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Old Nov 30, 2025 | 03:22 PM
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Hello
I have finally bought my dream car!
2005 corvette base only 31k miles!
awesome machine...gently used...some very minor issues..
Headlights fogged a bit
HUD not working
Just fixed the harmonic balancer issue...
Other than that its perfect! And I love cruising in her!
I am in southern California and a combat wounded Marine Veteran...am married to an awesome wife as well...
On our anniversary the day after we got her along ocean coast highway.
On our anniversary the day after we got her along ocean coast highway.
Old Nov 30, 2025 | 03:57 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2025 | 04:03 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2025 | 04:28 PM
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Thanks....the wife laughs about it being 20 and a sports car...says my midlife crisis is complete now..lol
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Welcome, I also have 05 great car!
How about the owners manual if you don't have one:

https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...05corvette.pdf
Old Nov 30, 2025 | 07:33 PM
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Hey thanks for that, lucky I actually have all the original documents from when It was originally sold., but thanks its nice to have a digital version....any points or suggestions...for me with this model??
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First and foremost, thank you for your service. Secondly, a hearty congratulations and welcome to the Forum. SoCal will be a great place for many wonderful cruises for you and your wife. Enjoy every mile.
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