C5
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Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Atlantic Beach FL.
I was going to get a LS1 based TA when I went the C5 route over a year ago. I am glad I got the C5. The TA engine is stuffed under the dash. The C5 is pretty easy to work on and is engineered more like an exotic sports car.
The Vette gets them wet!
The Vette gets them wet!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Garland TX
I actually own a 2001 Trans Am and a 03 Z06. The TA is my daily and has been a fantastic vehicle. Love pulling the T-tops off and just cruising, be it leaving work, or just out and about on the weekends. My Z on the other hand is hands down much more fun to drive. It's a night day and difference when it comes to cornering and is a completely different animal. Parts for my Vette are much more readily available and quite a bit easier to find. Both are great cars, but if you are looking for something fun to cruise, the Vette wins that category hands down.
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[QUOTE=AnabolicZod;1594561276]A C5 will make all of your dreams come true.
Seriously - Sure, maintenance is going to cost you more than your average car, but a C5 is not your average car. Well worth the cost of maintenance. I can probably speak for others here on this forum, but we absolutely love our C5's. Just my two cents
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I bought my '03 used (8500 miles on it at the time) and other than some normal maintenance (fluid changes), I have not had any expenses to the car other than my mods that I have done. It has really been a very reliable car.
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My biggest surprise was the ignition module and key switch. Probably because the car is in Maui, Hawaii, there are very few shops who would tackle the problem. Cost well over $1000. by the time it was done. I expect more electrical problems because the red dust gets into everything, even though I keep the car covered (no garage). But even with that, it's been the most fun even though I used to road race an 94 Firebird F-body.
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Well when my C5 is 39 yrs old I'm wondering what parts will be available:
mirror modules
door lock module
seat modules
body control module
electronic brake control module
real time dampening module
electronic throttle control module
engine control module
steering wheel sensor
instrument cluster module
tpms module
mirror modules
door lock module
seat modules
body control module
electronic brake control module
real time dampening module
electronic throttle control module
engine control module
steering wheel sensor
instrument cluster module
tpms module
exactly. And those T/A's are going up in price, just like the dreaded Mustang II's.
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Fords, NJ
Congrats and a smart move.....
More availability of parts , parts that can be repaired or replaced as opposed to the earlier models such as Steering Position Sensors, ECBM's etc, etc.
I was going to suggest 01 thru 04