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Apr 21, 2006 | 12:02 PM

#21

crabman

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From: Whidbey Island WA

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Originally Posted by cthusker

Am I pleased with this car? The unequivocal answer is yes, yes and yes! What’s not to like? Only time will tell how it holds up with additional time and miles.

I was there at the start and for me the car has exceeded my original expectations. As time goes by you learn just how easy it is to live with. You can sock a lot of groceries back there. Comfort on long road trips is excellent. Every bit as good as my wifes BMW. Its pretty cool that it pulls in the milage it gets. I guess you might say that the long term relationship has matured into a very satisfying one and the "sex" is still just as good as it was in the begining. Color me happy.

Apr 21, 2006 | 12:28 PM

#22

Crush2

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From: Katy The Republic of Texas

The "6" is pretty freaking amazing, is right! And I think the automatic squinting from so much smiling and grinning is actually improving my vision!

Apr 21, 2006 | 02:50 PM

#23

JFTaylor

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From: Virginia Bch VA

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St. Jude Donor '06

Danger Will Robinson

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Originally Posted by Crush2

The "6" is pretty freaking amazing, is right! And I think the automatic squinting from so much smiling and grinning is actually improving my vision!

Be sure to apply a liberal amount of Face Cream, Twice daily to keep your face from cracking

Damn this CAR is AWESOME

Apr 21, 2006 | 02:52 PM

#24

LowFlight

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St. Jude Donor '03, '17

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Apr 22, 2006 | 06:57 PM

#25

cthusker

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From: North Western Connecticut

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Originally Posted by Cobra4B

Did you buy it used? Or did GM install wheels and a catback for you?

Brand new. Ordered out the parts myself and had the dealer install them. Everything went every well with the dealer and IMO did a great job for me. I have ZERO complaints about how I was treated by the dealership.... Also had the calipers powder coated and installed by the dealer before taking delivery.

Apr 22, 2006 | 06:59 PM

#26

cthusker

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From: North Western Connecticut

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Originally Posted by JFTaylor

Craig,
I know it's eating at you to do more. I recommend that you wait and see what others have done to get a real appreciation of what's available. A local Vette club and CI are ideal places to meet - see - & discuss.

JT

... I'm going to wait on any engine mods for this season. Perhaps next year I'll consider adding more power... for now it's quick enough to have some fun with. All things considered I'm happy I came back and bought American again. thanks for the advice....

Apr 22, 2006 | 07:03 PM

#27

2005ArcticWhite

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From: Manhatten Beach, California

St. Jude Donor '05 thru '11,'18,'20,'21,'24,'25, '26

Apr 22, 2006 | 07:24 PM

#28

Cruises

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From: Upstate Snow Country NY

Just passed 550 miles on my 06 DSOM Coupe...( Picked Up 4/18 ) Traded my 2000Vert and I must say this car is a step-up from what I thought was a super ride even after adding 04 Z06 Shocks and Sway Bars.
I am fighting off thoughts that maybe I should have waited for the 07 with some cosmetic improvements , but I really am impressed with this Z51 handling, fit and finish.

Navigator, ( Wife ) is already stateing that I am never happy with the best and always looking for something better...... ( Don'tStart :~) ,married 25 years) but I have assured her that I will not make any changes.
( At least until C7's come out ) He He.