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03-16-2018, 10:55 AM
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I just ran across an ad for a 2000 Convertible with only 15,700 miles on it. I have been looking for a few weeks but all were too expensive and higher mileage. I went to see this car and could not believe it. It's a new car. I bought it instantly. Since the OEM tires are original, I'm leery of a Vette with 18 year old tires, so even though they look fantastic I'm replacing with Michelin Pilots. Since I'm an old retiree, I decided to take the risk of trading the Run Flat option for a smoother ride. Hope that doesn't bite me in the ***. This is my second Vette. I had an '85 back in my first mid life crisis. Hope to learn a lot from you guys.
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03-16-2018, 11:07 AM
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Welcome aboard! Smart move on the new non run flat tires.
Got a pic?
Got a pic?
03-16-2018, 11:51 AM
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Congrats on your excellent find. You’ll love the non-runflats.
03-16-2018, 12:06 PM
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Good deal ,just when you think you have seen the last of the low mileage C-5s Bam another one shows up .. Good find .. Just do like most of us do carry along some fix -a-flat and one of those little air pumps and a AAA card got to have one of those .. Enjoy .. and for sure a column lock deal for sure .. or you might be standing outside of you new C-5 looking in .. It happens ..
03-16-2018, 12:23 PM
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Welcome! I've had my 03 vert a little less than a year. Mine was a one owner with 28,000 miles on it and my wife and I just love it.
We updated a few things but it's still mostly stock.
Fun car to drive.
We updated a few things but it's still mostly stock.
Fun car to drive.
03-16-2018, 02:31 PM
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Congrats on finding your new C5. Wishing you many miles of smiles.
03-16-2018, 03:30 PM
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Congratulations 
Sounds like you got a brand new car. Nice grab. Enjoy it.
Sounds like you got a brand new car. Nice grab. Enjoy it.
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03-16-2018, 03:47 PM
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Welcome to the asylum...
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03-16-2018, 05:09 PM
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03-16-2018, 05:54 PM
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Congratulations from one "old" retiree to another. Sounds like you found a gem and I know you're going to enjoy it.
I'm envious of you being able to use it year round in Florida. We try and spend March in Cape Coral but had some conflicts this year and didn't make it down there.
I'm envious of you being able to use it year round in Florida. We try and spend March in Cape Coral but had some conflicts this year and didn't make it down there.
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03-16-2018, 09:31 PM
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Good deal ,just when you think you have seen the last of the low mileage C-5s Bam another one shows up .. Good find .. Just do like most of us do carry along some fix -a-flat and one of those little air pumps and a AAA card got to have one of those .. Enjoy .. and for sure a column lock deal for sure .. or you might be standing outside of you new C-5 looking in .. It happens ..
03-16-2018, 09:35 PM
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03-16-2018, 09:37 PM
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Congrats on you’re purchase and welcome to the CF!
And yes, non-run flats are a Night & Day difference you should notice.
And yes, non-run flats are a Night & Day difference you should notice.
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