Congrats on the new car. 
First Post!
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Columbia MD
First Post!
Thanks to these forums, I bought my first Vette three months ago from Les Stanford Chevrolet (highly recommend!). I am now the proud owner of a 2004 Coupe. There seems to be a real community participating here that I am happy to now be a part of.
Now if I can just stay away from all those mods...
I live in Columbia, MD. Anybody else in the Maryland/DC area? Advice on best area dealers for Vettes would be very much appreciated.
Now if I can just stay away from all those mods...
I live in Columbia, MD. Anybody else in the Maryland/DC area? Advice on best area dealers for Vettes would be very much appreciated.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 23,234
Likes: 4
From: All that glitters is Gold - Hockey Is CANADA'S game
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Welcome to the forum.
Hopefully that you read the guideline for the forum?
In very, very, very small print it says anyone making their first post after Sept 1, 2004 will and must buy beer for all C5 owners at the cruise-in next May
Hopefully that you read the guideline for the forum?
In very, very, very small print it says anyone making their first post after Sept 1, 2004 will and must buy beer for all C5 owners at the cruise-in next May
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 15
From: Columbia MD
Gotta love that Silver!!! Congrats on the new car and welcome...officially, from a fellow Columbia, MD member. I'll keep an eye out for 'ya. If you ever see a '99 Sebring Silver Coupe with silver Mallet wheels or a stock '02 Pewter/Black Top Conv. running around Columbia, it's either me or the Mrs.
A couple of dealers I've been using with much success:
- Sport Chevrolet off RT 29 in the AutoPark (Briggs Chaney Rd.). Frank is the Corvette Tech. there - very knowledgeable and careful.
- Fox Chevrolet on Security Boulevard in Woodlawn for oil changes (see Matt the Service Manager)
- Criswell Chevrolet in Gaithersburg (a bit of a drive but they are good).
Most importantly, don't forget to
A couple of dealers I've been using with much success:
- Sport Chevrolet off RT 29 in the AutoPark (Briggs Chaney Rd.). Frank is the Corvette Tech. there - very knowledgeable and careful.
- Fox Chevrolet on Security Boulevard in Woodlawn for oil changes (see Matt the Service Manager)
- Criswell Chevrolet in Gaithersburg (a bit of a drive but they are good).
Most importantly, don't forget to
Last edited by vetdude; Sep 22, 2004 at 03:01 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 11,651
Likes: 9
From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Congrats on your ride! May you have miles of smiles! 
Here's a from Sunny So. Cali! Best thing .. find a trustworthy service ... LOL ... another oxymoron! 
Here's a from Sunny So. Cali! Best thing .. find a trustworthy service ... LOL ... another oxymoron!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Pro
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 665
Likes: 0
From: Hendersonville NC
Congrats on the purchase. It is a real beauty! Welcome to the Forum. This is a great group of folks and I have learned tons of useful stuff from them and have always gotten help when needed. It's especially useful when the dealers techs don't know what they should, as these guys have provided the right information on two warranty matters, so I was able to get the required work done after enlightening the service advisor. Mod fever is contagious. I know, I caught it here, and it is a progressive disease. What I learned here has resulted in eliminating the CAGS (MN6), Blackwing air intake, GHL Bullet exhaust w/Magnaflow X-Pipe, and Column Lock Bypass. The car is transformed in throttle response, better performance, and exotic car sound. I won't get into my short and long planned mod lists, because my 12 step mod sponsor wants me to take it a day at a time...
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,887
Likes: 2
From: Havin' fun in Frederick, MD!!!
St. Jude Donor '05 '09
Welcome to the Forum Mich...
As Iceburgh mentioned, come on down! to OC that is. Many of us will see you there (good luck getting hotel reservations though - check the Freestate Corvette Club webpage for hotel reservation recommendations).
Tom
As Iceburgh mentioned, come on down! to OC that is. Many of us will see you there (good luck getting hotel reservations though - check the Freestate Corvette Club webpage for hotel reservation recommendations).
Tom
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 35,617
Likes: 167
Tech Contributor
Cruise-In 11 Veteran
NCM Ambassador
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Welcome to the forum, welcome to the family and congratulations on the new ride 
Nice job posting pics with your first post and here's to miles of smiles. Don't forget to wave.
Paul
Nice job posting pics with your first post and here's to miles of smiles. Don't forget to wave.Paul