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Old May 11, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron Keller
I just got home from a three day road trip with my brother. We flew into Boston, were picked up by forum member, JimsFRC, bought his beautiful car and drove home. The NS Blue FRC was everything Jim claimed it to be and more. I couldn't be happier. The gas prices were around $4.00 for every tank of premium. When we got into the flat lands of Iowa and Illinois we averaged just under 30mpg. A great car and a fantastic road trip! Thanks, Jim!
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Nice car Ron, And love seeing more vettes relocating here to Iowa.

I did the same thing with my 99 FRC in March of 2003. Bought it here from a forum member and flew down to Dallas/ Fort Worth to bring it back. Was the best 800 mile trip I ever had. Couldn't stop smiling for weeks.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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Love the color.

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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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I drove the car to visit my mom over the weekend. It was a fun ride. On the way home I got caught in a rain storm, I was aware that rain was posible but couldn't bring myself to drive the DD. So the second best part of the trip was today, cleaning the Vette. I love the shape, the color, and the stance. I am lucky to have this car in my garage.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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Welcome to the club
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Old May 13, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Congrats on the car and a successful road trip.
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