My "new" C5
Jul 23, 2015 | 09:13 PM
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My "new" C5
Jul 23, 2015 | 09:35 PM
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From: Aiken, SC
St. Jude Donor '13 thru '26
Very nice!
More ponies = more fun!
Jul 23, 2015 | 09:35 PM
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Good looking TR Z06 you bought. Congrats and enjoy the extra power.
Jul 23, 2015 | 09:40 PM
Racer
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From: Valencia CA
I have to admit, I like the Z06 model much more. Actually, both Vettes are pretty nice looking. BTW- great color!!!
Jul 23, 2015 | 10:05 PM
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From: Holly Springs NC
St. Jude Donor '16-'17,'22,'24
Good choice, congrats. Looks great.
Jul 23, 2015 | 10:05 PM
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Nice Z! Congrats!!
Jul 23, 2015 | 10:34 PM
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From: Greensboro Nc
Excellent choice!!
Check the valve springs!
Jul 23, 2015 | 10:36 PM
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From: Naples FL
Great color on a cool looking ride, enjoy.
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Jul 23, 2015 | 10:56 PM
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From: Bergen County NJ
Nice ride here's mine.
Jul 23, 2015 | 10:57 PM
Racer
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Very nice! Congrats on the "new" z06
Jul 23, 2015 | 11:37 PM
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Quote:
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dbgoodwin
Excellent choice!!
Check the valve springs!
I don't even wanna know... After joining this forum I'm already sure every part on a c5 will break, short out or fail in some way or another
Jul 23, 2015 | 11:40 PM
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From: Aurora Colorado
Jul 24, 2015 | 12:02 AM
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Yamerhaw
I don't even wanna know... After joining this forum I'm already sure every part on a c5 will break, short out or fail in some way or another
LMAO, right! But, I would like to add I've put 26,000 miles on mine since 11/02/2014, and have had "0" problems!!! Yes, I drive mine daily, 140 miles per day, get on avg 31 mpg, and I'm very comfortable driving it!!! I love this car!!!
Jul 24, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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Jul 24, 2015 | 01:16 AM
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From: Bolingbrook IL
Awesome ride, and your former coupe was awesome as well. Congrats. Let us "lowly" coupe owners know what the differences feel like please.
Jul 24, 2015 | 01:19 AM
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From: Kelowna BC
Congrats, love driving my DDZ every day!
Jul 24, 2015 | 06:47 AM
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
OK, I'll be the douche bag and say I like the coupe better. Just my preference. Hope you enjoy the new z.
Jul 24, 2015 | 10:56 AM
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OK, I'll be the douche bag and say I like the coupe better. Just my preference. Hope you enjoy the new z.
Lol, I loved that coupe
Jul 24, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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From: DE
Both are good looking Vettes. Enjoy the Z! Great color choice.
Jul 24, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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From: Bay Point California
Beautiful. Best color ever!