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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 07:18 PM
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Hello, my name is Joe and I’m from the Upstate NY area. First time Corvette owner. Mostly bought and drove Camaro’s, Mustang’s, lifted Super Duty’s and my favorite, Hummer H2’s. Still have a few of each. I’ve always wanted a Corvette since I was a kid in grade school. Just never pulled the trigger. I took a vacation back in October down in the Tampa area and rented a 2014 Corvette on Turo. I loved it. It was automatic and felt right. I started looking for one when I came back home. Found a nice 2014 Corvette Z51 M7 3LT with 22,000 miles in blade silver on Carvana. Bought it with no issues. Definitely worth the purchase. I’ve been buying a few things for it based on recommendations I’ve read on the site. Anyway, I just wanted to say hello! And to enjoy learning more from members there. Thanks

2014 C7 Z51 M7
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Lots of corvette clubs in the area. WNYCC,Buffalo,Rochester etc..
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Welcome to the Forum.. Congratz on the sweet ride!
Old Feb 7, 2024 | 11:55 PM
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Welcome and congratulations on your purchase, a very sharp looking Corvette. I know that you will really enjoy it and the Vette lifestyle. Wishing you many miles of happiness.
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Welcome to the forum and a great choice on the C7.
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Thank you all for the warm welcome. Much appreciated. I know that I’ll definitely enjoy the car for a long time. At first I was going to go with an automatic, as I have osteoarthritis in both of my knees. However, I told myself I needed the manual, to make the pain go away……lol.
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Welcome and congrats! Awesome color match (interior-exterior)

Which "few things" did you bought for your C7 Z51 M7 '14... I've got the same model and I'm so curious!
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Old Feb 11, 2024 | 07:59 AM
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Welcome! I'm new here as well as I just bought an 06 convertible. I'm from the Oswego area and looking forward to meeting other Corvette enthusiast's this summer!
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Welcome aboard from East Tennessee, congrats on your C7.
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great looking vette, welcome.
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