12 Years Late
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12 Years Late
New member, been a Lurker for a while, Time to jump in and really enjoy this fine group of folks
Plan was to buy a Vette at age 60….anticipated retirement….did not happen so now we get a second chance to shop
So as noted in couple earlier posts by others
A. Decide what you want
B. Buy it when found
So:
Choice A is C7 Black 2019 coupe with M7
Choice B is C8 Black no Z51
Plan was to buy a Vette at age 60….anticipated retirement….did not happen so now we get a second chance to shop
So as noted in couple earlier posts by others
A. Decide what you want
B. Buy it when found
So:
Choice A is C7 Black 2019 coupe with M7
Choice B is C8 Black no Z51
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Good luck with your quest, William, and welcome to the Forum. Your search will be both fun and frustrating. Your dream awaits, however. Best of luck and pop back in to let us know when you get your Corvette! 
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Welcome, better late than never, Great Choices! ...add a third requirement.. A good detailer for a black car, they look great but are a bit of work to keep looking great 
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Well, you can also look at it as if you are early since you started today and then you could have been 12 years later from today. I'm just trying very hard to make it all look positive for us. Can we please change your username to "12 years early?"
I would test drive and inspect multiple options in your area and just go with the flow on whichever one feels and suits you the best. It won't be a perfect decision but it will be more than good enough since you probably don't want any more time to pass you by.
Welcome and glad to have you.
I would test drive and inspect multiple options in your area and just go with the flow on whichever one feels and suits you the best. It won't be a perfect decision but it will be more than good enough since you probably don't want any more time to pass you by.
Welcome and glad to have you.
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