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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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My wife and I bought our 2006 Black 3LT Coupe in February 2012. We really enjoyed the Corvette, but didn't really get into the culture side of the brand.

I had some problems at work so we sold the 06 Coupe in February of 2013. Things at work straightened themselves out, we sold some property, and have been looking for a new Corvette ever since. After looking around at Grand Sports and I realized that for only a few thousand more you could get a new C6 Grand Sport.

I started talking to Mike Furman at Criswell Corvette in mid May when our property went Under Contract. I told him we had to wait for the property to close and the money to transfer before we could go any further. We closed Thursday and the money transferred Friday.

Mike got my wife and I, what I think is, a great deal on a new Corvette. We are going up to see him on Monday to sign the papers and drive our New 2013 Black 3LT Grand Sport Coupe back to its new home. I can't wait to get back into a Corvette and the culture.

I just signed up as a NCM Member tonight. I also plan on joining the local Corvette Club this time around. I am going to make time for me and my wife to take advantage of the great people that I have met in the Corvette world. There are definitely no better people.
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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Welcome back!

You will love the new Grand Sport.
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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Congratulations!!!

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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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welcome & congrats !
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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Congrats. Sound like a great car and you bought it from one of the nicest guys on the Forum.
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Congrats. Sound like a great car and you bought it from one of the nicest guys on the Forum.
Amen. When I buy my next 'Vette, It will most likely be from Mike...
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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So happy for your wife and you both congrats on finding your new toy. Enjoy and be safe

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I'm very happy for you. Yes, you are indeed "almost there". Just think how great it will be when you are there.
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Great story.
Congratulations on the GS!
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Remember to wave....Congratulations...
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glad it worked out...enjoy that new ride!
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Nice Choice.
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Congratulations Craig on your purchase........
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Congratulations! Here's wishing you many miles of smiles.
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When hard times happen, it makes the good times that much better!!!! Congrats!
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