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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2010
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Howdy!
Hey everybody!, new to the Corvette scene, we just picked up our first, it's a 2002 vert, really nice, and we were really excited when we picked it up, I came home for mid-tour leave from Iraq, and had about 5 hours on the ground when I saw it for sale, well seeing how I only had two weeks home we got it. And it shortly proceeded to show its problems, (not that I'm any less satisfied with it now mind you, still a great vehicle). But yeah we drove it home, and fuel gauge dropped like a rock, found out from here that's pretty common, no big thing, not gonna worry about that. Then the check engine lights hit, took it to autozone, the analyzer said catalytic converter, so the dealer covered the cost on that one, (still haven't had it installed though, will when I get back home. The wife didn't take it out much, and I didn't hook up the battery tender before I left, so the battery died, the wife drove it with the weak battery, which later completely died, so after the battery was replaced the vette began the stalling thing and check steering column code. Again not a big deal, the shop was honest about the recall on it, and offered to cover the costs if it had anything to do with that. So right now the new rides in the shop, I'm back overseas, the wife is driving around in one of the other vehicles. although I only drove it a few times while we were home, it was an absolute blast! I should be back in time for the weather to warm up next year, so until then I'll be watching to see what kind of cool events you all are planning!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Seattle WA
Welcome
Congratulations on your new Corvette & Welcome to the Forum! Sounds like you are working out a few of the bugs. Lots of knowledgeable corvette owners here - be sure to check out the C-5 section when you have a chance. Thanks for your service to our country and safe tour! 
Team Owner
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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!!!! 
Congratulations on your C6!! Sorry to hear you're having problems but thankfully the dealer is stepping up for you. I'm sure you will get it sorted out. Enjoy the car and the Forums. 
Thank you for your service. Keep your head down and come home safe.
Congratulations on your C6!! Sorry to hear you're having problems but thankfully the dealer is stepping up for you. I'm sure you will get it sorted out. Enjoy the car and the Forums. Thank you for your service. Keep your head down and come home safe.
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Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your 02 and hope the dealer gets it taken care of for you When you come back home you will have a great wife and great car waiting for you. 
Thank you for your service to our Country
When you come back home you will have a great wife and great car waiting for you. Thank you for your service to our Country
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Hello and welcome to the Forum from NE Ohio.
Thanks for you service to our country, I do appreciate it.
Thanks for you service to our country, I do appreciate it.
