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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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I can finally say that I am part of the club I graduated college 2 years ago and couldn't wait any longer. If anyone has any advice for a first time vet owner it would be much appreciated!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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Advice: drive it every day !!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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Never start a "I got a new Vette" thread without posting pictures/

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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:11 AM
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Just enjoy it. Also, ignore the clowns who rev up next to you at a light. In the old days I would blow their doors off....nowadays I just smile at them....that is the better advice.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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Be careful with the low clearance. I broke my bottom radiator support in the first week. Enjoy the ride!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:45 AM
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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Glad for you, Corvette is a great car. I am on my 4th Corvette. Fun to drive and will put a smile on your face every time you start it up. Best advice I can give you is to respect the power of the car. If you don't it will bite you.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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Congrats

The car is going to depreciate no matter what, so make sure you get every penny's worth!
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Congratulations, enjoy your new car

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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 02:44 AM
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Rookie mistake on my part

Originally Posted by boraxman
Never start a "I got a new Vette" thread without posting pictures/

Last edited by DAB_C6_Z51; Feb 21, 2012 at 02:47 AM.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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Good luck with it...great looking car..
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 05:35 AM
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Congrats - she's a beauty.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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Congrats on graduating college and getting your vette! Drive it!

Welcome to the forum.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Thanks for the welcome notes I plan on driving it as much as possible!
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Originally Posted by boraxman
Never start a "I got a new Vette" thread without posting pictures/

Congrats to the OP.
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Good job DAB!
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Drive it and enjoy it.
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Enjoy it because once the wife and kids come....................well we all know how that turns out.

Seriously, congrats on graduating college and buying your first Vette.
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