1st time vette owner
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2023
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From: Middle GA
1st time vette owner
Hi all. Just joined tonight. Just got my first Vette. I've had several "poor man's Vettes" in the past - Camaros, Trans Ams, and have had a 06 GTO since early 2006. I take that back, I did have a Chevette once... and called it my "vette", lol.
I just picked up a 2019 Z06, and I freaking love it! I would have considered a C8, but I can't bring myself to buy a Corvette that isn't a manual....
Friends and family are saying I've officially hit "mid life crisis", but I have to remind them that it isn't a crisis, it just took that long to be able to actually afford one!
I just picked up a 2019 Z06, and I freaking love it! I would have considered a C8, but I can't bring myself to buy a Corvette that isn't a manual....
Friends and family are saying I've officially hit "mid life crisis", but I have to remind them that it isn't a crisis, it just took that long to be able to actually afford one!
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Welcome to both Corvette ownership and to the forum.
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Welcome to the Forum, Mike, and congratulations on your C7 Z06! 
Your trip back home was a great way to really start learning about your car.
Thank you for your military service!
Your trip back home was a great way to really start learning about your car.
Thank you for your military service!
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Congrats! Beautiful car.
I am a new convert too- since April 6. I too had a long drive home (mine was 8 hours)...I was a nervous wreck but it's so easy to drive...
I am a new convert too- since April 6. I too had a long drive home (mine was 8 hours)...I was a nervous wreck but it's so easy to drive...
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