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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:01 AM
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All the talk of the new ZR1, the 2018 and 2019 models, I feel shy posting my new '17! It's my first Vette (only had 3miles!). Z51 M7 in WGG, 1LT, NPP, mag ride, pdr. Had her for 2 months now and already added some tint, license plate LEDs, and a Borla X-pipe. Sad to know I'll be storing for winter soon.

More than posting about my car, I just wanted to say thank you to the forum and its members. For months I lurked learning everything I could before I went to the dealer, and since my purchase I've been able to find answers to so many questions. Such a great community that I had to register to say thank you.


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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:13 AM
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That is a beauty. Welcome to the club.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:16 AM
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Nice congrats on your first Vette!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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Congrats OP. Any vette (especially a new one!) Is a great Vette. Be happy enjoy. Keeping up with the Jones's is silly. Billions of people on this planet would be so grateful to just ride in or drive one. and you own one!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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Congratulations it's a beauty enjoy it.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 12:49 PM
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Welcome to the forum....great-looking car you have there. Enjoy it and don't let all the talk about the latest super-Vettes distract you from fully enjoying your new car. Anybody driving any Corvette is blessed in more ways than one.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 12:57 PM
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Awesome!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:09 PM
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WELCOME!Very Nice Car Enjoy the Hell out of it
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:24 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:52 PM
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You will always remember your first Vette, for better or worse.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:58 PM
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Congratulations on your new Vette. Very nice.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:00 PM
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Congrats and enjoy your beautiful Vette!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:00 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:03 PM
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Why be shy ??? None of us has received out new ZR1's yet !!!

Welcome !!!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:05 PM
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That's a great machine you got there! I've had a great experience with my 2015 Z51 MN7 convertible. It has all of the performance that I could ask for.
I'm trading that on Friday for basically the identical car (new 2017) except that it's a coupe. I could have jumped on a more expensive model with equally big discounts but I'm totally satisfied with the Z51.
Just be careful on how hard you push down with your right foot!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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Thanks everyone for the wisdom & kind words. Every time I walk out in the garage it makes me smile, and obviously driving it is even better. My birthday present to myself for turning 40
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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Welcome and congrats to you. Wishing you many happy miles with smiles!
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Many people, including me, would love to have a car like yours. Congratulations to you and drive safe.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:49 PM
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Beautiful car. I love that color. Where did you get it?
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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Don't be shy, it is a gorgeous car! Enjoy the hell out of it
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