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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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Just bought my first 'vette last Saturday and I am pretty stoked, to say the least. It's an '05 in magnetic red! I made the switch to the darkside, seeing as I'm a former Cobra owner. I used this forum quite extensively while looking for 'vettes and found a TON of good, useful information, so thanks!
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Originally Posted by DeckersLS
Hello all,


Just bought my first 'vette last Saturday and I am pretty stoked, to say the least. It's an '05 in magnetic red! I made the switch to the darkside, seeing as I'm a former Cobra owner. I used this forum quite extensively while looking for 'vettes and found a TON of good, useful information, so thanks!
DeckersLS,

Welcome aboard and congrats on your 'Vette. What convinced you to get one?

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Thx all..

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where exactly in Florida?

SloooowwwwCala.... However, i bought the car in Clearwater.. probably not far from you..
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DeckersLS,

Welcome aboard and congrats on your 'Vette. What convinced you to get one?

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Well, I've always loved them, just couldn't afford one earlier. I figured now while im younger with no kids I may as well grab one. I initially wanted to go with the newer SS Camaro, but the Corvette is in a league of it's own. In a few years the Camaro will be as common as any mustang (take no offense, lol). There's something about a 'vette that the Stang, Camaro, Challenger, etc. cannot match. Power, Class, Looks, neatness (targa, push start, keyless, etc.), even MPG's are great.
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Originally Posted by DeckersLS
Well, I've always loved them, just couldn't afford one earlier. I figured now while im younger with no kids I may as well grab one. I initially wanted to go with the newer SS Camaro, but the Corvette is in a league of it's own. In a few years the Camaro will be as common as any mustang (take no offense, lol). There's something about a 'vette that the Stang, Camaro, Challenger, etc. cannot match. Power, Class, Looks, neatness (targa, push start, keyless, etc.), even MPG's are great.
Well we certainly value your perspective! Welcome aboard, once again .

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