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Old Aug 7, 2023 | 08:18 PM
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Just got this beautiful car. One owner all books and records couldn’t be happier



Old Aug 7, 2023 | 09:54 PM
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Congratulations! Please provide some details about your new baby.
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Old Aug 7, 2023 | 10:41 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 01:24 AM
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Looks really nice. Congrats and welcome to the forum.
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 08:10 AM
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Congratulations......and welcome to the jungle
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 08:48 AM
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Welcome to the Forum.

lots of great information here. We will also help you spend every dime in your savings account on making changes.
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 04:05 PM
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 05:53 PM
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Welcome, and congrats on getting one in the best color.
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 09:51 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 08:29 AM
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Welcome and enjoy your new ride and driving only American True Sports Car!
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 08:33 AM
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Bienvenido Miguel
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 09:28 AM
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Welcome and best of luck with your new C5!
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 01:31 PM
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congrats
And let the mods begin...
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 03:24 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Nice looking car.....
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 09:42 PM
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Welcome to the group, nice looking ride, one great car to enjoy!
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 11:59 PM
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Welcome to the machine! Let the games begin 🏁
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Old Aug 10, 2023 | 01:12 PM
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Welcome to the asylum...
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Old Aug 10, 2023 | 03:18 PM
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Very nice, congrats!
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Old Aug 10, 2023 | 03:52 PM
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Very pretty car, welcome
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