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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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Nice to see all the “younger folks” raving about the performance per dollar in a used C5 .
For an “affordable “ price they see great value / performance/fun and YouTube about it , DIY, repairs , mods , all of it . 👍

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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 11:37 AM
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That's why I own one.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 03:56 PM
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I am 26 and just bought my 2nd C5; this one a 2003 Triple Black Convertible 6-Speed with 32k Miles.

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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 01:43 AM
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The value in these C5s is totally insane. I'm starting to shop and can't believe what I can get.
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 09:20 AM
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Original owner. Drove it off the dealer lot in summer 2004. Although I have customized it to my liking over the years, it is without a doubt, the best bang-for-the-buck car I have ever owned. Hoping my 2019 C7Z shares the same status in 20 years.






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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
Original owner. Drove it off the dealer lot in summer 2004. Although I have customized it to my liking over the years, it is without a doubt, the best bang-for-the-buck car I have ever owned. Hoping my 2019 C7Z shares the same status in 20 years.

Spiral Gray Metallic, one of my favorite C5 colors, though my all-time favorite is Dark Bowling Green Metallic!
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Vader_C5
Spiral Gray Metallic, one of my favorite C5 colors, though my all-time favorite is Dark Bowling Green Metallic!


GM has released a lot of other gray paints over the C6, C7, and C8 model runs, but I still think MSG is one of their best gray colors. A side benefit is that it's the only color paint I've ever had that literally hides dirt. My C5 was pretty dirty when I snapped the above picture.
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 07:10 PM
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We'll know the C5 has arrived as a classic in the modern era from when Sony puts it in the current version of Gran Turismo.

However... it's in GT4... and my PS2 still works...
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I fell in love with this car when I was 16 (18yrs ago) and I love every second I get to look at her and drive her. Truly an iconic/dream car for me. Very happy to have one 😊
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The C5 has been a bargain performance buy for a long time now. There are plenty of nice examples out there just waiting for a great home.
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