Intros New Corvetteforum member introductions & welcomes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Finally got a C5Z

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 8, 2015 | 06:05 PM
  #1  
rcturk's Avatar
rcturk
Thread Starter
4th Gear
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Conroe TX
Default Finally got a C5Z

A few weeks ago my super clean 04' Silverado was totaled by a drunk driver. I was in the truck and at a complete stop and he hit me going about 70 mph.



Before this happened I was looking for a clean C5 anyways, as sad that I am that my truck is gone for good I just picked up this extremely clean Corvette. I have spend the last month or so reading everything I could find about C5s, I defiantly did my fair share of due diligence. This car is everything I have been looking for. So here is my 2001 C5Z06 with only 30,000 miles. This car is the complete package, it has everything you would of gotten from the dealer in 2001, Z06 pen and tire gauge too! The previous owner was extremely particular about how the car was taken care of, even down to the brand of wax to use on it. Everything happens for a reason right?

Old Dec 8, 2015 | 07:11 PM
  #2  
corvette c6 zo6's Avatar
corvette c6 zo6
Advanced
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by rcturk
A few weeks ago my super clean 04' Silverado was totaled by a drunk driver. I was in the truck and at a complete stop and he hit me going about 70 mph.



Before this happened I was looking for a clean C5 anyways, as sad that I am that my truck is gone for good I just picked up this extremely clean Corvette. I have spend the last month or so reading everything I could find about C5s, I defiantly did my fair share of due diligence. This car is everything I have been looking for. So here is my 2001 C5Z06 with only 30,000 miles. This car is the complete package, it has everything you would of gotten from the dealer in 2001, Z06 pen and tire gauge too! The previous owner was extremely particular about how the car was taken care of, even down to the brand of wax to use on it. Everything happens for a reason right?



Welcome buddy to this lovely forum i hope you will enjoy it and shared your experience with the other members . Im very sorry for your Silverado God willing, get a good compensation. did you get hit are you good ??
Old Dec 8, 2015 | 08:05 PM
  #3  
rcturk's Avatar
rcturk
Thread Starter
4th Gear
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Conroe TX
Default

Surprisingly both the other guy and I walked away unharmed, luckily he had pretty good insurance that has taken good care of me.
Old Dec 8, 2015 | 09:16 PM
  #4  
TylerJ97's Avatar
TylerJ97
Advanced
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 65
Likes: 2
From: Lenoir NC
Default

Sorry about the Silverado but I would say you made a nice upgrade. Great looking car.
Old Dec 9, 2015 | 07:19 AM
  #5  
gilhuly's Avatar
gilhuly
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
Liked
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 37,575
Likes: 53
From: Lincoln NE
Default

congrats on your C5 and welcome to the forum!
Old Dec 9, 2015 | 01:34 PM
  #6  
ezstreet's Avatar
ezstreet
Advanced
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 86
Likes: 1
From: Overland Park Kansas
Default

Great looking C5!
Old Dec 9, 2015 | 04:54 PM
  #7  
corvette c6 zo6's Avatar
corvette c6 zo6
Advanced
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by TylerJ97
Sorry about the Silverado but I would say you made a nice upgrade. Great looking car.


I agree with you buddy its really nice looking and also the Vette .
Old Dec 9, 2015 | 07:11 PM
  #8  
NorthernProducer's Avatar
NorthernProducer
Pro
10 Year Member
Veteran: Air Force
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 590
Likes: 34
From: Middle Tennessee
Default

Welcome and congrats on the C5!
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 10:47 AM
  #9  
Brandons72vette's Avatar
Brandons72vette
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,196
Likes: 58
From: Denton, Texas
Default

Welcome from Texas. I had a 2003 and 2004 silverado I got new. I just sold them and got a new 2015 2500HD. My 2004 had 80,000 miles. Sad to hear about the truck, but glad you got a Corvette!









Last edited by Brandons72vette; Dec 12, 2015 at 01:19 AM.
Old Dec 10, 2015 | 03:19 PM
  #10  
jehuds10's Avatar
jehuds10
Race Director
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 12,813
Likes: 72
From: Moundsville WV
Default

Welcome and congrats on the C5!

Get notified of new replies

To Finally got a C5Z





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:49 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE