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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 11:21 AM
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So I'm at the dealership waiting on my free oil change and see there last 2017 Z06. One thing lead to another and I ended up with a deal I couldn't refuse. So after only having my Grand Sport for 6-7 months, I traded it in for a 2017 Z06. Loving it so far!!


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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 11:27 AM
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You got bit by the bug!
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 11:31 AM
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Congrats! Showrooms are dangerous while waiting Enjoy
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 02:28 PM
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Sure was an expensive oil change.
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 02:37 PM
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You will love it. I have a 2017 3LZ with the 07
Pkg. Just bought mine and love the power. Top of the line until the ZR1 shows up I'm staying out of show room!!
Would not let me upload my pictures. Kept getting error code 500???

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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 04:34 PM
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Haha, I hated black and only went in to check out the suede interior. I was sucked in and couldn’t leave without her.
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 04:47 PM
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I had a very similar experience and the Z06 is a great car. It does have a few shortcomings, but still, I really do love it. Congratulations on your new Z06! I have no regrets after almost 2 years of ownership, even with its faults it is a wonderful car!
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 06:14 PM
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Congrats! Did the same with my 15 Z51, had to have that Z06!
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Haha, I hated black and only went in to check out the suede interior. I was sucked in and couldn’t leave without her.
You know what “they say”? Once you go black, you’ll never go back. Owning a black car is a carrier. When clean and shinny, they are spectacular, it does not photograph as beautiful as it is in person but, when its clean, it just blows my socks off every time. Congratulations
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Congrats! Same thing happened to me in July. deal was too good to pass up. Traded in my '14 M5 for a '17 Z.
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Sure was an expensive oil change.
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Congrats! Looks good.
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 07:21 PM
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If you can afford it, it is a no brainer!Enjoy the BEAST!
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 07:43 PM
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I did the same with my 2017 Stingray, and the 2019 Z06 is on order!
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Feel like it happens to a lot of people haha!

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Congrats, I guess I saved a bunch of money when I went from C5 a C7 Z06, no regrets as well, when the Z06 bug bites, it just will not let go, amazing ride, worth every penny.
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Was that at El Dorado Chevrolet?
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Haa....bet you didn't see that one coming! Congrats......
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