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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 06:02 AM
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Well, I did it. Yes, Sir I really did it. Thanks to all for your advice.

Introducing my 2017 Sting Ray with 3000 miles, two Roof Panels; 1) transparent Targa Glas, 2) stock, two sets of tires and wheels (stock Michelins).Plus a reasonable trade-in allowance for my C5 with 53K on her. Somethin to be said about buying a Chevy at a Ford dealership.



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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 06:11 AM
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CONGRATS Welcome to the 7th Generation of the Obsession!
Beautiful car,Enjoy the Hell out of it.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 06:11 AM
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Love that color. What color is the inside...the tan (kalari) looks really good with that color. Hey if not tan I am sure it still looks great...just wondering.
I think anytime you can get used for under 5000 miles it is a great deal.

One tip for those looking at used I think is useful is look at the total engine on time and revolutions in the DIC.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 09:20 AM
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Congrats, now get out and drive it and have fun.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 09:28 AM
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Great looking Vette congratulations on the upgrade and enjoy it.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 09:34 AM
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Congratulations! very classy!
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 11:35 AM
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Congrats. Nice color!
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 12:07 PM
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Congrats. She's a beaut
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wheels are awesome
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Congrats Rob, that's one beautiful Vette. Personally, I absolutely love that color, probably as much as my favorite Cyber Gray. I'm sure now you're glad you shopped around for that one. The wait was worth it.
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Congrats Rob.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 02:29 PM
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It's a beauty Rob. Congratulations, and enjoy.
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Congratulations!
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Old Jun 11, 2019 | 03:53 AM
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Thanks, spent a few months looking for the right deal.
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Really nice, Chief! And to think some poor fool probably traded this gem in on a Mushtang.
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Old Jun 11, 2019 | 06:10 AM
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Raylo, Funny you should say that. The previous owner traded it in on a Bullet Mustang. To me, that was wonderful that he did that.

This guy really gave about 4k worth of extras. Smoke Targa lid, another complete set of tires and rims (OEM) and a coverKing cover. Plus little thing like **** rings for the radio, turn signal and windshield. Just wonderful.

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