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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 11:49 PM
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Hey all,
I am a student at the University of Arkansas, and I am a third generation Corvette owner, with my father getting me interested in cars. I drive a 2000 model, and it’s been a journey already because it’s my first manual vehicle, it’s quite the car to learn stick on. I’m excited to join the forums, and I plan to soak up as much knowledge as I can!
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Congrats on picking up a ‘00 C5 and welcome to the forum. Hope to see you in the C5 sections.
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Congrats. on your great looking C5 coupe!
Old Jan 23, 2018 | 08:13 AM
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Looks good congrats , put some miles on it .
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Old Jan 23, 2018 | 08:45 AM
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See you in the C5 section!
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Welcome !
what is the mileage of your C5?
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Old Jan 23, 2018 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Stingraydriver
Welcome !
what is the mileage of your C5?
It has about 150k miles, it’s in pretty great condition!
Old Jan 23, 2018 | 09:14 PM
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Welcome to the forum, glad I could get you into the hobby. You might hate me later after all the money you’ll spend
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great
,mechanical and original gearbox?
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Congrats on your C5 and welcome to the forum Austin!
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Originally Posted by Stingraydriver
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The gearbox is original, with a brand new clutch installed right before i acquired the car.
Old Jan 24, 2018 | 11:42 AM
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Welcome in buddy.
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Thank for this information, beautiful acquisition
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Maybe plasti dip the wheels black. I think Cody has some left over from the Jeep.

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