25 Years Today!
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You’ve got one beautiful C5 - hard to believe it’s 25 years old. Hope you have many more anniversaries to celebrate with the car.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Midland TX
Yes, I have worked from home self-employed for over 40 years, the past 30 years in computer graphics/design and commercial product photography..
No current critical parts shortage, but have future concerns.
The only part I could not find new or used was the past month when my A4 shifter interlock solenoid started acting up. Finally just unplugged it as a workaround to to allow me to get the car out of Park.
Had a couple go-arounds on two occasions trying to find a replacement alternator that the car would accept without throwing fault codes. Two out of seven alternators were compatible ultimately.
Currently the only major issue in no air conditioning - have to replace compressor and accumulator - not looking forward to that!
No current critical parts shortage, but have future concerns.
The only part I could not find new or used was the past month when my A4 shifter interlock solenoid started acting up. Finally just unplugged it as a workaround to to allow me to get the car out of Park.
Had a couple go-arounds on two occasions trying to find a replacement alternator that the car would accept without throwing fault codes. Two out of seven alternators were compatible ultimately.
Currently the only major issue in no air conditioning - have to replace compressor and accumulator - not looking forward to that!
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Congratulations, that doesn't happen much in this day and age. Well done.
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Congratulations on your 25 years of ownership! 
Great to see how well you have maintained the car, especially where you live. It hurts to see Corvettes that are neglected and abused because they are all special to me.
Great to see how well you have maintained the car, especially where you live. It hurts to see Corvettes that are neglected and abused because they are all special to me.