FNG from Chicago, IL
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FNG from Chicago, IL
Sup guys and girls? My name is Billy. I have been lurking on this forum for months (sorry for not joining sooner) in a "pre-search" for my next toy - When I was young, like most of you, my dream car was a Corvette, I grew up in the 90's so ofcourse, I daydreamed about one day owning a C5. Although, I have yet to purchase one, I am trying to soak up all of the info I can and constantly search the FS sections of this forum just to get a feel for the market. I do hope to finalize and be able to park one inside my garage this summer at the latest.
I come from cars in my earlier days, and had many cars ranging from a 1G DSM, to a bugeye WRX, multiple 240SX's, to now having and starting to mess with trucks - I have a 2018 Silverado which is my daily driver that i LOVE. I gave up cars as I switched over to the dark side and got in to motorcycles pretty heavily, mostly focused in track / performance riding. I can say that so far, with three successful track seasons under my belt, I can now check that box and move on to something perhaps a bit safer that I wont be wondering every time I swing my leg over the seat if this is my last ride or not.
So here I am - I am searching for the perfect C5 Z06 to park in my garage and take to the track and cruise around town with. I hope to meet some good people on here, as I can already tell many of you are. Sorry for the long winded intro, just a little bit about myself. Have a good and healthy day!
I come from cars in my earlier days, and had many cars ranging from a 1G DSM, to a bugeye WRX, multiple 240SX's, to now having and starting to mess with trucks - I have a 2018 Silverado which is my daily driver that i LOVE. I gave up cars as I switched over to the dark side and got in to motorcycles pretty heavily, mostly focused in track / performance riding. I can say that so far, with three successful track seasons under my belt, I can now check that box and move on to something perhaps a bit safer that I wont be wondering every time I swing my leg over the seat if this is my last ride or not.
So here I am - I am searching for the perfect C5 Z06 to park in my garage and take to the track and cruise around town with. I hope to meet some good people on here, as I can already tell many of you are. Sorry for the long winded intro, just a little bit about myself. Have a good and healthy day!
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Welcome to the Forum, Billy!
You have started your search the best way - reading up and learning more about the car you wish to purchase so you can be an informed shopper.
Best wishes on a C5 Z06 in your garage this year. Please post some pics once you get it.
You have started your search the best way - reading up and learning more about the car you wish to purchase so you can be an informed shopper.
Best wishes on a C5 Z06 in your garage this year. Please post some pics once you get it.
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Thank you for the kind words, appreciate it!
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Billy - welcome to the forum. You've probably already been there, but check out the various C5 sections of the forum, especially the C5 Corvettes for Sale. You just might find the right car here on the forum.
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Welcome, glad you finally entered into the fray.. feel free to ask any questions that will help you find the right "Z" for you
