Help on a 2000 Corvette Convertible's value
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: South River NJ
And thanks for all the feedback guys & gals! Question. What's the best year for these C5's between 97-02? How much slower are the automatics than the 6-speeds? Stock 1/4 mile times? Like I said, vettes are new to me or else I wouldn't be asking these stupid questions. LOL! Thanks!
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From: Middletown, DE
Let me start the debate:
Good luck -- now's a GREAT time to be a buyer...
- Newer is always better
- Having said that, great condition and maintenance with all records trumps year and mileage
- 2001=>2004 have a 5 more peak HP (350 vs. 345) and are measurably torquier throughout the rev range (peaking @ 375 vs. 350 ft. lbs.) vs. the 1997=>2000
- Automatic is pretty much as quick as stick; but if you want a stick, don't settle for automatic as it will always bug you
- Google "C5 1/4 mile" and you should get at least 10 credible hits
- A couple very easy (but not that cheap) bolt-ons will get pre-2001 HP past stock 2001=>2004 HP and probably similar torque
- If you can find a nice one with a good intake (e.g. Callaway Honker), a decent tune and a nice catback (esp. Corsa) you will enjoy noticeably more punch than stock and your "premium" won't be anywhere near what these mods cost the person who installed them
Good luck -- now's a GREAT time to be a buyer...
