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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Picked up a torch red 2001 vert with tan top on wednesday night. Only had 14000 miles and is a 6 speed Pictures to follow some time when things slow down a bit.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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You are going to love Torch Red
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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NICE!!! (2nd fastest color too)


And I know you already addressed this, but:

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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Congrats! You're gonna love your C5
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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It's going to be summer to remember!
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Congrats........You will love it
And of course, the correct color

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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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Welcome!!!
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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CONGRATS,
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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For a fellow TR vert owner! Congrats!




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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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CONGRATS! Trust me, the forum is going to save you more time and money in the first month than you would ever imagine. Enjoy the best summer cruising of your life!!!!
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Nice low miles! Congrats
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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Sounds nice, enjoy it!!
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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well it not speedway white but nice color
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Welcome! I like torch red almost as much as MilYel!
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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Congrats. That's a really nice color combination.
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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Congratulations on you new car.
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Congrats on your Vette
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Welcome and Congrats!
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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Welcome aboard. Headed to the Downs for a spin?
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sneakelman
CONGRATS! Trust me, the forum is going to save you more time and money in the first month than you would ever imagine.
Hah! Either that or put you in the poor house from all the modding!

All kidding aside, nice car and time to update your profile.
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