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Nov 30, 2015 | 02:31 PM

Crussader

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From: Seabrook Tx

Finally pulled the trigger!

I have been looking for my first Vette for about 4 months, and finally found one to take home.

Nov 30, 2015 | 02:38 PM

Crussader

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From: Seabrook Tx

It is a '98 Z51 with two previous owners and 145K on the clock. I looked at number of newer, lower mileage C5s in the $12,000-$14,00 that weren't in as good of a condition. Picked this one up for $9,300. I am sure it will need a little reconditioning, but I found that the more expensive cars need reconditioning too. At the price I paid, I still have plenty of room in the budget for whatever it needs. Plus, with it not being a budget stretcher, I have mod money available.

Nov 30, 2015 | 02:39 PM

Black 03 Z06

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Very nice. Best of luck with your new ride.

Nov 30, 2015 | 02:40 PM

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Congrats and looks really good for 145K on the clock. Best of luck with the car.

Nov 30, 2015 | 02:42 PM

ttiros

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Good looking Vette.

Nov 30, 2015 | 02:45 PM

envyz06

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Clean ride bro!

Nov 30, 2015 | 02:47 PM

bikeriderga

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You got the fastest color. Regardless of what anyone tells you, ALL CORVETTES ARE RED!

Congrats and welcome to the Corvette Family.

Nov 30, 2015 | 03:03 PM

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nice !!!!!

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Nov 30, 2015 | 03:12 PM

f6john

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Looks like a great deal for you. Congrats on giving a home to the lowly 97-2000 cars. I've had great luck with my 99.

Nov 30, 2015 | 03:30 PM

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johnson-rod

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You got the best year of them all.

And in the best color!

Nov 30, 2015 | 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bikeriderga

You got the fastest color. Regardless of what anyone tells you, ALL CORVETTES ARE RED!

Congrats and welcome to the Corvette Family.

Guess mine must be some funny shade of red then.

Nov 30, 2015 | 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JEH03Vette

Guess mine must be some funny shade of red then.

think mine has red primer ????????

Nov 30, 2015 | 04:25 PM

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Congrats.........Nice Looking Ride

Nov 30, 2015 | 08:08 PM

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MightyMike

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Very Nice.... Best of luck...

Nov 30, 2015 | 08:37 PM

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Nov 30, 2015 | 09:14 PM

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Nice! Congrats and

Nov 30, 2015 | 09:28 PM

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Congrats!

...and welcome to the asylum!

Nov 30, 2015 | 09:45 PM

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Crussader

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Thanks for all the support!

Gave the car a little shake-down after work. Doesn't look like it should take too much to recondition it.

Nov 30, 2015 | 11:32 PM

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Awesome. Best color ever.

Nov 30, 2015 | 11:35 PM

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Very nice. Best of luck with your new ride.

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