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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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I purchased my 2000 C5 a week ago today.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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tada My name is Mike and I'm a caraholic. There I said it, now it's time for a beer.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Welcome. Lots of great information here.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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welcome.

would help if you posted more about your vehicle.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Welcome!! Post some pics of your car when you get a chance!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Welcome, and we need some pics of your new ride.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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Welcome. This is a great bunch of folks here. Lots of help and great information. You will spend a lot of time here. Nice to have you on board.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Welcome!!As one of our stalwart members did a thread a little bit ago,,a good idea to fill out your profile!! That way folks know what area you are from,,comes in handy when you are looking for answers. Members in your area sometimes will actually come over and help!!Congrats on the new ride,,NOW get out and actually DRIVE and ENJOY the car!!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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from Charleston SC! Stay out of the force induction side and parts for sale Can be expensive toys we have
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Welcome to the forum - it's a great place to hang out and learn all about these cars.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rcoughenour
I purchased my 2000 C5 a week ago today.
and this is my first post .. TaDa !!!!
Ralph
Daytona Beach Fl

I will never forget the first few days I owned a Vette! Congrats!


Need a few thousand house guests for Speed Week next month?


Enjoy this forum and your new Vette!
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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