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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:50 PM
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Hey all, just brought my first Vette home. A beautiful 2003 50th Anniversary Convertible (under 20K miles). My Dad has a 40th Anniversary that I fell in love with day one and this C5 is even better. Thanks to Alex (PO) for taking such good care of it and allowing me the privileged of owning a dream. Also, a HUGE thank you to the members here, whose advise on potential problems and "what to look for" articles helped me choose a car that will be a joy to drive for years to come.

Only one problem....I'm still trying to get used to actually seeing it in MY garage

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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:58 PM
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Welcome aboard the C5 madness train!
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Old May 10, 2016 | 05:07 PM
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Welcome and Congrats !!!!!! I'm on my 3rd summer and I still say WOW I have a vette again !!!!
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Old May 10, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Great looking car! Good luck trying to get that grin off your face. lol. That is known as a Corvette smile. You've been infected.
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Old May 10, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Welcome to the madness and congrats!!

Looks great!
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Old May 10, 2016 | 05:36 PM
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Nice Ride!
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Old May 10, 2016 | 05:37 PM
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Congrats.
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Old May 10, 2016 | 05:39 PM
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Hello and welcome
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I know the feeling, congrats on a beautiful car, from another new C5 extatic owner.
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Cool Beans!!! What a beautiful vette, and a vert to boot!! You hit it just right on your buy, got some great drop top driving just about here. That grin only gets bigger with the top down!! Good luck with that beautiful new ride and best wishes!
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Nice, cannot buy a nicer car for the money
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Old May 10, 2016 | 06:00 PM
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You'll never get enough of it now.
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Old May 10, 2016 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kachow
Hey all, just brought my first Vette home. A beautiful 2003 50th Anniversary Convertible (under 20K miles). My Dad has a 40th Anniversary that I fell in love with day one and this C5 is even better. Thanks to Alex (PO) for taking such good care of it and allowing me the privileged of owning a dream. Also, a HUGE thank you to the members here, whose advise on potential problems and "what to look for" articles helped me choose a car that will be a joy to drive for years to come.

Only one problem....I'm still trying to get used to actually seeing it in MY garage

Welcome to the asylum.....let the mods begin!
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Old May 10, 2016 | 06:21 PM
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Old May 10, 2016 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by akapounder
Welcome and Congrats !!!!!! I'm on my 3rd summer and I still say WOW I have a vette again !!!!
Same here, third summer and can't wait!!

Welcome and enjoy!
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Congratulations
Enjoy it every chance you get
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Nice!!
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Welcome, great looking C5 !!
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