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Drove a C5 today (1/21)
 4/17/07 9:40pm
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Huntsville, AL - USA

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1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!


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I drove a C5 today. 2004 yellow convertible, 29K  miles,auto, HUD, traction control, and lots of buttons. I'm tellin' ya, that sucker was FAST.
 
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Drove a C5 today (2/21)
 4/17/07 9:49pm
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Victor, NY - USA

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2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe


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You have crossed the line.
I predict you are hooked.
It is now just a matter of time.Big%20smile


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Drove a C5 today (3/21)
 4/17/07 9:55pm
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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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Sir...Please step away from the vehicle...

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Drove a C5 today (4/21)
 4/17/07 9:55pm
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Austin, TX - USA

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73 coupe bought new in 1973 with only luggage rack, AM/FM radio, HD battery & Maplight as options. L48, 4 speed, Paint Med Met Blue 922 interior Dark saddle 418 special order. Repurchased 4/1/06 after 24 years.


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I drove an 03 6 speed last weekend.  It belongs to a neighbor and I helped him do his brakes.  I am definately hooked!  I love my 73, but there is no comparison in every way the c5 is a superior car.  I can't imagine what a c6 must be like.  Some day I will have two vettes!!!!
 
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Drove a C5 today (5/21)
 4/17/07 10:22pm
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Huntsville, AL - USA

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1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!


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Yeah, I'm hooked! But I've resolved to work on paying off the house and start saving for the new one (with the BIG garage Wink). Then I'll have the space for more vettes. It's just so tough, especially when I had to drive home in the 99 Accord...LOL
Drove a C5 today (6/21)
 4/17/07 11:01pm
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Irving, TX - USA

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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.


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I hear ya John, the C5 is SAAWWEEET! Tongue Scary at first, cuz I'm used to the old style.  Wasn't used to the steering wheel coming at you and the seat moving forward towards the dash.......I thought I was going to be crushed.......hell, didn't even push any buttons.  Now I'm used to it.........I'm hooked..........kinda been lookin' at the C6......For-
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Drove a C5 today (7/21)
 4/18/07 6:06am
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Greensburg, IN - USA

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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...


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Don't be shy "Drive it like you stole it!" It's a vette and was built fer yer drivin pleasure. I would hate to get rid of mine! On the road it rules. Around town it takes a backseat (if I had one) to Tux...Tuxblacray2007-04-18 03:06:41

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Drove a C5 today (8/21)
 4/18/07 9:35am
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Port Orchard, WA - USA

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1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48


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Oh boy, now you've gone and done doh I've been resisting the erge to drive a C5, if I did drive one I know I'd be bringing some new home for momma LOL

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Drove a C5 today (9/21)
 4/18/07 9:47am
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Leavenworth, KS - USA

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MM Red 1971 T-top,LS5,4-speed, black leather C5 seats, Hooker sidepipes. Previous: 64 Coupe, 65 Roadster L76 / N14


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I can't believe what I'm hearing here!!!!!!  Heresy!!  Get the tar and feathers!  Big%20smile  The dripping envy above (and the fact that I simply can't afford to feed 2 vettes) is precisely why I won't test-drive a C5 or C6.  Now . . . if I can just convince Mama that she'd look fine in a newer, more comfortable ride, then maybe I could hoodwink her into trying / buying one (like a Z06 maybe?)??  Whaddayathink?  Good strategy?

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Drove a C5 today (10/21)
 4/18/07 1:42pm
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Manteca, CA - USA

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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed


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Hell Yes ! I'd try it, if the wife weren't already driving a '78. Thumbs%20Up 







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Drove a C5 today (11/21)
 4/18/07 9:00pm
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DeBerry, TX - USA

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1971 383 Stroker- mille miglia red...5 speed


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 A customer stopped by my shop a while back with his son's '01 Z06..red too. Asked me if I wanted to drive it. I thought about it for .0001th of a second and said "sure".  JEEZ! that car was like riding my son's crotch rocket....almost. I had to back off before I even got to sixth gear! phewWhat a rush!Tongue

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Drove a C5 today (12/21)
 4/18/07 9:03pm
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Huntsville, AL - USA

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1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!


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The good thing is that it wasn't a true test drive. I do some work on the side for a few car dealerships in the evenings and on weekends. I had to go pick up a printer cable, so they let me drive the vette (this is a high-end used car store). No sales pressure at all Wink (well, except from me!Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing).
 
