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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I had been tossing the ideal of totally restoring the C4 I have. We Started looking at the real cost of really doing it, and then today we ended up driving off in a 2002 C5.

I would like to thank Gordon Chevrolet in Tampa Bay, FL. I hate car dealerships but they were awsome... They totally worked with us and make the deal happen.

I can not wait to start doing mods to it. That will have to wait a year or so. Now I have to save up for a supercharger... lol

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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Congrats on yer new ride. Lets see some pics!
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Gratz dude, u just got ur self a great ride!
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Congrats on getting the C5 - you'll find out it is a world of difference from the C4.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Congrats on getting the C5 - you'll find out it is a world of difference from the C4.

Yeah! a different looking car that handles about the same and isn't any faster.
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Compared to the C4 I think you are REALLY gonna love the C5!!
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Elite_vette
I had been tossing the ideal of totally restoring the C4 I have. We Started looking at the real cost of really doing it, and then today we ended up driving of in a 2002 C5.

I would like to thank Gordon Chevrolet in Tampa Bay, FL. I hate car dealerships but they were awsome... They totally worked with us and make the deal happen.

I can not wait to start doing mods to it. That will have to wait a year or so. Now I have to save up for a supercharger... lol
When the mod bug bites...he bites hard as he is the alpha male

Congrats !

Regardless; KEEP YOUR VETTE SHINY SIDE UP PLEASE!!!

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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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I love our 02. we bought it new, and I still enjoy it. The car has it all - power, creature comforts, beauty... what more do you need?
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Cozmo
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Larry is from Austin,,,,He knows!
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by redaz94
Yeah! a different looking car that handles about the same and isn't any faster.
Hahahahaha, All I can say is you must have yourself a lemon of a C5 if you feel that way, They arn't even close...

I see you don't even own a C5....lol

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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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Welcome to the ride!
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill K
Hahahahaha, All I can say is you must have yourself a lemon of a C5 if you feel that way, They arn't even close...

I see you don't even own a C5....lol
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