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Old Feb 16, 2020 | 11:35 PM
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Bought my 2019 GS last week and I'm still trying to figure out the best way to tell my wife. I bought it used with 6k miles, 7M, gray interior and 2LT. I'm still warming up to the color even though it's gorgeous. My first Vette although I always thought a C3 would be my first. Glad to be a member.
Old Feb 16, 2020 | 11:52 PM
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Send her a picture, that is what I did. First one was of the car, second was it parked in the garage.

I love that color. Enjoy the ride.
Old Feb 17, 2020 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Christopher K
Bought my 2019 GS last week and I'm still trying to figure out the best way to tell my wife. I bought it used with 6k miles, 7M, gray interior and 2LT. I'm still warming up to the color even though it's gorgeous. My first Vette although I always thought a C3 would be my first. Glad to be a member.
That's one helluva quandary alright!

Damm beautiful C7!

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Send her a picture, that is what I did. First one was of the car, second was it parked in the garage.
^^^^ pure genius !!
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Welcome!! I love that color! It's just beautiful! Hows the interior?

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Congrats and welcome Christopher!!
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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 09:23 AM
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Welcome and best of luck explaining that to your wife.
Old Feb 17, 2020 | 09:37 AM
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Back in about 1960-61 my mother bought a $1200 piano for $800 (about $7,000 today). She explained to my father that she saved him $400 by buying it then. I suppose you could explain how good a deal you got on the car and how much money you saved!
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Welcome.. lol if she reads forum then she knows already... great choice, C7 awesome cars...My wife knew I was going to buy my car before I did
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