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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:40 PM
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I just traded up from my S550 Mustang GT to this Watkins Glen Grey '18 2LT! As a daily, this car feels like cheating compared to my Mustang. It drives like a Malibu right up until you ask it for the beans. I also went with the 8spd auto - I'd normally get the manual and I'm very happy with my decision. This is my first ever 'Vette, though my Dad had a C4, C5, and a C6, so I'm no stranger.

I'm also a Miata owner (I have 2001 that I built into a track car), and I love the sense of community that group has. Based on the numerous waves I've gotten on the road from other Corvettes, this community is somewhat similar in that respect and thats super encouraging. Looking forward to being a part of it!


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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:44 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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Congratulations on the new vette -- looks great -- welcome to the forum -- tom
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:54 PM
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Congrats on your upgrade! Welcome to CorvetteForum.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:57 PM
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Excellent color choice.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:59 PM
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Beautiful car! Welcome to the Forum.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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Welcome, the C-7 is an amazing car. Enjoy!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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Welcome. What a nice vette to start out with Being a part of a community like this is what makes it so fun. Well that and stomping on the gas . . .
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:27 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:35 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Gratz!

I bought pretty much the exact same car last week, except it's a 2017

2017 WGG 2LT Z51

Love the color!


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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:39 PM
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Congrats brother welcome to the club. Like a family. Much different than the mustang crowd. If you're not too far away make sure you take a ride to corvettes at Carlisle. Bucket list event for a fan of cars especially Corvette.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:12 PM
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Congratulations it's a beauty enjoy it and welcome to the forum.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:21 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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Beautiful ride and welcome to the Corvette family.

save the wave
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 08:14 PM
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I like that color and your new ride, I myself am a first time vette owner and I love my new vette as well! I am amazed how fast these cars are and how good they handle, I am a mopar guy but the vette is a sweet machine
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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Beautiful and classy looking Stingray Coupe and nice upgrade. Sometimes fathers know best!

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