I think the button is E/M...But I could be completely off 
Dash MPH to KM/H
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Dash MPH to KM/H
Hi I was looking at purchasing a C6 but have had a change of mind and may now go for a C5, have had a 2000 convertible catch my eye, am I right in thinking that you can change from MPH to KM/H with the pres of a button if so are all C5 built as such.
Reason this is of concern is that I intend to import the car into Canada.
Thanks in advance for any advise given.
Reason this is of concern is that I intend to import the car into Canada.
Thanks in advance for any advise given.
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From: Dubai Mirdiff
I have a C5 Convertable imported into Dubai, i have an "EM" button on the right side of the dash. This converts the speedo and heads up display from Kph to Mph.
Best just to check it out when you take it for a text drive. i think the clue is the speedo goes up to 300kph
A few things to note if you have never driven one before.
Plus:
Boot space even with roof down can fit Golf clubs in! Brilliant. roof up you get two sets in or a full shopping!
Car looks fantastic with roof down
Rear window is glass / heated and not plastic.
Power is incredible
Negitive:
The car has a stupidly rough ride when stock (in both mods) with stock Runflats. It does becoming a little draining as a daily drive.
The roof will leak
Wind noise with roof up exisits and the rubber seals are naff
Tyre noise from Runflats isnt so good.
Interior is blah, and the stereo / aircon controls are from the dark ages
It attracts "Evo's"
All that said it is the most sensible of all the sports cars i have owned and if you can forgive its little negitives, with the roof down people are just in awe of your car
People will argue but that is my honest words. I have a 2004 Convertable and love it.
Best just to check it out when you take it for a text drive. i think the clue is the speedo goes up to 300kph
A few things to note if you have never driven one before.
Plus:
Boot space even with roof down can fit Golf clubs in! Brilliant. roof up you get two sets in or a full shopping!
Car looks fantastic with roof down
Rear window is glass / heated and not plastic.
Power is incredible
Negitive:
The car has a stupidly rough ride when stock (in both mods) with stock Runflats. It does becoming a little draining as a daily drive.
The roof will leak
Wind noise with roof up exisits and the rubber seals are naff
Tyre noise from Runflats isnt so good.
Interior is blah, and the stereo / aircon controls are from the dark ages
It attracts "Evo's"
All that said it is the most sensible of all the sports cars i have owned and if you can forgive its little negitives, with the roof down people are just in awe of your car
People will argue but that is my honest words. I have a 2004 Convertable and love it.
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I have a C5 Convertable imported into Dubai, i have an "EM" button on the right side of the dash. This converts the speedo and heads up display from Kph to Mph.
Best just to check it out when you take it for a text drive. i think the clue is the speedo goes up to 300kph
A few things to note if you have never driven one before.
Plus:
Boot space even with roof down can fit Golf clubs in! Brilliant. roof up you get two sets in or a full shopping!
Car looks fantastic with roof down
Rear window is glass / heated and not plastic.
Power is incredible
Negitive:
The car has a stupidly rough ride when stock (in both mods) with stock Runflats. It does becoming a little draining as a daily drive.
The roof will leak
Wind noise with roof up exisits and the rubber seals are naff
Tyre noise from Runflats isnt so good.
Interior is blah, and the stereo / aircon controls are from the dark ages
It attracts "Evo's"
All that said it is the most sensible of all the sports cars i have owned and if you can forgive its little negitives, with the roof down people are just in awe of your car
People will argue but that is my honest words. I have a 2004 Convertable and love it.
Best just to check it out when you take it for a text drive. i think the clue is the speedo goes up to 300kph
A few things to note if you have never driven one before.
Plus:
Boot space even with roof down can fit Golf clubs in! Brilliant. roof up you get two sets in or a full shopping!
Car looks fantastic with roof down
Rear window is glass / heated and not plastic.
Power is incredible
Negitive:
The car has a stupidly rough ride when stock (in both mods) with stock Runflats. It does becoming a little draining as a daily drive.
The roof will leak
Wind noise with roof up exisits and the rubber seals are naff
Tyre noise from Runflats isnt so good.
Interior is blah, and the stereo / aircon controls are from the dark ages
It attracts "Evo's"
All that said it is the most sensible of all the sports cars i have owned and if you can forgive its little negitives, with the roof down people are just in awe of your car
People will argue but that is my honest words. I have a 2004 Convertable and love it.
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Yes, there is a button on the right side of the instrument cluster that enables you to switch from English to metric for the gauges.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
and a couple of links for you...
http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html
see bowtiebubba's post (#9) in this link
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=Canada
http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html
see bowtiebubba's post (#9) in this link
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=Canada
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Hi I was looking at purchasing a C6 but have had a change of mind and may now go for a C5, have had a 2000 convertible catch my eye, am I right in thinking that you can change from MPH to KM/H with the pres of a button if so are all C5 built as such.
Reason this is of concern is that I intend to import the car into Canada.
Thanks in advance for any advise given.
Reason this is of concern is that I intend to import the car into Canada.
Thanks in advance for any advise given.
The General was kind enough to help others who want a real sports car for decent money and be able to take it where they want!
Thanks,Matt
