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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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I just overnighted Tommy Jr. at MacMulkin the paperwork and deposit on a factory order for a 2012 coupe.

The waiting game now begins.

torch red
ebony interior
6 speed manual
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I've spent close to 2 years searching for the exact vette I wanted. Between the steering/seat improvements, and the price relative to the used vette market...the chance to purchase brand new was too attractive to pass up. This will probably be my one time experience.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt97GT
I just overnighted Tommy Jr. at MacMulkin the paperwork and deposit on a factory order for a 2012 coupe.

The waiting game now begins.

torch red
ebony interior
6 speed manual
2LT
F55
NPP
0B1
JBF
ERI

I've spent close to 2 years searching for the exact vette I wanted. Between the steering/seat improvements, and the price relative to the used vette market...the chance to purchase brand new was too attractive to pass up. This will probably be my one time experience.
Congratulations!
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt97GT
I just overnighted Tommy Jr. at MacMulkin the paperwork and deposit on a factory order for a 2012 coupe.

The waiting game now begins.

torch red
ebony interior
6 speed manual
2LT
F55
NPP
0B1
JBF
ERI

I've spent close to 2 years searching for the exact vette I wanted. Between the steering/seat improvements, and the price relative to the used vette market...the chance to purchase brand new was too attractive to pass up. This will probably be my one time experience.
Matt97GT

I just help a friend get the basicly get the same car you just ordered! It will be a very nice looking C6 Coupe!! Congrats!!!

Mark
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Congratulations. You are going to have a blast. I bought my first vette 13 months ago and still look forward to driving it every chance I get.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Congratulations, hope the wait is not too long.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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Good for you. Enjoy it!!
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Matt;

Sounds simular to my situation!

I saved, and saved then ordered my first Vette, an 09 from Tommy Jr.

Did you consider museum delivery? Believe me, they make your first all that more special!

Enjoy!
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Enjoy your new rocketship!!
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Congratulations & enjoy! Make sure to post pictures!
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Good for you. Congrats!
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Cool beans enjoy & post up a pic when u get it!
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Congrats! You're gonna love it!!!
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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To the OP, you chose well by choosing to order thru Tommy Jr.!!!
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Congrats ahead of time! Having something like that to look forward to will definitely put a little spring in your step!!

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Congrats, you're going to love it. Welcome to the "sleepless nights club" while you're waiting. It'll be worth it.
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congrats and the long wait begins
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Congratulations. Torch RED is a great color.
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