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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:12 AM
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Thankfully my wife got the hints and gave me what I wanted most for my birthday also. She officially OK'd it, and even wrote the check when it arrived. I can't believe how really nice it is (100 miles), and the improvement over my C6 surprises me. If you're debating the move I suggest pulling the trigger. We're not getting any younger.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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It is a beauty and a super way to celebrate your birthday. Enjoy.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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Awesome gift. Awesome wife. You're a very fortunate man to have such a fine wife to buy this for you. Congrats, Enjoy.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:26 AM
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Wife is almost as nice as the car.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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You have a good woman, great looking vert as well.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 10:13 AM
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Congratulations on the ride and I like your choice of the interior color. I'm sure your wife will enjoy it almost as much as you do.
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Congratulations on your new Vette. Very nice.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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Nice choice in color and wheels, happy birthday!
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What a woman. Congratulations on the new ride, and the good woman.
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Originally Posted by swifty
Thankfully my wife got the hints and gave me what I wanted most for my birthday also. She officially OK'd it, and even wrote the check when it arrived. I can't believe how really nice it is (100 miles), and the improvement over my C6 surprises me. If you're debating the move I suggest pulling the trigger. We're not getting any younger.
Congrats. Love the LBR color You're not too far from my neck of the woods.

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Originally Posted by swifty
Thankfully my wife got the hints and gave me what I wanted most for my birthday also. She officially OK'd it, and even wrote the check when it arrived. I can't believe how really nice it is (100 miles), and the improvement over my C6 surprises me. If you're debating the move I suggest pulling the trigger. We're not getting any younger.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 07:19 PM
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Very nice. Congratulations!!!

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Old May 2, 2016 | 07:29 PM
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Beautiful ride! Congrats!!
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Old May 2, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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Congratulations!

Nice car! I know you will love it.

16000 miles on mine and every one came with a smile.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 10:03 PM
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Enjoy your new ride.....
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