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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 05:30 AM
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I'd been eyeing this 04 MSG loaded Vert at the dealer for 2 weeks now.....and tonite she's sitting in my garage!! Many happy smiles around! My wife just loves it and she'll drive it tomorrow for the 1st time. I'm having real trouble sticking to the 500 mile breakin period......my foot is awfully heavy with this car. She had 44 miles on her. Not sure how I did on the deal, but I'm really happy. Got the GM 0% for 60 months and $6,000 off MSRP.
I've been saving for a little while now knowing what I really wanted. I'm 25 and a Realtor from Anchorage, Alaska. Just proves that us younger guys can have nice toys too.....all about saving and what makes you happy. Thanks to the forum for the help thus far & I'm sure I'll need more as my smile grows
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 06:03 AM
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Congrats on the new ride! Let's see some pics!
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 06:04 AM
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Congrats, you will love the car. Now start making list of all the mods you want. And we need pictures!

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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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The C5 is one of the best sport cars I have ever owned..............your gonna love it. Now that you have one, the fun part is fixing it up. There are so many mods that will enhance the beauty and performance of your car. Well, enough talk.............get out there and ride!
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 06:12 AM
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I picked up a MSG vert Tuesday. What interior & is it a speed or auto? Mine is grey with the 6speed. This is my 6th Vette and my 3rd C5. This is the best one yet!
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dinosaurII
I picked up a MSG vert Tuesday. What interior & is it a speed or auto? Mine is grey with the 6speed. This is my 6th Vette and my 3rd C5. This is the best one yet!

Congrats to both of you. Enjoy the ride

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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 07:37 AM
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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Contrats, you'll love it.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 08:00 AM
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 08:02 AM
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congrats,enjoy
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 08:30 AM
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You'll always remember your first...Vette!
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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Congratulations and that smile will turn into and ear to ear grin that will not go away.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Congratulations! Enjoy the ride! Now, let's see pictures!!!
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
Congrats to both of you. Enjoy the ride

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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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way to go!!!!!!
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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Congrats! Got mine in April and it's awesome! And as for your deal, I'd say you did pretty darned well. Especially considering that in Alaska, you can't just run down to a forum dealer, or have a trucking company bring it to you inexpensively. In round numbers, I'd say the 0% interest is worth another $4,000 easily, even if you put a good cash down payment on the car. Enjoy it while the weather is nice! They are great cars, and your MSG color is an awesome color! Cheers!
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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