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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 05:11 PM
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I just bought my first Corvette. 2001 base coupe, dark navy blue metallic with light oak. Sport seats, 66,800 miles. From family legend, I was in my first 'Vette in 1953. I was too young to remember that, but I have ridden in some, driven some, and lusted after them since the early '60's that I remember. Glad to finally achieve the goal.

I know, this thread is no good without pictures. I don't pick it up until next week (~Nov 15). It is sitting in a Chevrolet dealers showroom in PA, I am in a new house in AL (new state for me). I'll post some when I can.
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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 05:19 PM
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Congratulations and Welcome to the forum.

Best of luck with the car. Sounds nice.
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Welcome to the madness!! Don't forget to wave!

I am on my third. A '73, '96 and now an '04.
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Congrats on your purchase, welcome to the forum and looking forward to seeing pics of the car.
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Congratulations! C5's are terrific, I'm betting you are gonna love it! Best wishes and good luck with your new old baby!
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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Sitting on the Chevrolet dealers showroom floor waiting for me to drive off.
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Originally Posted by coia96vette
Welcome to the madness!! Don't forget to wave!

I am on my third. A '73, '96 and now an '04.
Always waved riding my Triumph (or Bennelli, or Harley Sprint), and I've waited quite a while to do the 'Vette wave. Looking forward to it!
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These Mods can be ADDICTING !!
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Sweet looking ride! ...and welcome!
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