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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 08:35 PM
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Just got word that my Corvette is built. (Not shipped yet). That's 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Can't wait. Watkins grey,2lt auto.

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Nothing beats anticipation and yours is premium anticipation. Oh boy, are you in for a treat. Congratulations
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Congrats! I've gone through the order / wait process twice and found it to be excruciating. The odd thing about it is that the closer the car gets (especially once you know it's been built), the worse the wait becomes. Fortunately for you, the wait will soon be over.
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 11:36 PM
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Awesome, that's a great color, congrats!
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Congrats - has to be a good feeling. Hope you get to take delivery soon.
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 07:37 AM
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Weather isn't good enough to drive it yet as long as I have it by May.
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 08:05 AM
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^^I feel your pain! I hope to get mine out of the garage in April. On the positive side, it will feel new again. Congratulations!
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Originally Posted by keepah
Weather isn't good enough to drive it yet as long as I have it by May.
What date was your order entered? I'm waiting, too.
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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I share your pain. I haven't had a good night's sleep since I ordered it.

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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by keepah
Just got word that my Corvette is built. (Not shipped yet). That's 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Can't wait. Watkins grey,2lt auto.
Nice, please post picture when you get it!
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 11:03 AM
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Congrats. Waiting sucks!
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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What date was your order entered? I'm waiting, too.
Sorry can't remember.car has been ordered since Dec.since its Canadian the plant doesn't start building for Canada untill weather is better for transport. Think its about a month since order was picked up.Said it would be built week of March 27 but it was built 2 weeks early.
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by keepah
Sorry can't remember.car has been ordered since Dec.since its Canadian the plant doesn't start building for Canada untill weather is better for transport. Think its about a month since order was picked up.Said it would be built week of March 27 but it was built 2 weeks early.
I couldnt get any info on the site here that tells info on the order its for U.S. cars only so I went to gm.ca live chat and they gave me the info that it was built Contacted the dealer and they said its waiting for carrier approval.
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