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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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My wife and I just bought a 2004 coupe last night, traded in our 92 for it. I really love this car already. It only has 11000 miles on it, came with both tops, burgandy with black interior. I am 6'3 around 300 and can actually get in and out of it easily, unlike the 92 that was a real pain to get in and out of. Now we have the 04 and a 74 Stingray, believe we will have both for a long time to come.

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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Congratulations!!

I upgraded from a '93 to an '01. The refinements are wonderful.

Enjoy!
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Right on and congrats!

I loved it too when I went from my C4 (90) to my C5, now it has went from stock to 701 RWHP

Enjoy many miles of smiles

Thanks,Matt
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Congrats and Welcome!! I went from a 96 to a 98. Even tho close in years, they are miles apart!! Glad I made the move!

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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Congratulations. Enjoy some top off driving with the wife. My mouth seems to be wired to the gas pedal. The more I press it the bigger my smile gets.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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Congrats! Look forward to seeing you on the boards.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Congratulations! Glad your wife is into it too. Wish mine was but she just doesn't understand and this is our second Corvette.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Hey David.
Welcome to the group, There are a bunch of great members here that are willing to help if you need it with anything, To let you in on a little secret, I am 5'7" and have trouble getting in and out of a C4...lol
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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Sounds like a great car.
Post some pictures of your '04 along with your '74.
I will always have a soft spot for the '74 since it was my first Corvette and I held onto it for 24 years. Here is a picture of my '74 in 2002 right before I sold it (regretfully).
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