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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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It's been a long search. Finally, after selling our 04 some time ago we found a 2003 50th Anniversary. One owner, 5000 original miles, no mods. It's one beautiful Vette. The story: We were checking out a c6 at a private dealer about 200 miles from our home, long drive. The C6was very nice although it had a lot of miles. My wife was outside talking to a friend of the dealer. He told her he had a vette and was thinking of selling it. She asked where it was, he said in a garage he rented from the dealer, next door. Long story short: It's now ours. Having it prepped for delivery by the very dealer we were there to see. The dealer is handling the paper work. Great guy. Pics to be posted when we get it home.
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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It's been a long search. Finally, after selling our 04 some time ago we found a 2003 50th Anniversary. One owner, 5000 original miles, no mods. It's one beautiful Vette. The story: We were checking out a c6 at a private dealer about 200 miles from our home, long drive. The C6was very nice although it had a lot of miles. My wife was outside talking to a friend of the dealer. He told her he had a vette and was thinking of selling it. She asked where it was, he said in a garage he rented from the dealer, next door. Long story short: It's now ours. Having it prepped for delivery by the very dealer we were there to see. The dealer is handling the paper work. Great guy. Pics to be posted when we get it home.

Great Story,,,will wait for those pics!
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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You were at the right place at the right time. Congrats!
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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Congratulations!
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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sounds wonderful . . .pictures please ??

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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Great choice, will be watching for the pictures
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Cool story and it must have meant to be! I'd love to see pics.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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good for you . nice to hear things like this . we looked at c6's your choice of another c5 was the better choice . .peace
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Congrats. on your new ride.
Will be looking for the pics.
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I'm sure you will enjoy it. Great choice!
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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It's been a long search. Finally, after selling our 04 some time ago we found a 2003 50th Anniversary. One owner, 5000 original miles, no mods. It's one beautiful Vette. The story: We were checking out a c6 at a private dealer about 200 miles from our home, long drive. The C6was very nice although it had a lot of miles. My wife was outside talking to a friend of the dealer. He told her he had a vette and was thinking of selling it. She asked where it was, he said in a garage he rented from the dealer, next door. Long story short: It's now ours. Having it prepped for delivery by the very dealer we were there to see. The dealer is handling the paper work. Great guy. Pics to be posted when we get it home.


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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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beautiful!
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Congrats!! She's stunning.
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Beautiful....
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Congrats that is one great looking convertible!
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What a great find you made. That's one beautiful AE vert.
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A good find, with a happy ending. Congrats!
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