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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Hello All:

I stumbled into being a Corvette owner and loving it ever since. The story goes like this.

I drove my MINIVAN to visit the Corvettes. The salesman suggested that I test drive a Corvette. I told him heck no, because everybody knows what happens when you test drive a car. Keep in mind I had never sat in a Corvette up to this point. He asked me several more times to test drive a Corvette and finally I gave in. He took me to a strip where there was nothing around for miles. I drove the strip the first time and he said "That was a SISSY drive!" I turned it around and pretended like I was a professional racer and I now own a 2009 Corvette. His strategy worked.

Anyway, I am a proud Corvette owner and delighted to be a part of your forum.
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Hello and welcome to the Forum That is a funny story with a happy ending. I'm glad to hear that you are loving your vette and hope you enjoy the forum also.
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