New C7 owner
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
From an ex Jersey Boy myself.....
you're gonna love the differences; though I remember my 2002 black C5 very,very fondly, my C7 takes that which I loved in my C5 and adds a level of handling that makes the car feel like it shrinks around you the faster you go....there's so much more but that's the joy(s) of what lays ahead, BRACE YOURSELF..............
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: SC
^^^ I hope you say brace yourself for good things to come?
Last edited by Steve Garrett; Oct 18, 2016 at 09:32 PM. Reason: No need to re-quote the previous post, especially if you're the next person posting.
Le Mans Master
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From: brooklyn ny
I've had the c5 6 and 7. Just drove a c5 a few weeks ago for the first time in 7 years and it wasn't at all the car I remembered. With every generation the car gets better, faster, and more beautiful. You are going to love your c7. After getting used to it your old c5 is going to feel like a very slow antique. Enjoy your new car!
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From: Big Red Ne
Congrats on your new purchase. I traded in my C5 for my new C7, also. You are going to be absolutely amazed at the huge difference in the ride. Welcome to the C7 club and hope you have many hours of a fun driving experience. This forum will be extremely helpful. I learn something new almost every day.
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Congrats on your C7. 
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Terrell North Carolina
I too went from a 2000 C5 to 2016 Z06, you cannot imagine the rude awakening I had, wow what a car, enjoy, there is nothing like the C7, it is hard to believe that some day there will be a even better Vette than the C7.
