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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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hi all, planning on buying my first corvette in a couple of months.gotta sell my jeep and pay off my pick-up truck.anyway i found this site and have been lurking around for awhile and i am very impressed with how knowledgeable and helpfull everyone is.i just gotta have a c5! just wanted to say hi and you guys and gals ROCK!
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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welcome and good luck with the purchase there are a lot of knowledgable people here that will always help with any problems or concerns
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Welcome. Stick around here a while and you will be WAY more informed about C5s than any salesman...
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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Welcome. Good luck finding just the right car. You'll love the C5.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Welcome. Good luck finding just the right car. You'll love the C5.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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Welcome - you should try to find a car near Bowling Green around the end of May so you can join us and show off your new car at the Cruise-In....
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Hope you find what you are looking for!
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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Welcome to the Forum ...and good luck finding the right new ride!
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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Welcome to the Forum ...and good luck finding the right new ride!
I gotta agree with Jim!
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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There's a C5 out there somewhere with your name on it.
This is a "Fantastic Plastic" site, best guys, gals and knowledge of anywhere on the web.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 08:04 AM
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Welcome, Mixermike!!! You will love the Vette when you get it!! Miles of smiles
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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You will love a C5 hope you fined what you want .There are lots out there don't be in a hurry .Welcome to the forum
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Welcome to the greatest forum on the net. Good luck with the search.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Welcome brother. Good luck and don't forget to wave.
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Welcome and good luck with your search - the right one is out there, just gotta find it!
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You will learn a lot hanging around here, enjoy!
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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When you're ready to start your search seriously - don't forget our own C5's for Sale forum, as well as these.....

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There are lots of C5's out there - you just have to be determined and patient. Good luck!
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