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I just bought this 99 Vert with 110k on it two days ago. I paid considerably less than that, but I think yours is a great price for the low miles. (as long as it was stored well)
I just bought this 99 Vert with 110k on it two days ago. I paid considerably less than that, but I think yours is a great price for the low miles. (as long as it was stored well)
Nice car, I have the same car with slight changes...
I’ve been looking at Jeeps and can’t believe how much people want for rusty crap and then there’s the C5 and people are almost giving them away........
if you you want a corvette there can’t be a better deal than the C5 and that seems like a steel if it has no issues.
Thats why I bought one, these cars are very well taken care of in most cases and the ones that look right I think are the best looking modern era vettes and a steal of a price...
Tend to agree 100% here. Positively loved my Vert. I put a new top on and new weatherstriping at the same time. Still, in very light rain, I could get drips, and it was only when it was in the mood, not every time. And also, in downpours, it never seemed to do that. Maybe had to do with driving faster on the highway sucking the windows out or something like that. Idk. In heavy rain I'd slow down more and never had an issue. It was very odd. If I'd driven it more in rain I probably would have addressed it, but I just didn't.
I liked My C5 manual top much more than I like my current C6 power top. Not only less stuff to fix, but could swap to top up or top down in 10sec without leaving the drivers seat. Try that with a power top...
I have never tried putting top up or down while in the driver's seat, interesting!
Unless every seal has been replace it will leak somewhere. Check the top if the stitched look like they are stretched the top will need to be replaced. Up to 3k to change out
Unless every seal has been replace it will leak somewhere. Check the top if the stitched look like they are stretched the top will need to be replaced. Up to 3k to change out
My experience was differed on my '01 bought in December of '17. It had +97,000 miles on it and the original weather stripping was still OK.
At the time of purchase the top leaked a bit at the passenger side window (turned out the window track needed to be repaired). The rear window popped out a little over a year ago and the price for a new top, professionally installed (Chicago suburb shop) including the window track repair, was $1,300. Not cheap; on the other hand the new top should be good for at least 10 more years (knock on wood).
Like others, I love the C5 as a convertible. I think it looks awesome (top up or down)
and top down driving is sublime.
I never tried before, I just did it (put down) but it was awkward and took way longer than just getting out. Putting back up I’m not sure how you reach the tonneau cover without some sort of strap (which I may have read about a long time ago?) but I’m sure it would be easier and quicker to just get out.....
Last edited by Forcedvert; 04-12-2019 at 11:34 PM.
Sounds like a good deal. As other have suggested, read the FAQ’s and Stickys in this Forum, review maintenance records, and have a mechanic look her over. Invest in a CarFax and an AutoCheck report to ensure that it doesnt have a flood or salvage brand. If all is in order, buy it, then add the LMC5 and the skip-shift bypass, change all the fluids so you have a clean slate, make sure the date code indicates that all four tires are safe, and drive it as often as you can.
Now, can they verify the miles? Have you run a Car Fax on it to check miles? I recently sold a 1991 Cadillac Allante with 19,000 documented miles from day one. I had no question those were its right miles and neither did the man who bought it from me. Its previous owners kept every single piece of paper on that car with mileage on it from day one. Along with that, there were receipts for EVERY time it had had an annual state inspection since new, as well as maintenance receipts and a couple of repair receipts. There was also a notarized letter from the original owner to the second owner stating mileage on the day the car transferred ownership.
All of those items are invaluable to prove what you are selling is as represented. And worth a fortune and a lot of peace of mind when buying.
Last edited by dooscoop32; 04-14-2019 at 07:40 PM.
...but could swap to top up or top down in 10sec without leaving the drivers seat. ...
i tried several times, it works... but not in 10s....more like 30s. Some points of warning:
- your gas struts need to be in good shape to hold the tonneau cover up
- be careful with the back frame when putting it inside, during the opening so it get in softly, you need to go with it by releasing the front a little forward, to much and it will fall down.
- when closing, it is almost impossible to catch the tonneau cover since there is no strap, or you risk to smash your fingers in the latch
- when closing and the tonneau cover is locked in position (and you saved your fingers) lower the rear frame first and land in on the cover, if you just pull the front, the rear frame will slam on the tonneau cover...
For OP, the air flow when roof is down is coming right down the water fall in between the seats...tend to be a little chilly to drive....when it is 10-15C.
TCFS
i tried several times, it works... but not in 10s....more like 30s. Some points of warning:
- your gas struts need to be in good shape to hold the tonneau cover up
- be careful with the back frame when putting it inside, during the opening so it get in softly, you need to go with it by releasing the front a little forward, to much and it will fall down.
- when closing, it is almost impossible to catch the tonneau cover since there is no strap, or you risk to smash your fingers in the latch
- when closing and the tonneau cover is locked in position (and you saved your fingers) lower the rear frame first and land in on the cover, if you just pull the front, the rear frame will slam on the tonneau cover...
For OP, the air flow when roof is down is coming right down the water fall in between the seats...tend to be a little chilly to drive....went it is 10-15C.
TCFS
my 2kr,
TCFS
I don't know what you're doing wrong. Yesterday I talked to the guy who bought mine, and by coincidence, it's in the same town where I work having some new seat work done. By the weekend he's gonna stop in with it and I'm gonna get a video.
Hello, I have an opportunity to buy a 2001 c5 convertible for with 14K miles for 13k, not familiar with pros and cons with convertibles. Any red flags I should be aware of and is this a good deal?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff,
Appears you may have found a jewel of a C5! Our C5 convertible has been with us since purchased new. Went over 70K last week with zero problems or annoyances. Have kept regular service schedule and am fortunate to enjoy a truly reliable and trustworthy Chevrolet dealer and service department. Agree with tire change if you cannot verify age. I replaced the original Goodyear run flats at 47K with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus and the noise reduction was significant. Tire wear is undetectable after 23K miles.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with my sixth Corvette since 1967. If you decide to go with this particular one I suspect you will likewise enjoy it for quite some time.
04-11-2019, 07:18 PM
best money I ever spent. Nothing like 03 AE Vert. Even the wife loves the vert as well
