never a regret......
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Melting Slicks
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From: Brookfield IL
never a regret......
Last night it was almost 80 here in Chicago (pretty damn nice for April) so after work I went out for a cruise before heading to a friends house with the top off my coupe. I don't know if it is all the custom interior stuff I have done (leather wrapped a-pillars, piano black half wrap console, aftermarket radio, brushed aluminum vent trim etc....) but the looks I got were great. Every stop light the car next to me on either side would look over and gaze. Then at a stop sign a group of people were getting into a car and one guy goes "that is a nice *** car man, seriously" I said thanks and cruised away.
There's something to me about the look of the C5, does not get old. Last night was yet again a reminder of why I love owning a Corvette, and never regret my decision in buying it. Just thought I'd share.
There's something to me about the look of the C5, does not get old. Last night was yet again a reminder of why I love owning a Corvette, and never regret my decision in buying it. Just thought I'd share.
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Il
I like the car so much,,wouldn't really care what others thought,,,BUT it IS cool when OTHERS validate owning one!!!I just LOVE driving it,,whether its a low 13 second pass down the strip or just putting around town!! I take it everywhere that I don't need my truck!!
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Windsor California
Last night it was almost 80 here in Chicago (pretty damn nice for April) so after work I went out for a cruise before heading to a friends house with the top off my coupe. I don't know if it is all the custom interior stuff I have done (leather wrapped a-pillars, piano black half wrap console, aftermarket radio, brushed aluminum vent trim etc....) but the looks I got were great. Every stop light the car next to me on either side would look over and gaze. Then at a stop sign a group of people were getting into a car and one guy goes "that is a nice *** car man, seriously" I said thanks and cruised away.
There's something to me about the look of the C5, does not get old. Last night was yet again a reminder of why I love owning a Corvette, and never regret my decision in buying it. Just thought I'd share.
There's something to me about the look of the C5, does not get old. Last night was yet again a reminder of why I love owning a Corvette, and never regret my decision in buying it. Just thought I'd share.
It does feel nice every time you cruise you get that look over...It is a nice feeling that your ride is still lookin good regardless of year..
Burning Brakes
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From: Bartlett IL
Last night it was almost 80 here in Chicago (pretty damn nice for April) so after work I went out for a cruise before heading to a friends house with the top off my coupe. I don't know if it is all the custom interior stuff I have done (leather wrapped a-pillars, piano black half wrap console, aftermarket radio, brushed aluminum vent trim etc....) but the looks I got were great. Every stop light the car next to me on either side would look over and gaze. Then at a stop sign a group of people were getting into a car and one guy goes "that is a nice *** car man, seriously" I said thanks and cruised away.
There's something to me about the look of the C5, does not get old. Last night was yet again a reminder of why I love owning a Corvette, and never regret my decision in buying it. Just thought I'd share.
There's something to me about the look of the C5, does not get old. Last night was yet again a reminder of why I love owning a Corvette, and never regret my decision in buying it. Just thought I'd share.
It is a great feeling driving these cars though!!
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I'd have to agree, the C5 has killer looks and great performance right off the showroom floor. Add a few custom mods and it just enhances the ownership experience.
Drifting
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From: Outer banks North Carolina
I have a friend that has a new c-6 z06. I like his car but honest to God, I like the looks of my torch red c-5 coupe better! I'd like to have his drivetrain in my car but I still prefer the old c-5!
He used to have a "97" coupe and he told me he actually prefered the c-5 looks. He is, however, hooked on the "power".
Dave
but I still prefer the old c-5!He used to have a "97" coupe and he told me he actually prefered the c-5 looks. He is, however, hooked on the "power".
Dave
My c5 is a 99 and I have had people ask me if it is brand new!
Drifting
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From: Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Took mine out yesterday, waxed up, top down, new interior and B & B exhaust was alive and makin some noise. At a stoplight about 5 teenies were coming out of the sides of their CJ5 hootin and hollering about the Vette. I waved and gunned it for them.
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