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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 12:37 AM
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Just bought my 1st Corvette - 2005 Precision Red w/Z51 40,000mi. Glad to be here. Found info on this site very informant.
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Originally Posted by rix_c6
Just bought my 1st Corvette - 2005 Precision Red w/Z51 40,000mi. Glad to be here. Found info on this site very informant.
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Welcome to the forum! Congrats on your first 'Vette as well. Looks fantastic! How's the driving experience been?

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Welcome to the forum! Congrats on your first 'Vette as well. Looks fantastic! How's the driving experience been?

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1st day I could actually drive it due to weather here in Wisconsin, I don't know why I hadn't bought one sooner. Very surprised with the power and handling, never drove a car like this before. Last sports car I owned was an RX-8. No comparison
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1st day I could actually drive it due to weather here in Wisconsin, I don't know why I hadn't bought one sooner. Very surprised with the power and handling, never drove a car like this before. Last sports car I owned was an RX-8. No comparison
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