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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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So I am not a corvette owner, I am a writer. I am working on a short story about a man who achieved his lifelong dream of owning a Corvette. As I have researched Corvettes to be certain I have accurate details, I have found myself falling in love with the whole Corvette culture. I would love to hear from any members, especially if there are any who live in the New York City area. If you're interested in helping me understand more, please respond with answers to any of the following questions or other information you think is important. Anything you say will not be directly used in the short story, I am just trying to garner a deeper understanding of why owners love these cars so much!!

What made you choose a Corvette?
Do you drive your Corvette?
What do you do to maintain your Corvette?
Do your friends and family members love the car as much as you do?

Thanks for anything you can help me out with!
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Welcome to the Forum, I'm not from the New Youk area but I,m sure you will get lots of replys to your questions. idea.
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Thanks for the welcome. I'm looking forward to learning a lot, and have been looking through previous posts in other areas of the forum. So much to learn!!
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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You might get a better response if you fill out your profile. That would give people the ability to e-mail you or send you a PM (Private Message).
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Welcome I'm in AZ but agree you should see plenty of NY responders to help w/ your questions.
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Welcome! As was mentioned it will be helpful to fill out your profile. Also you may want to post your request in Regional section of the forum. I think your chances of connecting with someone from the NYC area will be good. Good luck with your project.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Thanks for the tips. This is my first time to ever participate in any time of forum, so I'm still figuring it out.
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Welcome aboard. I might suggest that you post your question in the general section (C1/C2, C3, C4, C5, C6) of the forum as that is where many more people will see your request.
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Welcome aboard!

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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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I am a native New Yorker on my 4th Corvette. If you would like to PM me, I would be more than happy to anwser some of your questions.

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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Welcome and good luck on your quest.



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