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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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dont mean to troll around here fellas but cant quit looking at the c5 section. I keep looking at the pictures and sales to find something.
I just love the styling. I Just got an 09 but like the c5's from a styling standpoint.
Sure there are things i like about the new ones but have to say the C5's are my favorite years as far as exterior styling.
Keep coming with the pic's i do enjoy them. Regards fellas',pAuL
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by hanny
dont mean to troll around here fellas but cant quit looking at the c5 section. I keep looking at the pictures and sales to find something.
I just love the styling. I Just got an 09 but like the c5's from a styling standpoint.
Sure there are things i like about the new ones but have to say the C5's are my favorite years as far as exterior styling.
Keep coming with the pic's i do enjoy them. Regards fellas',pAuL
gotta love the c5 styling!!

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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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I give you 1yr before you trade your C6 for a C5. Took me 6 months to see the light.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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I have to agree that the C5 styling is timeless - especially the FRC's. I could've gone into a C6 after I lost the lease on my '04 Z, but every time I see a C5 Corvette it still gives me goosebumps. The C6, while a beautiful vehicle, just doesn't do it for me. That's why I jumped back into an '03 millenium-yellow Z06.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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It's all good Paul - keep troll'n and thanks for the post. Here is a PIC for ya

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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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amen to that brother, as for a C6-Z - I'm a cheating man!

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I whole heartedly agree!
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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Yea we love our C-5's
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I love my C5 too...but would trade it in a snap for a C6Z06!
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I like mine!!!
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Got to agree. I have been trying to like the styling of the C6 for 3 years but it just doesn't grow on me. The C5 still looks fantastic.
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Save your pennies and get a C5 stablemate to go with the C6. Best of both worlds there.
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I love my C5 too...but would trade it in a snap for a C6Z06!
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Originally Posted by hanny
dont mean to troll around here fellas but cant quit looking at the c5 section. I keep looking at the pictures and sales to find something.
I just love the styling. I Just got an 09 but like the c5's from a styling standpoint.
Sure there are things i like about the new ones but have to say the C5's are my favorite years as far as exterior styling.
Keep coming with the pic's i do enjoy them. Regards fellas',pAuL
I got the best of both a boosted C5 and of course our 09 Cyber Gray C6



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had a couple of C6's and several C5's. I am glad to be back in a C5
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I like the C6, but the front end kills it for me. It looks like a regular car from the front, not sinister as it does with the C5. However I do love the circle taillamps over the ovals. Also the C5 has curves, can't really get into the angles and sharp lines of the C6.

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Originally Posted by peter pan
I got the best of both a boosted C5 and of course our 09 Cyber Gray C6
AAAAHHHHHHHHH,,,,,I am really beginning to have a great love/hate relationship with ya steve (pan)Will be looking into a c5 next spring, just cant let it go,,,,i love the look and when they are lowered well thats just the cats pajamas for me,,,whats your take on the enterior?? Is the C6 an upgrade or are they Apples to apples? love the pics fellas I am devoted C5 troller, lol. pAuL

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