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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 01:11 PM
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First time Corvette owner here. I’ve wanted one for about 30 years but I’ve always talked myself out of it because it’s not practical. Finally realized everything in life doesn’t need to be practical. Picked up a 2011 Grand Sport LT3 in Crystal Red with only 19,000 miles.

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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 03:35 PM
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 06:42 PM
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Congratulations and welcome. Cool you were able to score such a beautiful low mileage GS. My 09 base is Crystal Red and I love it - extra special in the sun. Hope you enjoy it for many miles.
Old Sep 21, 2022 | 07:11 PM
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Sweet GS you found and welcome to the forum.
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Yeeeaaaahhh! I think this is one of the years that GM really got it right. I love it and welcome!
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