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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Unhappy 1 week shy of 30th annv...wife "wants a change"

Just when you think things are great just the way they are.....
out of the blue she says " I want some fresh air".

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Yes it really will be our 30th next week and yes I'm gonna miss the Benz. However the open air and LS7 combination makes great therapy.
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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few more pics please!!
I'm gonna miss doing the tango with you on the track!!
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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thought this was about divorce for a minute.... now, I see its much worse than that...
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Every Anniversary should be celebrated with a newer model....

Congrats on the new animal in your garage!
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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my wife bananas! :D
lovely houses in your area.... that type of architecture doesn't exist here... maybe one day I'll settle down in sunny florida

oh yes, sweet car!
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Wow! I had a feeling you were leaning that way after talking the other day. Can't wait to see it in person.
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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CONGRATS on your anniversary and new toy!!

You guys are a great couple!! Really enjoy spending time with you both and racing with you!! Friends make life great!!

Look forward to chasing you in the BMW and the new Bowtie!!
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hhughes1
Just when you think things are great just the way they are.....
out of the blue she says " I want some fresh air".

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Yes it really will be our 30th next week and yes I'm gonna miss the Benz. However the open air and LS7 combination makes great therapy.
Beautiful car and congrats on 30 years. What made you choose the 427 over the Z06? Convertible? Really seems worth it looking at those pics.
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Congrats on your 30th & your new Vette... but sad to see your 63 go, she was a beauty!!
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Gorgeous Vette!
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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I think Wife might give you some comp. !!
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Congrats on setting a track record for marriage and the Vette. Stay on the board. What are you doing with your slightly used C63?
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hhughes1
Just when you think things are great just the way they are.....
out of the blue she says " I want some fresh air".

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Yes it really will be our 30th next week and yes I'm gonna miss the Benz. However the open air and LS7 combination makes great therapy.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 04:27 AM
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and congratulations for your 30th anniversary.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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I had a C6 Z06 for a few years, by far the most fun car I ever owned. I just need more doors.

Enjoy the Vettte.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Keep both - and the Vette too!


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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Beautiful car and congrats on 30 years. What made you choose the 427 over the Z06? Convertible? Really seems worth it looking at those pics.
I thought the 427 Corvette was the Z06?
Is there a difference?
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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hows the build quality?
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pickles
I thought the 427 Corvette was the Z06?
Is there a difference?
Cheers, Pickles.

Yes, there is a difference. The car in the pic has the LS7 and the 427 but its not a Z06. The new 427 has a steel frame while the Z06 has an aluminum frame. The 427 convertible is pretty much a Grand Sport with a 427 in it.

Overall its pretty close. Same HP and tranny. A few CF bits from the ZR1. The 427 weighs in about 300 more pounds than the Z06.

Its a sweet car and you get almost the Z06 performance in a convertible.
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Yes, there is a difference. The car in the pic has the LS7 and the 427 but its not a Z06. The new 427 has a steel frame while the Z06 has an aluminum frame. The 427 convertible is pretty much a Grand Sport with a 427 in it.

Overall its pretty close. Same HP and tranny. A few CF bits from the ZR1. The 427 weighs in about 300 more pounds than the Z06.

Its a sweet car and you get almost the Z06 performance in a convertible.
Aaahh, Thanks for that.
We had the LS7 in a limited edition HSV Commodore, but we don't see that many Corvettes over here.
As far as pricing goes, what are the prices of the cars in question & also for the ZR1?
ZR1s, converted to RHD (which I reckon ruins the car) have been advertised here for $250K!
Cheers, Pickles.
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Aaahh, Thanks for that.
We had the LS7 in a limited edition HSV Commodore, but we don't see that many Corvettes over here.
As far as pricing goes, what are the prices of the cars in question & also for the ZR1?
ZR1s, converted to RHD (which I reckon ruins the car) have been advertised here for $250K!
Cheers, Pickles.

127K for a completely loaded ZR1. I believe 90K for the 427.
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