C5 performance
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C5 performance
HELLO I JUST JOINED THIS FORUM I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD GIVE ME AN IDEA OF HOW A C5 DRIVES. i HAVE NEVER OWNED A VETTE AND ORDERED A C6 HOWEVER SINCE NOT MANY PEOPLE HAVE GOT TO DRIVE THEM I CANT GET ANY INFO? 
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It's not easy to describe as a stock C5 is a fantastic machine to drive. It far out performs what most people are accustomed to. Handling, power, top speeds are all amazing.
For me, lowering the car, adding performance sway bars and shocks to a Z51 suspension has made this the most incredible car I've owned as far as handling. That prior car list includes Porsches and BMWs.
A C5 (mainly as in Z06) driven by a skilled autocross driver is a thing of beauty to watch as it goes around a course and mops up competition.
For me, lowering the car, adding performance sway bars and shocks to a Z51 suspension has made this the most incredible car I've owned as far as handling. That prior car list includes Porsches and BMWs.
A C5 (mainly as in Z06) driven by a skilled autocross driver is a thing of beauty to watch as it goes around a course and mops up competition.
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A C5 drives great. Precise handling, very comfortable, lots of power and good fuel economy are part of the package. The C6 should be just a good, if not better.
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How Good?
Originally Posted by jasonshurnas
HELLO I JUST JOINED THIS FORUM I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD GIVE ME AN IDEA OF HOW A C5 DRIVES. i HAVE NEVER OWNED A VETTE AND ORDERED A C6 HOWEVER SINCE NOT MANY PEOPLE HAVE GOT TO DRIVE THEM I CANT GET ANY INFO?
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First, welcome to the Vette club. I think you'll love it. The C5's drive great. If you really want to know how a C5 handles go to a local Vette get-together and ask for a ride. You might be surprised how eager other Vette owners are to show off their ride. Don't forget to wave .. 
( Please turn off your Caps Lock, someone might think you are screaming ).
Cheers,
Mark
( Please turn off your Caps Lock, someone might think you are screaming ).
Cheers,
Mark
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
First, welcome to the Vette club. I think you'll love it. The C5's drive great. If you really want to know how a C5 handles go to a local Vette get-together and ask for a ride. You might be surprised how eager other Vette owners are to show off their ride. Don't forget to wave ..
( Please turn off your Caps Lock, someone might think you are screaming ).
Cheers,
Mark
( Please turn off your Caps Lock, someone might think you are screaming ).
Cheers,
Mark
He said it all. Good luck with the C6. 
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From: Mustang OK
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
A C5 drives great. Precise handling, very comfortable, lots of power and good fuel economy are part of the package. The C6 should be just a good, if not better.
Oops. Excuse me......gotta go see my car. 
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Originally Posted by jasonshurnas
HELLO I JUST JOINED THIS FORUM I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD GIVE ME AN IDEA OF HOW A C5 DRIVES. i HAVE NEVER OWNED A VETTE AND ORDERED A C6 HOWEVER SINCE NOT MANY PEOPLE HAVE GOT TO DRIVE THEM I CANT GET ANY INFO?
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
The C5's drive great. If you really want to know how a C5 handles go to a local Vette get-together and ask for a ride. You might be surprised how eager other Vette owners are to show off their ride.
By the way... you selected a great Avatar... If you ever find yourself in the Detroit Michgan area, we can arrange for you to get a tour of those big towers.
