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Old Jul 25, 2024 | 06:38 PM
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Looking forward to learning a lot from you all. And hopefully someday being able to contribute some knowledge as well!

Yesterday I picked up a 2001 C5 in my favorite color: Dark Bowling Green.
Manual trans, 55k miles, mostly stock except exhaust and shifter - $17,900.
I'm the 3rd owner.

I have a LOT of plans for this thing but just trying to enjoy it as is for now.



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Old Jul 25, 2024 | 07:12 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2024 | 08:13 PM
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Congratulations! Welcome. You have yourself a beautiful Corvette.
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Old Jul 26, 2024 | 08:39 AM
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Old Jul 26, 2024 | 08:46 AM
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Old Jul 26, 2024 | 09:55 AM
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DBGM is a great color and I’d say you got a good deal. Congrats and welcome to the forum.
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It’s hard to beat green & tan color combo! Looks great!
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