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Old Apr 5, 2025 | 12:46 PM
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Hello everyone, newbie from Texas.

I've been reading and learning a ton here, so thank all of you! Until I drove her home last week I had never even sat in a Corvette, I just knew I always wanted one.
Compared to some of the amazing rides I've seen here mine isn't anything special but I absolutely love it and can't stop smiling every time I get behind the wheel.




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Yours is special, Alan, because, well because it’s yours!! She is a beauty. Welcome to the Forum and welcome to the Corvette lifestyle. As you are aware, it’s highly contagious. No use fighting it, just enjoy the ride. Congratulations!
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Yours is special, Alan, because, well because it’s yours!! She is a beauty. Welcome to the Forum and welcome to the Corvette lifestyle. As you are aware, it’s highly contagious. No use fighting it, just enjoy the ride. Congratulations!
Thank you! I never thought it would be so addictive. Also, I appreciate the warm welcome!
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Welcome to both Corvette ownership and to the forum. Beautiful C8 you bought and hope you get many miles of driving pleasure from the car.
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Welcome to both Corvette ownership and to the forum. Beautiful C8 you bought and hope you get many miles of driving pleasure from the car.

Thanks, Jack! I really hope the weather gets better because I can't wait to get back in the driver's seat.
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Welcome, and start living your dream, it will be a wild ride!
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Welcome, and start living your dream, it will be a wild ride!

Thank you for the welcome! That's the plan!!!!
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Welcome aboard, fellow Texan. Yee Haw!
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Welcome aboard, fellow Texan. Yee Haw!
Thank you!
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Welcome aboard and congrats on your sweet C8.
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