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Old Mar 29, 2025 | 02:33 AM
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Hey everyone!

I just bought my dream car—a Corvette! I’ve been following this forum for a while, picking up great tips along the way, so I’m already grateful for all the knowledge shared here.

After a long search, I finally found the right one: a 2002 base model with 67k miles. She’s going to be my weekend lady (hopefully, my real-life lady doesn’t see this—she’s already a little jealous! &#128518.

On Monday, I’ll take care of the registration, and then it’s time to finally enjoy the dream!

Thanks for having me here—I’m looking forward to learning from you all and, hopefully, contributing someday!


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Thank you all for the warm welcome!!

Here are a couple of pics!

I was checking. It came with the original manual, brochure, window stick, a Corvette VHS (looks like a presentation and/or quick guide), but I don't have a VHS player anymore, all maintenance receipts, a corvette pen, corvette flashlight, trunk net (I didn't find where to anchor it), car cover in a Corvette bag, 12 disc changer (not working) and a corvette post it block







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I'm learning how to use the forum... I'm searching for how to thank the commenters, but I haven't found it yet.

Well, today I spent finding small issues... 1st, belt noise. I checked them, and they are in good condition, so I sprayed a belt conditioner. The noise is gone.
Message of low oil on. I think it was parked unevenly. After I had parked well, the message was gone. I'll check the dipstick tomorrow morning. Water leaking. The rubbers are in great condition. I think I need to set up the window closing. (pending).
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lighter socket doesn't work. I think it could be a fuse. I do not smoke, but I need to place a USB charger there. The lighter socket inside the middle is working well, but it is still energized even with the car off.

The windshield defrost grille is disintegrating. I'm buying a new one.

These were the major I saw today. Have little small things to do!
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Originally Posted by RicardC5
I'm learning how to use the forum... I'm searching for how to thank the commenters, but I haven't found it yet.

Well, today I spent finding small issues... 1st, belt noise. I checked them, and they are in good condition, so I sprayed a belt conditioner. The noise is gone.
Message of low oil on. I think it was parked unevenly. After I had parked well, the message was gone. I'll check the dipstick tomorrow morning. Water leaking. The rubbers are in great condition. I think I need to set up the window closing. (pending).
the
lighter socket doesn't work. I think it could be a fuse. I do not smoke, but I need to place a USB charger there. The lighter socket inside the middle is working well, but it is still energized even with the car off.

The windshield defrost grille is disintegrating. I'm buying a new one.

These were the major I saw today. Have little small things to do!
Just take your time and still check out some other things to be sure, also how bad is the windshield defrost grille ?
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Welcome to the forum! The archives here are priceless for knowledge.
I bet they are! But I don't know how to use them well! When I search for something, I have 1000000 results, so I need to learn how to use the search engine well...
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