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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 07:59 AM
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Howdy from Dayton, OHIO. I just got a 2004 gray C5 and couldn't be happier. It is such a great ride and just wished I was entering into the cold of winter season.
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 08:27 AM
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 08:31 AM
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Congrats on your C5 - great choice. Hope to see you in the C5 sections.
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 08:39 AM
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 09:18 AM
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Old Nov 10, 2018 | 10:08 AM
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There was a gray option? or is it silver? I would love to see a true gray or grey C5.
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Congrats. The C5 section of the forum can answer most any question you may have. Enjoy & don’t forget to wave!
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