Why a C5?
Instructor
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From: Lubbock TX
I have been dreaming about owning a Vette ever since I was old enough to put together the plastic model cars, which was about 10 years of age. I am 53 now and just bought my first Vette, a 2001. I can honestly tell you that the wait of 43 years was well worth it.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Sarver Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by hollyt
It's the car I've always wanted since I was 16.
No other car has caught my attention as the Vette has as far as styling and peformance.
The best part is that the reality is even better than the dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No other car has caught my attention as the Vette has as far as styling and peformance.
The best part is that the reality is even better than the dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Notice how many said around age 12? It was the other discovery I made at age 12 that cost me so much money and made me wait to get the Corvette!!!
Last edited by MyOwn69; Dec 19, 2004 at 05:40 PM.
Racer
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From: Sarasota FL
Originally Posted by Monster231
What else is available, right now you can pick up a Used C5 for just over $20K in great condition and it will do dam near 200 MPH right out of the box
And it doesn't take to long to get there
One of the best looking sports cars on the road plus you have some room inside.
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If you have to ask that question, you've never driven one. I've been hooked on Vettes since I was 6 years old. But I test drove a C5 because I had some spare time at lunch. I had to have one from that moment. It's a dream car for me, great bang for the buck, easy to work on, impressive performance bone stock, low maintenance( well it used to be), Sweet looking lines, Fast as hell and it's an addiction.
Team Owner
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From: The Beautiful Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09, '14-'15-'16-'17-'18
I've never spent an entire afternoon washing, waxing, vacuuming, cleaning parts of the underside, cleaning the insides of the wheels, and waxing the wheels of any car other than my '02 Corvette. I just finished doing all the above and WOW, does it look great.
That Corvette magic is totally responsible for this behavior. I did wash my wife's Regal GS today as well, but dont' think I'll be doing all the rest of it like I did my car. I quick Armorall of her tires and she thinks it's totally fine the time I spent on it.
Why a C5? As several have already stated, I've always wanted a Corvette since I was 12 and saw the '63 Stingray. A lifetime dream finally fulfilled...
That Corvette magic is totally responsible for this behavior. I did wash my wife's Regal GS today as well, but dont' think I'll be doing all the rest of it like I did my car. I quick Armorall of her tires and she thinks it's totally fine the time I spent on it.
Why a C5? As several have already stated, I've always wanted a Corvette since I was 12 and saw the '63 Stingray. A lifetime dream finally fulfilled...
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Redwood City, CA
Just sold my 98 coupe and bought an 01 Z06. Why? Fairly affordable. Looks sexy as hell. Very fast even in stock form. Handles great. Good reliability. Comfy enough for daily usage. Oh,did I mention I love the looks and styling? Nothing comes close even at 2-3 times the price!
Don't ya agree?
Don't ya agree?
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From: All that glitters is Gold - Hockey Is CANADA'S game
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
I am 6'6" and the vette is one of the few cars that I can actually fit into very well
Team Owner
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by owner C4 & C5
A great car I have two right now. You meet a lot of great people with your corvette and have fun to booth. Plus you get to keep them clean. 
me too...'95 and '04...and I love them both dearly...they are just really purdy...... 
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Waverly Ohio
Because the Corvette is the epitomy of American muscle/sports cars...an American icon, and a legend of the American Auto industry 
I have alway's liked Corvettes since I first was young enough to somewhat realize what a real car was suppose to be 
. Then when the C5 came into production 
I was hooked and never satisfied 
until i got one and now I realize what I was missing all along!! I have driven several types of cars while stationed in Europe and none compare to the Corvette in my book, but to each his/her own...different strokes for different folks!
Dave
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this is actually my 2nd. i owned a 94 when i was 16 (paid for it myself). ive always been GM loyal. i had a highly modded 97 camaro z28. i went to the store on 12-17-04 to get a drink, and i saw a beautiful white c5 across the street at the dealership. the next thing i know, im driving it home. the insurance is actually cheaper than my older camaro (thanks to you old *** vette owners ).
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