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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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Hey guys, I'm still looking for the right C5 Vert and a ran across this...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=300

I didn't know there was a C5 Grand Sport and I also didn't know they made a convertable Grand Sport

Forgive me but I thought the Grand Sport ended with the C4
Is this real or did someone bastardize a nice Electron Blue vert?
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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That's news to me. Car seems a little pricey for that many miles.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:04 AM
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Not real, and an awful color combo, too, if you ask me. Keep on looking and find the vert you really want. You'll find it.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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Looks like a stock C5 vert w/ Fender hash marks and GS badges to me
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rcs128
Not real, and an awful color combo, too, if you ask me. Keep on looking and find the vert you really want. You'll find it.
I have never liked the Grand Sport color combo but I LOVE the Electron Blue C5

When I saw this I fell back in my chair cause I couldn't believe someone would bastardize a vert like that. Then I thought "well maybe it's real" I guess not huh
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Lancer033
Looks like a stock C5 vert w/ Fender hash marks and GS badges to me
But the red interior with the blue exterior... someone had to go out of their way to do that
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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Sounds bogus to me
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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Looks like a stock C5 vert w/ Fender hash marks and GS badges to me
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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We do things differently here in South Georgia.

It is just an electron blue vette with red interior and a white top. The hash marks and GS badges are add ons from a previous owner.

Incidently, I live in Valdosta, GA and know this dealership. I'm also the President of the South Georgia Corvette Club. This car is not from around here - must have been purchased at auction.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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This car must have been commissioned by a diehard Superman fan. It's like the body color are the leotards and the interior represents the red underwear, cape and boots. The only thing missing is yellow for an accent color representing the Superman logo and his belt.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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Personally, I like the car, the combo is different and eye catching. BUT, the price is WAY out there. Going rate for that car is probably closer to $28 or so. Get a carfax on it, look it over carefully and make him an offer.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueDream
... This car is not from around here - must have been purchased at auction.
A post Katrina auction?

..rickko..
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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The tech guy at Moroso has a white 01 vert for sale. I have not gone over the car or asked price. Older guy, from a quick glance very nice. Maybe give the track a call or pass by tonight, they are there.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ben dover
That's news to me. Car seems a little pricey for that many miles.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 16Again
The tech guy at Moroso has a white 01 vert for sale. I have not gone over the car or asked price. Older guy, from a quick glance very nice. Maybe give the track a call or pass by tonight, they are there.
Thanks for the info but I have just a few colors I'm willing to buy
Black
Electron Blue
Magnetic Red
Spiral Grey

Possibly Dark Green

Has to be a Vert and prefer a 6 spd

No offence to anybody with other colors cause different strokes for different folks


*EDIT* I'm also a cheap SOB so I'm lookin for the right deal
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JMc
This car must have been commissioned by a diehard Superman fan. It's like the body color are the leotards and the interior represents the red underwear, cape and boots. The only thing missing is yellow for an accent color representing the Superman logo and his belt.






LOL!!!
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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way to high. I paid that for 2004 with 20K on it. Got a helluva deal.

There were no GS C5's.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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Hey Dana,
paint a white stripe down the center and you'll have a C5 GS clone!

Looks like a nice car. The price seems on the high side.

Good luck
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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I paid that much for mine last year, and it had half the miles. You can find a much better deal.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nite






LOL!!!
AACK!! Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!!! A C6 fit for a superhero! Love the "S" on the hood! Ha ha. I would feel like a complete boob driving (or riding) in that car, but I like it!
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