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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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I have always liked the Vette and never been able to afford one before. I just re-enlisted in the military and got a large bonus and wanted to finish paying off the house and the rest is mine to play with. I will have about 7k left over after paying off the house and been thinking of sinking in a C5 Vette. I have been lookin local alot lately and seen just a few but most of the C5's are running in the 10-13k range with the occasional 20K+ one. Most of the 10-13k ones are high miles in the low to mid 100k range and im wanting to get an Auto 4 because my current car is an Audi 6 speed and where im at the traffic on and off the base is horrific and its starting to get me ill driving the manual to work. I do love an manual but i would prefer an auto. What are some suggestions you could tell me.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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The search button to start...
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First let me say thank you for your service. Hope this link helps.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...rchase-c5.html
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do a search you'll find all the info you need to make an intelligent decision good luck
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My advice is to by the newest, lowest mileage car you can afford. And thoroughly check out the car - especially the service history and have a mechanic look at it.

I've got some Word files that may help you out. If you PM me your e-mail address, I'd be glad to forward them to you.
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