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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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I bought my wife a new charger on 10/18 for our 2nd anniversary (a little late...our anniversary is 09/21) and 5 days later she surprises me with a trip to the dealer to pick out my corvette after making me think we were just going there to pick up her paperwork. I picked out an all black 2004 coupe in mint condition w/o a scratch or scuff on it. I looked at the C6 and really liked the interior but I loved the C5 exterior more...plus I saved over 20 grand. Can't wait to get help from you guys when I order my hop-up parts and I will post pics very soon.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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Good for you!!! Welcome to the family.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Congrats...great present...and welcome to the forum!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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The wife is keeper. Best of luck and welcome to the best forum on the www.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by blkchipC5
I bought my wife a new charger on 10/18 for our 2nd anniversary (a little late...our anniversary is 09/21) and 5 days later she surprises me with a trip to the dealer to pick out my corvette after making me think we were just going there to pick up her paperwork. I picked out an all black 2004 coupe in mint condition w/o a scratch or scuff on it. I looked at the C6 and really liked the interior but I loved the C5 exterior more...plus I saved over 20 grand. Can't wait to get help from you guys when I order my hop-up parts and I will post pics very soon.
You'll love that all black coupe even if it takes a fair amount of work to keep it clean. (I have one).

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Congrats!!!!. I can totaly understand the excitement of the addition to the Charger in the driveway. The Charger is a nice car, but nothing compared to a Vette. Dont let the wife drive it or you will end up with the Charger.

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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Congratulations on BOTH purchases and having such a great wife! Welcome to the family!
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Awesome, you want to know about Hop up parts I know nothing as my Vette is 100% stock Welcome to the Forum and Merry Christmas
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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Congrats!! I bet you'll never forget your anniversary with gifts like that. Enjoy your new rides.
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Congrats and welcome, when you get a chance go to events and regional section and click on Great lakes. Lots of good stuff going on in the season
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Welcome from the other end of the state, right color too.....
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Congrats on the car and good wife!
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Congrats!! I bet you'll never forget your anniversary with gifts like that. Enjoy your new rides.
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