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Old 04-23-2020, 10:08 AM
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While recuperating from having both my OEM knees replaced with aftermarket (NOT at the same time) I've been lurking doing my due diligence on finally getting a Corvette. Originally, I wanted to get a 12/13 GS coupe w/mag ride to do long road trips (PCH, Rt 66, Blue Ridge Parkway, etc). I felt the C6's styling would age a little better than the C7. With Z51 C7's prices coming near the GS's price, I started looking at them as well. Being a 'Wide Body" myself and reading all the comments on C7's being a little tighter I was concerned how I would fit. Well, when I finally broke down and rode in a C7, I realized the 7's checked all my boxes and more. After looking nationwide for months, I was just about to go with a low mileage Base w/Mag-ride 900 miles away, when this Z51 w/mag-ride came on the market NINETY minutes away. It pays to know what your priorities are. Don't settle for anything less. They are out there, have patience. I didn't have to have a LOW mileage car, as I plan on putting MILES on this one (has 40K). In fact, the A8 tranny has had the shudder & the infotainment screen issues addressed. AND He just put on a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+ (less than 2K miles). Looking forward to finally come out into the light and being an active and contributing member of this amazing forum. THANKS y'all, Stay Safe. ENJOY!!!




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Old 04-23-2020, 10:13 AM
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Very cool. You sure picked the right color. Here's mine.



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Old 04-23-2020, 10:19 AM
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Beautiful car. Thanks for NOT sharing the knee "upgrade" pictures. Have a great time with the Stingray.
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Gorgeous car. Congrats! Now you have the perfect activity for these times. I put a 1000 miles on my new Grand Sport in only one month. Road trips are fun to plan and execute.
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The "upgrade" pics are available as well, upon request....
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Congratulations on your beautiful Corvette. !
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Those are some amazing shots! Very nice Vette with a very nice back drop!
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Great pix! (nice car too)
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Nice Car...Let the Mods begin!
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Beautiful Corvette and beautiful state you live in. When I was in grad school in Phoenix Arizona I would drive up on Holidays to friends in Park City. Amazingly beautiful country out in Utah.
Enjoy every mile! These are great extremely satisfying cars
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Congratulations,, nice car... life is short.. when you are dead, you are dead for a long time
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Congrats! I did the same thing 4 months after my double knee replacement. Traded in my 2000 C5 vert for a 2016 C7 Z51 coupe. Never been happier!
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Congratulations it's a beauty enjoy it.
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Know your hesitations. Had both knees and hip replaced and questioned if I would be able to get in and out. Where there is a will there is a way and it works out great. Never get to old and enjoy the Vet.
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Congrats on getting your C7. Beautiful car.
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Congratulations. I got my C7 on Saturday..Could not be happier!
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Congrats! I think that the Z51 package with mag-ride is the perfect balance!

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Old 04-23-2020, 01:25 PM
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That is a beautiful car!
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Beautiful car - glad you didn't have to shoot anyone
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Nice find. I got mine recently as well, and I drove quite some distance for it.

Take care of the car and enjoy it!


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