Drove a C5 today (13/21)
 4/18/07 10:00pm
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Kingston, TN - USA

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1970 Vert Both Tops Kiesler 5 Speed Steeroids Rack and Pinion Stayfast Convertible Top


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One of my buddies had an 02 Z06 he let me drive. Oh man was that sweet. I would love to have a C5 Z06 someday. Well the Z has been sold and is gone now. His wife has bought a yellow C6 vert. Now that is another sweet ride. I cannot get over how quite the car is with the top up. Then when you mash the go pedal, it really wakes up and moves out. All good stuff for sure.

One of these days, I would love the Electron Blue C5 Z06 to be setting in my garage.
Drove a C5 today (14/21)
 4/18/07 10:10pm
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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...


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Thats funny Eddie cause I would love to have your car sitting in my garage one of these days...

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Drove a C5 today (15/21)
 4/18/07 10:29pm
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Irving, TX - USA

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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.


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[QUOTE=cilrah]Oh boy, now you've gone and done doh I've been resisting the erge to drive a C5, if I did drive one I know I'd be bringing some new home for momma LOL[/QUOTE]
 
Sounds like a GREAT ESCUSE to me! ClapClap Yes, I like the C5 (talked myself into it) it's a good cruiser with 30mpg (if ya' keep the foot outta it), great stereo system (Bad A$$), great get up and go boogie (thrills!), great storage area & easy to access (cut out room in C6). Thumbs%20Up  I STILL LOVE MY C3 just as MUCH, but it does not do all of the above.......well, she will get up and boogie. Wink  She's not perfect, but I love the simplicity and early techno, thicker fiberglass, the mechanic smell and the roaring deep loudness of her lead guzzling engine......what a piece of History!! Big%20smile I DRIVE BOTH. Wink
 
Sundevil, I dare you to test drive a C5....are we on?? LOLWink
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Drove a C5 today (16/21)
 4/19/07 8:35am
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Southampton, NY - USA

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1980 dark blue metalic T-top coupe 2003 50th anniversary convertible


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The best accessory for a C3 is a C5.  Best thing about the C5 (well, one of the myriad best things) and C4's too is that their prices are regulated by nothing but the used car market, so AEs asside, you can get a lot of car for the money.
Drove a C5 today (17/21)
 4/19/07 8:41am
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Southampton, NY - USA

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1980 dark blue metalic T-top coupe 2003 50th anniversary convertible


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I forgot to mention all the money you'll save by putting collector's insurance on your C3 now that you'll be driving it less.  Not to mention air bags, etc to convince "she who must be obeyed" that it is ok for me to take my daughter for a ride.
Drove a C5 today (18/21)
 4/19/07 9:29am
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Fresno, TX - USA

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1980 corvette


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So old John got igniton bit!  auhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Well my dad bought a c6 a couple of months ago. That is a super car. almost had to dial 911 to get me out  WooooooooooooooooW

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Drove a C5 today (19/21)
 4/19/07 9:41am
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Leavenworth, KS - USA

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MM Red 1971 T-top,LS5,4-speed, black leather C5 seats, Hooker sidepipes. Previous: 64 Coupe, 65 Roadster L76 / N14


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Micki -- Discretion is the better part of valor. I must, therefore, respectfully decline your enticing offer (challenge?).  Cry
 
The truth is:
(1) Mama HATES my oldCorvetteitis (the serious kind of hate); thinks I'm a gunna keel myself in one. Is there a better way to go????? Methinks not.
(2) I know if I test drove a new one, I'd HAVETA have one. Unhappy
(3) I no can afford to provide proper care and feeding of two Vettes. I already have four cars and only two of us to drive 'em. Plus, I'm semi-retired and trying to D-O-W-N-S-I-Z-E.
 
So . . . I'll just keep drooling.  Good news, crusin' with the tops off the shark keeps the drool off my shirt!  Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing Happy motorin', girlfren'. I'll take you up on another challenge some other day!


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Drove a C5 today (20/21)
 4/19/07 6:20pm
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Irving, TX - USA

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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.


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............Well, Dag-Burn-It, that ain't no fun!  Embarrassed Downsize?? Confused Can't ya' downsize 2 of the 4 ya' got? LOL 

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Drove a C5 today (21/21)
 4/19/07 6:51pm
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1975 L48 AT AC T-top


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I love Micki's right on description of driving a C3. I sold a C4 to buy my current C3. I am so into the old stuff that I know my next Vette will be a C2. For me, older is better. At least for cars.Cool


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