Growing up in Detroit and a mile from the GM Tech Center, I got to see alot of the late 60's Muscle Cars driving around, parked in the neighborhood. I remember my next door neighbor bringing home his new '67 GTO. The guy down the street had a '70 Torino 429 SCJ. Trans Am's, Road Runner's, Chevelle's. Another buddy's older brother drove a '70 Hemi Challenger to high school. But the Corvette was always the top tier for me. If not the fastest car around, they styling never disappointed. I didn't get to drive one until 2000 and was blown away. A couple years ago my Engineer buddy from GM had a new Z06 to drive for a couple weeks and we went out for a whole day, me driving the whole time. I vowed then that someday I'd own a Vette.

That day came this Saturday where I picked up a early Christmas present for my wife A 2000 C5 Convertible in pewter with gray leather interior., with a six speed. All original with some nice options including:
Bose stereo
Sport seats
HUD
Polished wheels
Memory Package
Handling Package
Power driver's and passenger seats with Lumbar and side bolsters

It's absolutely gorgeous and drives incredible. Love the torque and the way it pulls going through the gears. In 1983 I had a Cutlass Supreme with a 4 speed and there's just something about a V8 with a 4 speed. I've been a small block Chevy fan forever so the LS1 compliments a similar motor I have in my Inboard Ski boat. Hard to find a better overall motor than a 350 Chevy.

More questions to follow but just wanted to share my enthusiasm.

My wife and I spent the day pinching ourselves and not quite believing we have an actual Corvette in our garage now.

RPG

 

Welcome. Pictures please.

 

Congrats and welcome!!

 

Welcome, and in for pics...

 

Congrats and enjoy!

 

Welcome to the asylum...

 

Congratulation on buying your dream FOR YOUR WIFE . Wow, you must want something in return.

Anyway, just saying,

 

Congrats on the addition of a C5 to your family. Hope it gives you many years of driving pleasure.

 

Welcome to the Corvette family! I currently have two C5 coupes (and I previously owned a convertible C5 and a convertible C4), Lots of fun! If you like to travel, consider a visit to the National Corvette museum in Bowling Green, KY or a run on the Tail of the Dragon (near the North Carolina-Tennessee Border).

 

I hope you get to enjoy as many miles of smiles as I have. Enjoy the car.

 

Actually, I've taken many motorcycle trips down south and passed the museum in KY but never stopped. I have ridden at Deal's Gap quite a few times and it never gets old. I look forward to getting the car down there soon.

Thanks,

 

Congradulations on y'all Christmas present you and your wife will always remember. Glad you finally got a great FUNNNN sports car. Well now come the MODS. you'll be wanting. Enjoy.

 

Funny you mention mods. When I had my '70 Cutlass, I remember changing out the stock white shift **** (Hurst shifter) for a T handle and then realized I loved the look of the white **** and put it back on. I was sitting in the car last night and just admiring all the original parts. The dash layout, the leather shift ****, even the stock floor mats. For now, I think I'll just drive it and enjoy it. I was able to figure out how to adjust the headlight's last night, which was pretty simple. Next on the list is flushing out the very dirty looking brake and clutch fluids.

Thanks,

 

Congratulations! The excitement of a new to you Vette cant be beat and the best part is, you feel it each time you get behind the wheel.

 

 

 

 

Congrats on the C5. Nothing better than shifting through the gears and no better way to enjoy these cars. Louder exhaust will make it even better.
Great color combo. Black top?

 

Welcome to the forum and congratulations to you and your wife on your C5 vert!

 

A few photos