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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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I have the c6 Z06 which is fantastic but ive always wanted a mint c5....had one a few years ago but it was super high mileage....this one looks great....the red c5 will always be my favorite vehicle of all time.



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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Looks fantastic! good luck and drive safely.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Sweet ride.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Gotta love Torch Red.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Nice find...It virtually has no miles.Good Luck
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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nice lookin ride have a blast with it!
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Quick save that car from Wis.... Congrats on your new ride!
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Looks like you have found a winner there. Nice looking '04.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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That baby is brand new!!
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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good posts, sure did miss having a c5
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Congrats! ... Enjoy your new C5! ... I like TR too! ...


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