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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Just picked up my first C5 on saturday. It's a 2003 MY ZO6 I bought from forum member jolitaly. Had a nice 6 hour trip home to get used to it and I'm really impressed with the power it has. Also want to send out a thanks to jolitaly who seems like a great guy.

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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Congrats the Z looks great.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Don't know where you came from, but congrats and welcome to the C5 family!
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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welcome, enjoy your stay
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Welcome. A 2003 Z06 is a good way to start.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Welcome to the C5 Club... Now the madness begins.....
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Looking good! Welcome to the forum.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Sweet Z, Welcome!





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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Love the Millenium Yellow, welcome..
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Looks like a good purchase! Congratulations, and welcome to the addiction .

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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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It's a good looking ride! Welcome to the C5 forums.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Congrats looks good! I miss it
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