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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 09:37 PM
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I have previously owned 2 C5s, a '98 coupe and a 50th Anniversay Edition convertible. I sold the convertible to buy an '09 Mercedes SLK 55 AMG. Nice car but I really missed having a Corvette.

Last night I took possession of a Premier Edition Convertible, 2760 miles on the clock. Beautiful car.

I've already seen one mod I'd like to make; the flat bottom steering wheel in brownstone to match my interior.

Just wanted to say "howdy" and give a big wave to everybody.

BTW, mine is number 19 of 550 of the Premier Edition convertibles.






I think I'll name her Molly.

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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 09:47 PM
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Congratulations, and welcome back to the fold. She's a beauty.
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 09:50 PM
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Congratulations, and welcome back to the fold. She's a beauty.
Thank you! The C7 is light years ahead of the C5s I had.
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 10:03 PM
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Awesome color combo, enjoy it.
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dvilin
Awesome color combo, enjoy it.
Thank you! I'm looking forward to a few years of spirited driving.

On the way home to Bloomington, IL from Naperville last night, I stepped on it as I was passing a semi and about the same time saw a state patrol car parked in the median. Fortunately, he was directing his attention to the Northbound lanes.
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rcooper
Congratulations, and welcome back to the fold. She's a beauty.
Keep driving Vettes!
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 11:17 PM
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That's a beautiful ride, congrats!
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Very nice!

Any interior pics?
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Very nice!

Any interior pics?
Just a couple that I've taken.










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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 05:07 AM
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Beautiful Car!
Congrats on getting back in a Corvette!

I do the same this Saturday
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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Congrats. These Premier Edition cars were fetching $10K over MSRP in my neck of the woods, when first introduced. I am not a fan of green anything but must admit that this color combo is very nice. Congratulations on getting back into the club and enjoy!! You have a rare beauty.
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 09:15 AM
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Great combo.
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