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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
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Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Scottsdale AZ
I had a 2005 C6 for five years - - added the Billy Boat exhaust and a dozen or so trim features . . .wonderful car, very quick, fun to drive.
I've been fortunate enough to have each of the Corvette generations except the C5 . . got alittle bored with the C6, sold it and got this C5. I got a good deal on buying the car and thought I'd improve upon it, tweak a few things mechanically and cosmetically, then peddle it.
Now, after six months of ownership, the "newness" hasn't worn off yet and I'm really enjoying the car. In many/most ways- it feels like my C6-- power, handling (now with Bilsteins and sways)...might actually have more interior room. Wish I had the C6 dash and stereo/climate controls.
Point is- I don't miss my C6 at all and will hope to drive this until C7s are on the street.
Oftentimes, we want what we don't have. If you're longing for a C6- by all means get one. But when the newness wears a bit, I suspect you'll wonder what the big deal is all about . .
Just my .02-PRecision Red C6 and my Blue Deuce . . .
I've been fortunate enough to have each of the Corvette generations except the C5 . . got alittle bored with the C6, sold it and got this C5. I got a good deal on buying the car and thought I'd improve upon it, tweak a few things mechanically and cosmetically, then peddle it.
Now, after six months of ownership, the "newness" hasn't worn off yet and I'm really enjoying the car. In many/most ways- it feels like my C6-- power, handling (now with Bilsteins and sways)...might actually have more interior room. Wish I had the C6 dash and stereo/climate controls.
Point is- I don't miss my C6 at all and will hope to drive this until C7s are on the street.
Oftentimes, we want what we don't have. If you're longing for a C6- by all means get one. But when the newness wears a bit, I suspect you'll wonder what the big deal is all about . .
Just my .02-PRecision Red C6 and my Blue Deuce . . .
Last edited by CQRT; May 27, 2013 at 01:05 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,434
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From: Harrisburg Pa.
I've told this story before but it's worth telling again.
I went from this
to this because I thought I was moving up, but I just wasn't falling in love.
Then to this, because I thought it was the drop top that I was missing.
And now, I've come full circle to this. Turns out I was trying to love the wrong car just because I thought it was better.
I went from this
to this because I thought I was moving up, but I just wasn't falling in love.
Then to this, because I thought it was the drop top that I was missing.
And now, I've come full circle to this. Turns out I was trying to love the wrong car just because I thought it was better.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,789
Likes: 3
From: Jacksonville FL
I like C5 over C6 but those are 2 nice looking C6's. Like the grey wheels on the blue and like the stripe on the vert. I really like your C5 vert with twin exhaust tips. The C5 z is nice too.
I have a vert and keep trying to talk myself into a Z. I totally get it worked out in my head and I am ready to go find the Z. Then i go drive my vert with the awesome visibility, sound and free and open feeling. Then I know I have to have a vert. After a few weeks of not driving the cycle starts all over again. Lol.
I guess the best solution is to have both! Maybe one of these days!
I have a vert and keep trying to talk myself into a Z. I totally get it worked out in my head and I am ready to go find the Z. Then i go drive my vert with the awesome visibility, sound and free and open feeling. Then I know I have to have a vert. After a few weeks of not driving the cycle starts all over again. Lol.
I guess the best solution is to have both! Maybe one of these days!
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Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: yardley, pa 19067
This is what I did, bought a GS 2 months ago, C5 is still way better looking than a base C6. I still hang out here since I loved my C5 but the insane deals on new 13's were too hard to pass up.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,110
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From: Rio Rancho New Mexico
Your vagina must be bleeding bright red.
I was giving you a hard time, because I know you secretly want a C6Z. But you justify not getting one because of what you've done with your C5.
It was seriously all in fun. I didn't think I'd strike a personal cord.
My apologies that you took it the wrong way
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,434
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From: Harrisburg Pa.
I like C5 over C6 but those are 2 nice looking C6's. Like the grey wheels on the blue and like the stripe on the vert. I really like your C5 vert with twin exhaust tips. The C5 z is nice too.
I have a vert and keep trying to talk myself into a Z. I totally get it worked out in my head and I am ready to go find the Z. Then i go drive my vert with the awesome visibility, sound and free and open feeling. Then I know I have to have a vert. After a few weeks of not driving the cycle starts all over again. Lol.
I guess the best solution is to have both! Maybe one of these days!
I have a vert and keep trying to talk myself into a Z. I totally get it worked out in my head and I am ready to go find the Z. Then i go drive my vert with the awesome visibility, sound and free and open feeling. Then I know I have to have a vert. After a few weeks of not driving the cycle starts all over again. Lol.
