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Feb 18, 2019 | 02:58 PM

Rapid Fred

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From: Middletown, DE

Hello C7 world

Well, I've had, and immensely enjoyed, a C4, 2 C5's and 2 C6's. So, when the bug bit I knew it was time to see the road over the beautiful fenders of a C7. Just yesterday my son and I took a road trip from near Philly to Virginia Beach. We came, we saw, I bought. Can't say it was a great ride back through the cold rain and wind, but I'm looking forward to learning this car (they sure get more complicated with each generation) and enjoying all it has to offer.

This one is a Laguna Blue Z51 2LT with a lot of nice options. I particularly enjoyed the competition seats, which fit me like a glove! It has only 20K miles and was really kept in showroom condition by the previous owner.

And so, because threads without pix suck...

I guess I have to change my handle now...

Feb 18, 2019 | 03:20 PM

dvilin

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Looks great enjoy it.

Feb 18, 2019 | 03:26 PM

krwunlv

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Congrats sir! I love the roof, want to sell it?

Feb 18, 2019 | 03:56 PM

Borntorun04/17

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From: Western New York

Congrats ! Beautiful choice !

Feb 18, 2019 | 03:56 PM

Zymurgy

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From: DFW Area TX

Great color (although I may be biased).

Feb 18, 2019 | 04:11 PM

brian98vette

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Awesome car - enjoy it!

Feb 18, 2019 | 04:14 PM

ShagVette

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Congrats!!

Feb 18, 2019 | 04:15 PM

orwollma

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Congrats and welcome to C7 World!

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Feb 18, 2019 | 06:04 PM

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Feb 18, 2019 | 06:11 PM

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patentcad

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Beautiful, nice car, great color. Enjoy!

Last edited by Steve Garrett; Feb 18, 2019 at 11:08 PM.

Feb 18, 2019 | 06:34 PM

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plasboy

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That is one sharp car. Hope you thoroughly enjoy.

Feb 18, 2019 | 07:58 PM

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Skyy2014

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Looks beautiful and love the roof! I too am biased on the color.

Feb 18, 2019 | 08:00 PM

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RMS73

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nice car, best color.

Feb 18, 2019 | 09:49 PM

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owc6

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Congrats again on the car!

(I knew you'd be along shortly).

Feb 18, 2019 | 09:49 PM

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Well done - a beautiful car for sure. Congrats and enjoy the heck out of it.

Feb 18, 2019 | 10:19 PM

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OneFastVette19

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Congrats she’s beautiful!! I too come from the C5 world and live right outside of Philly. Hope you have many miles of smiles with your new toy😎

Feb 18, 2019 | 11:09 PM

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Congrats!

Feb 18, 2019 | 11:09 PM

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MHE-Plex

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Congrats! Thanks for the pics!

Feb 19, 2019 | 01:10 AM

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Rapid Fred

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Quote:

Originally Posted by krwunlv

Congrats sir! I love the roof, want to sell it?

Ya know, it's tempting! I always loved the transparent targa panel on my prior Vettes, so I would have to consider getting one and painting the spears. Similar look -- and that airy feeling.

I think I'll live with this one a bit and see how it feels. So far (all of 2 days) I don't miss the transparent roof at all, and I think the CF looks amazing. I would not want both, so maybe at some point I'll be in the parts section looking to trade...