New owner and member

[tamashane]

Hello everyone! Just purchased my first 'Vette a few weeks ago. It's a 2002 triple black convertible with the six speed manual trans. To say the least, it is a blast to drive. A little bit about my self. I am a recently (last month) retired firefighter. Owning a vette has been a lifelong dream of mine. My mother says when I was around 6 or so, I could spot one a mile away. Well I always said I would get one when I retired. The wife and I were looking at new ones. A friend of mine came by the house one day, and we were talking, when out of the blue he stated I should buy his. I asked what he wanted for it and he let $18000 roll off his tongue. I could barely contain my excitement, but asked if I could test drive it. He said sure, so brought it home to show the wife, and we agreed it was a good buy. It was showing only 28000 on the clock, new tires, new trans and new battery. Not that, but it was my favorite color! Long story short, it is now sitting in my garage. I have finally realized my dream and loving every minute of it.

 

[67vet]

Welcome to the Corvette Action Center Forum...

Look around and you will find many areas on this forum that can provide answers to any questions you may have about your Corvette.

Roger

 

[6 Shooter]

Congrats on your 1st Vette and welcome to the CAC: Roadster's Rule!

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[Rob]

Congratulations and welcome to the Corvette Action Center!

 

[XLR8]

Hi again and

Congrats on your first Corvette! It's fun to finally realize the dream, isn't it?!?!

Just in case you haven't come across this thread yet, here's one that you should check out as a first time C5 owner:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com.../100848-new-world-c5-corvette.html#post864016

We have lots of good resources here; between our Tech Center and our members, we've got you covered coming and going.
Enjoy the forums and your C5!
Jane Ann

 

[catbert]

Welcome. Let the mods, no matter how small, begin. Make it yours.

 

[jrose7004]

Welcome to the CAC!

 

[GS Diva]

I'll repeat what everyone else has. Congratulations on your first Corvette and to the Corvette Action Center. You'll love both!

Elaine

P.S. That was a GREAT buy for that car! You did well.

 

[BoDuke]

Welcome to the CAC! Beautiful C5 you have there! There's a TON of info on the site, history, tech, general info, specs, you name it, its here! Enjoy!

-Aaron

 

[bill81vette]

Welcome to CAC!!!
enjoy!!!

 

[tamashane]

Thanks everyone for the kind welcome! I am enjoying the car and this forum is great. Lots of kind people here from what I can tell. I have been "snooping" around and there is alot of info here. Looking forward to meeting some of you around one of the 'Vette shows. Have a safe weekend everybody! Oh, and GS Diva, you have the exact car I was looking at new! Maybe one day I will get that one!

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Welcome aboard and congratulations on your vette owership too

Hello everyone! Just purchased my first 'Vette a few weeks ago. It's a 2002 triple black convertible

Welcome aboard we're glad you've joined us Black is beautiful but I'm a little partial too

Bill

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Late welcome aboard

Welcome to the CAC! Beautiful C5 you have there! There's a TON of info on the site, history, tech, general info, specs, you name it, its here! Enjoy!

-Aaron

Don't remmeber welcoming you aboard just wanted to make sure I did, we're glad you've joined us. Best Corvette site you'll find no doubt in my mind

Bill