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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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I traded my 2004 C5 Torch Red Coupe in May, mainly because it had 75K and was about to need tires, battery etc. We DRIVE the things, and I thought the values would be dropping due to miles starting with this season- I would have had 85-90K on it by October. But I really missed the 'Vette- so, two days ago...

...I bought another C5- this time a 2004 LeMans Commemorative Edition Convertible, with (tada!) 16,500 miles, in great condition. It needs some minor paint work,mats, and a travel buddy cupholder but that's it.


It's great to be back. There is nothing (IMO) like a C5 IMO- for all-around performance, value, and even comfort.
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 08:47 AM
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The exhaust is MagnaFlow, but... no mufflers. This sucker is LOUD!!
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 09:26 AM
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Beautiful! Welcome back to the asylum...
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 09:58 AM
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Nice !!
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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Welcome back, and enjoy the summer!
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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Beautiful C5!
Welcome back.
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 11:17 AM
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Very nice car you found. Welcome back to C5 ownership.
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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Very nice, beautiful color.
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I hate most convertibles equally

This is beautiful
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 12:51 PM
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 01:00 PM
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Smart move & beautiful car but why would the mats be worn out with such low miles?
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 01:18 PM
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Nice find
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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Very nice! How do you like the vert vs. the coupe?
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 02:11 PM
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Welcome back. I wouldn't drive anything but a vert. That is not a put down of coupes or frcs just my preference.
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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They weren't very good ones anyway, and the dealer had removed them to clean the rest of the interior. He had them somewhere to be washed. We SAW them- ugh- so we just left them there..
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 02:47 PM
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I loved the coupe. But it SEEMS to me that with the removing and replacing the coupe's top, the weatherstrip gets hacked, then squeaks, I hope that problem is mitigated with the convertible. But I really like both. Probably not a FRC- I like the wind blowing over my bald head.
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 02:56 PM
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Looks Great! Enjoy!
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 05:06 PM
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Congratulations! Very nice looking ride!
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Welcome back! Beautiful Corvette too.
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeWyatt
I traded my 2004 C5 Torch Red Coupe in May, mainly because it had 75K and was about to need tires, battery etc. We DRIVE the things, and I thought the values would be dropping due to miles starting with this season- I would have had 85-90K on it by October. But I really missed the 'Vette- so, two days ago...

...I bought another C5- this time a 2004 LeMans Commemorative Edition Convertible, with (tada!) 16,500 miles, in great condition. It needs some minor paint work,mats, and a travel buddy cupholder but that's it.


It's great to be back. There is nothing (IMO) like a C5 IMO- for all-around performance, value, and even comfort.
I have this exact car! Just turned 20k. It is a real head turner. Some mods have been completed-both cosmetic and performance-wise. My dad (who has a 69 and 93 vert) took one look at it and said, "D*mn son, this is a real p***y magnet."

Enjoy the ride, fellow Buckeye. If you would like to trade notes, let me know.
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