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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 11:50 PM
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Default One thing is for sure...

When you are on your death bed the last thing you would probably say: "I wish I had driven my Vette less". Get out there and drive that thing!
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 12:53 AM
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I can think of one thing I will say for sure. "I wish I hadn't opened this thread."
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Wish I had more time to drive it.
Thats about the only regret I will have.

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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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Wish I had more than 5 months out of the year to drive it... Midwest winters SUCK!!!!
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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yes i have owned 5 over the past 10 yrs...been a blast and put a lot of fun/spirited miles on everyone of um....see pics on post"who is thrilled with their car?"
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