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Hello, I'm a first time Corvette owner. Been looking and looking but always ended up with a Mustang GT / GT500 / Mach1 or a Charger / Challenger Hellcat Redeye. I recently traded my 2022 Challenger Hellcat Redeye jailbreak widebody for a 2026 Corvette E-ray Convertible 2LZ in Torch Red. I've only had it a couple hours but I'm liking it alot. Still trying to figure out the best way to get into and out of the car. Definitely not like my Challenger with the comfy lazy boy seats with ease of entry / exit.

Looking to learn more and more about this car and whatever little hidden gems there are to be found.




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Congrat’s - Sweet looking Red Corvette, enjoy!

an oldie for ya…

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Congrat’s - Sweet looking Red Corvette, enjoy!

an oldie for ya…

https://youtu.be/v0KpfrJE4zw
My daughter said I should name the car “Prince” but I decided on “Phoenix”
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