2002 Chevy Corvette C5 Review And Test Drive

[@leonlawrencez28]

Love the C5 even if people give the car crap about the interior or radio. I could care less about either.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

It's still a good car for the price. Highly underrated. If this c5 had the interior of the c8 it would be my favorite car

[@leonlawrencez28]

@@LawsonsCarReviews The C8 interior is pretty to look at but I sat in one and it's too claustrophobic for me. It really isolatie you from the passenger. I do like the DCT on the C8.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Not sat in one yet but it's meant to be now exotic so I think that's why it's that way. I'll get in one soon

[@edwardepps7151]

Well at 85 mph you don't look at the interior..right?

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Lol very true. I actually may have hit triple digits a few times in this car really quickly. It's no slouch because it's really light

[@burnedbeans4170]

Nice review...thanks. The best Corvettes in my opinion 1)C-5 2)C-3 3)C-7 I just bought a yellow 02 convertible back in sept from a private collection only 12400 mi. Im keeping it forever.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

They are gonna go up in value as electric takes over

[@jasonfrancis8901]

Absolutely love all corvettes

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

They are awesome. I just got a Camaro. I can't afford a Vette yet 😭

[@cliffm6566]

Ive always loved the C5, esp the later years, 02,03,04. The styling is a nice change from the dated Mako shark look, but still has the cool pop ups. The whining about the interior is a so what thing, it’s a product of its time, non issue. But yeah, the coupe is the way to go!

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

I agree great car. And it is a product of it's time but it's only fair I mention the good and the bad as I review cars. I gotta be unbiased. And to be fair Chevy was way behind the times for interior quality even back then especially to European car makers. But in new Corvettes and Camaro etc they are totally much improved.

[@genej50]

Good review. Love everything you say about the America's sports car. I've got a 2004. Leman's edition. Convertible. You've got a good interior showing. Bought mine back in 2015 and 80,000 MI. Love every minute of it. Remember, it's a Corvette. The only problem I've had is with the pop-up headlights. Wait until one of the gears go and then they don't pop up so happily. $100 later everything's okay

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

$100 is not bad at all to fix the light. It's more than worth the cost to have those killer lights! As I've said before the C5 exterior with the new C8 interior would be my dream car.

[@octoman_games]

those pop up lights! oooweeeee!

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Dude. I really wish that this car had the interior of the c7 corvette. To me that blend would be perfect

[@octoman_games]

@@LawsonsCarReviews its still nice bro! looks better than the c6 ill tell you that. easy to fix! im shopping around for one! This was the vette from OUR time lol

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

@@octoman_games 💯 percent looks better than the c6

[@davecass3939]

These cars look so good and can be made fast so easiy

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

One of my top 2 modern Corvettes. C5 & C7

[@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8]

NO WAY, convertible is way better than the coupe and is also worth more.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Looks are subjective but it's hard to find a soft top that is in perfect condition with the roof. I couldn't take the top down though because it was freezing when i did this review.

[@richardharris9507]

Yea right

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

@richardharris9507 lol

[@beninformato9040]

In regard to horsepower and torque. Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races. This Corvette is light with generous torque. The convertible gives the drivers position a more cocoon-like, cockpit style fighter jet feeling, and the profile more of an aggressive arrow shape. However, back in the day safety wasn't as much of a concern. But today with bad people walking up to cars these days at stop lights a hard top is more secure. The coupe's protective targa top can be removed for open air motoring, and left on for security. The one thing I really dislike are the seats. They are puffy and balloon like. They kind of remind me of ya know when a circus clown twists balloons to make animal shapes. However, it's a cool car though! Cheers!

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

I reviewed this car long ago. Since i reviewed it they have gone up in price a hell of a lot

[@beninformato9040]

@@LawsonsCarReviews : Yeah. They seem to hover around the $15 to $20k range going up and down slightly with the market, the Z06 slightly more.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

@beninformato9040 Roger that

[@beninformato9040]

@@LawsonsCarReviews : One last thing. Ya know, this car qualifies for classic car insurance. This type of insurance you can get it insured for agreed value with a lower premium than a typical car insurance policy. The top three are: Hagerty Insurance, American Modern Insurance, American Collectors Insurance. Compare the rates! - Cheers!

