g.smith

I sold my C6 recently and I have a buddy that really needs cash and sense I don't have a toy for this summer I have been thinking about buying it from him. I can get for below any Internet pricing guides and thought it might be a fun car until the C7's come out. I know this is not really a C6 issue but this is where I still hang out and trust everyone's opinion!!

Daytona Bob

wtf

a C5 is better then an S2000.

NYC6

I would pass.

LeMansBlueVert

From what I gather , its like a Miata with almost adequate horsepower, handling like a rollerskate on steroids, and no torque. Gotta rev the snot out of it to get the HP though..better than no summer toy at all.

talionstallion21

I had one and it is high revving fun, but far from a vette. A great track car, not good for daily driving.

spin-doktor

yup !

ronohio

I had a friend that started with a Miata, then went to an S2000 and didn't like it as well as the Miata. Then he went to a Mini cooper and liked it better than both the others. I rode in the Mini and, while it was fun, it is no comparison to a C5 or C6. The S2000 makes all its power at high revs and isn't much fun to drive in town.

RogerC6

Try the s2000 forum.

Tzzird

I've tracked my buddy's s2000 a number of times. It holds well on turns even in the stock setup. But I usually find myself itching to get back into my c6 by the end of the day. Having to get revs over 5000 just to get any movement is tiring!

VettedCandidate

I don't know how tall or "big" your are but the S2000 has a very small interior with very little adjustment including no steering wheel adjustment at all. No room whatsoever in the trunk, either. I passed on a pretty nice one but it just wasn't the car for me. I can think of at least 5 other cars I would recommend first.

It also really needs to be at 6000 rpm to develop much power at all. Once there and up to 8000, it really rocks pretty nicely and does handle like a go-cart.

danl72

I would not get one, but it is your choice.

blkc6z51

I would get it, if your only going to have it for a few years it should be
fun, and no it's not a c6 or c5 but it is fun. I run this s2000 with my
friend in solo events and it is a lot of fun.

JerriVette

If the price was right? I'd suggest buying one for the summer and maybe a year or so till the corvette that strikes your fancy is produced..

The depreciation hit is already upon the present owner and if the deal is good..

What the hell...? It'll make for a fun summer ride and when the time finally comes that you want a corvette again...You can always sell the S2000 for almost what you paid for it.

I say go for it.

KevinZ51C6

I came from a modified S2000. It's a great, fun, reliable car. I only got rid of it because I wanted more power. Having to rev the crap out of it gets lame. It does have a far superior shifter to the the C6. It's the best gearbox I've ever driven. It gives you a feeling of being very 'connected' to the car. If you're a big guy you might have issues as I felt somewhat cramped. Aside from the steering and shifter, the C6 is superior in every way

Yule

A C5 is better looking than a standard C6.

gbgary

i had a modded one once, a couple of years ago, when i was driving my '04 Lightning...killed him.

Great Dane

What most here say is true. I had an 03 and you do have to get used to revving the heck out of it to get it going. Think stoplights at 3-4k to get a decent push out of it when the light changes.

Before VTEC kicks in they're much like a Civic, afterwards a completely different car. They do handle well and have great transmissions. If you learn to keep it within VTEC range, they can be a lot of fun. You wear it more than drive it.

They are cramped inside....top down, jacket on (I'm 6'0" 185lbs) they are tight, difficult even to turn to either side in the seat. Upside to that is that you are very well held in place when in the twisties.

I moved to a C5 and then to a C6 cause I got tired of peddling so hard. Coming from a vette, you will think the car is anemic in both hp and especially torque.

They can be fun, but a totally different drive from a vette. If you only want something fun for a year or so waiting on a new model vette, they are definitely better than no sports car at all.

Mine was no problem to sell at all when I was done with it.

KevinZ51C6

That's a good one

If you are serious I suggest you visit an optometrist.

e weezie

i had one for about 6 years. great car and quite a bit of fun to drive. never had any problems with it.

as you know, it is a few steps in the wrong direction though.

Marc V.

No rice for me.



You will be driving that toy car for quite a while if you are waiting for a C7.