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Old May 3, 2023 | 11:37 AM
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Sold my last vette 10 years ago, just bought a nice 2003 c5 so I'm Back, Thanks for having me.
Old May 3, 2023 | 11:40 AM
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Welcome back! We're happy to have you. Post up some pics of your new '03.
Don't forget to SAVE THE WAVE!!
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Old May 3, 2023 | 11:50 AM
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I came back in December after a 2 year hiatus...............
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Old May 3, 2023 | 12:15 PM
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Mo C5 = Mo Betta!
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Old May 3, 2023 | 12:49 PM
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Welcome (back) to the asylum...
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Old May 3, 2023 | 04:20 PM
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Welcome back, now get some pics up

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Old May 3, 2023 | 05:43 PM
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Welcome, tell us more about your 03 ?
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Old May 4, 2023 | 08:29 AM
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Welcome, back you no rules no picture!
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Old May 7, 2023 | 09:22 PM
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Old May 7, 2023 | 09:27 PM
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Where did you say you bought that car? Cartier?.....Some nice bling. Enjoy your ride......looks sweet on the outside too.....
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Old May 8, 2023 | 02:47 PM
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Bought from private party here in Virginia, Car originally was out of Maryland for 20 years 2 owners
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Old May 8, 2023 | 08:45 PM
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Beautiful car. Love the BSM's, too.
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Old May 9, 2023 | 10:11 PM
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BSM's ???
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Old May 10, 2023 | 07:30 AM
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BSM's ???
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Did you just "happen upon it".. or what circumstance had you "come back" in the fold of C5? 🤔
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Loved my last C5 six speed, but legs are getting old so I went with an Automatic.
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