charliet615

I have a 93 convertible, torch red, with 64k miles. Good overall condition. I have a chance to trade + some cash for a 2001 convertible, torch red with 129k miles on it. Both cars are the same with black interior and black tops. Any input would be appreciated as I don't know much about a C5. Thanks

PatternDayTrader

I would keep what you have.

antfarmer2

charliet615

But it is soooooooo good looking..........Is there anything about a 2001 that could be a cause for concern?

DanielRicany

Yes. It's value is depreciating.

1stVetteFinally

The C4 and C5 have a completely different feel when driving them from what I've read on the forums (personally, I've never had the chance to drive a C5). The C4 feels more like a race car than the C5 does from what I've read here, regardless of the C5 being the better handling, faster accelerating of the two. If you like the C5 after driving it, and agree with the trade, go for it.

antfarmer2

have you drove it yet it's a differant critter if you like it have to make youself happy.

charliet615

I have not drove it yet, maybe tomorrow, but I remember reading on this forum something about the C5 and it's problems.....

1stVetteFinally

IIRC, that was early C5 cars, '97-99.

antfarmer2

If it's has **** or tires it's going to give you problems.

ronniev

I got my 94 Vert 2 months ago and I drove C4-C5's many times. All are my "opinions"..

C4-Loudest interior, least amount of power, best seating position, rough around the edges, SEXIEST BODY of all vettes-you can tell it's a Vette from a mile away!

c5-Quieter than C4, more power, seating is more "on it than in it", depreciating almost as rapidly as c4, no optispark, C5 front end ripped off the Mazda RX-7 and can look like it has a big butt from some angles,especially the vert.


For me-went with c4 and it wasn't even close-money was not a huge consideration for me either. I had a rather broad range I was comfortable spending.

Mortsciguy

If you think about it, you have a C5 owner who wants what You have. Why is that? You need to spend some time in his shoes (Corvette), and decide what you prefer. I have not driven a C5, so I have no point of reference, I am just suggesting you take this new gal for a dance before you leave your current partner in the lurch. Kelly

zr1fred

Most of the problems with the C5 were solved by the 2001 MY. (and those problems, like the opti-spark have been over blown) This is a C4 forum so you are going to get mostly biased answers...most people here are here because the prefer the C4. By most objective criteria the C5 is the better car, all things being equal, mileage, condition etc. As far as long term value (in this case over 5 years) the C5 will continue to be worth more....all things being equal. If the condition of the two cars is equal you're down to mileage vs age. Generally they would equal out. Present value, if both cars are of equal condition, they are of equal value, roughly, with the slight edge to the C5. It is very unusual to find someone wanting to trade a C5 for a C4, which would raise a few questions considering that most people expect to get the better of the deal in any trade...usually at least one side is wrong. Then there is the stick with the devil you know school of thought.

Mr. Peabody

Well I own both a 95 and an 04 and drive them all the time. And like the boy said they're only my opinions.

The number one overall most significant factor is: for which ever generation you choose, buy the car that is the latest year of that generation with the best maintenance history and you will have a better experience.

I drove the 95 as my year round daily driver for 6 years and put over 100K on it. Now I drive it on the weekends.

I drive the 04 now as my daily driver ....

My particular C5 which I've put about 30K on is quicker than my particular C4 and is more comfortable to drive and you know, all of the systems brakes, suspension, electronics, engine management is a generation more sophisticated even the sound system is a little better

But for me ......... my C4 is more fun to drive. You feel more connected to the road. You feel more like you are riding in a sports car and frankly .. an LT1 engine sounds better than an LS engine.

Remember your mileage may differ.

1stVetteFinally

This is what I referring to when I said the C4 feels more like a race car. Here we have a someone that owns a C4 and a C5, and he is far from the first person I've seen post similar thoughts.

WW7

I can't believe no one has mentioned the problems the 2000 and 2001 Vettes had with "Oil blowby" caused by "ring flutter"...I personally know one guy that used a quart of oil every 1000 miles and GM told him that was normal.....This was the reason I never considered those years when looking for a C5 , this is also the reason there are so many 2000 and 2001 Corvettes for sale on the web.......Do a search and you will find tons of info on this subject........WW.
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Renfield

Do you like big butts and don't care who knows? C5 is for you!

charliet615

Thanks for your input........I appreciate it very much........I'm thinking on hanging onto my C4.........It is a Great Car........

73n95

If you've had the C4 for awhile you know the history. Can you say that for the 01? Keep in mind, its still 15 years old.

antfarmer2

great that is what most said. now go ask the same to the C5 guys.