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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Well finally took the plunge and bought a C6. Owed Mariana a convertible since I sold her '94 Polo green convertible. I'm not big fan of the C6 headlights. Always will be a C5 guy.

Let me know what you think.

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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Looks great! Best of luck with it!
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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NO SH&T!!
Congrats, what a great looking car. Good luck.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Very nice, enjoy!
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Looks familiar except for the toupee!! Congrats But with this one Bobby...........DRIVE IT!!!!!!! Don't save it for the next owner! You will be a fan of the headlights the first time you drive it at night.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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nice ride BoB enjoy you both deserve it
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Looks Great ENJOY
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Good job dad!
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Awesome! Good luck with it... Great looking car!
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Awesome looking car. I am a big fan of the white ones. Congrats to you and Marianna
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Glade u got it...
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Lookin' good Bob & Mariana, awesome ride.



Originally Posted by Turbo Bob
I'm not big fan of the C6 headlights. Always will be a C5 guy.
I love both styles.



Originally Posted by RichS
But with this one Bobby...........DRIVE IT!!!!!!! Don't save it for the next owner! You will be a fan of the headlights the first time you drive it at night.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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NICE!!! Good luck with it.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Beautiful Car... Best wishes with her.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 12:27 AM
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nice vert - best of luck with it.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Good looking car, Bob. Enjoy!
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Sharp car !
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Looks great! Best of luck with the car Bob.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Nice Bob. Good luck......you deserve it.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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Bob..

Good luck with the new car.. just tell us when your gonna make a "Test" pass at E Town...
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