Is this real?
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Is this real?
I was looking thru some ads for corvettes for sale in my area. I have been a Vette Guy since early childhood, and try to stay up on all things Corvette. Well, this ad caught my eye, first because it is way over priced for the year/miles. Then I read the dealers notes. He says it is one of about 100 1999 and 2000 Corvettes that were special builds from the factory. The engine has a Procharger type supercharger on it, as well as lots of other custom items, but he says it is 100% factory built. Please check it out and let me know what you think. Did I really miss such a special factory built Vette?
link to cargurus ad for 2000 corvette black, factory supercharged? at dealer in cape coral florida
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=118626511
link to cargurus ad for 2000 corvette black, factory supercharged? at dealer in cape coral florida
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=118626511
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,366
Likes: 249
From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I wonder what else the seller is lying about. That supercharger looks like an aftermarket insatallation, just don't know who kit that is, you can't see enough from that picture. Unless I'm unaware of this fact, no C5 ever came with a factory supercharger. I would like to see the build sheet proving me wrong. Since I've owned two C5's, I never heard of a factory car. It's also too expensive for what it is. Aftermarket wheels, taillight trim leads me to say someone is full of BS about this car. I'd be careful.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 12,466
Likes: 886
From: Fort Wayne IN
2025 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C5 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
2017 C5 of the Year Finalist
2016 C5 of the Year Finalist
2015 C5 of the Year Finalist
No, absolute bs. No C5 came from GM with a blower on it.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,532
Likes: 24,824
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Never heard of a factory supercharged C5 and with an MSRP of only $40K and no mention of the S/C on the window sticker, the seller is blowing smoke. Sure would like to see the documentation of the factory addition of the S/C. Besides, the price is 
.
.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,534
Likes: 374
From: Philadelphia PA
The only factory installed s/c's was in the C6ZR1 (LS9) and the C7Z06 (LT4). No other Corvette models have a s/c from the factory.
He's hoping to land a fish with more money than brains, so they can go brag to their friends that they have a factory s/c C5. Can't wait until an informed friend tells him otherwise.
He's hoping to land a fish with more money than brains, so they can go brag to their friends that they have a factory s/c C5. Can't wait until an informed friend tells him otherwise.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 590
Likes: 57
From: Aurora Colorado
If this is a GM factory installed supercharger--it will have a RPO code on the SPID on the inside of the glove box door.
Imagine--a seller of a used car stating something that may not be totally correct--unheard of !
It may be possible that a new car dealer installed superchargers in new C5s back when . Need provenance.
Imagine--a seller of a used car stating something that may not be totally correct--unheard of !
It may be possible that a new car dealer installed superchargers in new C5s back when . Need provenance.
Last edited by phoneman91; Jul 22, 2015 at 10:07 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 858
Likes: 75
From: Medford, Oregon
Seems that the original owner was a better salesman (BS'er) than Cargurus. Also looks like they need a name change, www.Cargullible.com !! 
Pretty bad when a car 'GURU' doesn't know the difference between a FRC and a coupe !! YIKES !!
Last edited by 2FAS4UU; Jul 22, 2015 at 10:30 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 859
From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Reminds me of an ad I saw on Craigslist a few weeks ago. Guy was selling a "Special Limited Edition" '97 Trans Am. It came from factory with an LT1 rated at 420hp (the same motor as the Z06 Corvettes apparently...). It had the badging and everything to prove it! 
Acct Suspended APR 2026 by request
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 10,367
Likes: 1,272
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
C5 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019
ask him to show you the supercharger on the build sheet... and the auto meter gauges, and motegi wheels... doesn't look like a bad car at all, it is pretty clean but not worth anywhere near what they are asking and the seller is obviously full of ****
... doesn't look like a bad car at all, it is pretty clean but not worth anywhere near what they are asking and the seller is obviously full of ****
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,296
Likes: 1,531
From: Oviedo Florida
2024 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2016 C5 of Year Finalist
Oh brother !!