This is the C5 I Bought
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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.
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Looks good!
I loved the jump from our C4 to C5 too
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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
The C4 I miss as a sports car vs the C5 which drives more like a caddy!
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Enjoy your new ride
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Congrats
Nice Vette
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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
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Looks like you found the right color! Congrats!
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