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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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It's time for me to say thanks to all who have helped me the last 4 years.Sold my car last week. I want to thank members like Patches , Toque , Peter , Don and other members who have helped me with my mods etc.This forum is great. My last pic of my ex car I will post. I probably will regret the sell, but life goes on.


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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:13 PM
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Are you upgrading or just moving on? Beautiful vert!
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by oldC5
It's time for me to say thanks to all who have helped me the last 4 years.Sold my car last week. I want to thank members like Patches , Toque , Peter , Don and other members who have helped me with my mods etc.This forum is great. My last pic of my ex car I will post. I probably will regret the sell, but life goes on.


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What a beautiufl C5 that was!!! And perfect in so many ways.
I know you won't be far away, my friend. Hope we share lemonade on your porch and good conversation, often.
Also, hope you'll be posting something else here, before too long...

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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:18 PM
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Are you upgrading or just moving on? Beautiful vert!
C7 in my future.
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:20 PM
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What a beautiufl C5 that was!!! And perfect in so many ways.
I know you won't be far away, my friend. Hope we share lemonade on your porch and good conversation, often.
Also, hope you'll be posting something else here, before too long...

Don
Thanks Don. You're always welcome at my home .

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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:45 PM
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That was a beautiful C5, but I'm sure you'll love the C7 when you are ready.
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:45 PM
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Your C5 was one of the best!! Always stunning!!

Congrats and Good Luck with the C7!
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That had to be tuff. I remember this car. When I first saw this car on the forum I'm sure I mentioned just how beautiful car it was (is). Happy trails donald4972. Hope things are well with you.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 12:23 AM
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Things always change, one of life's certainties ...
Your C5 is a beauty, congrat's on your upcoming C7!!
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 12:42 AM
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C7 will be a nice upgrade. Enjoy it.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 01:53 AM
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Congrats on the upcoming upgrade. Whoever bought your car got a nice set of SP500's!
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 05:12 AM
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I loved your Vert Old C5 :-) It was one of the cars here that inspired me to get a C5 and a Torch Red one at that....And the wheels! I went for 505's in the end but I look at yours and wonder what if....

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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 07:16 AM
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Your car has always been one of my favorites. Good luck with whatever you choose in the future. I know how you feel. I don't know if it's old age or I feel the need to get something else, but after 15+ years I've thought about selling mine as well. Take care.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 07:17 AM
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Beautiful 'vert for sure...I'm sure the sight of a new Stingray in the garage will ease the pain of saying goodbye...
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 07:43 AM
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C7 will be nice, but the new C8 will be even more stunning when it hit's the showroom floor in 2017. That's not too far down the road, we should be seeing leaked road test footage soon. Mid engine "Zora" C8 soon.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 08:28 AM
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Congrats on the upcoming upgrade. Whoever bought your car got a nice set of SP500's!
Thanks, but after getting so many low ball offers. I removed all my mods and sold them first ,than the car. It worked out way better. Sold most of my mods including my CCW to forum members.My CCW went to a great guy. I'm sure he will be showing off his new CCW soon.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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Thanks gents for the kind words.I fell for the looks of the new C7. Taking my time before buying. Coupe or Vert. Red, White, or Gray tuff decisions . LOL

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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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C7 would be nice but ins. and taxes each yr, need deep pockets for that not to mention the initial cost but if U can afford a C7 the ins and taxes is a mute point. Good luck
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