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Old 07-09-2018, 09:35 PM
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After 14yrs 196k miles, hurricane harvey and numerous tropical storms. A flash flood finally did my very LOVED C5, I already had a C7 on the way, but I wanted to keep my C5. Here's a few pics of old and new, L8R ZFLASH.



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I felt bad for you, parting ways with your beloved C5. Then I saw the C7 pictures, I no longer feel that bad for you.

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Wow...........just wow!
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Originally Posted by ZFLASH
After 14yrs 196k miles, hurricane harvey and numerous tropical storms. A flash flood finally did my very LOVED C5, I already had a C7 on the way, but I wanted to keep my C5. Here's a few pics of old and new, L8R ZFLASH.


Great C5. I seriously considered buying one instead of a C7 until a very good deal came along.
Sorry to hear it was lost in the flood.
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Damn... sweet C7!
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What is the color called for the C7?
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I well understand. My C5 is what brought me to Vettes in the first place and I wasn't about to get rid of my pewter coupe just because I bought a black C7. Sorry to hear about your loss.



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Sincerely, not mocking you but while reading the story about your C5 I got a mental image of Tom Hanks with a beard, yelling, “WILLLLSON!” Sincerely, I hope your C7 brings you as many smiles as your Volleyball...I mean C5.
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What is the color called for the C7?
It's a wrap called deep space, depending on the sun angle, you'll see it as, blue,purple,green, gold, or brown. The original color is artic white, thanks for all the comments. L8R ZFLASH
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Sincerely, not mocking you but while reading the story about your C5 I got a mental image of Tom Hanks with a beard, yelling, “WILLLLSON!” Sincerely, I hope your C7 brings you as many smiles as your Volleyball...I mean C5.
I always joked that my C5 was my wife and my '55 ford truck was my mistress, and they both took my money equally. Let the mods begin, L8R ZFLASH
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So sorry to hear about the damage to your C5 - it was a really beautiful car. But, I have to say the new C7 is a very worthy replacement.
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So sorry to hear about the damage to your C5 - it was a really beautiful car. But, I have to say the new C7 is a very worthy replacement.
Thanks Jack, I've been following you since I joined the forum. Always good to hear from you, I hope all is well with you and yours? L8R ZFLASH
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Both cars are beautiful - congrats on the C7, sorry about the loss of the C5. I also had a C5 for a similar number of years, and went to a C7 Z06 last month, and I'm sure you are finding as I am that it's a fantastic upgrade. Now what will happen to your C5?
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That color is awesome!
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Originally Posted by ZFLASH
It's a wrap called deep space, depending on the sun angle, you'll see it as, blue,purple,green, gold, or brown. The original color is artic white, thanks for all the comments. L8R ZFLASH
Had no idea a wrap could look like that. I typically only see wraps when i visit Nashville, but they dont have that shine like yours does. They look matte.

I really think its a cool wrap color. Im blown away by it lol.
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I think in dew days of driving the C7, that C5 will be forgotten!

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Old 07-10-2018, 12:25 PM
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Very nice upgrade, enjoybit.
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Gorgeous C7
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Shame about your C5... that was a beautiful one!

On the flipside...awesome looking C7 with what looks like a spectacular wrap job! My first reaction was that it had been repainted in the Chromalusion paint that was all the rage for a while.


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