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Old Dec 9, 2018 | 06:00 PM
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just got her home today. Black 2001 z51. 48k miles, owned by an older gent for 16 years. Totally stock. Let my 17 year old drive it home.... it’s going to be a long wait till spring....[img]blob:https://www.corvetteforum.com/806d4c...0-b96a5351ec9c
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Congrats! You few months till spring will give you plenty of time to baseline the car.
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Congrats on the purchase of your C5. Hope it gives you many years of enjoyment.
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Congrats and enjoy your new C5!
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I tried! I’m challenged apparently..
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You haven’t posted pictures. Your car doesn’t exist. It’s just words until then.

Congrats on purchaisng your low-mile words.
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Good work, pulling the trigger is tough, always wondering if you made the right choise, did you get it at the right price? Stress is over now, detail it out and get ready to enjoy a great spring.
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Congrats & good luck
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