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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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I saw it I bought it. 2001 vert metalic pewter. Drive it whwnever I can which is often. Get compliments regularly. Those Thant don't know better compliment my new car.
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 02:24 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 02:32 PM
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My favorite toy!
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 02:35 PM
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Very nice and congrats! Enjoy and best wishes!
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Wow that looks like its in great shape! Nice colour too!
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 05:26 PM
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I've had four C5s. A coupe, ZO6, 2-FRCs. My current FRC is the absolute best C5 I've had. No fuss, no muss. Porsche 996 owners eat your heats out!!!
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Schneller Kerl
I've had four C5s. A coupe, ZO6, 2-FRCs. My current FRC is the absolute best C5 I've had. No fuss, no muss. Porsche 996 owners eat your heats out!!!
Pics or it didn't happen.
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Schneller Kerl
I've had four C5s. A coupe, ZO6, 2-FRCs. My current FRC is the absolute best C5 I've had. No fuss, no muss. Porsche 996 owners eat your heats out!!!
Why would 996 owners eat their hearts out? What do they have to do with your C5 ownership?
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Congrats on you new purchase. Pewter is a great color!
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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My favorite toy!
Looks very nice!!! Super clean
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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Hard to beat a C5 for looks and bang for the buck.
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Wow, I love that color. What a nice looking ride!
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what three or more threads on loving the C 5 . what in the Hel* is going on here ???? you guys think it's Christmas or something ??? you think your going to find another one under your tree ???? it will have to be a mighty big tree !!!!
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