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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 06:21 AM
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i just bought my first corvette this week. What an awesome car! 2005 millennium yellow, black interior, 6 speed manual, coupe. Just what i was looking for. So far i've taken it out driving every afternoon!

I hope everyone is enjoying theirs as well!
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Originally Posted by glide-pilot
Hello

i just bought my first corvette this week. What an awesome car! 2005 millennium yellow, black interior, 6 speed manual, coupe. Just what i was looking for. So far i've taken it out driving every afternoon!

I hope everyone is enjoying theirs as well!
Welcome!

Congrats on your first Vette and great to hear about the experience thus far. Any compliments yet?

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Thanks to everyone for replying!
My wife and I rode around today showing the Vette to family and friends. Lots of oohs and aahs! The more driving time the better I like it. Great handling, great power, 6 speed manual is a blast!

Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by glide-pilot
Hello

Thanks to everyone for replying!
My wife and I rode around today showing the Vette to family and friends. Lots of oohs and aahs! The more driving time the better I like it. Great handling, great power, 6 speed manual is a blast!

Thanks again!
Wow,

That's awesome! I'm happy that you both are enjoying it. Please continue to do so and welcome here once again .

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