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Hello
I've been on the forum for a few weeks now and have posted here and there, so I figured I'd introduce myself. First I'd like to say that it was a complete surprise that we ended up with a C5 Corvette, as my father and I were originally looking for a early to mid-70's Vette as a project / weekend car to have fun with. We are extremely fortunate to have 2 Corvette enthusiasts as neighbors, one of which has multiple Vettes ranging from an original '59 to late 70's and everything in between. After lengthy discussions and given the fact that my father isn't the biggest gearhead (I am, although not enough to do in-depth engine work), they suggested that he look for something newer that he can just get in and go and worry about cleaning more than maintenance.
Long story short, we ended up finding a jem locally by a very nice gentleman who really took care of the car. It's a 2004 coupe, Millenium yellow on black, automatic (I prefer stick but couldn't pass it up), Callaway Honker intake, Corsa Indy Pace Car exhaust, OEM Z06 high polished wheels, loaded. Price was right, and we bought the car the day after we test drove it.
Just to give you a quick background, I'm a big BMW fan. I've had multiple BMW's, gone to many Bimmerfest shows as well as other car meets back in New Jersey, and absolutely love the cars. They're wonderfully engineered machines, and the build quality is excellent. I've had the luck of befriending many kind and helpful BMW enthusiasts, and contrary to what many think they are just as kind and helpful as you all here
I've always been a huge fan of old American muscle cars, but from 1980 - present I haven't really been interested in anything produced here aside from the C6 Corvettes (love the rear end of the car, gorgeous) and Ford GT (wishful thinking lol).
The shocker: I never thought I'd be as excited about an American car as I am with this Vette! I attribute this to the raw, brute power of the car vs. the more "refined" and smooth power delivery of the BMW's that I've driven in the past. My father also is pleasantly surprised as to how much he loves the car, and we both find ourselves going out to the garage at night just to play around with the car, cleaning things and hanging out. It's been a wonderful experience so far, between having a true sports car around again, but more than that is being able to share my passion for cars with my father and rekindle his that he hasn't had since his '67 GTO.
I have to say, so far I have been more than impressed with the forum as a whole (as well as the Corvette community after going to a local show). Most people are genuinely helpful, have a tremendous passion for these cars no matter what the year (car or person), and are always ready to lend an ear or a hand. I just wanted to thank you for your help and tips in the few short weeks I've been a member, as well as in the future. I hope I can be of the same help to others!
Sal
Long story short, we ended up finding a jem locally by a very nice gentleman who really took care of the car. It's a 2004 coupe, Millenium yellow on black, automatic (I prefer stick but couldn't pass it up), Callaway Honker intake, Corsa Indy Pace Car exhaust, OEM Z06 high polished wheels, loaded. Price was right, and we bought the car the day after we test drove it.
Just to give you a quick background, I'm a big BMW fan. I've had multiple BMW's, gone to many Bimmerfest shows as well as other car meets back in New Jersey, and absolutely love the cars. They're wonderfully engineered machines, and the build quality is excellent. I've had the luck of befriending many kind and helpful BMW enthusiasts, and contrary to what many think they are just as kind and helpful as you all here
I've always been a huge fan of old American muscle cars, but from 1980 - present I haven't really been interested in anything produced here aside from the C6 Corvettes (love the rear end of the car, gorgeous) and Ford GT (wishful thinking lol).The shocker: I never thought I'd be as excited about an American car as I am with this Vette! I attribute this to the raw, brute power of the car vs. the more "refined" and smooth power delivery of the BMW's that I've driven in the past. My father also is pleasantly surprised as to how much he loves the car, and we both find ourselves going out to the garage at night just to play around with the car, cleaning things and hanging out. It's been a wonderful experience so far, between having a true sports car around again, but more than that is being able to share my passion for cars with my father and rekindle his that he hasn't had since his '67 GTO.
I have to say, so far I have been more than impressed with the forum as a whole (as well as the Corvette community after going to a local show). Most people are genuinely helpful, have a tremendous passion for these cars no matter what the year (car or person), and are always ready to lend an ear or a hand. I just wanted to thank you for your help and tips in the few short weeks I've been a member, as well as in the future. I hope I can be of the same help to others!
Sal
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Congrats and welcome to the forum Tony! Your 04 couple sounds like a nice car! Post some pictures when you can.
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Congrats on coming over to the Corvette side of car ownership. Sounds like a nice car you bought - and hope it gives you many miles of driving pleasure.
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BTW -- awesome car -- I'd be proud to be seen cruising with that beauty 
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Welcome to the Forum and welcome to the fraternity of Corvette ownership. The single most amazing thing I've found about this car is the people that I have met through ownership of this American Icon.
The coolest thing I took from your post introducing yourself is that you and your father are enjoying the car together. I wish my Dad were here to enjoy my Corvettes with me. Treasure those moments you spend in the garage with your Dad and the Corvette, and those times will become very special memories some day.
A couple things to remember - no such thing as a stupid question, if you don't understand something, this is the place to get the answer. Please don't post any pics of a Corvette limo or a Vette in the water......they've been posted here once or twice before!
May you and your father have miles and miles of smiles driving the car!
The coolest thing I took from your post introducing yourself is that you and your father are enjoying the car together. I wish my Dad were here to enjoy my Corvettes with me. Treasure those moments you spend in the garage with your Dad and the Corvette, and those times will become very special memories some day.
A couple things to remember - no such thing as a stupid question, if you don't understand something, this is the place to get the answer. Please don't post any pics of a Corvette limo or a Vette in the water......they've been posted here once or twice before!
May you and your father have miles and miles of smiles driving the car!
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Welcome aboard car guy....
It's great that you appreciate the Corvette despite your Bavarian Motor Werks affliction. While I appreciate the engineering aspect of the BmW, you can't deny the thrill factor combined with very "acceptable" engineering and build quality of the C5/6 Corvette.
Seems that you have found the American experience that counts. Bang for the buck....this car is flawless. Smiles per mile....this car delivers. Throttle feel and exhaust sound....this car is sensory overload. Pushing it around a corner is always an exciting experiment in gravity versus grip.
To be honest, I've never driven a BMW...but I'm sure I would appreciate it. But I also know I'll never own one.....personal reasons.
Again...welcome.
It's great that you appreciate the Corvette despite your Bavarian Motor Werks affliction. While I appreciate the engineering aspect of the BmW, you can't deny the thrill factor combined with very "acceptable" engineering and build quality of the C5/6 Corvette.
Seems that you have found the American experience that counts. Bang for the buck....this car is flawless. Smiles per mile....this car delivers. Throttle feel and exhaust sound....this car is sensory overload. Pushing it around a corner is always an exciting experiment in gravity versus grip.
To be honest, I've never driven a BMW...but I'm sure I would appreciate it. But I also know I'll never own one.....personal reasons.
Again...welcome.
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Welcome aboard Sal
Sounds like you already caught the bug. As you can see the love of this car spreads well outside CONUS. We have thousands of real Vette enthusiasts here in UK.
Remember there are no dumb questions
Sounds like you already caught the bug. As you can see the love of this car spreads well outside CONUS. We have thousands of real Vette enthusiasts here in UK.
Remember there are no dumb questions
