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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Its easy to say what we dont like, but how about what we do like. There are so many things. The suspension, the placement of the gauages, the comfort, the power, the gas mileage, the looks (thats a big one!) the sound, the mods that can be done. If you have something that you really love, like the three best things, let us know!! Maybe there is something I am not even aware of.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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one of the more subtle thrills that i love is simply when i start the engine. hearing that big v-8 wake up & seeing the gauges come to life is a thrill!!!! bub
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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amen, especially with my dual stingers
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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I just love the way it feels with the top down and the roar of the engine as I row through the gears!
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Its responsiveness, precision and the total lack of effort which with it does whatever I ask it to do.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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I really enjoy the BORLA DRONE at 70 mph! But, the thing I love most is just the smiles and the kids pointing and smiling and the oustanding response I get from folks admiring my vette! Amen for the VETTE!
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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When I was a little boy I had a corvette slot car and race track. We took the cars to the hobby shop and raced them on the big track. I dreamt about how cool it would be to own a real one. What do I like about this car? That when my dream came true I was not dissapointed.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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The design of the exterior is just awesome
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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Are we not lucky to be living in the USA, and being able to buy this car a world class car. Its true a lot of us cannot not afford one but if you lived in Europe forget it man. What a bargin for the price!
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1) It's paid for plus 2) it has a five year extended warranty no deductible and 3) how the car looks.

My biggest worry is where to drive it next!



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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Looks
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Handling
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Ohhhhhhh I say all the added attention is a big plus!!!


But my most very favorite thing is......
insert the key and my car seat just wraps around me and says "Welcome Home"!!!


~Lori~
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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I love the way I feel when I'm driving my '04. I feel on top of the world!
Long live the Corvette!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well, hands down, it's got to be the exterior styling. But if I have to pick one thing only, it's most definately that gigantic rear end.
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I love the fact that my kids enjoy the Vette as much as I do. And they like it for the same reasons as I do, which would be too long to list here.
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It would be a lot quicker and easier for me to list the things I dislike about my C5 than to list the things I like.

The styling, the power and the fact that it is a Corvette, are perhaps the top three things I like most about it.
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Originally Posted by Rans98
The design of the exterior is just awesome
Love the exterior styling.
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After owning few muscle cars that overheated and a pro street tubbed out 56 Belair Beast I now can get in my vette turn on the ac and radio and drive it like granny it I want which wont happen to much or drive it like I hate it and burn up the streets and its relaxing both ways.Its also the best looking car ever made for the money
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It handles like it's on rails.

That is all.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Brianss1
After owning few muscle cars that overheated and a pro street tubbed out 56 Belair Beast I now can get in my vette turn on the ac and radio and drive it like granny it I want which wont happen to much or drive it like I hate it and burn up the streets and its relaxing both ways.Its also the best looking car ever made for the money
Ya I know, I got a C5 and quickly sold my 66, 70LT1, and my 57 chevy, to much work.
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