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Old 01-27-2019, 10:10 AM
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Hello y’all!
I just recently bought this 2016 Z51 in metallic shark grey with only 3800 miles on it. I previously had a 92 LT1 for several years that I used to love to tinker around with and had intentions of doing a lot of performance mods on but recent health issues forced me to change my life’s priorities and decided it was time to enjoy more driving and less wrenching. My old 92 had the primitive version of the Z51 of that year and when I found the new one for the price it was an easy decision to make.
I was recently diagnosed with cancer in November and just lost my wife of 19 yrs to colon cancer in July. So it’s time to enjoy what I have while I can!


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Old 01-27-2019, 10:20 AM
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Sorry to hear about your wife.

I picked up a Z51 as well and you are going to LOVE it! I was also diagnosed with cancer not long ago and my wife said to stop looking at them and get yourself one, so I did. Life is short, so we have to make the most of the time we have. All the best with your new ride.
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Old 01-27-2019, 10:23 AM
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Both are great looking Corvettes! Congrats....

All the best with your fight.....
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Great looking Vette enjoy it and best of luck with your health issues.
Old 01-27-2019, 03:37 PM
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May GOD bless you, sir. Beautiful car! Enjoy it. Life is too short under the best of circumstances - live it.

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Old 01-27-2019, 04:24 PM
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Your C4 and your C7 are both gorgeous for sure...Im a huge fan of both models. Im so sorry to hear about your wife... Maybe you can get a personalized license plate with her name or a word that represents her - so that way she'll always be with you when driving your C7...
Old 01-27-2019, 04:44 PM
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Glad to see your taking life into your hands. I agree you only live once, live it to the fullest! I had a tumor on my kidney the size of a golf ball and they took out my entire kidney (that was over 12 years ago). A friend at work was in dire straights and doing chemo told the worst, now cancer gone and he is enjoying retired life. Mntal toughness and attitude go hand in hand with beating it. Hope you have many enjoyable days with the car and welcome to the family.
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Having just gone through a major health crisis,I fully understand what you're saying.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife.
Life does go on though, make the most of what you've got.



You're going to love that C-7
Old 01-27-2019, 07:14 PM
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Life is precious just like loved ones.You made a great move enjoy every minute!
Fight the fight and winn
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My condolences on the loss of your wife and I pray that the treatment you receive for your cancer will be successful.

Beautiful C7 you bought and hope you enjoy the heck out of it.
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Very nice edition and with 3800k almost new...tell us more about that dealer that your at (nice selection there) and also more about the car. Any mods planned?

also wishing you blessings and courage in your health struggles..enjoy!!!!


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Originally Posted by hemistar1
Very nice edition and with 3800k almost new...tell us more about that dealer that your at (nice selection there) and also more about the car. Any mods planned?

also wishing you blessings and courage in your health struggles..enjoy!!!!


it called Buyavette.net and I dealt with David Ahn in sales. Great guy!
They had a promo where they were giving away a big green egg mini max if you bought a car in January which I sold and used the money to buy a Vararam cold air intake
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Yeah the guys over at BuyaVette are excellent, CONGRATULATIONS on the amazing car... WOW

I am very sorry to hear about your health, as well as your wife. Praying for a successful treatment brother.
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I love that color! enjoy that bad boy!
I wish you well.
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So sorry to hear of your Wife and your health issues as well. We were supposed to be all set seven years ago and start "Our time" and my Wife has been dealing with a chronic mess since then.
Best of luck to you and enjoy the ride.
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I like your choice of color....and I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. Take good care of yourself.

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Old 01-28-2019, 08:57 PM
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Sorry to hear about your lose and your diagnosis. Enjoy the car and stay strong. F* cancer.
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Sorry about your loss. Good luck with your health and enjoy that gorgeous car of yours!
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