First trip in the c5..
#1
Burning Brakes
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First trip in the c5..
it's 98 6 speed.. all stock.
I have a 77 auto as well with a mild 383..
Now I love my c3.....
But.......... I drove my wife to some local (NY fingerlakes) wineries and oh what a pleasure this thing is. We usually take the c3 and love it. but man the c5 is so much smoother to drive. The HP may be about the same but the ability to deliver the power is just so much more refined in the c5.
I swear, this thing has over 100 k miles on it and it's smooth and tight. the interior is so quiet. I just love it. I think the c3 will be used for local shows and meets. I do still love the raw c3 look and the raw ride but man, The c5 is such a docile creature and yet when I get into it it rages soooo nicely!!!
I have a 77 auto as well with a mild 383..
Now I love my c3.....
But.......... I drove my wife to some local (NY fingerlakes) wineries and oh what a pleasure this thing is. We usually take the c3 and love it. but man the c5 is so much smoother to drive. The HP may be about the same but the ability to deliver the power is just so much more refined in the c5.
I swear, this thing has over 100 k miles on it and it's smooth and tight. the interior is so quiet. I just love it. I think the c3 will be used for local shows and meets. I do still love the raw c3 look and the raw ride but man, The c5 is such a docile creature and yet when I get into it it rages soooo nicely!!!
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i took mine down to DC area last year right after buying it and my gf was not happy about it but she even said after the trip that it was a great road trip car and was way more comfortable then she thought it would be.
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The C5 is a great road trip car and as a bonus it gets great gas mileage.
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it's 98 6 speed.. all stock.
I have a 77 auto as well with a mild 383..
Now I love my c3.....
But.......... I drove my wife to some local (NY fingerlakes) wineries and oh what a pleasure this thing is. We usually take the c3 and love it. but man the c5 is so much smoother to drive. The HP may be about the same but the ability to deliver the power is just so much more refined in the c5.
I swear, this thing has over 100 k miles on it and it's smooth and tight. the interior is so quiet. I just love it. I think the c3 will be used for local shows and meets. I do still love the raw c3 look and the raw ride but man, The c5 is such a docile creature and yet when I get into it it rages soooo nicely!!!
I have a 77 auto as well with a mild 383..
Now I love my c3.....
But.......... I drove my wife to some local (NY fingerlakes) wineries and oh what a pleasure this thing is. We usually take the c3 and love it. but man the c5 is so much smoother to drive. The HP may be about the same but the ability to deliver the power is just so much more refined in the c5.
I swear, this thing has over 100 k miles on it and it's smooth and tight. the interior is so quiet. I just love it. I think the c3 will be used for local shows and meets. I do still love the raw c3 look and the raw ride but man, The c5 is such a docile creature and yet when I get into it it rages soooo nicely!!!
#5
Burning Brakes
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Bought my 99 in PA last fall and drove it home 150 miles. I was pretty nervous about driving an "unknown" home. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice they are on the highway. I see you're from Mexico. I'm in Cicero. Rides around the Finger Lakes and some local shows/cruises are on the "to do" list!
Maybe I'll see you at vettes at the beach??
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#11
Nice choice timgman. Great driving destination the Finger Lakes. That was my first long trip in my C5 as well.
I pass through Mexico, New York about four or five times a year on my way to Oswego Speedway. About a 9 hour drive for me but the racing at the Home of the Supermodifieds is worth every minute. I will wave next time through.
I pass through Mexico, New York about four or five times a year on my way to Oswego Speedway. About a 9 hour drive for me but the racing at the Home of the Supermodifieds is worth every minute. I will wave next time through.
#13
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I drove mine from CT up to Cayuga Lake near Ithaca...after I took the runflats off and put on Hankook V-12s. The handling improved 10 fold.
What a riot tearing up Route 17 for 100+ miles!
What a riot tearing up Route 17 for 100+ miles!
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