Can’t mistake a C5

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Oct 6, 2005 | 04:43 PM

Johnny_B_Good

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From: Clark NJ

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Can’t mistake a C5

The other day I was out with my baby and saw a C6 Vert in silver. I did the wave and got none back.

I brushed it off and then realized on a retake that it wasn’t a C6……..it was a Viper!!

Is it me and my tied eyes are failed or have others made the same mistake?

The good news is that I’ve never mistaken a C5 for anything BUT a C5.

Oct 6, 2005 | 04:49 PM

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Back in the good old days (60's) I used to embarrass myself by waving at Opels.

Oct 6, 2005 | 04:56 PM

rcs128

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The other day I saw a C6 coming up behind me, or so I thought. When it got next to me it was Viper. And the funny thing is that Vipers used to be pretty "wow, cool" regardless of your brand loyalty. This time I didn't even give it a second glance.

Oct 6, 2005 | 04:59 PM

poolhustler

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Ya, I'm not a big fan of Vipers. Wouldn't mind having a new '06 Z06 though!!

Russ.....

Oct 6, 2005 | 05:23 PM

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12

Time for some glasses

Oct 6, 2005 | 05:27 PM

istsme98

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Time for some glasses

Oct 6, 2005 | 05:56 PM

LB04CE

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I like the looks and sound of the Viper.....

Oct 6, 2005 | 06:00 PM

JoshVette

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One time I saw a very saweet black C6 shoot bye going to opposite direction, so I make a quick U-turn and catch up just to realize it was a C5....... :o

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Oct 6, 2005 | 07:25 PM

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You have to look close to make sure it's not a Camero or especially a Firebird.

Oct 6, 2005 | 07:26 PM

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BickyDhadwal

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ive never mistaken the two yet...but those damn c6 owners seem to never return the wave....

Oct 6, 2005 | 08:29 PM

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WWK888

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Originally Posted by sxe60

You have to look close to make sure it's not a Camero or especially a Firebird.

Camero???

Oh you mean Camaro...

Oct 6, 2005 | 08:57 PM

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I've mistaken the C6 for a Viper too. Its the headlights that cause the confusion.

Finally though, I am starting to warm up to the C6. I still prefer the C5, but the C6 is growing on me.

Oct 6, 2005 | 09:00 PM

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Viper's don't have DRL's, do they?

Oct 7, 2005 | 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sxe60

You have to look close to make sure it's not a Camero or especially a Firebird.

Oct 7, 2005 | 01:10 AM

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edensknight

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Originally Posted by BickyDhadwal

ive never mistaken the two yet...but those damn c6 owners seem to never return the wave....

I agree. Please save the wave.

Oct 7, 2005 | 02:11 PM

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Cart99

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Had the same experience on the freeway yesterday at dusk -- thought it was a viper some distance behind, but turned out to be a C6.

Oct 7, 2005 | 02:16 PM

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i have waved to a few pontiac grand am/prixs. oops. those darn DRLs always fool me.

Oct 7, 2005 | 02:18 PM

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poolhustler

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BickyDhadwal

ive never mistaken the two yet...but those damn c6 owners seem to never return the wave....

My first wave in my C5 was from a C6 driving past on Angeles Crest HWY the day I picked it up!!!

Russ...

Oct 7, 2005 | 02:20 PM

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MY1STPEWTER

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Icemanskis

i have waved to a few pontiac grand am/prixs. oops. those darn DRLs always fool me.

That's why I pulled the fuse on mine.

Oct 7, 2005 | 03:59 PM

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Doughan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sxe60

You have to look close to make sure it's not a Camero or especially a Firebird.

The C5 without BSM's can really look like a FireChicken from a distance.

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