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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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I picked up my very first vette yesterday evening. Didn't really have time to cruise in it unitl today. What a blast! Amazing car and can't believe it's mine!

Too cloudy for pics today, so I'll have them by tomorrow.

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Good Times Ahead !!!

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Congrats . . looking forward to pics . . . how many times have you stuck your head into the garage to look at her tonight ??

Enjoy !
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Congrats And I see you picked the right color
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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Awesome feeling isn't it ? Congrats
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Congrats! Have fun fighting off all the chicks
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Originally Posted by gearmonkey
I picked up my very first vette yesterday evening. Didn't really have time to cruise in it unitl today. What a blast! Amazing car and can't believe it's mine!

Too cloudy for pics today, so I'll have them by tomorrow.

'08 Coupe
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MN6
All the best of good fortune with her and welcome to the forum.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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grats

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congrats on the ride enjoy it like you stole it don`t forget to wave and welcome to the C-6 club
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Congrats! Don't forget the Wave and enjoy the ride!
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