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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 01:33 PM
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I was going to wait but I'm pretty excited. Yesterday, I finalized a deal on a 2016 Torch Red Z06 convertible with 1200 miles on it. I'm picking it up tomorrow afternoon. I been looking for a few months and finally found my car!!! This is my second C7. I had a 2014 and traded it for a Porsche 911 S convertible a year and a half ago. I'm one of those guys who likes the corvette better. I also needed a car to carry my golf clubs. Haha. Just glad to be back and can't wait to play with the Z06. My first Z06. Honestly, it's a little intimidating. I'll post more pics when it's in my driveway!! I bought at a Chrysler dealer. Go figure. Previous owner traded for a Hell Cat.
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 01:38 PM
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You will never look back at the Porsche 911
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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That is beautiful! The previous owner's loss is your gain!
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Enjoy the thrill of your new ride!
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 01:58 PM
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I've only test driven Z06 and I must say I was extremely impressed. I expected a hard, rough ride. Instead I had a smile from ear to ear. Can't wait to get this home!! Thx to all!!
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 360Lemans
You will never look back at the Porsche 911
I think you are correct!!! I did like the Porsche but.........Well, you know......

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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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Excellent choice!
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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Congratulations and enjoy that beauty of a beast.
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Congrats and welcome!

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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 360Lemans
You will never look back at the Porsche 911
WRONG.. Unless you are looking at the rear view mirror.

Nice car for sure! Congrats
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 02:36 PM
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Beautiful choice. Congrats!
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 02:39 PM
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Sweeeet!!
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 02:48 PM
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Great looking car -- nothing like a V8 thumping away. Congrats
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 02:58 PM
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Very nice.
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 03:40 PM
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Welcome back! Enjoy your new ride.
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 03:45 PM
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That's a awesome lookin' ride. Best of luck and enjoy.
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I had a magred c6 for 10 years (2005). I got tired of red so I now have a Corvette racing yellow C7 (2016). Your Vette is the best looking red C7 I've seen. Good luck with it!!
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Congrats-I'm so glad you got the fastest color too!
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You must mean "Thunderbird" red
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