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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 01:00 PM
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I think that I have a problem. Going tomorrow to pick up , I believe a nice 03. Its got 53k miles. This will be my 4th C5. The vehicles that I replace them with just don't make it. I hope that it is the problem with the other makes and not me!
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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 01:23 PM
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Dare I ask what the other issues were?
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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 02:19 PM
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When I opened this thread, I thought it was going to be about all of the same topics that are posted on new threads, again, and again, since everyone wants to be spoon-fed nowadays.
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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by alcoed
I think that I have a problem. Going tomorrow to pick up , I believe a nice 03. Its got 53k miles. This will be my 4th C5. The vehicles that I replace them with just don't make it. I hope that it is the problem with the other makes and not me!
Good luck on your new hot rod!

We need LOTS of pictures ✅. 😎😎😎
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Old Mar 12, 2026 | 08:51 PM
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You must be hard on your cars, OR, overly OCD, with cars
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Old Mar 14, 2026 | 11:55 PM
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good luck!!
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ajl#1945
You must be hard on your cars, OR, overly OCD, with cars
I'm old and drive like an old man, must be OCD!
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 06:38 PM
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Hey, the C5 is a phenomenal car. If that's what you like, I don't see a problem. I've had mine since 2013, and I have absolutely no intention of ever selling it. It seems your real problem is that you've sold 3 of them. Learn from your past mistakes and keep this one. 😅 Good luck with the new car. Post up some pics when you can.
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 08:27 PM
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Agree on the above 👍

mine turns 25 this year and drives like brand new or better, love this car C5 and god willing never giving her up!

Best advice to buy the best condition one you can afford that checks all the boxes, and enjoy years of fun, good luck 🍀🍻
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I ended up buying three straight C5s and owned them for over 18 years total - hard to go wrong keeping with a C5.
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I sold my 2002 C5Z back in early 2021 and have missed it ever since so in early 2024 I purchased my 2001 Vert to scratch the itch.
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Old Mar 20, 2026 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
I ended up buying three straight C5s and owned them for over 18 years total - hard to go wrong keeping with a C5.
Have to agree! Its the comfort, good visibility, goes when you want it to, good mileage, sporty looks, and ease of ownership. All put together, very few other makes and models don't equal these qualities.
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