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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 05:45 PM
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Hi Everyone.......I've been a member for awhile but other hobbies have consumed my time. I've had C3 and C4s the past 25 years. I love my 87 vert but got the itch to upgrade after attending Corvettes at Carlisle the past few years. Last year did it. When I came back from Carlisle I was on a mission to find a C5 or C6. After a bunch of test drives and research I narrowed it down to the C5. I ended up with a 2004 arctic white coupe with torch red interior. I never thought I would have a white vette but when I looked at it I was sold on the color. The red interior really pops. It's bone stock with only 12,533 miles. Z51, dual roof and 1SB package. I can't wait til the snow and salt is gone so I can drive it.

This forum has been an immense help as I did my research. What a wealth of information. Thank you all!



Old Jan 20, 2022 | 05:46 PM
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Nice looking car.....congrats!!
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 06:02 PM
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Nice, the best color. 👍🏻 White
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 06:46 PM
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Good looking C5! Congrats and enjoy!
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 07:10 PM
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Very nice, looks like a very well-maintained Corvette. With only 12k miles on the odometer, it's basically a new '04..
The Red interior really does pop. Great find and good luck.
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 07:49 PM
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Enjoy your new ride, it's a beauty.
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 11:32 PM
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A sharp looking, and a low mile find! Congratulations!
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 11:34 PM
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That is one beautiful ride. Enjoy.
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Looking sharp
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Congrats on your like new '04. Great color combo.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Congrats on your like new '04. Great color combo.


Welcome to the C5 wing of the asylum...
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 08:10 AM
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Welcome to the forum as a C5 owner, and it's a nice looking C5, too!!
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 08:54 AM
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Great looking C5
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 09:00 AM
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Congrats on the C5! That is a really great looking car. I know you're really gonna love it. Thanks for sharing the pics. May it bring you many miles of smiles.
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 09:05 AM
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Very nice......
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 03:58 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments!

I love looking at all the vette pics on this site.
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 04:18 PM
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Looks like a great find. I think white looks very good on a C5.
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 04:20 PM
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Welcome and beautiful Corvette! Really like that interior!
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 08:53 PM
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That is a beautiful color combo! The red interior is stunning, and the car looks perfect.

Welcome aboard the C5 train and congrats on acquiring a really fine car.
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Old Jan 22, 2022 | 09:26 AM
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Hi richg87

Somebody preserved that '04 Arctic White Coupe C5 for ya . . .

Nice Find . . . Now go rack up some miles on that Bad Boy and break it in

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