C3 to C5
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,217
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From: Stark County Ohio
No doubt the C5 is a far superior machine in every way.
I own both series. Once you drive a C5 (drive with enthusiasm that is), you will be hooked.
The C5 has superior handling, acceleration, braking, comfort (including interior room), etc.
Great gas mileage for a high speed “super-car”.
Cold air conditioning that you can have on while cruising at 100MPH all day long and still get twice the gas mileage of the average C3.
Etc., etc., etc.
I own both series. Once you drive a C5 (drive with enthusiasm that is), you will be hooked.
The C5 has superior handling, acceleration, braking, comfort (including interior room), etc.
Great gas mileage for a high speed “super-car”.
Cold air conditioning that you can have on while cruising at 100MPH all day long and still get twice the gas mileage of the average C3.
Etc., etc., etc.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,394
Likes: 4
From: Belhaven North Carolina
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
Find someone that will let you drive a C5 and your questions will be instantly answered. As far as mods go the C5 has to be one of easiest cars on earth to do mods to with an aftermarket selection of go fast and dress up parts that is second to none. Take a look at some of the photo posts in the C5 section and you'll an idea of just how much can be done or jump into C5 performance results and take a look at what just a few basic mods can do to the car.
Last edited by wayneinvirginia; Oct 16, 2007 at 01:37 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,758
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From: Wesley Chapel FL
I love the looks of the C3 and have driven a few for extended periods; the C5 does perform much better though. I drive my 04 daily, took a little getting used to all the squeaks and rattles coming from an Acura, but I love everything else and can overlook that stuff. The structural rigidity is far superior in the C5, it is truly unbelievable how tight the car drives.
Good luck, you'll love the C5
Good luck, you'll love the C5
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 11,664
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From: Wellsboro Pa
Had a 78 Silver Anniversary and sold it. It was a nice looking car but lacked comfort and power. Currently we have a C4 and a C5 and hands down the C5 is my choice. Even stock with the 2.73 gears and the A4 it could run circles around the other two Vettes. I had the rear changed out to the 3.42's and American Racing headers with hi-flo cats and x-pipe installed. Also from stock air box to Vararam cold air intake. Much more than enough power now. As for comfort; we take it from northcentral Pa to Daytona Beach (1100 miles one way) every spring. It is very comfortable and enjoyable on those long trips. I guess by now that you have figured out how much I love this C5!!!
