bought a C5
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
bought a C5
Earlier I posted a thread that I was thinking about getting one of these. It was a 99 with 115K miles. The basic answer was dont do it there are a lot of lower mileage ones out there.
I am very glad I took that advice.
2000, 6spd,
35K miles
out the door for 18K
interior is perfect, paint is perfect.
I wonder how it will run compared to the 454HO in my 72.
I am very glad I took that advice.
2000, 6spd,
35K miles
out the door for 18K
interior is perfect, paint is perfect.
I wonder how it will run compared to the 454HO in my 72.
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You did good. Lots of great buys on C5's. Nice colour choice. Here's my former 98 conv.
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I had a 2000 with a 6sp until a few months ago. You'll love it. It's not a C3 but it sure is comfortable and gets great gas mileage to go along with decent power. I miss mine but it was my DD and I needed a truck. Yours isn't even broke in good yet. Have fun.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
Now the hard part is going to be old upgrade part or new upgrade part.
On the 72 I have full brake system rebuild parts from hydroboost to new calipers and parking brake stuff, front wheel bearings, sidepipes, and YJ8 wheels to install so I think I am going to be busy with that for a while but now I need to look into a column lock bypass, skip shift eliminator, remote clutch bleeder, vavaram intake, diablo tuner, and another set of headers and pipes.
Oh it will never stop. Im glad the old Mustang is finished.
On the 72 I have full brake system rebuild parts from hydroboost to new calipers and parking brake stuff, front wheel bearings, sidepipes, and YJ8 wheels to install so I think I am going to be busy with that for a while but now I need to look into a column lock bypass, skip shift eliminator, remote clutch bleeder, vavaram intake, diablo tuner, and another set of headers and pipes.
Oh it will never stop. Im glad the old Mustang is finished.
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From: Shoemakersville Pa
Earlier I posted a thread that I was thinking about getting one of these. It was a 99 with 115K miles. The basic answer was dont do it there are a lot of lower mileage ones out there.
I am very glad I took that advice.
2000, 6spd,
35K miles
out the door for 18K
interior is perfect, paint is perfect.
I wonder how it will run compared to the 454HO in my 72.
I am very glad I took that advice.
2000, 6spd,
35K miles
out the door for 18K
interior is perfect, paint is perfect.
I wonder how it will run compared to the 454HO in my 72.
I also have a C5 (2003)
I always say the C5 is fun to drive the 69BB is cool to drive.
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Earlier I posted a thread that I was thinking about getting one of these. It was a 99 with 115K miles. The basic answer was dont do it there are a lot of lower mileage ones out there.
I am very glad I took that advice.
2000, 6spd,
35K miles
out the door for 18K
interior is perfect, paint is perfect.
I wonder how it will run compared to the 454HO in my 72.
I am very glad I took that advice.
2000, 6spd,
35K miles
out the door for 18K
interior is perfect, paint is perfect.
I wonder how it will run compared to the 454HO in my 72.
Man you got a sweet deal... I only see one small problem! There's a FORD sitting to close to it... I know there's not much metal in the C5 but i'd watch out the RUST from that Mustang might jump over on your new baby... LOL
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From: Lakeland Florida
That looks nice. I am also starting to look at C5s for later this year. Maybe after my tax return.
Its a good thing you waited. Picking up this low mileage Vette should make that decision well worth it.
kdf
Its a good thing you waited. Picking up this low mileage Vette should make that decision well worth it.
kdf
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Paul, you have excellent taste which is just another way of saying we have the same taste, I have seen horror stories on the C5 electronics
in the C5 section but I'll bet you'll be fine. That car is sweeeeet and I'M jealous. C5's are my second favorite!
in the C5 section but I'll bet you'll be fine. That car is sweeeeet and I'M jealous. C5's are my second favorite!
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I have been thinking about a C5 but....lack of spares? That can disable a car. With a C3 that is not a problem.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
Team Owner
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From: Ontario