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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 08:51 PM
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Just bought my first Z06. 2016 Z06 3LZ only 1,700 miles. Came out of a car collection in NC. Beyond excited. It is my 6th Vette but 1st Z. More to come!


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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 09:04 PM
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damn pretty much brand new, congrats!
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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 09:25 PM
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Awesome ride. Respect the power.
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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 09:36 PM
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Congratulations on your purchase! I have a '16 Z06 3LZ and it's my first Z as well after three previous generation coupes. You will love the car and get many miles of smiles. Let us know what you think after getting some seat time!
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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 09:38 PM
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You will love it , Congrats....
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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 10:48 PM
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Great find! Time for mods
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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 11:12 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 11:28 PM
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Congrats, I have a 16Z also. Ur gonna love it
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Congrats. Basically brand new. You will love it. Enjoy the new ride
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It's the right color too!!

Enjoy!
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 02:26 PM
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It's the right color too!!

Enjoy!
This will be my 3rd White Vette! White is hard to beat!
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 02:28 PM
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Congrats, the Z is really new ! lucky man, hope you will have a lot fun !
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 03:08 PM
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Proper color, congrats !
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Congrats!! Enjoy the beauty.
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 07:47 PM
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Congratulations !!
Beautiful , Stunning Z06 !!
Enjoy to the max.

Remember to " Save the Wave "
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 09:42 PM
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Looks like my 16 3LZ Z06.
You’re gonna love it.
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Old Apr 13, 2019 | 04:05 AM
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I CAN NOT BELIEVE you had five before your first Z!!! (I promise that you will never go back.) IMO you picked a winner!!! CONGRATS!!!
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Congratulations!!!

Excellent color choice, I love my white Z

fyi, tints make a nice appearance upgrade
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Congratulations it is a beauty enjoy it.
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Congrats on your first Z!!. Looks stunning in white
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