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I'm still looking for a C-5 and have narrowed my search down to a 2001-2004 convertible automatic. I went to see one on Friday, a 2002 blue vert 50,000 miles with a few mods such as chrome roll bars, fancy glove box top and a rear spoiler. Problem is when I went to start it the battery was almost dead. Salesman said car has been sitting for over a week. Battery looked new but I couldn't see the date code. Jump box and fired right up. Question is does the C-5 draw a lot of juice while dormant? Is this a condition I should be worried about? I really like the car but have had bad electrical experiences with other vehicles in the past. Thanks in advance.
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Something to keep in mind, If a C5 is going to sit for over a week you need to keep it on a float charger, It is a known fact that the C5 is a battery eating son of a gun.
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There is some draw on a battery while a c-5 is sitting in the garage. I leave my Convertible sit for a month at a time sometimes, with no problem. Many here use a battery tender for their cars that aren't used often.
With that said, if the car as dead after only a week, I'm guessing the battery is on it's last legs. I'd make a new Delco battery as part of the deal. Make sure it is rated correctly for a C-5.
With that said, if the car as dead after only a week, I'm guessing the battery is on it's last legs. I'd make a new Delco battery as part of the deal. Make sure it is rated correctly for a C-5.
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I usually let my car sit about 2 weeks. Any longer than that and it would be a sluggish start. Although, once fired up and running for 5-10 minutes, the battery would be topped off.
The C5 has a ton of sensors that don't seem to turn off. (C6 does this too, actually.)
The C5 has a ton of sensors that don't seem to turn off. (C6 does this too, actually.)
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with what's already been said about the spoiler/roll bars and the battery. Just to add, the Electron Blue color is great (of course I may be a bit biased). 
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I'm about as biased as Jack is regarding EB... no clue why though.
It's supposed to rain all week here - headed out to hook up the BTP just 'because' - better safe than sorry.
Good luck - pics !
It's supposed to rain all week here - headed out to hook up the BTP just 'because' - better safe than sorry.
Good luck - pics !
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