S200 or C5
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From: Bethlehem GA
2000 S2000 or 97 C5
My wife wants me to get rid of one of the cars. Either the 2000 S2000(Black vert) or my 97 C5 (Torch Red coupe). Dang this is a hard decision. Both cars, about 48,000 miles and in excellent condition. Anyone got any opinions on this?
Last edited by cadawg; May 18, 2006 at 01:45 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by cadawg
My wife wants me to get rid of one of the cars. Either the 2000 S2000(Black vert) or my 97 C5 (Torch Red coupe). Dang this is a hard decision. Both cars, about 48,000 miles and in excellent condition. Anyone got any opinions on this?
Let me get this straight....
...You're asking a Corvette Forum... ...if you should keep the Honda?
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Really hard decision. I had a s2k before my C5.
While I think I could get a C5 around a track faster than a s2k, on local winding roads the s2k is MUCH more fun. Also since you live in CA, it's much easier to drop the top on the s2k vs remove the targa on the C5.
My problem with the S2k is it doesn't fit a surfboard in it which poses a huge problem for me. It's also not anywhere close to having the useable powerband of a C5. While the TQ curve is VERY flat in an s2k, it's really docile if you aren't winding it out. It's pretty much a sport bike on 4 wheels.
While I think I could get a C5 around a track faster than a s2k, on local winding roads the s2k is MUCH more fun. Also since you live in CA, it's much easier to drop the top on the s2k vs remove the targa on the C5.
My problem with the S2k is it doesn't fit a surfboard in it which poses a huge problem for me. It's also not anywhere close to having the useable powerband of a C5. While the TQ curve is VERY flat in an s2k, it's really docile if you aren't winding it out. It's pretty much a sport bike on 4 wheels.
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OK - lets see...which car has the most low end torque.....
Ever notice in the S2000 you have to keep things above 6 grand to feel any forward motion?
I think even the Hondog Forum would say keep the vette.
Oh yeah - kinda whipped aren't we????
Ever notice in the S2000 you have to keep things above 6 grand to feel any forward motion?
I think even the Hondog Forum would say keep the vette.
Oh yeah - kinda whipped aren't we????
Burning Brakes
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From: baton rouge la
Originally Posted by garymilgrom
Trade them both and get a C6. I don't know why this car is dissed around here - I LOVE THE C6.
It has nothing to do with its performance or handling capabilities.
It has to do with its exterior styling.
It is some 4 tenths of a second faster in the quarter mile than a stock C5 and some 4 mph faster on the top side.
This certainly isn't much for a C5 to over come with a few bolt ons, therefore, one cannot say that the c6 is a performance beast over the c5.
What little the C5 gives up in performance it more than makes up for in looks. It's lower to the ground, it's wider, more sleek looking and overall presents a more F1 image by far, than does a c6.
This is not to say that the c6 is a bad looking car, nor is it a bash on the c6.
GM could have done more with regard to the C6 but rather, dropped the ball.
Performance wise, I'll give the nod to the c6, on the other hand as exterior looks go the C5 is the winner by a large margin.
