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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Just wanted to say good bye for now and its been a great experience! I am trading my C6 Convertible for a Commerative Edition Viper SRT 10 and I take delivery this Saturday August 20th. I have owned 6 Corvettes in my life and would like to try something a little different. I will let you know how the two cars compare after a few weeks or a month of ownership. I still LOVE Corvettes but the chance to own/try something different (less refined, more HP/torque and in convertible) is something I just need to try. I will keep in touch.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Good Luck to you, that thing is a real monster.

Keep the shiney side up.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Sorry your leaving us... gotta do what makes you happy... my guess you will be back one day... Be safe...
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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Let us know how it feels getting smoked by the new Z06.........just kidding...... enjoy it!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Don't wait so long to give us a report! Let's hear about your delivery experience and you first few thought after taking it home. Inquiring minds want to know!!!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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From what I've heard, not from experience, if your car is a daily driver, you may be back sooner than expected.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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You don't have to leave just b/c you have a Viper...in fact it would be really nice to have someone here to set the haters straight.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Stay safe - and be sure you still wave at the vette's - OK?
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Enjoy!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by lager99
You don't have to leave just b/c you have a Viper...in fact it would be really nice to have someone here to set the haters straight.
Agreed. I loved my '01 RT/10, I just had to sell it in a pinch.
Enjoy, keep us posted.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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My friends selling his 2004 #13 0f 200 white viper convertable.it is fast boy and the interior is very exotic looking.Dont get burned on the side pipes like his wife did. Good Luck to you
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo63
Just wanted to say good bye for now and its been a great experience! I am trading my C6 Convertible for a Commerative Edition Viper SRT 10 and I take delivery this Saturday August 20th. I have owned 6 Corvettes in my life and would like to try something a little different. I will let you know how the two cars compare after a few weeks or a month of ownership. I still LOVE Corvettes but the chance to own/try something different (less refined, more HP/torque and in convertible) is something I just need to try. I will keep in touch.
Good luck!! That is an awesome looking machine; you will be the hit of the party!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Best of luck....hope to see you back sometime soon!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Have a great time with the new car!!

It is always exciting to make a switch in brands of sports cars...the differences make it a lot of fun...
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Enjoy and have fun...Thanks for the heads up!!!!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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That SRT is AWESOME ... I would love a chance to drive one to see what it is like ... it would be good to hear from you as to how it compares - I would guess it would overpower a std C6 but not a new Z06 - and would guess it may be a little less comfy as a daily driver or for just cruising. But they are really cool cars and I love the look ... enjoy and congrats!!!
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