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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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But some young fella here in town wanted my 75' real bad, so now it's his. The morning after I delivered it to him I took some parts to a local dealership and there sat a beautiful black C5. They had just taken it in on trade and to make a long story short it now resides in my garage. I still love C3's, after all it is what started my love affair with the Corvette. I will keep an eye on this section of the forum to keep up with what's happening. Mike
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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You could buy a C2+C3= C5. Then you wouldn't miss us so much
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 04:45 PM
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You could buy a C2+C3= C5. Then you wouldn't miss us so much
That math actually makes sense! I like it!
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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C3s............either it's in the chromosomes or it's not.......

Chrome bumpers.....it's a mutated gene!


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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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Hi Mike,
That's an interesting story and QUITE a change for you!
I hope it gives you a lot of pleasure…..but you realize VERY few heads will turn as you go by!
I hope there's a 68-82 in your future!
Good Luck!
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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I understand the feeling ....love my 82....
But saw an 01 ragtop that i had to have 3 weeks ago ....so now they're garage mates
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 05:56 PM
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fast turnaround! Hope you get as much enjoyment out of the C5 as the C3!
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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C3s............either it's in the chromosomes or it's not.......

Chrome bumpers.....it's a mutated gene!


Now you can talk cause you're close.
Good luck
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Good luck with the C5, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
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The refinement and driving experience of the C5 is pretty enticing, I'll give you that. They are a real good buy right now.

Enjoy!
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Congrats and enjoy your C5 it's my favorite post 3rd generation Corvette.
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