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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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I just got my first Corvette a 2017 Arctic White Convertible. So excited! A very dear friend of mine also bought a Black Grand Sport. What a day!
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 11:48 AM
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Very cool and happy motoring to ya!

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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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You are going to love the car for sure. Have fun in her man.
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 12:23 PM
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Congratulations and enjoy it.
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 12:24 PM
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Awesome welcome to the club. Where in brooklyn are you located. I'm in the mill basin Bergen beach area.
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 12:31 PM
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Awesome, congrats!
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 01:20 PM
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Rock on!!!!
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 02:45 PM
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Post some photos, please!!
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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A rookie mistake Bill. We are a visual group here.

Congratulations sir, you never forget your first. Enjoy, and don't forget to wave.

Welcome to the forum.

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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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Welcome and congratulations!
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 04:34 PM
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Congrats!!!
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 05:25 PM
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Congrats! Enjoy it!
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 05:28 PM
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Welcome to the club. The C-7 is a beast. Enjoy
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 06:01 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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The only thing that is better than a new Vette is when your buddy also gets a new Vette also.
Congrats and have fun.
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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Congrats and enjoy. Yes, we need pics asap
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 09:22 PM
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Tough crowd, huh, Bill????


Enjoy your new ride. If you ever go home and turn off the car for the night, take pictures.
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 09:37 PM
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Welcome! Nice that you've always got someone to go cruising with.
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 10:17 PM
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Congrats...enjoy you new ride.

Great color choice..!
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