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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 02:29 PM
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Giving a shout out from West Sacramento, CA. Just purchased a used 2018 Grand Sport 3LT, Blade Silver Metallic exterior, Adrenaline Red interior with gray microfiber suede seat inserts..

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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 03:42 PM
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i hate silver, but i'd rock that. Nice car. welcome to the forums.
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 04:12 PM
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Not my first choice for color either but it had so many options. My current two cars, truck and motorcycle are ALL white.
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 06:02 PM
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Welcome to the forum!

Congrats. on your sharp C7 Grand Sport.

Enjoy your time here.
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 06:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your nice looking GS!
Actually, I like the Blade Silver Metallic - it really sets off the carbon fiber.
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 06:10 PM
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Very nice GS you bought. Congrats, enjoy the car, and welcome to the forum.
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Welcome aboard and congrats on your sharp Grand Sport!
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Nice GS, welcome to the forum.
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Hello and welcome Robert!

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Thank you for the congrats and good wishes everyone. I'm looking forward to learning and sharing.

Bob
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