Just curious
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Been wanting a Vette since I was like, 12. Couldn't afford a '65 Vette and the C5 ... well it's got to be the best looking of the all the Vette years. Price, ride, looks, performance ... It's pretty much the whole package to me.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Coulda had the same power in a Camaro or Firebird. I never, even for a second, considered buying one.
But I wanted a C5 since the first time I ever saw one.
But I wanted a C5 since the first time I ever saw one.
There were no other choices for me.
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From: Whittier California
Originally Posted by PUREFUN
First time i saw it i thought it must be an exotic. When i found out it was a corvette i couldn't believe my eyes. Even to this day when i see one i can't stop looking
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Originally Posted by PUREFUN
First time i saw it i thought it must be an exotic. When i found out it was a corvette i couldn't believe my eyes. Even to this day when i see one i can't stop looking
Exactly! Plus it was a time in my life to finally get some of the things I have worked all my life for. It's a great life and it's about time I started enjoying it. 
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