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Old 11-02-2004, 10:04 PM
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OK, last week I was looking at one w/ Y2k rims, etc. Yesterday I got a deal on this '97 6 speed, 1 owner, 56k ,2 new runflats, replacement glass top, drove it home from Dayton Ohio....gonna sell the red one sometime soon,I hope...yep, this car kicks my C4 in the azz.
Old 11-02-2004, 10:06 PM
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Looks good! I loved the jump from our C4 to C5 too
Old 11-02-2004, 10:07 PM
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Congrats on the latest purchase
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Congrats!!!! May you have miles of smiles!
Old 11-02-2004, 10:09 PM
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Yeah, I put alot of mods and chrome on the C4 BUT, I wanted a C5 forever..I mean since they came out..
Old 11-02-2004, 10:16 PM
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Very nice! Congrats!
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Looks good! Now start modding that thing will ya'!
Old 11-02-2004, 10:19 PM
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Looks like a minter and one owner car to boot! Enjoy
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Nice
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Old 11-02-2004, 10:28 PM
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Enjoy your new baby!
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Going to tint shop tomorrow,..thanks everyone! for the posts
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Big difference between my 86 & the 99 I have now, both are coupes.
The C4 I miss as a sports car vs the C5 which drives more like a caddy!
Enjoy your new ride
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Great Vette, Great Color!
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Congrats on the ride.
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Old 11-02-2004, 11:25 PM
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Congrats on working a great deal on a great ride
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Looks like you found the right color! Congrats!
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You're gonna love the C5. I had two C4s, an '89 and a '95. My '01 coupe with 6-sp is the best so far! Enjoy your new ride.


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