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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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After years of watching, envying, and dreaming I have finally bought my dream car! I have had a 97 Trans Am for over 7 years and built to over 450 HP but it never filled my desire for a 'Vette. I picked up a 98 C5 6SPD targa top black on black with 70,021 miles on it. Already equipped with chrome C6 Z06 wheels and a Pioneer AVIC-Z1 Nav system. Everything else is stock. Clean title and got it for $14k! If anyone is trying to move some bolt-ons, headers, or a cat-back let me know. Likewise I officially have a beast of a Trans Am for sale if anyone is looking.

I wanted to thank the forum for being a great resource it has helped me immensely in my search for my car. Great to be a part of forum!
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Congrats on the your new Vette Keep your eye on the Part for Sale section, always some great bolt-ons coming up.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Welcome and congrats on your vette purchase. I see you are in Ohio, there are plenty of guys on here from your neck of the woods. Good luck and post some pics.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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congrats i just got one too!
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Congrats! Let's see some pictures of your new ride!
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