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May 13, 2023 | 04:28 PM

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Sold the C5...

Well, I just sold my C5, and I am on the hunt for a C6. We still have the 65 C2. The C5 was a great car, but time to move on, and the new owner I am sure will enjoy it. Thanks to all here on the C5 section for their helpful comments and commentary. I will still be floating around!

May 13, 2023 | 04:40 PM

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Good luck and enjoy your beautiful 65 c2. What a beauty.

your black c5 was awesome yet that 65 is drop dead gorgeous.

now you are on the hunt for a c6.

are you keeping the forum ID Vader C5?

enjoy!

May 13, 2023 | 04:57 PM

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Thanks, Jon, appreciate all of your help and friendship over the past year! I will keep my forum ID for now.

May 13, 2023 | 05:07 PM

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Enjoy the hunt, Tyler! I'm sure you'll enjoy shopping and test driving. Best of luck finding the right C6 for you!

May 13, 2023 | 05:08 PM

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Enjoy the hunt, Tyler! I'm sure you'll enjoy shopping and test driving. Best of luck finding the right C6 for you!

Thank you! I'll keep you posted.

May 13, 2023 | 05:49 PM

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My C6 was fun but was an automatic as was my C7. Be aware the C6 had it's issues as well. Headlight discoloration, auto tranny cable bushings failing to name a few.......

May 13, 2023 | 05:50 PM

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My C6 was fun but was an automatic as was my C7. Be aware the C6 had its issues as well. Headlight discoloration, auto tranny cable bushings failing to name a few.......

Any car has its issues, it’s the inevitable! I’m looking for a 6-speed. Have my eye on one as I type.

May 13, 2023 | 06:05 PM

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Any car has its issues, it’s the inevitable! I’m looking for a 6-speed. Have my eye on one as I type.

Good luck on your quest for a new one Vader.

You looking at Zs or at least an LS3 car?

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May 13, 2023 | 06:16 PM

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Good luck on your quest for a new one Vader.

You looking at Zs or at least an LS3 car?

Just looking at what is available to be honest, working on something right now for a 2007 Z51 6-speed vert

May 14, 2023 | 12:41 AM

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Congrats on the sale of your C5. I can relate on how hard it is to sell a beloved car, but now you have a chance to make new memories with a different Corvette.

May 14, 2023 | 09:34 AM

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Congrats on the sale of your C5. I can relate on how hard it is to sell a beloved car, but now you have a chance to make new memories with a different Corvette.

Thanks, Jack! I still have the 65 in the garage, so I am not "Vetteless"!

May 14, 2023 | 10:19 AM

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Best of luck to you on your next venture. To me the fun part is making the car yours with the personal touches you put into it. I'm sure you'll have a blast with the new too.

May 14, 2023 | 10:32 AM

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We'll miss you on this side of the page.

Have fun with the new ride. Corvettes are fun.... but I'll be the first to say there are some other cars out there recently and currently which are AMAZING and which knock these junkers on their ear.

Happy trails, my dude!

May 14, 2023 | 12:53 PM

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Best of luck to you on your next venture. To me the fun part is making the car yours with the personal touches you put into it. I'm sure you'll have a blast with the new too.

I have to agree, already looking forward to the next car!