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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Just bought my first corvette and am so excited
Old Dec 14, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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its a 2002 Z06 - 8900 miles...looks great...but i have so much to learn.
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a 2002 Z06
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and thanks...still trying to figure our how to navigate this site
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Congratulations and welcome! What did you get?
Thanks....a 2002 Z06
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Sounds Great! And learn you will. There's a ton of info here and the forum makes learning fun (not like grade school).
Old Dec 14, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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What's to learn? Turn the key, press the accelerator, if something gets in your way turn the wheel! :-0. Enjoy your car. Sounds like a great find. And welcome to the forum. You're gonna love it.
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