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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:13 PM
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Finally got my Corvette.

I had been looking at C4s, just because I thought they had so many cool features. The rocketship dashboard, the high sills (which reminded me of an E-type Jag), the high transmission tunnel...etc.

After driving a few, however, I came to the realization that It wasn't a car that I could live with long term...especially since I am all about driving my cars. The same things that made the car cool, also made it a bear to drive when you are a little bit "broad in the beam" like I am. In addition, I wanted a convertible, and the complete lack of luggage space when the top was down made the car a no-go.

This year, my daughter starts driving, which means that she is going to get my trusty 205,000 mile Acura and that will leave me with my 16 year old gas hog SUV beater which is only fun to drive in the dirt...so with the wife's blessing, I started looking for C5s and I picked up what I think is a gem.

2004 6-speed convertible, garaged its entire life. 52,000 miles and meticulously maintained.

Sure, the interior doesn't have that "wow" factor...but I'm enjoying the heck out of it!

The day the purchase was finalized.
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:24 PM
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:28 PM
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Looks great man! Enjoy!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:31 PM
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Congrats!!!
I have the exact same color combo Vert and wheels. Only mine is 6 years older, with only 74k miles.
Enjoy!!!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:55 PM
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C5 Convertibles rock


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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:56 PM
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Congratulations on your purchase. Many miles of smiles from a fellow vert owner.
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 04:17 PM
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Congrats on the Corvette. Looks like you found a real looker!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 04:26 PM
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Convertible, nice !!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 05:05 PM
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 05:13 PM
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That's a great looking convertible! Congrats.
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 05:15 PM
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Nice! And YES ragtops DO rock!!!

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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 05:37 PM
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Real nice Vert you got there, welcome!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 05:44 PM
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Real nice Vert you got there, welcome!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 05:47 PM
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Congrats Sir. Drive the hell out of it!
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 04:09 AM
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I do love me some C4's that's for sure but...C5 is definitely a better car to drive in all ways...shy of the slab seats.
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 07:58 AM
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Congrats on the nice C5!
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 08:17 AM
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Good for you, you can always change interior features to your liking
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 09:09 AM
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very nice I think the understatedness of the interior will grow on you
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 09:44 AM
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Welcome, I got mine last October and love it! Enjoy your new ride.

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