Looking to upgrade to a c5 Vert
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Looking to upgrade to a c5 Vert
At this point we are really just looking, I would like to get a late model C5 Vert and don't know if there were any problem years or certain years that may be better (due to option changes).
Any advise you guys can give would be appreciated
Any advise you guys can give would be appreciated
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Originally Posted by Daffy
I am currently enjoying my first C5(00 MY vert)I hear they got better after that.My C4s feel like big pigs now.
We just decided we want a vert and the C5 vert has the waterfall that we like and a small trunk. We are partial to certain colors: Mag Red, Electron Blue, Black and the darker Greys.
Right now we are just window shopping but I usually make a move shortly after I start looking at something unless it's out of my price range.
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Originally Posted by Justardnck
I love my '92, I drove a forum members 2002 vert not too long ago and it drove great. I think the C4 feels sportier but that could just be because it rides crappier too
We just decided we want a vert and the C5 vert has the waterfall that we like and a small trunk. We are partial to certain colors: Mag Red, Electron Blue, Black and the darker Greys.
We just decided we want a vert and the C5 vert has the waterfall that we like and a small trunk. We are partial to certain colors: Mag Red, Electron Blue, Black and the darker Greys.
...my '95 feels sportier and bumpier
...you left out Torch Red
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Read the stickies at the top of the C5 General section called weights ratios, measures etc... I t has alist of the common C5 problems and fixes.
The other must read is the sticky on column lock at the top of the CT Tech section.
2001 is a year with a number of upgrades versus earlier years.
Model variation can be found at this link
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/
The other must read is the sticky on column lock at the top of the CT Tech section.
2001 is a year with a number of upgrades versus earlier years.
Model variation can be found at this link
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by rws.1
Read the stickies at the top of the C5 General section called weights ratios, measures etc... I t has alist of the common C5 problems and fixes.
The other must read is the sticky on column lock at the top of the CT Tech section.
2001 is a year with a number of upgrades versus earlier years.
Model variation can be found at this link
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/
The other must read is the sticky on column lock at the top of the CT Tech section.
2001 is a year with a number of upgrades versus earlier years.
Model variation can be found at this link
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/
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In the '01 model year with a manual tranny, you might find one with an oil consumption problem. Other than that, seems like any year from '98 on would be OK. Some changes were made as the years went on like HP and torque increases, option/standard equipment changes, etc.
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My Black on Black 6 sp gave way to a 98 Sebring Silver 6 sp long ago AND
Now with 22,000 miles on her clock I have had one tire sensor go south,
Nothing else but normal maintance and tender loving care,...
AND I am getting used to the color...!!
So much easier to keep it looking clean... Pollen is still problemmatic but at least I am the only one who knows the car is dirty (when driven at speed)...
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Now with 22,000 miles on her clock I have had one tire sensor go south,
Nothing else but normal maintance and tender loving care,...
AND I am getting used to the color...!!
So much easier to keep it looking clean... Pollen is still problemmatic but at least I am the only one who knows the car is dirty (when driven at speed)...
Bob G.