biased old c5 guy
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From: Holly Springs NC
St. Jude Donor '16-'17,'22,'24
The question all of us have to ask, are we willing to pony up the $40K, $50K or $60K difference plus your C5 trade to ride the C7. Is the new Vette worth the difference?
For me, it depends on whether or not I get another Consulting contract or do I retire next year when this one is finished. Right now, I'm just enjoying the C5 I picked up last year.
For me, it depends on whether or not I get another Consulting contract or do I retire next year when this one is finished. Right now, I'm just enjoying the C5 I picked up last year.
Safety Car
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From: The Voice of Reason!
St. Jude Donor '14
The question all of us have to ask, are we willing to pony up the $40K, $50K or $60K difference plus your C5 trade to ride the C7. Is the new Vette worth the difference?
For me, it depends on whether or not I get another Consulting contract or do I retire next year when this one is finished. Right now, I'm just enjoying the C5 I picked up last year.
For me, it depends on whether or not I get another Consulting contract or do I retire next year when this one is finished. Right now, I'm just enjoying the C5 I picked up last year.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Wauregan CT
Design wise the C5 was extremely well conceived. Improving on it would be a serious challenge. Neither subsequent version, the C6 or the C7 has surpassed it in my opinion. So buying newer may just be a technology chase verse a better appearing car.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: The Colony TX
I loved my C4 until I the C5 came out. The minute I saw it I wanted it. One year later and I sold my C4 and bought my C5.
When I saw my first C6 it didn't catch my eye the same way my C5 did. That's why I never sold my C5 to move up to the C6. I still don't want one.
Now I've seen my first C7 and still, no desire to get one. Don't get me wrong. I like the C6 and the C7. I just love my C5.
When I saw my first C6 it didn't catch my eye the same way my C5 did. That's why I never sold my C5 to move up to the C6. I still don't want one.
Now I've seen my first C7 and still, no desire to get one. Don't get me wrong. I like the C6 and the C7. I just love my C5.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Central Ohio
I think of myself as a younger "biased old C5 guy" but, I'm liking the pop up headlight look more and more since NOBODY makes them now.
C7 is cool, but I'd take 3-5 C5's instead. Love my C5 vert!!!
C7 is cool, but I'd take 3-5 C5's instead. Love my C5 vert!!!
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Milwaukee WI
I am not old, but I will be adding a C6 427 vert to my collection. I can't stand the look of the C7 rear, yes I have the money for one, but I really am in disbelief at how modern the C5 still looks??
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From: North Carolina
Another "old guy" here, 58. I like the C7, but I still love my C5, and I'm too cheap to spend $65k + on a car that doesn't take my breath away every time I open the garage and see it. I think that someday the C5 will be considered as revolutionary as the C2's were.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: SoCal
C6 owner here. I still check out a nice C5, esp a C5 Z06. Both are still contemporary and do not look outdated.
Of course C2s and early C3s earn classic status. The only model Vette that does not do it for me are late C3 and most C4. Anything new is always cool but I wouldn't mind owning a C5 Z06 someday.
Of course C2s and early C3s earn classic status. The only model Vette that does not do it for me are late C3 and most C4. Anything new is always cool but I wouldn't mind owning a C5 Z06 someday.
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From: Oviedo Florida
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Drifting
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From: Summerville South Carolina
40 Ford
When I was 15 my dad found one , but we never got to restoring it. I saw Wayne Carini buy a 37 and a 40 Ford for a customer at auction for about $70K each. More than I can spring for. Likely will never have another one.
I learned my lesson. Will keep what I have and enjoy it getting older.
Actually, it is seldom I can use the power of the C5 in fear of the law and traffic, so why would I want more?
Well kept older cars have a patina and an aura that can't be replaced.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Eureka California
69 years old here and I really do not like the C7, at all. I was going to sell my `01 vert and go for a 2008 or newer C6 vert but I changed my mind. Ordered new seat skins, halo tail lights and some other stuff and I'm going to keep it for awhile.
Le Mans Master
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From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
Sorry , but how could you not like the sleeker and lighter looking front end on the C5 ? People often see a C6 at the cruises and think they are a Viper. ( Not a compliment )