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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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hey guys new to the fourm im from houston tx. my buddy across the street live on the forum and reffered me to it... dont have a vette yet but in the market for a c5 under 15k would really like a frc. also have cash in hand

also if anyone is into any trades i have

2008 r1 8k miles clean in hand
2008 r6 6k clean title in hand
2007 gsxr 750 ny salvage title but really clean
2007 cbr 600rr clean title in hand
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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thanks hope to pick one up with in the next month
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 03:24 AM
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The "looking" phase is a great time (the world is your oyster). Not too shabby after you decide on one either. Enjoy and good luck.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Welcome to the world of corvettes,your gonna love owning one.now is a really great time to get one,im a new yorker who loves country music.welcome...........
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Glad to have another Corvette brother in Houston. Shoot me a PM with what part of town you're in. Mabye can help you out with the hunt- and some great local shops once you find her.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 97C5owner
Glad to have another Corvette brother in Houston. Shoot me a PM with what part of town you're in. Mabye can help you out with the hunt- and some great local shops once you find her.
im in the nw area. Cypress
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RON NARDONE
Welcome to the world of corvettes,your gonna love owning one.now is a really great time to get one,im a new yorker who loves country music.welcome...........
lol im acutally in upstate new york on vacation right now.. yalls weather has been great compared to the 100-107 weather we have been having
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