Just got my first C5!

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Mar 15, 2012 | 11:38 AM

dbartromvette

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From: Marion IN

Just got my first C5!

Well guys I finally pulled the trigger on an 03 Coupe last night! It is a silver M6 all stock with 35k miles on it!

Its my fourth vette! I have had two C4's and a C6. Hopefully it is as good to me as my others! I am going to be using it as my daily driver so it better be reliable!

I will post a picture as soon as I get a chance!

Mar 15, 2012 | 01:18 PM

TorchRedRocket

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From: Winfield IN

Congratulations! And glad to hear that you're actually going to drive it! Interesting that you bought a C5 now after already owning a C6...

Mar 15, 2012 | 01:21 PM

Cybermind

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Congrats! You can't go wrong with a M6 silver coupe. I find C5's look amazing in silver but I am slightly biased. Enjoy.

Mar 15, 2012 | 01:55 PM

dbartromvette

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From: Marion IN

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Originally Posted by TorchRedRocket

Congratulations! And glad to hear that you're actually going to drive it! Interesting that you bought a C5 now after already owning a C6...

My goal was to lower my car payment a little bit! I am tired of having car payments that are almost as much as my house payment!

My dad has a 50th Anniversary C5 and I have always like it. So, I figured I couldn't go wrong!

Mar 15, 2012 | 02:29 PM

chassed

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From: Rio Rancho New Mexico

Silver>all

Mar 15, 2012 | 02:54 PM

fatlt1

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From: CHICAGO/NORTH WEST SUBURBS ILLINOIS

congrats, just the electrical issues suck on the c5's. you went from a c6 to a c5?

Mar 15, 2012 | 03:44 PM

peter pan

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From: Converse TX

Congrats

Mar 15, 2012 | 03:48 PM

jrose7004

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fatlt1

congrats, just the electrical issues suck on the c5's. you went from a c6 to a c5?

I've had 2 C5's and haven't had any electrical issues nor have I known anyone the has.

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Mar 15, 2012 | 03:55 PM

cessna10

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From: Big Canoe Ga

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrose7004

I've had 2 C5's and haven't had any electrical issues nor have I known anyone the has.

Ditto on my 03 coupe

Mar 15, 2012 | 03:58 PM

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From: GRAYSLAKE IL

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Congrats! Nice color for a every day driver as it doesn't show the dust. Good luck w/it & I'm sure your going to enjoy it. I've got a '99 since '99 & have never had any electrical issues w/it! C-5's don't like to sit 5 to 6 wks without running. CETK 3300 trickle chargers are cheap insurance for a fully charged battery IMO...