man! Mere is to MANY miles of smiles! and here ist o the beginning of the MODS!
I'll even give you you first CYBER wave....

this is a great place tons of great info. and great people!
OH and post some pics of her!
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Old May 10, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 02:19 AM
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Congrats man, I had to wait until I was 21 to buy my first C5.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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Congrats. And I don't want to hear it frckid...I had to wait to 34. Well, I didn't really HAVE to, but priorities being what they are, I did. You guys are both lucky to get one this young. to many years of enjoyment. Drive careful and make sure you
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Old May 10, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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Welcome and I know the feeling, even though it has been a couple of years, I remember the day I drove my dream home!
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Old May 10, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Congrats and welcome to another young Vette owner...i got mine last year at 22, its my first and definetly won't be my last! Good luck with your Vette!
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Old May 10, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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Old May 10, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Welcome, neighbor! Congratulations on your new corvette. Now check out that great Corvette club over there: http://www.miraclestripcorvetteclub.com/events.htm
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Old May 10, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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