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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Hello all, my name is Jake Merchant and I presently own and drive a 2000 C5 convertible. She was purchased new and has served my wife well. We live in Tampa, FL and have a home on the waters of Old Tampa Bay.
I am an avid boater and we enjoy cruising on our 2005 GRADY White 300 Marlin. I am a Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan and love FSU.
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Great year and model!!
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Welcome, "GO SAINTS"
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Originally Posted by Jake Merchant
Hello all, my name is Jake Merchant and I presently own and drive a 2000 C5 convertible. She was purchased new and has served my wife well. We live in Tampa, FL and have a home on the waters of Old Tampa Bay.
I am an avid boater and we enjoy cruising on our 2005 GRADY White 300 Marlin. I am a Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan and love FSU.
Jake,

Welcome to the forum! How have you both enjoyed your 'Vette? Good luck this Sunday as well against our Detroit Lions Mr. Buccaneer .

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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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Glad to be here! Loads of good stuff listed.
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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Yes we have, this is our 3rd Vette. She is getting a little "long in the tooth" now but still performs well. Say, my Vette is a late run 2000 almost a SN 1G1YY32G6Y5133019 with active Traction Control and my TCM has a No Comm code. Can't find a module anywhere. Can you offer any advise or help?
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Thanks for the vote of confidence! We just hope to play well enough to win.
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We enjoy the Vette! 130,275 miles and going strong!
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Thanks, lots of good posts here!
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Thanks Quappy
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks Kedwin

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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks gilhuly
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Thanks 427 pilot
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