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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 05:17 PM
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Just wanted to say hello and thank you to this awesome forum. I used this forum to research prior to picking up a Torch Red 04 C5 Coupe with 50k miles. I just absolutely love the sound of the engine and exhaust, why turn on the radio when you have this wonderful symphony playing with the turn of the key!

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Welcome to the Forum from western North Carolina!
Agree with your thoughts about the symphony from the exhaust of these great cars!
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Fine looking coupe you have - welcome to the forum. Check out the C5 sections of the forum too.
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Welcome to the forum!

Congrats. on the great looking C5 coupe!

Fastest color too!
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congrats on your C5 and welcome to the forum!

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Good looking C5. Congrats and welcome!
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Welcome to the forum. I used to live in Northern Illinois, but couldn't take the cold. Ilike it better in Arizona. Beautiful RED Corvette!
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Originally Posted by ILvettelvr
Just wanted to say hello and thank you to this awesome forum. I used this forum to research prior to picking up a Torch Red 04 C5 Coupe with 50k miles. I just absolutely love the sound of the engine and exhaust, why turn on the radio when you have this wonderful symphony playing with the turn of the key!

congratulations, and welcome from central Illinois !

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