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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 10:43 PM
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After having Mustangs, firebirds, Camaros, and to my most recent 2003 Lancer Evolution which I had to let go due to a growing family and have had bad dreams about it for years after....I bought my first Corvette. Never really knew what the hype was all about with corvettes until I drove one. It’s a different machine and there is nothing else like it for the money. Just bought a few weeks ago a Y2K C5 6 speed, T-Top with 86k miles. Came with a Borla exhaust and intake. Ice cold AC (I’m in FL). Almost fully optioned from the factory with Suspension adjustment, active handling, cruise control, power everything and HUD. It’s simply a beauty. Purchased it for $8,500 after about a year of searching for the perfect one. Been garaged kept for most of her life. Just wanted to introduce myself..
Old Jun 13, 2020 | 10:44 PM
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welcome aboard! a great looking example you picked up there
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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 10:46 PM
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Looks great and a good deal too. Congrats on the buy ... enjoy!
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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 11:24 PM
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Welcome. Great looking Vette! Wealth of knowledge on this board is amazing. Enjoy!
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 08:55 AM
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Really a very nice looking C5. Nice purchase price as well. You did fine so good luck with your new baby and welcome aboard. This forum is a great resource for C5 owners as you can get an answer to just about any question regarding these cars that you can come up with. Best wishes!
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 09:08 AM
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Lucky Dog.....
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 09:10 AM
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Welcome to the asylum...

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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 09:21 AM
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Great looking car - white is always a great color on Vettes.
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 10:33 AM
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 11:00 AM
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Welcome. White works well in Florida.
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 01:45 PM
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Enjoy your new ride, and hope to see you at future car shows once they come back!
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 04:34 PM
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Congratulations on your C5! Sounds like a very good deal~
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 04:59 PM
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Great buy, congrats!
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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Great looking car! Welcome aboard!
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 11:49 PM
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Looks like a fine looking car- congrats and enjoy the forum.
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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 12:24 AM
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Welcome aboard from one new guy to another. 98 Arctic White Vert here. Forum has been very helpful to me.
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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 07:21 AM
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Nice C5, and you got a great deal too! Congrats!
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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 07:31 AM
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Nice looking vette enjoy the new toy!
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$8,500 !?! Why can't I ever find one like this one for that price
Congratulations! She looks like a beauty and you got the deal of a lifetime. Enjoy
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
$8,500 !?! Why can't I ever find one like this one for that price
Congratulations! She looks like a beauty and you got the deal of a lifetime. Enjoy
Thank You! Yes originally Gentlemen had the ad up for $13k. The dropped it to $9.5k and I had to make a move! Offered $8.5k and he accepted.
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