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Old May 9, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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Thanks everyone. I will still visit and I will always wave!
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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Sounds like you have some great times in your future, Good luck, I'm envious
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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Old May 9, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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pics? Post em when ya get em
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Old May 9, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Enjoy that new Z

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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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Congrats on the new Z
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Old May 9, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Congrats!

That's the one I am thinking about, and it wil be my next Vette!

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Old May 9, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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enjoy the Z
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Old May 9, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mcrams
I would like to say farewell to the C5 community. I have learned much and enjoyed my time here. I will be picking up my '09 Z06 sometime next week. Thanks again to all for the help and support I have received.
I'm jealous. I wish you the best with your new Z.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks all for the good wishes!
I am getting pretty anxious.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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congrats and enjoy
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Old May 9, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Wow, I'm envious. Congrats on getting the new Z06 - it will be an awesome car. And you can still visit this side of the forum if you want.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by VetterGetIt
pics? Post em when ya get em
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Old May 10, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jayindy
agreed, need pics to do a proper send off.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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I'll post pics as soon as I can get some.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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what are the details on the new Z?

I was born and raised in quincy and moved away about a year ago. I am still get back about once a month.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Awesome! Best of luck with the C6 Z06.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by blacktavert
what are the details on the new Z?

I was born and raised in quincy and moved away about a year ago. I am still get back about once a month.
Blade Silver 2LZ with Nav, chrome spiders and full width spoiler.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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One of the most entertaining and fastest cars every built at any price......how can you sleep ?

Please post pics and a burnout video after break in.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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New Z06!!! Lucky! Stop by and say hi sometime
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