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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 03:48 PM
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Had a 2013 Mustang GT that I loved, but had to get rid of it 3 years ago due to life shenanigans. Have been chomping at the bit to get back into a "fun" car since.

Wife and I had a few requirements:
- at least 8 cylinders
- RWD
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- convertible
- black or blue

When it came time to pull the trigger, we went and looked at several cars. Sat in a new Mustang, a new Camaro, a C6, and finally a C7. Once we sat in the C7 we knew it was going to be the car for us.

Picked this 2015 up used with only 5700 miles on the clock. Base model, but has Nav/PDR, Z51 wheels/tires and the NPP exhaust. Bought it at the end of September, but only recently finally got some decent pics of it.


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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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Unfortunately, we can't see your pics. Your googleusercontent links don't seem to be valid. If you are having trouble posting pictures, here is the easy way to post pictures: How To Upload Pictures.

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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 05:02 PM
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Congrats on getting the Vette! Can’t wait to see pics of it. Enjoy the heck out of it as everyone says
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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 05:08 PM
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Congrats! Get those pics up...

Ha. I see you got the pictures now. Great looking car!

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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 05:10 PM
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That's better. Now, see if you can edit your original post to include the pictures. There should be an edit button on the bottom right side of your post.

Never mind, I fixed your original post.

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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 05:31 PM
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Nice car!
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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 05:52 PM
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Looks beautiful. Huge upgrade over the Mustang (I upgraded to a Corvette from a 2015 Mustang). Amazing choice.
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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by PobreWey
Looks beautiful. Huge upgrade over the Mustang (I upgraded to a Corvette from a 2015 Mustang). Amazing choice.
Congrats! Awesome ride!
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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 06:18 PM
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Like it. I really don't mind the pony car but had them and still do all my life...Black is on my short list but not fussy so many colors.

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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 06:18 PM
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Nice, the previous owner installed a Z06 grill for you too.
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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 06:28 PM
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CONGRATES On your Choice and WELCOME TO THE FORUM
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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 06:51 PM
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Very nice and clean ride, welcome to the forum you'll find lots of valuable info for you vette here.
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Old Jan 26, 2018 | 07:54 PM
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Congratulations! I've been trolling here for a long time just waiting for the day I can start a thread like this.... Have a great time. AWESOME car...
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