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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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Hey guys i finally bought my first vet, got it in Denver, Colorado. It is a 2002 Z06 Mellinium Yellow with 15,626 miles on it. We drove it from Denver to my home town in the southern parts of Saskatchewan, Canada. It was the best ride of my life, special thanks goes to Andrew in Denver for a smooth transaction and helping us around the city.

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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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Congrats on your Z06. I bought my first vet June 2006. There is nothing else like it. 2000 C5 6 speed torch red. targa top, one tinted and the other torch red.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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you have a nice car because my second color was torch red for sure
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Welcome to the Forum!

Post some pics of that baby when you can.
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Sounds like a great Vette you purchased. Glad you enjoyed the trip. Yep, they are fun to drive. Enjoy and congrats..
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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'02 Z06! Nice first Corvette! Even if you didn't get the right color. Congrats!
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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Welcome to the Z06 family. When you have time you might want to write up your experience buying a car in the states and taking it to Canada. Many Canadians post how hard it seems to be to buy here and take there.
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and enjoy! Welcome to the forum. Now you know of course that everyone expects pics ASAP.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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Congrats on the purchase and taking that long of a drive back sure is a good way to get to know the car. Enjoy your new ride.
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