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Jan 19, 2005 | 11:26 PM

Firedog

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From: Thousand Oaks CA

9 Week wait is almost over

After a 9 week wait, our C6 arrived at the dealer late this afternoon. It was very fun to be there when the van drove up, and quite an experience to watch how the staff at the dealer handled a dead battery on a yet-to-be-delivered car.

After an attempt at jumping the battery, they gave up and pushed it into the lot.

Gotta work tomorrow, so can't pick up the car 'till Friday. This will be a long 36 hours...

Jan 19, 2005 | 11:28 PM

luscombe

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From: shreveport la

great photo of the guys pushing. that is a keeper!

doug

Jan 19, 2005 | 11:39 PM

Vette_DD

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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24

Congratulations! Bummer about the battery. Maybe they'll get the problem fixed for good before they turn it over to you.

Good pics, too.

Jan 20, 2005 | 12:03 AM

flash_312

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From: Meridian Idaho

MN6 not parked in reverse? anyway good to hear that yours is

close to home. Kinda strange that it couldn't be jumped.

Jan 20, 2005 | 12:18 AM

Jim91Vert

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Sorry to hear about the battery. Good pics and congrats on the delivery.

Jan 20, 2005 | 01:13 AM

jabez

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From: Milpitas ca

Congrats.
I would skip work and pick up the car.
have fun fighting off all the chicks.

Jan 20, 2005 | 03:45 AM

IllinoisCorvette

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And the Proper Title for that picture?? "Why you should stay away from first model year Corvettes!

Jan 20, 2005 | 08:58 AM

Corvette Junkie

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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die

Congratulations!

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Jan 20, 2005 | 09:17 AM

Boozman

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From: Woodstock Ga

Congratulations

Jan 20, 2005 | 09:29 AM

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VettesintheRockies

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From: Centennial Co

My Day Will Come

Ordered a C6 1-11-05 Victory Red Z51. Thought the wait would not be a problem, have a C5 in the garage.......but the days are slow, and in the winter in Co, need to wait for spring (most of the time).
Congrats

Jan 20, 2005 | 12:21 PM

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bangbgC6

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From: Granada Hills CA

Pit Crew

Son of a Bitch! You got a whole Pit Crew included in your deal now that's some negotiating dude.

Enjoy the Toy!

Jan 20, 2005 | 12:24 PM

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bear318

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From: New York

Congrats-Enjoy the ride

Jan 20, 2005 | 12:45 PM

#13

vette05

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From: Jacksonville North Carolina

Is that the new breakin procedure for the corvette. I knew you were not to exceed 55 for the first 500 miles but that's ridiculous. I guess though you will get great gas mileage. Congrats and enjoy!!!1

Jan 20, 2005 | 12:51 PM

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JoesC5

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Did you buy your C6 from a Lincoln-Mercury dealer?

Jan 20, 2005 | 03:17 PM

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Firedog

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From: Thousand Oaks CA

The Lincoln-Mercury dealer is across the street from Chevy. It's the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall...MANY dealers in a small area...

Jan 20, 2005 | 03:31 PM

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noel48

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St. Jude Donor '14

I'm sure the Lincoln-Mercury guys were laughing

Jan 20, 2005 | 04:05 PM

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SA HEAT

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From: San Antonio Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllinoisCorvette

And the Proper Title for that picture?? "Why you should stay away from first model year Corvettes!

And you really think every problem with the new model is going to be eliminated by waiting a year or two? Doubtful...The General doesn't seem to work that way. Anyway, not a nice thing to say to a guy who's about to take delivery on his new Vette.

Nice choice, FireDog... I saw the first blue C6 up close last weekend... very cool.

Jan 20, 2005 | 04:10 PM

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DP Dave

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From: La Quinta CA

A long 36 hours but well worth the wait! Enjoy your new ride and wave to me in my Mag Red when you head down south through OC.

Jan 20, 2005 | 08:45 PM

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ROKNBLU

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From: North Royaton Ohio

Congrats.....

Wow what a story.

How long did Allied take to drive your baby out to Thousand Oaks?
Apparently, it wasn't charged up before it left BG, which begs the question, shouldn't it?

This must happen a lot. Or your just a lucky guy.

Oh.... by the way I like your color choice.

Enjoy the new ride!