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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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Well i finally pulled the trigger and bought a vette. ive had quite a few f bodys and was always worried i wouldnt like the vette. bought my first one last night and fell in love. what an amazing car thats all i have to say. details on the car
2000 coupe
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oak interior
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18" hre 547 wheels
brembo big brake kit
procharged p1sc kit
the car def isnt the fastest car ive owned but is by far the nicest and most comfortable car ive driven!!

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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Looks good, enjoy!
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Very nice looking '00 and it already has a lot of great upgrades on the car. Congrats and enjoy.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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gratz on the new ride man
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Nice pickup and welcome to the family!
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Nice!

Fairly rare color combo I believe....

And already Blown!!!!!
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Slick lookin' ride there!! Sweet car and an unusual, but good, color combo.

Enjoy!!
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Congrats! You certainly aren't the only previous F-body owner around here...
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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You will always remember that first one

Looking good
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Crongrats! Looks nice! I believe those wheels were for sale in the classifieds here, recently.

Im a green vette owner too,....but a different shade. That thing should move out well, with that procharger.
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Great colors, and a very nice stance. The wheel/brake combo rocks
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Nice Corvette... Former F-body owner here too, but like the Corvette better...
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