New C-5 owner
Melting Slicks
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
Congrats on your new car, I have a Pewter one as well. Cool color.
I don't know why your glovebox is opening, maybe you need a new latch? The console cover has a two-stage hinge. First it flips open, then it kinda pulls straight up. Lube the four little hinges a little and you'll be good. And yes, the cup holder stinks.
I don't know why your glovebox is opening, maybe you need a new latch? The console cover has a two-stage hinge. First it flips open, then it kinda pulls straight up. Lube the four little hinges a little and you'll be good. And yes, the cup holder stinks.
Your console cover should open to 90 degrees. Just lubricate the 2 stage hinge and you should be good to go. I had this problem with mine, and it was literally a 5 minute fix.
There are a few aftermarket cup holders out there. I bought one for mine, but I'm not really happy with it because it intrudes into the passenger foot well too much.
Dave
Drifting
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From: West Grove Pa
Welcome to the other side of the fence. The grass really is greener here. I had a C4 a few years back and the C5 is just hands down a better car in every category. Like every car-not perfect but bang for the buck-nothing come close.
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POSSE SENIOR RIDER
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From: Suffield, CT
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Nothing wrong with C-4's.
I had my '94 black/black auto for over 8 years and loved every minute with it. I won a lot of trophy's, drove 18 hours each way to the National Corvette Museum and to Carlisle. I never had any problems with it...a great car. It was just time for an upgrade.
Nothing wrong with C-4's.
I had my '94 black/black auto for over 8 years and loved every minute with it. I won a lot of trophy's, drove 18 hours each way to the National Corvette Museum and to Carlisle. I never had any problems with it...a great car. It was just time for an upgrade.
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Burning Brakes
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I hate driving them-the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat on! Plus have you seen the values!? 
They have completely bottomed out and are practically worthless-that is, unless you have a ZR1 or Grand Sport. 
Not trying to bash, but my husband and I happened to purchase a pretty crappy example of a C4.
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Welcome to the forum and to C5 ownership. Enjoy the car.
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POSSE SENIOR RIDER
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From: Suffield, CT
HA! I hate driving them-the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat on! Plus have you seen the values!? They have completely bottomed out and are practically worthless-that is, unless you have a ZR1 or Grand Sport. Not trying to bash, but my husband and I happened to purchase a pretty crappy example of a C4.
I hate driving them-the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat on! Plus have you seen the values!? They have completely bottomed out and are practically worthless-that is, unless you have a ZR1 or Grand Sport. Not trying to bash, but my husband and I happened to purchase a pretty crappy example of a C4.Plus the dealership gave me $10.9k for a trade-in against my '02 purchase in Feb. The '94 had 80k miles on her, but all original and in good condition. I thought the pricing was still holding fairly well.
We miss her, but love the C5.
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Melting Slicks
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Too bad. My '94 was pretty comfortable. Drove from Bowling Green, KY to home after visiting the Vette museum. 17.5 hours straight...no problems, no sore back...just tired, but what a ride.
Plus the dealership gave me $10.9k for a trade-in against my '02 purchase in Feb. The '94 had 80k miles on her, but all original and in good condition. I thought the pricing was still holding fairly well.
We miss her, but love the C5.
Plus the dealership gave me $10.9k for a trade-in against my '02 purchase in Feb. The '94 had 80k miles on her, but all original and in good condition. I thought the pricing was still holding fairly well.
We miss her, but love the C5.
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From: Suffield, CT
The '02 is loaded, except (CD changer) has polished wheels, HUD, some chrome add-ons, only 27k miles and excellent condition. Only two very small nicks in front.
I had been searching for months on Forum, Autotrader, Craigs list, etc. I found this at a Ford dealership in CT. I figured they wanted it off their lot, plus it was winter. I think it was a pretty good deal.
Drifting
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From: LEBANON PA.
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Hi There,
Welcome and congratulations on the c-5.
Your center console is not opening properly because: Tighten up the 4 phillips screws and then lubricate the hinges with wd-40. Then it will open up with no hesitation. Been there fixed that.
robsc501
Welcome and congratulations on the c-5.
Your center console is not opening properly because: Tighten up the 4 phillips screws and then lubricate the hinges with wd-40. Then it will open up with no hesitation. Been there fixed that.
robsc501
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Cup Holder
As far as a cup holder in your C5, You can get one of these. I put one in mine and it works awesome and looks good too!! My wife luvs it!!! http://www.corvetteamerica.com/cf/di...20cup%20holder
