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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 04:23 PM
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Well after a long, long time looking at C5's I finally found one and pulled the trigger on this 2003. Typical bills, kids in college, I read as much info. as I could because I wanted to try to buy the best I could since repairs and extra costs would have to come at a minimum. Quite frankly reading this forum and some of the issues people have with these cars had prevented me from pulling the trigger many times before. Played around with the C4's for a while but kept coming back to the C5 due to the comfort and more modern driving experience. I was pretty much set on wanting a 'Vert with 6 spd. Was almost kicking myself for passing up some great deals over the years on coupes or automatics, but thanks to reading this forum, most members feel that you should stick to your guns and get what you want or you will always regret it, so I did. I pretty much decided it had to be an EB or CE 'vert. Well, as fate would have it saw a picture of this one and it just struck me. Decided, on a whim, to take a look at it in person and I was hooked on black.

Has 30k, same owner since '06 with dealer service records, convertible and it is my 6 spd. Picked it up and made it back home in some rather bad weather, but had to do it before the weather turned super nasty. She is all washed up and now in hibernation. But this is the year I am looking forward to spring! Yep, pictured is 'the boy' in my name, quite a few years older than when this journey started, but better late than never.





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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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Congrats and welcome! Your car looks great and in excellent condition!
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 04:28 PM
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Love that black/black. Congrats!
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 04:35 PM
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Congrats! Unfortunately for you, the winter just got longer. . At least you are in good company.

You did right in holding out for exactly what you wanted. You also now understand what it means when someone would say wait until you find the "one".
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 04:44 PM
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Congratulations. Car looks great. Verts rock from one that has the same combination.
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 05:44 PM
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Good story. Good car. Good times ahead!
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 05:46 PM
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Holding out for the right Corvette sure did pay off for you.
Congrats Great find.
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 05:49 PM
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Congrats, looks like you found a cherry!
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 05:49 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 06:29 PM
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Very Nice !!
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 07:00 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 07:07 PM
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Good choice! Looks like a keeper.
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 07:34 PM
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Black/black is where it's at. Car looks to be in amazing condition. Congrats..
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 08:16 PM
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Very nice looking vert and good story behind it.
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 09:39 PM
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Love the triple black. Our 1st Vette was a triple black '95 C4. You did the right thing by waiting until the car picked you. I'm sure you'll be very happy together for many years.
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 09:46 PM
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Congrats, my favorite color too, you will learn the bitch it is to keep it clean
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 10:10 PM
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She's a beauty! Here's hoping that Spring comes early this year.
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 10:33 PM
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Beautiful car, congratulations! Triple black looks great.
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 10:42 PM
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Car looks beautiful .congrats
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