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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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My first Vette was a 99,automatic trannie.Blew the engine and A& A built a new engine for me.Traded it in on a 2006,6 speed w/Z51 pkg..the 06 was a great improvement over the 99.In Sept.,I was rear ended on the freeway and the car was totaled.With the money the insurance company gave me and some money i added purchsed a 2009.Wow! the car is really fast.I realize it has 36 more horses,but really hauls.I was going to mod the engine,but it doesn't need it at all. I can see the improvement in the Vettes over the last 10 years.Lets hope GM doesn't drop the ball.Sorry for babbling but i am really elated.I hope GM and their engineers keep improving on one of the best sports car in the worldRod:fla g:
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now go drive a Z06, or ZR1
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now go drive a Z06, or ZR1
No, don't do that. Don't even think about doing that. Enjoy the 09.
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so glad your story had a happy ending.

FWIW i just read in a car mag (MT) that the C7 base will have a V6 option....according to MT..
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I like the double thumbs, Raazor. So I'm copying it to use again.

Congrats on the car!
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They are a sweet ride. Thank you for posting something positive!
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Man you guys are really making me excited to pick up my new baby tomorrow.
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Man you guys are really making me excited to pick up my new baby tomorrow.
Best get some pics up of that new baby/
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I joined the C6 club two weeks ago. Wonderful car....
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