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Old Jan 5, 2026 | 07:57 AM
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Took delivery January 5 1998. Great car, problem Free. Ordered September 1997

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On May 6th it will be 50 years for me. Bought her new when I was 18.....my entire adult life..


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Congrats on 28 years of C5 ownership and enjoyment. Hope you get many more years of driving pleasure from the car.
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Old Jan 5, 2026 | 10:12 AM
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That's an amazing feat, how many miles on it in 28 years?
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That's an amazing feat, how many miles on it in 28 years?
54000 miles. I don’t put many miles on it because my plan was to keep the vette long term. I have updated all the systems and kept the interior in stock condition. I could have driven it into the ground but that was not my plan. I enjoy this car when the time comes in my own way. I’m not here to meet anyones expectations but my own.
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54000 miles. I don’t put many miles on it because my plan was to keep the vette long term. I have updated all the systems and kept the interior in stock condition. I could have driven it into the ground but that was not my plan. I enjoy this car when the time comes in my own way. I’m not here to meet anyones expectations but my own.
Interesting, I purchased my C5 in 2001 with the idea that it would be my daily driver and the LAST car that I would purchase. Now at 306,000 miles and in great condition. Go drive the car!
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Congrats. It's an amazing feeling to own a single vehicle that long as I'm coming up on 22 years with my 2004 C5 convertible. Florida Antique tags are 30 years so I should arrive at antique status about the same time my C5 does in 2034.


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Originally Posted by Fcar 98
54000 miles. I don’t put many miles on it because my plan was to keep the vette long term. I have updated all the systems and kept the interior in stock condition. I could have driven it into the ground but that was not my plan. I enjoy this car when the time comes in my own way. I’m not here to meet anyones expectations but my own.
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Interesting, I purchased my C5 in 2001 with the idea that it would be my daily driver and the LAST car that I would purchase. Now at 306,000 miles and in great condition. Go drive the car!
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Congrats. Amazing feeling to own a single vehicle that long. I'm coming up on 22 years with my 2004 C5 convertible.
Just takes care and maintenance.
I have never been in a position to keep any car for that long, but admire those that do.
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On May 6th it will be 50 years for me. Bought her new when I was 18.....my entire adult life..

Damn! Way to go!
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Excellent! I'm glad she has gone untouched for so long.
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I am jealous of you long time owners. Beautiful Corvette with great memories.

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Happy anniversary! I’ve had mine for 16 years, I’ll catch up eventually.
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Awesome Frank!! My turn for 28 will be in March on the ‘98.

Has not seen a dealer or shop except tires since picked it up new, except the damn column lock recall!!😝



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Congrats on 28! She looks beautiful! Best wishes for many more years.
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Bought my 99 on Sept 28, 1998.........Love this car, I could not leave it stock though.......


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Originally Posted by MSG C5
Congrats. It's an amazing feeling to own a single vehicle that long as I'm coming up on 22 years with my 2004 C5 convertible. Florida Antique tags are 30 years so I should arrive at antique status about the same time my C5 does in 2034.

Here in Pa Antique plates are good at 25 year. I think I’m going to keep this custom plate that I’ve had since day one
Here in Pa Antique plates are good at 25 year. I think I’m going to keep this custom plate that I’ve had since day one. You can see the year tag of 2000 when this picture was taken.
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Bought my 99 on Sept 28, 1998.........Love this car, I could not leave it stock though.......

Mine’s not stock either. Ls6 intake, Ls6 MAF, tune, larger tunnel ram. B&B PRTs. And things I can’t remember anymore. Car runs and looks better than the day I drove it off the show room floor

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23 years for me this coming July 3rd. 150,000 miles. LOTS of electrical issues........

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Congrats on the anniversary. Gotta love a good thing in life.
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