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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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my name is mike, from new york (long island)..about a month ago i bought a 2000 black vert......about 50,000 miles from 1st owner..love that car..6 speed lowered z06 wheels triple black. found this site and cant believe how informative it is. this is my5th vette in my life ( im 60 years old ) and my favorite so far. i had in the past 2 75's an 84 customized and a 68 427 vert.....this car is the most fun, best gas mileage car of my dreams..thanks for listening..everytime i think of a question to ask..seems someone has just asked it and it is answered almost immediately..great info here as im learning about my car and want to know everything about it..thanks again keep up the good work.....mike
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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A wealth of info here, and a great site.
Congrats on your latest corvette.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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I will be 60 soon. I have an A4 315. Plan on driving it to the end. Great hwy. cruiser. I do some of my own work and this forum makes things a lot easier when you first get your car.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Congratulations! !
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Congrats and welcome!
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Mike as you can already tell- the forum brethren are passionate about their vettes! In fact I would be willing to bet that many guys on this forum know more about vettes-than people at GM!
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Mike, Welcome.
Very nice Corvette

Can you post a better pic of your exhaust tips?

Thanks
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Congrats. This site is fabulous, I agree!
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by liljohnny555
Mike, Welcome.
Very nice Corvette

Can you post a better pic of your exhaust tips?

Thanks
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Hi Mike, congrats on your new C5 ,, yes this forum is a great place
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Excellent
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Nice looking car.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Congrats on your 2000 C5,that sure is a beautiful vert.
Welcome to C5nation
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Congrats neighbor on a beautiful Black Vert

I am on Long Island, pretty close by.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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mine's red.. I like the triple black too!
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