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Old Jan 8, 2025 | 09:40 AM
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New to here. Just bought my first corvette and drove it from Austin TX to Erie PA. Nice way to get to know the C8. Also drove it through that big snow storm…the engine in the back really helped
Middle of blizzard and getting thumbs up and confused looks.
Middle of blizzard and getting thumbs up and confused looks.
Old Jan 8, 2025 | 10:35 AM
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Welcome! That's a heck of a way to get to know your car, new or old.
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Welcome, hope you're gonna keep it on the road and not garage it!!!!
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Congrats on the C8 and welcome to the forum. Glad you were able to get the car home considering the weather.
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Welcome, and love the color, and you are getting to know your new ride, drive safe there ******** out there that don't now how to drive on ice and snow.
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Congratulations on the C8 and welcome to the forum.
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Welcome and after reading your story and seeing your picture, I cannot comment only say, Holy Flock!! OMG, what a way to get to know your new car!
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Originally Posted by Benzit69
New to here. Just bought my first corvette and drove it from Austin TX to Erie PA. Nice way to get to know the C8. Also drove it through that big snow storm…the engine in the back really helped
Middle of blizzard and getting thumbs up and confused looks.
Middle of blizzard and getting thumbs up and confused looks.
Nice ice picture with your C8, anyway you're welcome to the forum...

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