Advice on purchasing C5
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 19,459
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From: Schaumburg IL
CI 7-8-9-11 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
It's like buying any other used car, if you do your homework, and can find a one owner car, chances are you will end up with a nice ride.
There are ALOT of very well cared for C5's out there.
I sold my 01 coupe here last summer, it had 54k miles on it, was in very good shape when I sold it.
There are ALOT of very well cared for C5's out there.
I sold my 01 coupe here last summer, it had 54k miles on it, was in very good shape when I sold it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 778
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From: Chantilly VA
I would recommend 02 or later C5. They are fun, but not perfect cars. Read as much as you can here about problems/gremlins. Put that info to good use before you buy. I agree that there are well cared for C5s out there for sale. Ya pays your money and ya take your chances.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,306
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From: Red city in deep blue Oregon
St. Jude Donor '17
I'm not very knowlegable about after-market warranties for C5's, but I'm not aware of any currently that are worth having. I'm a bit surprised that some of our VERY savvy members haven't commented.
Are you looking at a specific warranty that you've found somewhere?
I DO know that I've read LOTS of threads on this forum about them.
I will also say that it's my belief that the C5 is a pretty reliable machine, assuming you do your homework when purchasing.
Anybody wanna chime in here?
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 32
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From: Bay County Florida
I'm not very knowlegable about after-market warranties for C5's, but I'm not aware of any currently that are worth having. I'm a bit surprised that some of our VERY savvy members haven't commented.
Are you looking at a specific warranty that you've found somewhere?
I DO know that I've read LOTS of threads on this forum about them.
I will also say that it's my belief that the C5 is a pretty reliable machine, assuming you do your homework when purchasing.
Anybody wanna chime in here?
Are you looking at a specific warranty that you've found somewhere?
I DO know that I've read LOTS of threads on this forum about them.
I will also say that it's my belief that the C5 is a pretty reliable machine, assuming you do your homework when purchasing.
Anybody wanna chime in here?
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 32
Likes: 1
From: Bay County Florida
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,429
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From: Northern CA
St. Jude Donor '10-'12, '25
Kelly Blue Book has the 2002 (excellent condition in my area from a private party) selling for $21,790 and the 2004 for $20,440. Mileage means everything.
Personally, if you can afford it get the 2002! My 2001 has over 80k miles on it and still runs great!
Personally, if you can afford it get the 2002! My 2001 has over 80k miles on it and still runs great!
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