New C5 Owner!
Racer
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 489
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From: Lancaster California
Welcome to the asylum, Congrats on your new to you C5 corvette, Hope you don't have too many issues with her, Enjoy it for all she's worth. And yes ...You will become "OBSESSED" too, Just like all the rest of us on here. Again, Welcome and ask plenty of questions, we are all here to help you out...CorvetteBob
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 5,035
Likes: 843
From: Rotonda West, FL 2015 Z51 M7 3LT
Oldtimer
Actually, the gears WILL go bad. And ALWAYS at the worst possible time. Once you replace the plastic crap with metal gears - problem resolved.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,398
Likes: 768
From: jefferson texas
akapounder has it right gramps, jump into the deep end of the pool and get in on the fun! This is about the time when vette prices are starting to come down. You still have some time for fall cruising and will be ready for next years spring and summer cruising. But that being said, be fussy, demanding and get the cleanest, best maintained and documented C5 you can afford. Good luck and take care!
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 3
From: Cordova Tennessee
Welcome to the asylum, Congrats on your new to you C5 corvette, Hope you don't have too many issues with her, Enjoy it for all she's worth. And yes ...You will become "OBSESSED" too, Just like all the rest of us on here. Again, Welcome and ask plenty of questions, we are all here to help you out...CorvetteBob
Thanks!
I think I'm already starting to feel the obsession. There is already so much I want to do to it.
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 3
From: Cordova Tennessee
Honestly I liked the looks of my C4 better (don't hurt me), but it was an automatic. I had to have a 6 speed when I got back into a Vette. The performance difference makes the transition a lot easier too haha.
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 3
From: Cordova Tennessee
I'm going to wrap the housing underneath the covers white. If then I still do not like it, I will definitely be on the hunt for some pop-ups.