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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Congrats! Have fun!

And don't forget to save up plenty of money to pay speeding tickets. At 18 years of age, the temptation will overwhelm common sense, lol.

Your very next purchase should be a radar detector.

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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by HiVoltge
be careful they are very potent and demand respect
...especially with the 4.10's
Congrats and enjoy your beautiful C5. nice deal

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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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thanks everyone for the support!!!

and yes, i did pay for almost all of it. I put down a $2,500 down payment and my dad matched it (so we put $5,000 down)

so i gotta pay $13,200 over 5 years...not to bad
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Chevy-SS
Congrats! Have fun!

And don't forget to save up plenty of money to pay speeding tickets. At 18 years of age, the temptation will overwhelm common sense, lol.

Your very next purchase should be a radar detector.

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haha it actually has a chord for radar detection, it just doesnt have the actual detector
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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happy B-DAY u will love your new toy...............
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Happy birthday and congrats... like already said, the C5 is a handful in the wrong hands. Show it respect, keep it shiny side up and enjoy the ride!

Chuck
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Congratulations and best of luck! Tip...you have the performance, power and looks (I have a 2004 torch red vert), so you don't have to prove it to some kid in a Honda tuner. Be safe...you *** is now wrapped in fiberglass! California + Corvettes = ultimate life!
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Nice Ride and Welcome
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by t-boy58
Congratulations- love the color- have loads of fun- and be thankful daily that at your age you have something that many of us workerd 30 years to be able to purchase! Don't take your blessings for granted!
Couldn't have said it better myself!!! Took me 30 years.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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once again, thanks everyone

love the support!!!

Me and my good buddy are completely detailing and waxing it monday night (hopefully it stops raining )

I still havnt been able to drive with the t-top off because of all the rain!!!

But yeah, I'm babying her
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Congrats
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Congrats on the new ride!! Be safe out on the road.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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ill be safe

like i said, im babying this thing like no other haha
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Great looking vette. Looks like you got a nice one and you have the weather to use it a lot. Looking forward by the day to getting mine back out. Welcome and enjoy, they are fun to drive.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Congrats on your vette--- looks great , nice color combo
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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i thought of this custom plate:

BORLAAA

i have no idea if its taken though
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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happy birthday buddy welcome to the corvette family!
and Remeber the secret WAVE!!
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Originally Posted by t-boy58
Congratulations- love the color- have loads of fun- and be thankful daily that at your age you have something that many of us workerd 30 years to be able to purchase! Don't take your blessings for granted!
Please be careful. Respect it and enjoy the ride!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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I know ill catch heck for saying this, but just my experience:

I dont know many 18 yr olds mature enough enough to handle the power and temptations. I hope i'm wrong.

My suggestion for license: No speed

it is beautiful, and happy birthday
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Congrats! Plate suggestion: ALLMINE

or if you're like me: PLAYHRD
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