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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Hi Guys , after about 6 or 7 months of near misses , I finally landed a beautiful 2003 c-5 coupe.( from another forum member, Great guy, Thanks Russ!)
Some of the specs from the purchase are below......

Electron Blue Exterior, Black Leather Interior
5.7 liter V8
350 HP, 375 ft-lbs
6 Speed Manual Transmission (CAGS Disabled)
4 Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS (Anti Lock Brakes)
Traction Control
Limited Slip Differential
Active Handling
Dual Air Bags
AM/FM CD 8 Speaker Stereo
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
Trip Computer (MPG, Tire Pressure, Oil Life Monitor, etc)
Power Windows
Power Mirrors
Power Trunk Release
Cruise Control
Power Seats (Driver [Memory] & Passenger)
Factory Alarm System
Programmable Keyless Remote Entry
High Polished Aluminum Wheels
HUD (Heads-up Display)
Automatic Headlights
Fog Lights
Transparent Top

No Performance Modifications
Multiple Protection Accessories:
Clear Bra
GM Bra (used on trips)
Rocker Panel covers
Mini Seat Covers
Trunk Cover
Rear window tinted (20%)
Appearance Modifications: Red Paint Brake Calipers


All electrical and mechanical accessories work like new

Mobil 1 synthetic oil used
Transmission and Differential Fluids changed @ 18400 miles
Garage kept throughout life
No accidents (clean title)

All original keys and Fobs included
31,000 miles

I can say that the wife wasnt to happy when I booted her and her Mazda 3 out to the drive way with the kids cars., Oh well!! Shell get over it .....The 74 stingray has the one bay and the c-5 has the other..............She can have the spot back one I get my lift.

Pics to follow as soon as I have them........
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Sounds very nice, that's a great color! Congrats
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Congratulations!
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Congratz, thats an awesome color, one of my favorites
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Thanks guys
This car is in unbelivable condition.

Jus in time for the spring weather...................
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Congratulations!! Have you given any thought to what your first mod might be?
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Congrats and enjoy that new vette

Chuck
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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I havent thought about any mods as of yet.I have a short list for the Stingray to get that ready for spring.
I can tell you this, its everything I had hope for.Its an awesome car.....



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