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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 11:06 AM
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Just wanted to say hi and share a pic of my "new to me" C5. Everything about it is new to me, including the Bowtie. Been a Mustang guy my whole life and decided it was time to come out of the closet, I guess. Had her about a month now and I absolutely LOVE driving her, though I am admittedly a fair weather driver. Also wanted to throw out thanks to the CF as you guys and gals have already steered me in the right direction on several things, especially on the purchase alone.

2000 Torch Red with black interior, ~51k miles and bone stock (my favorite part)
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 11:08 AM
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Congrats - - -looks like a well cared for example . . .enjoy !

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Congrats, welcome to the very best car the bowtie guys ever made.
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That's a beauty! Congrats!
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 11:33 AM
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Congratulations! Looks super!
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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That's a beauty! Congrats!
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Good job on picking out that beauty! Very much a fun car that you are sure to enjoy! Welcome and congrats!
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Sweet! Enjoy! Also, contrary to many opinions, it will not dissolve in the rain.
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Sweet! Enjoy! Also, contrary to many opinions, it will not dissolve in the rain.
I know, I know. It's funny -- when the insurance company asked me how many miles I would be driving it each year, my first thought was, I'll be keeping the miles low on it, so I told them 1500 miles/year. HA! Yeah, that's not gonna happen.
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Nice looking car and welcome to the forum!




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Congrats on your purchase, looks great.
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Originally Posted by scottunger
I know, I know. It's funny -- when the insurance company asked me how many miles I would be driving it each year, my first thought was, I'll be keeping the miles low on it, so I told them 1500 miles/year. HA! Yeah, that's not gonna happen.
HA! I thought I was going to keep the miles low on mine but I'm driving about 1000 miles a month.
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Great looking ride

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Originally Posted by scottunger
I know, I know. It's funny -- when the insurance company asked me how many miles I would be driving it each year, my first thought was, I'll be keeping the miles low on it, so I told them 1500 miles/year. HA! Yeah, that's not gonna happen.
You've got a beautiful car there, drive it! I know you'll enjoy it, don't forget to wave!
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