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Jan 25, 2006 | 09:41 PM

yechi7

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From: North Miami Beach FL

1st time Vette owner

I'm a 1st time Vette owner. It's taken me a couple of weeks to post this news, with pics. I bought an '01 Silver Coupe, beige int., 41K mi, auto, with extended warranty GMPP until Aug. '09.

I'm the guy who was trying to decide between an '93 Vette & a new Miata. Originally I was looking at an '86 Vette, but the wife, who was initially against the purchase altogether, wanted me to get a new Miata to avoid repair costs. She finally encouraged me to spend more on something newer. Hence, I worked my way up from an '86 to a '93 to an '01 Vette. Thanks to all those who talked some sense into me.

First time posting pics. I hope they come out OK. Thanks for everyone's help.

David

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:45 PM

C5naples

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From: Naples Florida

Congrats on the new ride!

Pics came out too!

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:49 PM

zipduda

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From: Lorain Ohio

Great looking vette!!!!

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:52 PM

peter pan

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From: Converse TX

Great looking Vette and good choice over the other rides

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:53 PM

Blowtorch

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From: Don't taze me 'Bro! VA

Welcome to the

Now be a good Vette owner and get out there and start blowing all your extra money on mods!

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:53 PM

MrWhan

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From: Knoxville, TN

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St. Jude '03 thru '26

I think you made a great decision....and you are going to have lots of fun. Make sure you check out the Southeast Section of the forum for events near you

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:55 PM

Doughan

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You have chosen wisely.

Congrats!

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:56 PM

shannanl

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From: Florida

Great car. The first C5 I ever saw was silver and I have liked silver ever since. Welcome to the club. Don't forget to wave!

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Jan 25, 2006 | 10:08 PM

rws.1

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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ

congrats...
Welcome to the Forum.
Make sure you read the stickies at the top of this section called "weights, measures, ratios..."
and the one at the top of the tech section called "column lock"

Jan 25, 2006 | 10:09 PM

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Mike98SilVert

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From: Bonita Springs, Florida

Nice car

Congrats

You made the best choice by getting the C5

Jan 25, 2006 | 10:10 PM

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RTUMARK

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From: Brewerton NY

congrats, you are going to love the vehicle....If you don't already have an entire shelf full of car care products, you soon will.

-mark

Jan 25, 2006 | 10:11 PM

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Route66dan

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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Nice ride!

I'm new to C5's as well, having just sold my '85 coupe and replacing it with a 2002 Millinium Yellow coupe. I love my new ride too.

Jan 25, 2006 | 10:21 PM

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sts57c5

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From: Huntsville AL

you get a a plus car looks great and the pic came out on your first post of a pic. You are on a roll in 2006, on a vette roll right ? LOL.

Jan 25, 2006 | 10:43 PM

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jlbruggeman

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From: Joplin, MO, USA

I remember reading the thread-you definitely made the right choice, I thing you'll be real happy. Welcome aboard!

Jan 25, 2006 | 10:51 PM

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jimkmyc5

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From: Eureka MO

You are going to be very happy and never quite the same. You'll notice yourself looking back over your shoulder a few more times than before walkin away from it.