Best c-5? Which year?
Drifting
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From: Central FL
I like the Z16 but I think I would have liked it more if it were Electron Blue with mod red interior
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Melting Slicks
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From: Garland TX
When I went shopping for a C5 I had to have a Z06. Hands down it's just a better car all around IMO. Those looking at C5's will rule out the Z since the top won't come off, but my 03 has been fantastic. The yellow sitting on CCW's with mod red interior made me feel like a kid again.
Racer
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From: Sicklerville NJ.
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16
Many
Not the order I would choose but an idea of my favorites. I am partial to 03 AE for body and interior color
02 Z06 pick your color
03 Anniversary Edition
04 Commemorative Addition
02 Z06 pick your color
03 Anniversary Edition
04 Commemorative Addition
Racer
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From: Southern NH
I would spend more effort looking for the best C5 you can find, regardless of year. I'm much more concerned with how the car was cared for over what could be as many as 16 years then what year small changes were made by GM or what is/is not available for parts.
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From: oregon
so much truth to this
Le Mans Master
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When I went shopping for a C5 I had to have a Z06. Hands down it's just a better car all around IMO. Those looking at C5's will rule out the Z since the top won't come off, but my 03 has been fantastic. The yellow sitting on CCW's with mod red interior made me feel like a kid again.
To answer the OP, the 2002 Millenium Yellow Coupe, 6-spd, is absolutely the best one you can by. It's a fact.
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Drifting
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From: marietta, GA
I have a C5,6 and 7 and love them all, but before you judge the C7, you need to drive one. The handling, refinement and performance between them is day & night. When I drive the C5 I have to remember to tone things down a bit.
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From: Blessed are the cracked. For they are the ones who let in the light.
St. Jude Donor '08 thru '26
had 2 99 FRc's and an 03 coupe.
Loved the sport seats in the 03.
1st 99 had HUD which I love and seemed quicker than the Nb 99 now. (less miles/ possible tune?)
The one I have now has everything I need as far as power, and I'm still working on the rest. gets tinted later today.
But next one will be an 02-04 z06
Loved the sport seats in the 03.
1st 99 had HUD which I love and seemed quicker than the Nb 99 now. (less miles/ possible tune?)
The one I have now has everything I need as far as power, and I'm still working on the rest. gets tinted later today.
But next one will be an 02-04 z06
Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix Arizona
I am looking to buy another c-5 as I really miss my "99". I just don't like the looks of the c-7 which I thought about buying now that I can afford one. My local Chevy dealer called me last week to come down and look at 3 new Corvettes that came in. No way I'm going to spend $60,000 on a car that I don't like the looks of. I've owned 3 c-5's in the past [2 97's and 1 "99"]. All great cars but the danger of the ebcm going bad always worried me as they are not repairable and hard to find used. My question is which year c-5 is the most reliable and trouble free as far as the common ailments that these cars have?
Dave
Dave
FYI all ecbm's are reparable now
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Drifting
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From: Outer banks North Carolina
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When I went shopping for a C5 I had to have a Z06. Hands down it's just a better car all around IMO. Those looking at C5's will rule out the Z since the top won't come off, but my 03 has been fantastic.
The yellow sitting on CCW's with mod red interior made me feel like a kid again.
The yellow sitting on CCW's with mod red interior made me feel like a kid again.
txshaggy owns a MY/mod too. An 04 though. Was ready to buy but he decide to wait on C7 a while longer.
Melting Slicks
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buy another low mileage '99 I own 2, they are bullet proof ! and have the best ABS and traction control, 2001+ traction control is too controling and abs brakes go into ice mode too easy. 2000 is damn good year too. if you want a Z '02 and '03 are best years
FYI all ecbm's are reparable now
FYI all ecbm's are reparable now
Drifting
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From: Central FL
and 01-04 with INEXPENSIVE $150 fix
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I think the A to the Q is the one you own/owned with the least issues you yourself experienced. Even 04 & late 03 are not exempt from possible unique issues; to wit: bad connectors (bungs) to fuel tank in the crossover. I think the 10-year limitation for a free fix is up.
If you're new to C5 or shopping for one you might scan the Sticky at top of C5 TECH titled "Best thread ever......."
If you're new to C5 or shopping for one you might scan the Sticky at top of C5 TECH titled "Best thread ever......."
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