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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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I will pick up my first Corvette on Saturday. 2004 CE Z06. 17k miles. Just hunting through the posts to gain vette knowledge. I have raced many cars over the years, mostly Mustangs. I do some local instruction for autocross so I have had the opportunity to drive quite a few Vettes. Looking forward to having the ultimate daily driver.

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Post pics when you pick up the car. Have you learned how to "pull codes" yet? That'll be something to do soon as you get the car....

Look up "pulling C5 codes" if you're not familiar... and welcome!
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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I come from owning a few stangs, and you will enjoy the vette.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Congrats on the new Vette! Its like a early Christmas Present
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Thanks. I raised my son as a Ford kid and he is not speaking to me after I told him what I am getting.

I will post some pics this weekend.

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 03:34 AM
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Congrats. Great choice you picked there. Can't wait to see pics of it.
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Congrats - hope you get many trouble free miles from the car. Someday I wouldn't mind owning an '04 CE Z06.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the Forum. I'm sure you have already found out how much can be learned by hanging around here.

I look forward to seeing the pics.

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Congrats on your purchase, Hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us. Like was said already post up some pics of your new ride
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Originally Posted by roadracerex
Thanks. I raised my son as a Ford kid and he is not speaking to me after I told him what I am getting.

I will post some pics this weekend.

Rex
I have always been a Ford man also,love my vette
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Welcome to the forum!!! You might fill out your profile so we'd know where you "hail from". Dave
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Hi Rex..

Welcome! Congratulations on your new vette! What color?????? Pictures please!

Where are you from??

Happy Holidays! Paula
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