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Old Feb 17, 2025 | 04:36 PM
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Congratulations! Now the fun starts. Not sure of your mileage, but given it is a '19' suggest you either confirm all scheduled service was already completed (get GM vehicle service history by your VIN from any GM service dept., or, change all fluids (oil, trans, brake, diff, coolant) so you know exactly what you have. Also, your OEM wheels will probably crack at some point, if not already, so plan on replacing the wheel with quality forged wheels. Good luck and enjoy.
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Nice car and welcome! I see the Polaris flag... do you snowmobile? That takes care of my need for speed in winter!
I used to be into them. I went out to Wyoming several times so the snow around MN never got me excited again!! I do often price out a new RMK though... Maybe next year!
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Old Feb 17, 2025 | 05:07 PM
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Congratulations! Now the fun starts. Not sure of your mileage, but given it is a '19' suggest you either confirm all scheduled service was already completed (get GM vehicle service history by your VIN from any GM service dept., or, change all fluids (oil, trans, brake, diff, coolant) so you know exactly what you have. Also, your OEM wheels will probably crack at some point, if not already, so plan on replacing the wheel with quality forged wheels. Good luck and enjoy.
22,000 Miles. I do need to look into what is needed for maintenance. I got a new set of wheels and Michelin All-season to extend my drive time (MN) and the new oil showed up yesterday. Planning on waiting until temps get higher before I do that!
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Congratulations on a beautiful Grand Sport

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Thank you. I struggled with the color choices! I want them all
I agree, every color looks great on a C7.

Enjoy!
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 07:39 AM
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 08:01 AM
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Gotta-love that Torch Red. The GS wears it well...
Congratulations and welcome back to the Corvette world.

BTW, the C5 photo takes me back to my days of owning the C5. Mine was a 2003 Z06, Torch Red of course. What a fun car!


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Congrats on getting one of the "sweet spots"! Hopefully you will enjoy the twisties as much as I do. I went with M7 and have never regretted it. Even after a long day of shifting, I may be tired as hell (city driving), but no regrets. I also struggled with the color, but this is my fourth red toy car. Not a fanboy of modding out my car, but Sandyeggodesigns.com has some really valuable and relatively inexpensive doodads that will improve the ownership experience. Not affiliated, just a happy customer. You will need new wheels. Price of admission... (GM OEM ZR1 wheels shown)


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Gotta-love that Torch Red. The GS wears it well...
Congratulations and welcome back to the Corvette world.

BTW, the C5 photo takes me back to my days of owning the C5. Mine was a 2003 Z06, Torch Red of course. What a fun car!
Thank you. I'll miss the C5 until I get into the 7 each time! My dad does still have his 2003 incase I need to compare...
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Originally Posted by Bayshore Vette
Congrats on getting one of the "sweet spots"! Hopefully you will enjoy the twisties as much as I do. I went with M7 and have never regretted it. Even after a long day of shifting, I may be tired as hell (city driving), but no regrets. I also struggled with the color, but this is my fourth red toy car. Not a fanboy of modding out my car, but Sandyeggodesigns.com has some really valuable and relatively inexpensive doodads that will improve the ownership experience. Not affiliated, just a happy customer. You will need new wheels. Price of admission... (GM OEM ZR1 wheels shown)

I'll check them out and see what they have. Wheels and tires are on order along with some other things... I can't wait to get out and enjoy the roads!
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