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Old Oct 9, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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I've been very forunate in new home sales here in Houston and have a amazing wife who told me to get what I've been dreaming about since I was 8. Here she is. Bought from Kerbeck after a friend had a great expierence and had delivered by PlyCar. First 500 miles are going to be tough keeping my foot out of it!
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Great looking GS!

I'm in my first Corvette too! Luvin' it!
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Beautiful!!! Drive it like you stole it.
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Congrats....Love the AW ( my biased opinion).

I've had 12....so far.I would give my '17 for the '66 427 I called my first.

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She's beautiful!

The car isn't bad either....

Just kidding. I like AW too.

As for the first 500 miles, trust me, there's good power there even below 4500 RPM (which is what I think the limit was). Watch the odometer - it's great to watch it tick to 500 miles and see those lines disappear. Then stomp on the gas!

You'll note in the future the same lines telling you not to push it too much when you start the car and it has yet to warm up.

Enjoy!
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Welcome aboard and it seems all is well with you in H, post hurricane!!!
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Congrats on a awesome wife and an awesome car!
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That is awesome! Welcome to the cult and try to keep your right foot out of it for awhile.

P.S. My 2017 Stingray is my first Corvette too.
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Very nice, and a very nice wife to tell you to go for it. I never liked white on a Corvette, until the C7's came out. They look just stunning in white!
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My advice....
"Always get married on a Friday.If it doesn't work out,you still have the weekend".....

Kidding of course! ?

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Just traded my 2016 for a 2018 GS. Pick it up Thursday. Can't wait.
I have a nice 300 mile ride home.
Kerbeck is great. Bought my last 2 from them, but didn't have what I wanted this time.
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Thanks everybody! Loving the wife and loving the car. 200 more miles to go.
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Congrats! She's a beauty! Enjoy the ride!
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Well done. I wished I would have bought my first one 40 years sooner.
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