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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 07:21 PM
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Just sitting here on the forum and reading about the C5 and got to thinking my love is getting old. I have a '03 vert that now is 15 years old, CRAZY or what?? How long before it is just another old car on the road? Boy, time goes so fast. Post a pic of your old girl and enjoy because before you know it they are ancient memories. Cheers, Rob
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20 years old this week.



20 years later and I get way more compliments now then when it was brand new.. It has aged very well, and it still excites me every time I start it.


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No matter how old she is, if the other guys are still looking at her....she's still HOT!!!
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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 07:30 PM
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I’m original owner of a 21 year old. It’s as good as the day I brought it home if not better. It’s like a new car every spring after sitting most of the winter



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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 08:18 PM
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I have a few mods on my 99, it sure doesn't drive like a 19 year old, to me anyway ?????
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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 08:31 PM
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Yes.
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I never get tired of driving or looking at my '99.

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Almost 22 years old here. Some of these cars in here are just youngsters.
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Still enjoy my '03 at nearly 16 years old.
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Still like my almost 20 year old '99.

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C5 doesn't look old parked next to my 1965 C10 pickup. I just noticed I have a C5 and a C10! Lol


Nevermind the cars getting old, us humans are getting old (unless you are young, but you will get old too) some of these cars may be driven while some of us are dead. Lol

Drive the car and enjoy it while you can, and have fun!

Compared to a 2018 Corvette, the C5 is old.

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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by El original
Just sitting here on the forum and reading about the C5 and got to thinking my love is getting old. I have a '03 vert that now is 15 years old, CRAZY or what?? How long before it is just another old car on the road? Boy, time goes so fast. Post a pic of your old girl and enjoy because before you know it they are ancient memories. Cheers, Rob
Take a look at the picture you posted and tell me if its getting old.

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Here is my 17 YO. I enjoy driving it and still always look back after parking and walking away.


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Very few cars can age as well as a C5
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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Pounder
I have a few mods on my 99, it sure doesn't drive like a 19 year old, to me anyway ?????
Is this the one with the C6 HVAC *****? Just messing with you.
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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 10:50 PM
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Kinda old, but my c5z is a modern classic. I don’t care how many years go by.


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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 10:53 PM
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Timeless design...these cars will always look good.
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20 years old this week.



20 years later and I get way more compliments now then when it was brand new.. It has aged very well, and it still excites me every time I start it.


Old Nov 8, 2018 | 01:01 AM
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I love the c5 with it’s a classic with the flip up headlights. I’m always getting compliments on the car The hood is sexy with its smooth curves. But I would call the c5 a classic not old.

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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 01:54 AM
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Apart from the interior, nah.
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