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Old May 13, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Roostertail
7400 miles, wow, nice find.

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Old May 13, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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Nice find
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Old May 13, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Congrats...now be ready to hook up an IV to your wallet ...I remember the feeling of my first Vette...wishing you much fun...if you ever need help...this forum is the place...10 years here now
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Old May 16, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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Congrats, What a find!
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Old May 16, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by christopherchew
Just bought my first Corvette at the ripe age of 26. It's been my dream car since I was a little kid. I saw this one on ebay and it was a deal that I just couldn't pass on. Too bad I now have to wait a month before I'll be able to pick it up.
I originally planned on getting a supercharger for the vette I purchased but buying this one put me pretty close to the top of my price limit. So any mods are just going to have to wait.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perfe...item2c5c99b636

Just realized I posted this in the wrong section and I can't figure out how to move it.




I Just Bought a 2000 Corvette C5 last weekend, I been saving up all my life I'm 16

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Old May 16, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by christopherchew
It's funny you mention this because I bought this car right after breaking up with my girlfriend of three years. Half the money for the car came from the money I was saving for her engagement ring.
lmao now that's funny... as stated before, get ready for the sh*t talking... i'm 28 and got my z06 at the beginning of this year... lots of people at work started running their mouth, alot of them older than me... don't let it get to you though because more often than not it's just jealousy
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Old May 18, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Congrats. You're a lucky man. I didn't get my first vette until I was twice your age! Enjoy!
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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Congrats. You really found a great car. The car is just broken in with that mileage. Good luck !!

Great color Too !!
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Originally Posted by christopherchew
It's funny you mention this because I bought this car right after breaking up with my girlfriend of three years. Half the money for the car came from the money I was saving for her engagement ring.
Purchased my first corvette the exact same way, just over a month ago, at the age of 24!
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