Good luck and have fun! Just remember that a C5 is just a new C4 
Time to say goodbye
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From: Cameron NC
Time to say goodbye
I've sold my 77 C3 and bought a 03 50th anniversary edition C5. I've enjoyed the reading, knowledge and all of the help I've received here. Good luck to all of you with your C3's.
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From: Cameron NC
That's true except for the LS1. I have a granddaughter coming in January and my plan was to keep the C3 for her but I decided to go with something more modern with airbags, antilock brake's, etc.... I truly want a bumper car for myself but maybe later down the road. This on will have a tag that says 4Charli on it until she turns 16.
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but at least you no longer have to deal with vacuum headlight issues.
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But the C3 is the one that EVERYONE wants to stop and talk to me about. I can't even fuel up without a conversation.
Then there's the guessing game..... what year is that! I point out the grill inserts, door latch buttons, and other "clues!"
The technology is ancient, the repairs are endless, and like a red headed stepchild I love it best.
To me, a C3 is the DEFINITION of Corvette. I fell in love the first time I laid eyes on a C3.
OP, let us know if you find equal satisfaction in owning a C5. At least --- no vacuum wiper door!
And you can always come back. C3 never forgets!
Last edited by wadenelson; Aug 24, 2021 at 07:26 AM.
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