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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 01:31 PM
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Managed to get my first corvette! I’ve been in many and have had a few in my family, but this is my first one and I’m excited! I was looking at c3’s but this was such a steal , c5 is a beauty


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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 01:36 PM
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Having had half a dozen C3's I can say you should really like the C5. Good luck!
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 01:37 PM
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You bought a red one!!!! Congratulations, it looks super, hope you have many years of enjoyment. Don't forget to wave!
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 01:41 PM
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Nice looking car! Enjoy!
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 01:57 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 02:24 PM
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Nice Vette
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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Congrats. Sweet looking C5.
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 02:40 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 02:52 PM
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Nice ride !
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 03:00 PM
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Great choice.
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 03:09 PM
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congratulations!

I've only had mine since Dec. and I'm beyond thrilled every time I take it out.

Took it to a local car show last night and there were several older Vette's there. A '59, two '63's and a '64.

My buddy and I were commenting that every generation Corvette has amazing lines and styling and none of them regressed, just evolved, IMHO.

We then saw some Mustang's in attendance. There was a '65 and some late 70's models, where the styling went, how can I say it nicely...., uhmm, "what were they thinking?" And ironically, there was a '57 Thunderbird and '77 T-Bird there.

Made me appreciate every series of the Corvette even more.
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 03:32 PM
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Congrats and hope you have many happy miles of smiles
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 04:12 PM
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Congrats & welcome to the CF!
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 05:50 PM
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Congrats!! Looks like a nice clean C5. You said you were looking at C3's and while I do love C3's and have owned some, the C5 is a better car in every way. Enjoy your purchase!
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 06:43 PM
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Great looking C5 (year, auto/manual??). Dive and enjoy the thrill of owning a legend and so far the last hidden headlight Corvette. Wise choice and no matter how bad your day is, get in and take it for a ride. Everything tends to smooth out.
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 06:53 PM
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Great looking car! Congrats and enjoy!
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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 06:54 PM
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Nice, Love red, like the song, enjoy!
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That car looks great in Torch Red. Welcome.
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 02:33 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 03:56 PM
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Going on one year with mine. Make sure you drive it. Drive mine so much my daughter’s friends can track me in town. Great car and the Torch is a great, low-key color.
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