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Old 01-03-2018, 09:29 PM
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The wifey and I have had five Vettes since 2011 and we were "Vette-less" until a few days ago...and started to feel the itch again...Chevy's deals along with my local dealer (Thompson Group/Classic Chevy Fleet) made it a no-brainer...

Say hello to #6 - she's a 2017 C7 Z06 3LZ 7-spd Manual...and well, guess it was time for a new truck too - 2018 Silverado 3500 High Country 4x4 Diesel Crew Cab. And just for good measure I decided to step up and joined the NCM permanently - for life! Lifetime Membership for us! I originally was going to go with a GS but once wifey saw the Z06...well, the rest is history!

I'll tell you what really sealed the deal though, I was instructing a student with a C7Z a few days previously...oh yeah! I bought it and the weather quickly went to cold (well, for Texas LOL) so it's just sitting in the garage looking pretty...need to get some miles on her! The few miles that I have driven so far have been awesome! Cannot wait to hit the track for a bit with it...

How about that grip? <----referencing the first pic...
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Old 01-03-2018, 09:31 PM
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Nice rides. I really like the body colored vents.
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Old 01-03-2018, 09:36 PM
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Congrats on both. I bought a new white Chevy truck last month and a new ceramic matrix gray 2018 GS last week. Carbon flash hash marks being installed by dealer
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Old 01-03-2018, 09:42 PM
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Congrats to both of you on your new Vettes and Silverados...all very nice!
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Originally Posted by Captain Buddha
The wifey and I have had five Vettes since 2011 and we were "Vette-less" until a few days ago...and started to feel the itch again...Chevy's deals along with my local dealer (Thompson Group/Classic Chevy Fleet) made it a no-brainer...

Say hello to #6 - she's a 2017 C7 Z06 3LZ 7-spd Manual...and well, guess it was time for a new truck too - 2018 Silverado 3500 High Country 4x4 Diesel Crew Cab. And just for good measure I decided to step up and joined the NCM permanently - for life! Lifetime Membership for us! I originally was going to go with a GS but once wifey saw the Z06...well, the rest is history!

I'll tell you what really sealed the deal though, I was instructing a student with a C7Z a few days previously...oh yeah! I bought it and the weather quickly went to cold (well, for Texas LOL) so it's just sitting in the garage looking pretty...need to get some miles on her! The few miles that I have driven so far have been awesome! Cannot wait to hit the track for a bit with it...

How about that grip? <----referencing the first pic...
Smoking hot Z! The more I see the body coloured venting, the more I like it. Truck is solid as well.
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Old 01-03-2018, 09:46 PM
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Congrats on both. I bought a new white Chevy truck last month and a new ceramic matrix gray 2018 GS last week. Carbon flash hash marks being installed by dealer
Skippydoo--congrats on the Ceramic Grey. I've yet to see it in person, but liking the photos.
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Old 01-03-2018, 09:49 PM
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Looks like I ended the year with a bang and Captain Buddha started the new year with a huge bang
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Nice rides. I really like the body colored vents.
Thank you! Up until mine I was oblivious to the body colored vents - when I saw it I really liked it, gives it a different look.
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Originally Posted by Skippydoo
Congrats on both. I bought a new white Chevy truck last month and a new ceramic matrix gray 2018 GS last week. Carbon flash hash marks being installed by dealer
Nice rides!!
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If ya got it spend it.You ain't taking anything anywhere from here so Enjoy what ya can when you can...Amen
Nice choices,use them Well
Rare paint to match cove vent and Stage 2 Air...Nice


Could you add some Race car photo's.Looks like the garage will be Shared.

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Old 01-04-2018, 08:06 AM
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Sweet new rides, congrats on the purchases
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Old 01-04-2018, 08:11 AM
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Congrast love the white!
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Congratulations and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by DALE#3
If ya got it spend it.You ain't taking anything anywhere from here so Enjoy what ya can when you can...Amen
Nice choices,use them Well
Rare paint to match cove vent and Stage 2 Air...Nice

Could you add some Race car photo's.Looks like the garage will be Shared.
That is so true!! Thank you!

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Enjoy your new ride!
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Looks fast especially in that garage with all the race car stuff! Enjoy your newest beast!
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Originally Posted by Captain Buddha
That is so true!! Thank you!
Your Welcome 4 Wheels instead of 4 legs is my kind of Stable...HA Real Funny
Very Impressive.What a Blast just testing.Sure it eat's up a lot of time.
Curious how the Z Does up against the Fleet.Enjoy in Great Heath
LET'S GO RACING

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Definitely looking forward to laying down a few hot laps with the Z! As well as some backroad cruising!
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