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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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My search for a C5 in the Z06 form has concluded.

I will be taking delivery of a torch red/mod red Z06 with 812 miles on it. Obviously one owner who received more enjoyment from keeping it INSANELY clean and low use than driving it.....To each their own. That will NOT be the case with me. Don't get me wrong, I'll CHERISH the car and give it the usual care I give my cars...but this thing is going to see 2000 miles WELL before I put it away for the winter.

Here's a shot of my father checking things out as I snapped this pic. I can NOT wait to bring her home!!!

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Welcome back? You bet! Nice color, too.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Great! Congrats! What year is she?
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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Congrats Jay on your (really almost) new Z06!!! Gotta love that Torch Red / Mod Red combo!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Never understood why someone would buy one and then not drive it. Good for you though, welcome back.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Sweet ride and welcome back...
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bcyellowc5
Never understood why someone would buy one and then not drive it. Good for you though, welcome back.
Agreed....BUT being fair, to each their own.

It's a 2004 torch red with modified red. The thing still has the wrappers on the sills and the passenger seat is a virgin
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Welcome back to the C5 club!

Awesome ride! Love to get my hands on a Z06, especially with the mod red interior .
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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Congrats, might as well say that ones brand new.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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After you wear off the paint by hard driving, send him a pic
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Congrats on your new ride!
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Congrats on the great find!
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Nice find - what a low mileage car. Congrats and hope you enjoy.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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Welcome back, cool car!
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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That is one heck of a score. Enjoy it in good health
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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Very nice!
Congrats
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Tino
That is one heck of a score. Enjoy it in good health


AWESOME!!
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay 383
but this thing is going to see 2000 miles WELL before I put it away for the winter.
Congrats!

Remember...drive it like you stole it!
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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OOOH, Jay!

Geesuz, brother! What a find! The torch red Z06 that you were so lucky to find is absolutely stunning. And, Jay, may you have many, many, many more miles of smiles with her. Enjoy.

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