• Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.

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Big Ed

Big Ed

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Hi,

I'm new here and this is my first post.

I recently purchased a new 2008 Victory Red Corvette coupe with the Z51 package. It runs great, the mileage is getting better, but I have a sometimes horrible squeak coming out of the passenger side roof area. I have my first free dealer next week. Maybe they can fix it.

I previously owned a 2000 convertible which I purchased used and owned for 4 years.

I also own a 2007 Mini Cooper S which will keep me somewhat mobile if the gas hits the $5 a gallon level. This one gets 30+ mpg without breaking a sweat. :dancer01:

Big Ed
 
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:welcome::welcome::welcome::wavey:
Great people here:thumbsup:

Friendly advise:
When purchasing a new vehicle, I recommend that you insist the dealer not prep the vehicle prior to you taking possession. This means that they should not wash, wax, or do anything else to the vehicle. Dealerships do not specialize in detailing and because of this, your new paint can become scratched, swirled, or marred before you even drive it home.

Also, it is recommended that you decline any protection packages such as a 5-year paint sealant or life-time interior protectant. Not only are these services purely profit for the dealer, no product on the market will protect your vehicle for this amount of time. Rust protection is also unnecessary since all new cars come with a factory warranty against rust. The only way to keep your vehicle protected and looking new is to have it professionally detailed on a regular basis.

Getting ready to purchase a new vehicle? Despite what you may think, a new vehicle endures a lot when it is shipped from factory to dealership. During shipping, many contaminants such as rail dust, road grime, and factory fallout will bond to the new paint. Start your new vehicle off with a proper detail – it will look its best and be easier to maintain as time goes on.
 
Welcome to the site Big. As Rob said there are great people on this site. I am sure you probabily already know about the weekly cruise-in at the Tower Shops in Davie.

Welcome and we like lots of :pics: of your ride.
 
Welcome to the site.:welcome: You'll find a great group of folks here along with a wealth of knowledge about Corvettes so feel free to jump right in.:thumbsup:
 
Welcome aboard. I don't think you could find a finer bunch of folks on the net, no matter how hard you tried, then you will find right here.
 
Hey hey hey!!!:wavey::wavey::welcome:aboard:thumbsup:

Perfect color for a vette and a perfect playground (South Florida):thumbsup:

Get some pics up when you can and kick back and enjoy yourself:dancer01:

Again, WELCOME:wavey:
 
BTW, I know what you mean about the fuel economy. I have a recently purchased 08 Scion XD. Neat little ride, turns on a dime, park it in a motorcycle spot and runs like a go cart on steroids:lmao:

Pushin 30 mpg in town with "my kind" of driving and almost 40 on the highway...and it only has 2 k on it so far......:thumbsup:

Wait tilll this sucker gets broke it:thumbsup::thumbsup::dancer01::dancer01:
 
Hey Big Ed

:welcome: to the site. Lots of good info and people here. Enjoy your ride!
I've got a brother named Ed .... 6'4" 250ish, and I call him Big Ed.
Andy Anderson :wavey:
 
jcb_njb said:
Welcome to the site Big. As Rob said there are great people on this site. I am sure you probabily already know about the weekly cruise-in at the Tower Shops in Davie.

Welcome and we like lots of :pics: of your ride.
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What date do you have for the next cruise in?
 
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