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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Junkman2008
Nice ride! Question, is that NOT a convertible? I didn't think that the C5 came in a hardtop only? At least I have never seen one...
Fixed Roof Coupe.

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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Welcome and congrats.

I hope you like banners in your posts, because we've got em here.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Welcome!
It always means more when you worked hard for it.
I used to be young in age but now young in spirit.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Junkman2008
Nice ride! Question, is that NOT a convertible? I didn't think that the C5 came in a hardtop only? At least I have never seen one...
So slick408, did you get a 1999 1/2 model or a 2000 model hardtop? That car looks perfect. I have a 2000 hardtop.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Yea, its a hardtop only.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by slick408
I am 19 and just got a black on black C5 and before you think that im some rich brat that daddy bought the car for me your are wrong. I have saved for a couple years since I started working just for this car.I completely support myslef and dont appeciate people jumping to conclusions. I have always enjoyed the Corvette environment and now finally about of it.. SO im here just to say hi to everyone here and looking for any advise on some upgrades that you may think would be good to do performance or apperance wise.. Thanks and its an honor to be apart of this family.
Hey man, chill out. What makes you think that we will prejudge you? Congrats on your accomplishment and discipline. Welcome to the world of C5 owners.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ledsnake
Fixed Roof Coupe.

I though
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always had a better ring to it
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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