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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Bought a navy blue metallic 2001 coupe yesterday. It has 18627 on the odometer and I just love it. I was on the C-4 forum I had a 1986 black ragtop. The wife likes this much better doesn,t muss the hair as much you know.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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Congrats on the new addition! I'm sure you'll love as much as we do!
BTW, your wife is probably already appreciating the huge difference in ease of entry/exit.

Robert
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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Congrats! 2 years ago, I too moved up, from an '88 red coupe to my '98 C5. I wish I could've afforded to keep the '88 too. It was great but had high miles and I wanted a newer car for long road trips with better reliabilty. My '98 took me on a 4,300 mile "cruise" last year! The best road trip of my life!
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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You bet, Lonestar. I enjoy that myself.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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Congrats and enjoy your car!
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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You got the best color, too! Congrats... let's see some pics of that beauty!
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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congrats dude nice choice
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Yes ... Life is good
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Nice choice. You picked a good year!
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Congratulations, and, welcome to thr CF C5 family. Sounds like a real winner. Great color, too! Enjoy!
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