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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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I usually hang out in the C4 section, but since I'm thinking about picking up a C5 I thought I would stop by from time to time to see what I can learn (if you guy's/gal's don't mind), so you might see me involved in some of your post if that's ok.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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You'll love the C5 if you haven't driven one yet there's a big difference in the ride and handling.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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Welcome. Your C-5 education begins now.

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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Welcome to C5land ask away

nice C4 BTW.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Welcome! Now is certainly the time to p/u a nice low mileage C5. I don't think you'll see prices much lower.
Good Luck
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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It's a great car---enjoy the hunt.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Welcome. Would be interested in your perspective after driving a C5.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Welcome to C5land ask away

nice C4 BTW.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Jump right in my brother of course you are welcome. You'll love the C5, ask away.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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What are you kidding? We welcome all vettes!!!
as long as they start with the letter C and end with 5. JK..
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Welcome to C5 General ...and good luck finding the right new ride!
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Welcome! Good luck with your C5 purchase.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Glad to have you! Maybe some of us newcomers to Corvettes will learn something from you about C4's!
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Welcome Alcee! You'll find that we are a friendly bunch (most of the time! ) and anxious to answer questions. In the mean time, you might want to check out this thread, which will tell you everything you wanted to know and didn't want to know about the C5.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927

You've been around on the CF for a while, so you know that there are no stupid questions (some stupid answers though! )

BTW - love your wheels!
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Welcome, you will find the folks here extremely knowledgeable and willing to help.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome and all the compliments guy's, I guess the question/suggestion would be, Could someone post the year C5 and appox $$ I should be looking for starting with 98 on up.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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You have come to the right place,you are always welcome here.you won't make a mistake if you purchase a C-5
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Welcome. Would be interested in your perspective after driving a C5.
Many of us made the transition from the C4 to C5's.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Alcee1
Thanks for the warm welcome and all the compliments guy's, I guess the question/suggestion would be, Could someone post the year C5 and appox $$ I should be looking for starting with 98 on up.

My '99 Coupe has a market value of about $75,000 - but you can have it for $65k
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