I love how folks who've not even had one know all about the c5 Vettes and make disparaging remarks!
OP...I had three c5 Vettes. Sold the last one when I bought my new Camaro. The one you've bought looks immaculate. Congrats! The first two things I did when I bought a 6 spd c5 Vette...new exhaust and a short throw shifter. No clue who thought the throw on those cars was good!