1st Time Corvette Owner
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Intermediate
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From: Bristol TN
1st Time Corvette Owner
I’ve been looking and learning from this site for months, Thanks. Back in October 2007 I had a 20 year old dream come true and I bought a 2001 with 36,000 miles on it. It's got 36,500 now. Below are some pictures of Vette and a few things I’ve bought for it.
The dealers pictures (Miami, FL), what sold me:
At my house:
Recent Snow Fall:
Took advantage of CoverKing Group Purchase back in October forgot to put it on before the snow, don't worry it's on now, Thanks Chip:
Wheels changed on 1/23/08, I like these better:
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:41 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Conejo Valley CA
Congrats and thanks for the Pics! You will truly enjoy.
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:42 PM
Race Director
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From: Lenoir City TN
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
very nice
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:45 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: South of Indy
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Nice car!
Welcome, it looks very nice!
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:45 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Wilmington DE
C5 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
St. Jude Donor '09
Welcome Aboard, Mate!
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:46 PM
Race Director
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From: york pa
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:49 PM
Pro
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From: Southington Connecticut
Congratulations and welcome to the wacky world of Corvette ownership. It's a beauty. Enjoy the ride.
Please fill out your profile so we get to know a bit more about you.
Happy motoring
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:50 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Ohio (Go Bucks)
Welcome. Very nice looking Vette.
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Jan 24, 2008 | 08:53 PM
Instructor
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From: Cherry Hill NJ
congrats
, enjoy...i really like that cover
..do you mind sharing how much it was??
Jan 24, 2008 | 08:54 PM
Pro
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From: Freeburg IL
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Jan 24, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Intermediate
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From: Bristol TN
Thanks to those that have welcomed me so far.
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:10 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: LAND OF OZ Kansas
I like those wheels better too. Nice car.
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:12 PM
Safety Car
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From: Chicago burb
Nice. Congrats
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:21 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Mississauga, Ontario Corvettes were built to be driven...not trailered
St Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
Nice wheels...welcome to the party
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:22 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Allentown PA
Nice vette! mine looks exactly the same! minus the rims. You should sell me your old ones!
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:32 PM
Melting Slicks
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Great looking car! With either set of wheels.
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:36 PM
Racer
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From: Atoka Okla
Great looking vette
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:39 PM
Team Owner
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From: Kerrville, Texas USA Hook 'em Horns!
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Congrats and welcome to the forum!
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:41 PM
Pro
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From: East Peoria Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08
Welcome
Jan 24, 2008 | 09:44 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
1st Time Corvette Owner
