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Apr 6, 2009 | 10:03 AM

#41

oh1vette

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From: Youngsville North Carolina

Not the replacement i was expecting from the title, great choice, I was considering that or the vette.
Vette are great, but no comparision to kids...
Good Luck

Apr 6, 2009 | 10:40 AM

#42

Bill Vett

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From: Warrington Pa.

Congrats on the new car. If I had to loose the vette a CTS-V would be my choice.....As a matter of fact the CTS is second choice

This is my Christmas present for 2008.....(not a V though)

Apr 6, 2009 | 10:49 AM

#43

Stan MI

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From: Michigan

It won't work. You'll be back with one before you know it !!

Apr 6, 2009 | 11:22 AM

#44

BlueDream

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From: Valdosta GA

Sorry to see the Vette go but you made a nice choice on a substitute. Good luck with it.

Apr 6, 2009 | 12:03 PM

#45

ajg1915

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From: West Norriton PA

St. Jude Donor '08

The vette is a nice second (fun car) but these days you have to be pratical. Good choice in the CTS, they are a nice well made car.

I'm starting to like the Pontiac G8's myself for an everyday driver.

Good luck and visit us often

Apr 6, 2009 | 12:12 PM

#46

MSG C5

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From: The Sunshine State

2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

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Finalist 2020 C7 of the Year -- Modified

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Nice pic! My DD is getting long in the tooth and I am strongly considering a CTS as a replacement.

Apr 6, 2009 | 12:18 PM

#47

65convt

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From: Fairless Hills PA.

Nice choice as a replacement

Good Luck with the family and the CTS-V

Apr 6, 2009 | 12:25 PM

#48

Sinister-one

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From: Helotes TEXAS

REALLY nice family hauler !!

Just did a search at a local stealership... that's a $65K - $70K car !!! DAMN !!

When do the mods start ??

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Apr 6, 2009 | 12:39 PM

#49

shadeshift

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Should get you from point a to b

not nearly as sexy, but then again nothing is. best of luck!

Apr 6, 2009 | 12:43 PM

#50

Chuck A

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From: Long Island NY

St. Jude Donor '08-'09

looks great

Apr 6, 2009 | 01:52 PM

#51

FloridaFRC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister-one

REALLY nice family hauler !!

Just did a search at a local stealership... that's a $65K - $70K car !!! DAMN !!

When do the mods start ??

for an 09 it is. Mine is an 06. If I could afford an 09 I would have kept the vette also.

Mods will hopefully be few and far between. We'll see how it does at the auto x. That will determine alot.

Apr 6, 2009 | 03:26 PM

#52

Navyvette04

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From: Hanover MA.

It's not a vette, but it is real nice and I bet it is a real performer. Best wishes with the new family.

Apr 6, 2009 | 03:45 PM

#53

MyVetteDream

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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004

St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07

If you gotta go...

...go with style --- Congrats!

Apr 6, 2009 | 03:47 PM

#54

IMXCITD

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From: P-town Baby! Virginia

Apr 6, 2009 | 07:06 PM

#55

stingraymyway

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From: Out of Site...Out of Mind. Corvette: anything else is just transportation.

St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20

Keeping the Vette would've been cheaper.

Apr 6, 2009 | 07:46 PM

#56

CAP94

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From: Kentwood MI

Great baby mover!! Congrats

Apr 6, 2009 | 07:54 PM

#57

dobewillie

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From: lockport n.y

congrats

Apr 6, 2009 | 08:08 PM

#58

FloridaFRC

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Thanks guys. My wife just called me to let me know she is out driving it while I am out of town and she absolutely loves it. She said she likes it better than the vette