opinions please!
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Heel & Toe
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opinions please!
im in the coast guard stationed in alaska, im coming home to california in a couple of weeks, my family and i are huge corvette fans, anyway i had a c4 waiting for me at home but my family upgraded it for me to a black on black 99 coupe, ive seen the pics and its gorgeous but i havnt driven it yet, my question is what are the differences im really going to notice, i know its so much smoother but does that take away from the sporty feel of the car?, and its too quite, i want her to rumble any advise?
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Napa Ca
With a family like yours what can't you like. I went from a '94 to a 2001 and the C5 is so much more of an everyday car that you can also take to the track. The wife and I (and our two weiner dogs) love to go on long trips in it (going up the CA coast to Mendocino this weekend). Great mileage (my 4-year average over 26 mpg) including at least 10 autocrosses (usual mileage dips down to high teens). Much more comfortable after you get rid of the OEM runflats - you'll as many replacement choices and you'll have opinions on this forum. I went with the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 non-runflat. Have fun with the C5 and welcome to the forum. 
Always Shiftin'
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First off, here's to you... 
....for serving in the Coast Guard!!
Second, congratulations on the "new" Black on Black '99 coupe. Great choice by the way!!
I owned an awesome '96 LT4 Collector Edition coupe before my '99 coupe. What I found was the C5 is a much more refined ride. Very comfortable for long trips. MUCH easier getting in and out. Performance wise is wasn't a major improvement over my LT4. However, my LT4 was a little modified, so it ran pretty strong. If you had the stock LT1 or earlier C4 engine, I think you will definitely notice a real seat-of-the-pants improvement in performance!!
I hope this helps a little! I am sure you will really enjoy the '99. Please post us some pictures when you get a chance!!
Good luck!!
....for serving in the Coast Guard!!Second, congratulations on the "new" Black on Black '99 coupe. Great choice by the way!!
I owned an awesome '96 LT4 Collector Edition coupe before my '99 coupe. What I found was the C5 is a much more refined ride. Very comfortable for long trips. MUCH easier getting in and out. Performance wise is wasn't a major improvement over my LT4. However, my LT4 was a little modified, so it ran pretty strong. If you had the stock LT1 or earlier C4 engine, I think you will definitely notice a real seat-of-the-pants improvement in performance!!
I hope this helps a little! I am sure you will really enjoy the '99. Please post us some pictures when you get a chance!!
Good luck!!
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Greenville SC
I agree with all that's been said so far AND you get a trunk! I traded a 95 conv for a 2004 vert and was amazed at all the room... Now my wife and I can take a trip (as long as it's only a 1 day - since she packs for every conceivable weather condition)...
Thanks for you service to our country
JCR_Indy
PS - Any truth to the rumor that you have to be 6 feet tall to be in the coast guard? That way, in case the ship sinks, you can wade ashore!
Thanks for you service to our country
JCR_Indy
PS - Any truth to the rumor that you have to be 6 feet tall to be in the coast guard? That way, in case the ship sinks, you can wade ashore!
