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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 02:18 PM
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I had a 2003 coupe with just over 20K miles but once I saw this '03 convertible with the Anniversary package and just over 8K miles on it I had to have it. The other bonus is it came with a manual tranny so it brought back some of the driving experience that was missing with the automatic.





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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 02:23 PM
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 02:32 PM
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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Very nice, I too struggle with the automatic....just something missing.

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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 02:39 PM
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that's pretty low miles for a car of that age. Convertibles rule, glad you got one, congratulations on a rare low milage find.
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Nice, congrats! Enjoy the faster color... ;')
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by williame3590
Very nice, I too struggle with the automatic....just something missing.

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My first vette was a '77 with a standard shift about 38 years ago. I'm a little older now and 8 automatics in between I finally feel 19 again!
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Nice upgrade!!!
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Can't say I blame you for making the swap - that AE color is simply beautiful.
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I think you did well. Nicer looking car and you are going to love the 6 speed.
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Originally Posted by slopoke17
My first vette was a '77 with a standard shift about 38 years ago. I'm a little older now and 8 automatics in between I finally feel 19 again!
Congrats on the car and finding the fountain of youth again!!!
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Awesome score!

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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Can't say I blame you for making the swap - that AE color is simply beautiful.
I always thought it was definitely one of Chevrolet's better color schemes. I've had a few cars with the tan interior and red exterior, always looked classy.
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looks great and just in time to cruise with the top down. Enjoy!
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Congrats on the fined. stick is the only way to go on these cars.
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