08 Base, first Corvette
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08 Base, first Corvette
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My names Joe and i just picked up my first Corvette today. I picked up an 08 base with a 6 speed manual. Looking forward to learning about the car. I was in the market for a C5 because I like the styling but came across an 08. Unfortunately on the drive home it developed a problem so I had to return to the dealer and they said that they would have their mechanic take a look at it tomorrow since today was Sunday. I will go more into that in the c6 specific area. Looking forward to chatting with you guys and gals,
Joe
My names Joe and i just picked up my first Corvette today. I picked up an 08 base with a 6 speed manual. Looking forward to learning about the car. I was in the market for a C5 because I like the styling but came across an 08. Unfortunately on the drive home it developed a problem so I had to return to the dealer and they said that they would have their mechanic take a look at it tomorrow since today was Sunday. I will go more into that in the c6 specific area. Looking forward to chatting with you guys and gals,
Joe
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Welcome, congrats on the C6 and best of luck with the repair.
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Welcome to the Forum, Joe, and congratulations on your C6! 
Hopefully the mechanic can quickly sort out and fix the issue with your car so you can be driving it.
Hopefully the mechanic can quickly sort out and fix the issue with your car so you can be driving it.