I guess the best solution is to have both! Maybe one of these days!
This is also a big plus, besides the feel behind the wheel
Race Director
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From: Holly Springs NC
St. Jude Donor '16-'17,'22,'24
The C6 was (and is) about $5K more than the C5 with comparable mileage and comparable equipment, and that's for a base 05. I seriously considered a C6 last year when I bought the C5, but I couldn't find a color combination that worked and that extra $5K or more was the deal killer. As for which is better looking? For me either car works, they're both such good looking cars it's hard to pick. Will I buy a C6 in the future? Maybe, but I'll be checking the C7s first.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Fletcher North Carolina
Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 346
Likes: 24
From: Selma, NC
I'm a huge fan of the C5 body style and the way the car drives - but it is a much older car, and has it's own line of issues to go with that. Given 2 equal condition vehicles, I'd pick the C5 over a base C6 any day.
With that being said, I do love the C6 widebody, especially the GS. The GS is well out of my price range currently, but once my C5 is paid off and the C7 pushes prices down a bit... we'll see
With that being said, I do love the C6 widebody, especially the GS. The GS is well out of my price range currently, but once my C5 is paid off and the C7 pushes prices down a bit... we'll see
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Way out here, Arizona
I recently bought a very low mile C5 vert and for what I paid I could have gotten a C6 (although with more miles- likely 30-40K miles) for the same price.
I choose the C5 because of the aesthetics of the car. To me its just a better looking car. I also feel it fits more into the traditional styling of the Corvette. For example, the pop up headlights and a few other styling features are throwbacks to older Corvettes.
The C5 is also a roomier interior and is easier for me to drive with the manual transmission as my knee was always hitting the bottom of the dash when shifting in a C6.
Bottom line, the C5 was the best choice for me.
I choose the C5 because of the aesthetics of the car. To me its just a better looking car. I also feel it fits more into the traditional styling of the Corvette. For example, the pop up headlights and a few other styling features are throwbacks to older Corvettes.
The C5 is also a roomier interior and is easier for me to drive with the manual transmission as my knee was always hitting the bottom of the dash when shifting in a C6.
Bottom line, the C5 was the best choice for me.
Last edited by brandyspaw; May 27, 2013 at 02:58 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2010
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I absolutely hate the base c6. Something looks so off about it. It looks like a failed attempt at a body kitted c5. The rear end looks cheap and unfinished, the front end looks horrible with the big grinning mouth opening. The sides are flat and unfinished looking. The whole car looks boring and incomplete. The Z06/ZR1 on the other hand looks much better and what it should have looked like from the start. Of course i dont have $40k+ grand to throw down on a decent Z06.
A properly modded C5 looks 10x better than a base c6 on any given day. The front bumper is perfect, the rear end is perfect. I love that low wide look the C5 has. Even better when it lowered on a nice set of wheels.
The c7 on the other hand, They knocked it out of the park with that one.
A properly modded C5 looks 10x better than a base c6 on any given day. The front bumper is perfect, the rear end is perfect. I love that low wide look the C5 has. Even better when it lowered on a nice set of wheels.
The c7 on the other hand, They knocked it out of the park with that one.
Last edited by bladex10; May 27, 2013 at 03:43 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,434
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From: Bartlett IL
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11
I've told this story before but it's worth telling again.
I went from this
to this because I thought I was moving up, but I just wasn't falling in love.
Then to this, because I thought it was the drop top that I was missing.
And now, I've come full circle to this. Turns out I was trying to love the wrong car just because I thought it was better.
I went from this
to this because I thought I was moving up, but I just wasn't falling in love.
Then to this, because I thought it was the drop top that I was missing.
And now, I've come full circle to this. Turns out I was trying to love the wrong car just because I thought it was better.
Nothing like a C5Z to put things into perspective. No matter how many times I drive a C6Z, I still prefer the rawness of my C5Z!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,312
Likes: 8
From: Frisco Texas
I chose a 99 C5 with 35K over a 2006 C6 with 65K, both 6 speeds. The C5 has a classic look that IMHO is hard to come by. Its up there with the Supra and RX7 in terms of how well they aged. To me the C6 was an attempt to try and "update" the C5. Too me a C5 with Radioflyer Non Pop-Ups are about as gorgeous as you can go.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 521
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From: Wichita KS
The C6 is obviously and advancement over the C5 but for me it's about aesthetics. I think the C5 has a lower slung more classic look than the C6. I'd need to see a C7 up close and in person before I could really decide that one.