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#24 of 26 Re: C5 vs. C6 which one to buy? [gesshooo1] by starrow68 Sep 21, 2009 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: gesshooo1 (Sep 21, 2009 5:52 am) Interesting take on the first out of the box C6's. I have a 2002 C5 Coupe that I got in Sept '01 and have not had many issues with, which in my mind was surprising since it got to spend close to 120 days at full road courses, Sears Point, Laguna Seca, Thunderhill, Buttonwillow, Reno-Fernley and Spring Mountain. That is from 1.5 hrs to 2+ hours on track getting close to redline repeatedly for 15 to 25 minutes at at time. That resulted in adding an oil cooler and both front and rear brake ducts but after those, only safety additions. During a track session, for example at Sears Point (Infineon), it was into 4th gear and over 100 miles per hour four time per lap, which is 5500 RPM in 2nd, and then into 3rd and shifting again. That would build up 255 to 275 degree oil temps after the cooler was installed. That cooks most of the stuff in the engine compartment. Had one power steering issue with a leaky line due to vibration/friction that was easy to fix. Also had a active handling / ABS system failure that was covered under warranty. As for other things in the car, the Heads up Display is wonderful and I miss it when I drive anything else. Ok the interior isn't top notch but then again it wasn't what I got the car for, I like the upgraded sound system. I think on the C5 they worked out most of the bugs after 97 and 98 and by 00 it was a pretty nice and dependable package. Since I've known at least half a dozen former C5 drivers that have moved up to the C6 and are happy, I'd guess that most of the early gremlins in that car were addressed as well. Hope you find what you like in the future. Randy Replies to this message: lazan (Sep 27, 2009 6:11 pm)
#25 of 26 Re: C5 vs. C6 which one to buy? [starrow68] by lazan Sep 27, 2009 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: starrow68 (Sep 21, 2009 9:29 pm) I have 27 k on my electron blue z51, 2003 beauty. Had an 81, 87 4 plus 3 and now the 6 spd c5. Would love to have the c6 if only for the headlights. So I put depo projetors in to solve that issue. Lets face it. there is nothing like a vette. Period. I love my ride. I get 21.5 average going to work, and when I want to just blow off the world, I can do that too. The vette is a tribute to GM and we should never forget all the history with that. The C5 I have is flawless. Is it noisy, yes. Mine of course is a z51 so I have some stiffness....but when I enter I95 or leave it, who is on that ramp with me? NO one! NO one can keep up with htis car on ramps at 65 mph! the Z51 gets me out of the high first gear nonsense as it has a lower 1st gear. So I can keep the orig rear. I put a black wing intake on it and thats all it needs. The C6 is quieter, and perhaps somewhat more refined inside, but all my stuff works flawlessly. don't like the short rear on the C6 Love my bose and after I pay this off, I will be too old for another!!!!haha.
#26 of 26 I prefer C5 styling to C6 by jonleonbass Dec 02, 2009 (12:43 am)
I think the C5 coupe is the best looking vette since the early C3 (late 60's)             I do not like the C6 styling, and I am surprised so many do.     The C5 coupes lines are rounded and it is just sexy in Black or Red. Amazing. The C6 is boxy sharp/angular...it looks like alot of these new cars with mass produced panels. It is not nearly as sexy in my opinion. The front looks like a wanna be ferrari. It is not as good at all. The lights look euro.          And these guys that say the lights look bad on the C5 when up...I do not agree anyway but WHO CARES! It's at night!!!        I do think the coupe in C5 is key though, I think the versions with trunks are not as sexy,because the ass is too big and it just looks slightly off.          But C5 coupe is a winner. I also LOVE the interior in all black with sport seats on C5. The new interior is again... too Euro. The C5 with sport seats in black is awesome, and the analog dash rules.        I am sure there are some refinements but to me the C5 is amazing. a 99 or 2k is a steal for what you get. 345 hp is fine. 0-60 in 4.7 is plenty. The engine is rock solid and it is a proven reliable workhorse. Buy 2 1 owner cars with 60 or 70k miles for 15k each in Red and Black and save an additional 20k and buy a Harley for what 1 C6 will run you.          Just my 2 cents.

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