Oh most definitely, I would LOVE to bring the car up to Jersey for a nice road trip. I desperately miss the twisties up north, as anything around here is basically a big grid or lots of stop lights Thanks!

Yeah I agree, that really has been the most rewarding aspect of having the Corvette so far. It just makes me so happy that my dad has rekindled his passion for cars that he hasn't really had since the "good old days" when American muscle cars ruled the road
Lol thanks for the tips, I've been flamed a few times back in college during my first forum experience with the BMW guys, so I'm a relatively seasoned veteran Thanks!

You know, I never realized just how strong and well-built these massive V8's are until I started driving and working on them. It's such a huge difference looking at a 5.7L vs. a relatively peaked-out (from an engineering standpoint) German motor. The untapped power of these motors, as I've learned after seeing various short- and long-blocks, headers, cams, etc. available, is mindblowing Besides the M3's and M5's I've driven in the past, no other car has made me physically smile this much! To be honest, I'm glad to have had this experience as it's opened my eyes and mind to owning American cars (although they must be a big V8 and have over 350HP lol). Thanks!

That's awesome that you guys across the big pond share the same addiction to American muscle as we do here. I would LOVE to bring this car over to Italy and drive it along the Amalfi Coast and in Sicily! Maybe one day

Thanks to all, I appreciate the kind words and welcomes!

 

Welcome aboard Love the color BTW.

-Alex

 

Welcome and I hope you and your dad enjoy the car. I have a feeling we'll find you in a 6 speed manual C6 sometime down the road..

I was not surprised when I read you spent some time in New Jersey after seeing your screen name. You had to have something to do with the Philadelphia area...

Have Fun & Be Safe.

 

Welcome aboard Sal! I find the C5 to be the most enjoyable and trouble free of the 3 vetts I've owned. (C3, C4 & C5). Sounds like you need to buy another one for your Dad. Great looking vette!

 

Welcome to the party!!More than likely you will find these cars irresistible/addictive!! The more you get in it the more you want to be in it!! Looks and sounds like you found a real beauty there,,not to mention that you got some nice add ons in the bargain,, The wheels intake and exhaust are the first thing MOST people change!! You are a leg up on corvette ownership!! Being an 04 auto,,you don't have to worry about the infamous column lock issue,,so you are home free,,able to enjoy pretty much worry free!! You'll enjoy the forum too,,so again WELCOME

 

Yeah I got the nickname from craving their roast pork sandwiches after hitting the bars in Philly late-night Yes, that's what I'm going to wait for is an '08 6-speed, or if it's in the cards a Grand Sport. Thanks!

Yes, we've already thrown around the idea of picking up another one. There's a beautiful blue 6-speed on the east coast we looked at when we found this one so it's always a possibility

I agree, it was pure luck that this car already had an intake, exhaust AND wheels put on it, let alone an exhaust we were already heavily considering! So far the car has been great, and after looking it over with our resident Corvette expert (neighbor) we've confirmed that it really is in phenomenal shape Thanks!

 

welcome to the forum,great looking ride

 

Congrats and welcome, your car looks great. and yes, this is the best forum in the world...for the best car in the world.

 

Congrats, Welcome & Enjoy the ride
Car looks great!

 

Congratulations on a great find........To enjoy these cars with family members is priceless..... Oh yeah.....Welcome to our family....

 

Welcome and enjoy the ride! I also own BMW's and they are very fine crafted machines, but their is nothing like driving a vette and experiencing the unique feeling, Detroit V8, American Muscle...truly an icon in the C5 model.

 

Thanks guys! I know I'm officially hooked when every night when I get home from work the first place I wanna go is the garage

 

Welcome and Congrats!

 

I agree!

And welcome!

 

5 years later, on my 2nd Vette, and it still happens. Are we all that nuts?

 

Welcome aboard Sal

 

congrats welcome to the forum

 

Tony & Father,

Welcome and Congrats! You are going to love the car for a long long time. And this is from a person that has driven many BMW'S due to a German Car Freak Roommate. =) Even After Driving 5 Series, 3 Series, a Z4, and even an M3. I love getting into my car the most on the weekends. And enjoy running with my BMW friends, when there is no other corvettes to run with that is.

My suggestion though, you say your a big car person. Try to get a Stock 6 Speed next, and do everything to it yourself. I think if you do that, you will have a car for life. =)

Welcome to the Family Again!
And Don't forget the Wave...

 

I know, this car really is a ton of fun, and I don't even have a stick! I do miss shifting, as my last car was a Z3 3.0 M-sport which was a lot of fun to drive...although that inline 6 didn't have QUITE the umph that our big V8's have
Funny you should suggest that, I actually said the exact same thing when we were looking for the car. I said, "I know this is a great buy, but this kinda sucks because it already has the first few mods done that I wanted to do myself!" Oh well, I guess that leaves me no choice but to start looking into long headers, cams and some tuning software