curious about your thoughts comparing c6 and c5 [ also posted this in c5 gen. ] . thinking of selling our c2 and maybe buying c5 or c6 [ we have a c5 coupe] . thanks . . .peace

 

I like the C5, my wife likes the C6. We have a C6. I think they're both great cars and the C6 has grown on me. I've always liked the C6 interior over the C5 and the added power is a blessing but I like the C5 convertible and FRC body styles more.

 

I own both, C5 more leg room
C6 better performer all around

 

I drive a C5 ('02) 6-speed Coupe, and my wife drives a C6 ('08) auto Coupe. The C5 has '04 Z06 shocks/sways, and the C6 has the F55 Magnetic suspension. To me the C5 feels more like a sports car. Don't know exactly how to describe it, but that it feels more "raw", and I can feel the road better. Although, I believe the C6 would probably out corner it on the "Sport" setting.

After you've test driven a few C6's (we test drove several including a Base, Z51, F55, and Z06), you may have the same feeling about the "feel" that I have. The LS3 is a beast, though!!!

I really like them both, but prefer the manual, so I may be biased towards the C5. But, honestly, they are both awesome cars and you can't go wrong with either...

 

I've owned both. Compared to other sports cars out there imo the C5 is a battleship.All its proportions are oversize.The C6 is a much nicer looking ride and a better performer.

 

Funny because to me my wife's C6 seem huge compared to my C5... Although it does have a wide booty kit, with 345's out back. Maybe that's it.

 

there are a LOT of nice C5's out there but if you're going to stay bone stock, I'd say the C6 is the way to go just because it's more current with technology.

 

[QUOTE=roscoe118;1580275743]I drive a C5 ('02) 6-speed Coupe, and my wife drives a C6 ('08) auto Coupe. The C5 has '04 Z06 shocks/sways, and the C6 has the F55 Magnetic suspension. To me the C5 feels more like a sports car. Don't know exactly how to describe it, but that it feels more "raw", and I can feel the road better. Although, I believe the C6 would probably out corner it on the "Sport" setting.

Good to know it's not just me. Had an '98 Vert auto with z06 shocks and sways, now have an '07 Vert with Magnetic ride. Both originally had Gy runcraps and now have Michelin Pilot Zp A/S which were a significant improvement. I too, feel the C5 handled much better than the C6. I'm going to replace the sways with Z51 bars and metal end links and hope it improves the cornering in either setting.

Both had the sport seat option with power and my wife Hates the seat in the C6 while she found the C5 to be comfortable. All this being said the C5 is now long in the tooth and although mine is only the LS2 the difference in power is awesome. I wouldn't go back, but you know the saying "when momma ain't happy" and she really hates the seating.

 

C5 feels old and it lacks the power LS3 has. After owning both C6 and C5is if you are looking for better car, C6 is the only choice, if you are partial to the C5 looks, then get one but do not try to justify your choice by claiming you are getting a better car.

 

I loved my c5 but forgot about it as soon as i bought my c6... I gave my c5 to my brother and drove it after a couple if months in my c6 and couldnt stand it

 

Just before I ordered my Corvette I test drove a C-5 and loved it.
C-5 has a better view up front so you could see the road better ahead of you but I didn't care for the Rubbermaid interior in C-5. At this time they were switching over to the new then C-6. I figured I still put in order and if I did not purchase C-6 they would have no problem selling it to someone else.
I like interior better on C-6 over the Rubbermaid C-5 interior plus the extra power on C-6 base LS2 was the equivalent very close to the last year of the C-5 2004 Z-06 at 405 HP.

 

Like others, I have owned and driven both. Both are great cars. The styling differences are self-explanatory and are buyers preference.
The C6, stock to stock, is a better car in my opinion. But it's not SO much better that one should discount buying a C5.
No matter which you would elect, do your self a huge favor and immediately equip it with something other than the OE Goodyear run-flats. They single-handedly ruin both cars in terms of ride quality, noise, handling, etc. I am partial to the Michelin PS2 ZP's but Bridgestone, Nitto and others all are great improvements over the OE tires.

 

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Comparing which one to buy comes down to a lot of factors: how much you want to spend, what you're looking for, mileage, etc... I had a C5 and loved it, but my C6 is definitely an improvement in virtually every way.

 

If this is directed at me, please explain how you interpretted my saying that the C5 is a better car, in either of my posts...

 

C-6 hands down!

 

There are many different things that you would consider when buying that are specific to you alone. I can tell you that I had an '02 vert at the same time (short time) I had a new '08 coupe and I much preferred the '08. When I purchased my current '08 vert I considered C5s but the LS3 had wrought it's addictive power over me.

When I asked my wife to look at the C6 compared to the C5 and tell me what she thought of the C6 she said "it looks muscular!" She couldn't care less about vettes so that was her basic interpretation of the looks.

Good luck with your search. You can't go wrong either way.

 

wow , truly appreciate every ones comments . c6bob , that post is awesome i had trouble leaving it , thanks . my third option ,which is what started this whole idea of selling the 66 coupe , is....uuhhhh, well .....a used porsche cayman . any thoughts on that idea .

 

This was directed at OP...

 

Oh OK. I was just confused because you quoted me...