drove a C5 today....
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drove a C5 today....
wow what a cool car that is,a freind has a 99FRC and let me drive it,we were out crising for about 45 minutes and i had a blast,now if i could just figure out the shifter :D .i am used to an auto but i would love to have a six speed :cool: i love my C4 though and won't be selling it anytime soon.
maybe someday i will get a second vette.
maybe someday i will get a second vette.
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (ragvette)
i love my C4 though and won't be selling it anytime soon.
I'll second that. :cheers:
I'll second that. :cheers:
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (bluevette87)
C-5's, what year did they get it right?
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover.
Besides all of the problems they're still ugly. How do they drive those cars with broken arms? They never wave.
C-4's are the last of the real cars. C-5's are toys for the monied gentry.
The C-6 will be worse.
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover.
Besides all of the problems they're still ugly. How do they drive those cars with broken arms? They never wave.
C-4's are the last of the real cars. C-5's are toys for the monied gentry.
The C-6 will be worse.
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The C-6 will be worse.
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I just pray it doesn't look like the world's fastest Aztek.
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (Bones LT1)
I recall back when my 1990 was the 2nd baddest car on the road only bettered by the infant ZR1, in fact I had not laid eyes on one until '92. Back in Dec '89, 90, 91...I NEVER EVER EVER, AND I MEAN NOT EVEN (get the point never) waved back...I thought that I was hot poopie. I knew nothing about the heritage that led to the wave so I was like smiling within but flashing the :cool: whenever a earlier model Corvette owner would throw me the wave. Now I use it sparingly I must admit, if I get a clear view of a driver I'll wave, and rarely do I get a wave back...I just think back to the good old days and keep on driving in style.
C5's are cool, roomier cars, I'd love to own one....but the Chevy Avelanche must come first.
C5's are cool, roomier cars, I'd love to own one....but the Chevy Avelanche must come first.
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (Bones LT1)
I love my C4, its a fun car but I believe we are being a little harsh here on the C5...
The C4 was far from flawless, In fact after 12 years it could be said they still didnt get it right. Heres a few things that come to mind...
Optispark, 4+3, VAT's, removable roof, run flats...
I would have to say all things considered the C5 is one heck of a car. I can't think of another car I would rather carry on the Corvette nameplate and tradition!
C-5's, what year did they get it right?
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover.
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover.
Optispark, 4+3, VAT's, removable roof, run flats...
I would have to say all things considered the C5 is one heck of a car. I can't think of another car I would rather carry on the Corvette nameplate and tradition!
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (Bones LT1)
C-5's, what year did they get it right?
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover.
Besides all of the problems they're still ugly. How do they drive those cars with broken arms? They never wave.
C-4's are the last of the real cars. C-5's are toys for the monied gentry.
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover.
Besides all of the problems they're still ugly. How do they drive those cars with broken arms? They never wave.
C-4's are the last of the real cars. C-5's are toys for the monied gentry.
Can we get this post transfered over to the C5 section? I bet those guys would have fun ripping this apart...
I know some of those guys, they're sure not "the monied gentry". And I'm guessing a lot of those cars will end up with as many miles as the highest of the C4s. I love my 93, but I plan to park a C5 beside it someday. Maybe a Z06....
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (bluevette87)
:cool: I have not had the privelage of driving a C5 yet. Drove a buddies 2001 Z28 and LOVED the LS1, I am in the market for a 97 white 6sp. Going to keep my '85 though and be a two Corvette owner :D ...is that against the law?
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (bluevette87)
Drive a 96 with a Grand Sport engine...GS, CE, or just the 6spd.... then drive a C5 and tell me which you like better. I wasnt impressed much with the C5. It looks nice but I couldnt "feel" it, like the GS. Anyone know what im talking about? :yesnod: :cheers:
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (Voltech_LT4)
Drive a 96 with a Grand Sport engine...GS, CE, or just the 6spd.... then drive a C5 and tell me which you like better. I wasnt impressed much with the C5. It looks nice but I couldnt "feel" it, like the GS. Anyone know what im talking about? :yesnod: :cheers:
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (Bones LT1)
C-5's, what year did they get it right?
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover
The C-4 is one of the crappiest quality cars in recent history... and I own one of the most trouble free models. I'm actually amazed that my Vette only suffers from cheap GM plastic and associated wear items (like seat covers- replaced, headliner- showing signs of detachment, cheap carpet, etc). I bought it (as a former mechanic) thinking it would be fun to fix. I'm sure it won't disappoint.
Mechanically, and amazingly electronically, I've been impressed. Normally for a GM product, the details have been of little concern.
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (Bones LT1)
C-5's, what year did they get it right?
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover.
Besides all of the problems they're still ugly. How do they drive those cars with broken arms? They never wave.
C-4's are the last of the real cars. C-5's are toys for the monied gentry.
The C-6 will be worse.
Oil ring problems, steering lockup, rear end burn up, run flats.
No thanks, the more you really look at them the more problems you'll discover.
Besides all of the problems they're still ugly. How do they drive those cars with broken arms? They never wave.
C-4's are the last of the real cars. C-5's are toys for the monied gentry.
The C-6 will be worse.
I've driven an automatic C5 and a Z06 and find them both to be great cars.
As far as quality of the C4 is concerned, see a post of mine from about 3 weeks ago detailing the problems I've had with mine. If it wasn't a Corvette, I would have gotten rid of it a long time ago. I still might, once I get it back from the body shop (slight damage from accident).
Oh, and knock off the class warfare crap. Most of the "monied gentry" have earned it.
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (bluevette87)
Ummm... I sold my 2000 Black on Black C5 coupe / HUD / Sport Seats, etc.. and purchased a 96 Grand Sport. Need I say more?
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Re: drove a C5 today.... (Bluewasp)
BlueWasp....someone knows what I'm talking about :)
Yes, most corvettes are nice, just some are more desirable to others....but thats each individuals preference and opinion. People look for different things when they buy a car. Of course the ZR1 and GS's are the best(and some of those 427's of course)....(did I just set a fire???) oh yeah....IMHO :) :eek: :lol: :cheers:
Yes, most corvettes are nice, just some are more desirable to others....but thats each individuals preference and opinion. People look for different things when they buy a car. Of course the ZR1 and GS's are the best(and some of those 427's of course)....(did I just set a fire???) oh yeah....IMHO :) :eek: :lol: :cheers: