Who loves their C5?
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,858
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I was just mentioning to Memo (OldC5r) last week that I have a chance to pick up an 07 couple targa with 17,000 miles for a very very good price.. low $20's from a wealthy friend of a friend. I tell you after looking & driving the car, other then the added HP there's really nothing there that motivates me about C6. Sure there's a possibility I may buy it just to turn it and earn $5-6Gs other then that biz part of it...
My Zaino'd TorchRed C5 Vert is everything I want in a sports car especially with my small personal touches like my CCWs, coils etc. etc.
So another vote yes, Rick. I enjoy my C5 very much
My Zaino'd TorchRed C5 Vert is everything I want in a sports car especially with my small personal touches like my CCWs, coils etc. etc.
So another vote yes, Rick. I enjoy my C5 very much
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,995
Likes: 9
From: Camdenton MO
2024 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I'll be keeping mine. I just have to figure out why one headlight doesn't raise up, but I'm still happy with it and plan on keeping it in the family for a long time.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 11,622
Likes: 1,056
From: Compound in the Grove, Ga.
2026 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 C4 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
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2015 C4 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '16
Been the best beater I've ever had. 
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,831
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From: The Voice of Reason!
St. Jude Donor '14
This past Monday made 2 years since a truck showed up in front of my house with my Vette. I'm just as excited about it today as I was then. It's a keeper for sure!
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Drifting
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,371
Likes: 1
From: Somerset Kentucky
I loved my Vette the moment I spotted it on the lot 3yrs ago and the affection continues. I have been going through a series of treatments for osteo arthritis in my left knee and have to drive the Lexington once a week over five weeks to have injections into my knee. It has given me an opportunity to actually DRIVE my Vette on the open road at high speeds for a good distance; something I can't do around town. This has caused to me love it, appreciate, and enjoy it that much more. Sadly I have only one more trip to make next Monday and treatments will be over. Guess it'll be spending a lot of time in the garage as usual after then.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 25,060
Likes: 1,265
From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
I have loved mine since I got it new from Kerbecks but if the bugs were out of the 2014s I would have one of them right now that is if they didn't have the crappy Camaro tail lights
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 356
Likes: 1
From: AL
It's hard to believe I bought my '04 z a year ago already. I bought it with one thing in mind....track car. I'm in the local vette club, and it is a blast to drive on and off track....but I really have no attachment to it, although it is starting to grow on me
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
I sold my C5Z for the C7, but even after a couple weeks of owning a C7, I still somewhat miss my C5Z.
After I buy a house, I may buy another C5Z. Honestly, they have a very raw feeling you just can't get with any other generation.
After I buy a house, I may buy another C5Z. Honestly, they have a very raw feeling you just can't get with any other generation.
