New owner checking in
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New owner checking in
Hi everyone!
Just got the car of my dreams on Friday and I can't stop smiling. I have wanted a Corvette since I was 5 and my dad had a brand new 72 Ontario Orange coupe, and 35 years later, the dream is a reality.
I can't believe my luck: '00 with only 26,000 miles and a 6 speed. Found it online at a local dealer, and had to have it. It's Artic White w/ Torch red interior, which has always been my favorite combo. My last car was an LS1 Formula Firebird and I can't believe the difference.
Anyway, Thanks for letting me gloat, I still keep looking in the garage to make sure I'm not dreaming!!!!!!
Just got the car of my dreams on Friday and I can't stop smiling. I have wanted a Corvette since I was 5 and my dad had a brand new 72 Ontario Orange coupe, and 35 years later, the dream is a reality.
I can't believe my luck: '00 with only 26,000 miles and a 6 speed. Found it online at a local dealer, and had to have it. It's Artic White w/ Torch red interior, which has always been my favorite combo. My last car was an LS1 Formula Firebird and I can't believe the difference.
Anyway, Thanks for letting me gloat, I still keep looking in the garage to make sure I'm not dreaming!!!!!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. South West Florida / Livin' The Dream
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Congratulations on your Vette and welcome to the Forum.
There are a lot of folks on here that are experts on the C5 Corvette. If you have any questions don't hesitate to post them here.
By the way what your experiencing is known as a perma-smile. It comes with a Vette.
There are a lot of folks on here that are experts on the C5 Corvette. If you have any questions don't hesitate to post them here.
By the way what your experiencing is known as a perma-smile. It comes with a Vette.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Gilbert Arizona
No problem on the gloating - you picked the perfect place to do it! Feels good don't it. So tell me - do you sneak out to the garage just before bedtime to "check in". haha - I am sure we all have done that and will conttinue to do so.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
More pics! We want it all! Congrats on the new baby I love mine and still love it every time I get in it and drive!
Thanks,Matt
Thanks,Matt
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Sound like me the first day I got mine. After i drove it for like 3 hours I kept checking the garage to make sure it wasn't a dream. 
Best part is she is still in the garage and it's like I still don't believe it after a year and several mods. Enjoy.
Best part is she is still in the garage and it's like I still don't believe it after a year and several mods. Enjoy.
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Congrats and what a Christmas/New Year's present. Welcome to the forum.
