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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Hi Guys, after months of planning, trying to decide between an 05 Mustang, 05 GTO and a used Vette, I finally purchased a 02 electron blue C5. Just want to thank everyone on this site for all posts which helped me make the final decision. The C5 is hands down the best sports car available for the money today. I drove the new Mustang & GTO and there was no comparison.

She's stock so I guess you’ll be hearing from me a lot more as I start the learning process looking for the best mods around. Anyway, thanks again I’ll try to have some pics up soon.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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Welcome to the party. Congrats now go do some mods
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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WELCOME!

You made the right choice - E.B. is a spectacular color! I think it's possibly the best color ever put on a C5! (behind BLACK of course... )

We stand by ready, willing and able to answer your questions! Who knows, you might even get the right answer, too! (j/k)

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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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As time passes you will be further convenced that you made the correct decision!
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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Congrats & Welcome to the Forum! You made the right decision!!!
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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welcome let the mod madness begin!

Congrats on your new car and you picked an awesome color too!
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Great choice, you did the right thing!!
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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CONGRATS! You picked an awesome color, and year, of C5. But then again, I'm biased...

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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Wow can't believe you had a hard time picking out of those choices the vette stood out as the better car in my opinion WELCOME TO THE FORUM ! Vern
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DJN
Hi Guys, after months of planning, trying to decide between an 05 Mustang, 05 GTO and a used Vette, I finally purchased a 02 electron blue C5. Just want to thank everyone on this site for all posts which helped me make the final decision. The C5 is hands down the best sports car available for the money today. I drove the new Mustang & GTO and there was no comparison.

She's stock so I guess you’ll be hearing from me a lot more as I start the learning process looking for the best mods around. Anyway, thanks again I’ll try to have some pics up soon.
Welcome great color hope its a 6 speed
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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Hello and welcome. Your gona love the Vette and this Forum. Keep reading and do some searches you'll find a wealth of information here. Drive the Vette and get to know it .
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Welcome to the family! Congrats on the new ride! Remember the wave!
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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You won't be disappointed. Just keep her looking good.
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