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Delurked and registered now that I'm finally in a 'Vette.
I'm in Kansas City and have been obsessing about getting a C5 for a couple of years. Most of my car years have been spent with several Datsun/Nissan Z cars and I still own a '75 280Z. A year ago I was on the fence between 350Z and C5. The new Z won the battle, but lost the war. Doesn't everybody have to learn about new car depreciation at least once? My 'Vette soothes the pain.
Anywho, hello and thanks for letting me lurk for research.
Joe
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I'm in Kansas City and have been obsessing about getting a C5 for a couple of years. Most of my car years have been spent with several Datsun/Nissan Z cars and I still own a '75 280Z. A year ago I was on the fence between 350Z and C5. The new Z won the battle, but lost the war. Doesn't everybody have to learn about new car depreciation at least once? My 'Vette soothes the pain.
Anywho, hello and thanks for letting me lurk for research.
Joe
'98 Carmine Red, Black Int., Auto, 52K
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Joe Welcome and congrats on the new vette 
I used to live in KC worked in Mo and lived in Leawood KS. Is South County and the Plaza still the "hopping" parts of town.
Enjoy the ride and look forward to your posts.
and congrats on the new vette I used to live in KC worked in Mo and lived in Leawood KS. Is South County and the Plaza still the "hopping" parts of town.
Enjoy the ride and look forward to your posts.
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Welcome and congrats on the C5. If you are into car clubs, you may want to check out the Kansas City Corvette Association - fun bunch of people and a very active club in your area.
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Is South County and the Plaza still the "hopping" parts of town.
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Howdy and welcome...
I used to have a 72 240Z -- that was a sweet and simple car, and even with 200K miles on it that little 6 was smooth. I love my C5, but the Datsun was the right car at the right time in my life.
Enjoy the Vette!
I used to have a 72 240Z -- that was a sweet and simple car, and even with 200K miles on it that little 6 was smooth. I love my C5, but the Datsun was the right car at the right time in my life.
Enjoy the Vette!
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Joe,Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the new ride. If you've been lurking you must know that we want pictures...
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