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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Just wanted to say "hi" since I'm switching forums.

Traded my '90 coupe today for a 2000 vert with 33K. I loved my C4, but this car is light years better in so many ways.


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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Welcome to C5. Post pics when you can.

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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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How right you are Mark. The best of a happy ownership with your new toy. Welcome to C5 General.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Conrats on the huge improvement.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 90Z51Vette
Just wanted to say "hi" since I'm switching forums.

Traded my '90 coupe today for a 2000 vert with 33K. I loved my C4, but this car is light years better in so many ways.


Mark
Welcome, from the sunny state of Florida
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 90Z51Vette
this car is light years better in so many ways.

...Now where are the pics? ...
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Mark, pic's are a requirement
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Congrat's on the upgrade
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Congrats on the C5..Welcome!!!
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Congratulations on your C5.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Congrats on the new C5
Welcome to C5 General
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Welcome to C5
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Congrats and welcome
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Welcome Mark......let the fun and the mods begin
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Good stuff, welcome to C5!
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