hi ik I wrote like 3 times today already but I wanted to share the news about the Corvette. Mom said that if I pay for it I can get it but she still doesn't fw the manual so i'd have to prove her I wont get annoyed with it. but realistically manuals last longer than automatics and it sounds like money being saved to me. I was thinking of like.. a solid black body with clear tail light lenses, the sleepy eyes look on it and possibly some heart rims. I saw some LED headlights that were like circles and squares but I want to find some that looks like hearts but I'm not even sure where to look or start with that. I think I'd keep the interior mostly the same with some minor changes, I saw this heart steering wheel made out of chains that was super cute as well for like 650 or something but that'd only be for show because I still need the airbags nd stuff. Also I saw these sequential LED fog lights on one and I really wanna know where they got it from LOL

 

Last summer I purchased my grandson his first car. Living in northern New England I recommended a 4x4. The child was obsessed with Honda Civics. Found a low mileage rust free car and brought it to his home. Two weeks later it was towed home in need of a clutch. Good news, the repair was cheaper than a C5. The A4 will last longer than the clutch on a C5 Corvette. Just sayin .......

Start making mods on a c5 and you will have a money pit. The ads are everywhere: $30k invested, will sell for $15k Just sayin ....

My wheels are 22 years old and still look new.

Buying a small steering wheel allows you to drive wearing hand cuffs. Just sayin ...

Good luck!

 

Remember, you’re buying a 20 year old car at the newest. First budget priority should be to maintenance items if this is your everyday car. Tires, brakes, hoses, belts, fluids and boring stuff like that. Once that is sorted, then start worrying about mods. The headlights on the cars are terrible so an upgrade there would probably be money well spent.

 

Buy the best car you can afford. Save money for worst case. Auto or manual both can have issues that are expensive. Often how it was driving in the past determines this.

At your age think twice modify once. I had some really good ideas back then I now look at and think what was I thinking. I am glad I skipped most. But thought into not what looks good now but what will look good a couple years from now.

Also consider whst just looks good to all not just you. That is added value later.

 

I would encourage you to " RESEARCH " the car and year your looking for, and a 2004 would be the newest and by the time got to 2004 Corvette, many of the slight unplaeasent dynamics were smothered over and the car was pretty good and reliable. But do your best to find a copy to Test drive first. . . Before you spend a dime. If you find a Corvette for sale ask/demand a test drive, if the owner won't go for that, walk away. It is VERY important to get the feel and no amount of dialog will replace the driving impression.

 

Buying a Corvette can be a very rewarding experience.

But I have too often seen people buy the wrong car and end up with the Corvette from Hell. Some have suffered major financial loss.

I don’t know your knowledge but learn all you can, do not get in a hurry and wait till you find the best car you can get. If something is not right walk away.

I bought a very good example but I still had a few things to fix mostly on the seats. Because I could fo the work it was cheap. If you have to pay $$$$.

 

I agree, BUT.....if the OP is a "rookie" with manual transmissioned cars, I highly doubt that a seller, if they care at all about their car, is going to allow a prospective buyer learn how to drive a stick with their car. Having said that, my advice to the OP is to NOT worry about mods, especially if they are related to the engine or drivetrain. A C-5 has more than enough power to get you in way over your head, even in it's factory stock condition.

Save the mods for down the road....WAY down the road, when you have a significant amount of experience behind the wheel. And I'm not trying to be a "killjoy", as my first brand new car was a 1971, 454 powered, Chevelle SS, so I've been in that position, and managed to survive by not doing stupid stuff...........

 

Best to go rent a stick car if you can still find one and learn with it. Or see if a family member may teach you if they have one.

I learned in a jeep in a cow pasture in a 47 ****** jeep. I directed to not hit the cows.

Also when ever you go to look at a car take a parent. Adults will help make the situation better.

Also suck it up and work hard at maturity. I am not sure where you are personally at but like using a gun a Corvette takes a level of maturity. If not you will find many issues along the way. When you drive you will be seen as a target by some police because of the car. Fair no but that is how it is. They may see you with envy or hate but if you are doing anything wrong they have to do their job. If you had an old Cobalt no one would pay attention. When I was young I had a Chevelle with a duel quad Tunnel Ram. I drove it slower and easier than my daily driver as it attracted attention. If I did anything wrong they were willing to point it out.

I did go to school with those with less maturity. Some were killed and some went to jail and the cars were totaled and lost. One kid his dad bought him a new Trans Am. It lasted two wheels. He got strung out and crashed. Another had a 71 Z/28 and he was going too fast for a curve. He was set to go to the Air Force academy. His brain injury wiped him out. He was only able to work at a shoe store due tot he brain damage. I for some reason was one of the few people he could remember. We were not close. Drove that car right into a brick wall of a building and out the other side. The cops stopped chasing him at 100 MPH.

Not saying you will so this but the temptation is there in all of us and you have to control it.

 

regardless of your age and ability, like others have said, focus on learning the car and have someone inspect and bleed the brakes. All it takes is one old flex line to break or leak and it could be a bad deal. You should try and watch and learn how to do it yourself if possible. Like any car, you learn basic maint skills your car will last longer AND drive better and be a safer platform for you to hone your skills. Have fun and don't be an idiot!

 

Sounds like the OP is trolling.

 

LOL i'm not trolling, things I say can come off wonky sometimes. (Or all the time) I can be a bit delusional sometimes so I hope this helps

 

I did actually do all my research on these cars lol, I just need to actually drive one to see if its the one then if it is were coolin :3

 

Ah oh nonono I would not dare touch that engine LMAOO i'm just talking about vanity. I was probably gonna do some sleepy headlights and completely redo the headlight lights itself and probably switch out the tail lights for some clear lenses. Speed is not a like a really big thing for me to the point i'd mod it to be faster . leaving the car stock engine wise but I will make her pretty lol

 

Congratulations! Look forward to seeing pics of your C5 purchase!

 

OK, Good, now see if you can find an 4L60 automatic transmission car and go out on the road so you can get a feel for the basic ride charastics, if a Manual is not so much your thing, then you have to see what type your going get and see about grtting a ride, ask the owner 'if'' you can move it around with them riding along. Don't let anyone get you down or giving up. Amilea Earhart wans't believed when she started out, and llok where and how famous she became, but she was determined. If your looking at a perticular corvette see if you can put to rest the owners concerns.

 

You have the same questions on the C7 forum.

 

oh yea ik, I needed c5 and c7 perspective. and one got moved to another forum

 

Buy both! It's only money.

 

 

Well... Either the op post is a scam for jokes... Or this is going to go bad fast.