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

@beninformato9040 good point

[@edwardepps7151]

$13,999 is a good price!

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Heck yeah. I think the price can be talked down some too.

[@ReallyWorking]

I’m going to look at one that’s been keyed and has some backed fees with 140 on the dash for $4,500 a must cop if it drives nice😂

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

What color?? Will you fix it all up

[@loraynal7705]

Very nice C5

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Oh man I love these cars. Great car for the price. Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing!

[@garymartin7842]

Poor man's super car sums it up, that's why I own a '04 C5 manual

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Well God bless America!

[@garymartin7842]

@@LawsonsCarReviews that's right sir!

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

The fact anyone can have a really nice car if they really want it without having to be some corporate executive is a blessing in itself

[@garymartin7842]

@@LawsonsCarReviews Truth!

[@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8]

Its not a Knight Rider car, that's a Pontiac Trans Am, which has back seats, the Corvette is a pure roadster with only 2 seats. The C5 Corvette convertible is much more closely related to the Ferrari Daytona Spyder convertible that was shown for the first 2 seasons of Miami Vice in 1984 and 1985. They actually used a Corvette back then during the filming of Miami Vice to replicate the Ferrari Daytona Spyder.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

i know its not the knight rider car lol. It's black, sleek, with pop up lights so it reminds me of a modern version of it, thats what i meant

[@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8]

@@LawsonsCarReviews You should have gotten a C4 Corvette instead if you wanted Knight Rider look.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

The c5 is a better car than the c4.

[@charmdOMG]

The top is in great shape. I live in the South convertible is good all year round.

[@tonygibbs8214]

bought a 2002 cont brand new ... it still looks great but , oil pressure gauge is typical, I have a intermittant electrical issue that turns off the traction control at random times, but since I don't use it I don't care...car looks like the one in the video except I have black wheels and a 6 speed. can't replace it for what I can sell it for and it runs and looks great so why go into debt...waiting for the mid-engine ones to be resold after the initial craze.plus 4.3 to 60 easy

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

If you have the room, i say keep this one for life. I honestly over time if you look after it it's gonna start to go up in price. Especially as they are slowly trying to kill of V8 cars for these stupid EV cars

[@tlaw53montecarloss]

Still a good looking car

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Looks the best

[@juliandale2293]

You can get great deals on these now

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

$$$$$$$$

[@davidgibbons7651]

The window buttons are made specifically for Corvette and we're not out of a Camaro or a Pontiac of the same era.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Hey I love this car. But I have to keep it real. The radio is identical to the ones in the Pontiacs grand prix and grand am etc and if the ac and window switches are similar if not the same. It's just an observation not a fact though. But hey look where the quality is now on the new vette!

[@mokeozinga7290]

Quite the hood slam. If you just set it down and then gently but firmly press down at the latch points on both sides, you'll get much more life out of both.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

I just went back and looked, I did not slam the hood. Bare in mind I was also doing this with one hand while holding the camera!

[@spercoco]

We in the Corvette community laugh at your comment. Do you also wear granny stockings when driving?

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

What comment?

[@spercoco]

@@LawsonsCarReviews The guy who said you were slamming the hood. Did my reply go to you instead of him?

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Maybe he is old

[@doinker5961]

Fire

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Love it

[@JoseCastillo-vi1pk]

I had a 2000 coupe that my mom bought for me brand new at Webb Chevy in Oak Lawn Illinois. Nice car bro do you still own it.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

No i have a convertible Camaro right now. I would love to get a perfect condition 2002 Coupe hardtop c5. It's my favorite.

[@JoseCastillo-vi1pk]

@@LawsonsCarReviews I also would love to get a C5 year 2002, 2003 or 2004.

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Which ever is the last year with the pop up lights is the one i want lol

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

man i want to drive another one of these badly

[@oonwing]

❤❤❤❤

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Best looking vet to me on the exterior

[@mattgg1216]

How tall are you? I’m 6’4, not sure if it’s big enough

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

6.4"

[@mattgg1216]

@@LawsonsCarReviews thx for the reply. I guess it’s roomie inside

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

@mattgg1216 depends. What other cars do you think are big inside

[@elyanegordon9400]

Don’t compare mustang with Corvette

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

What do you mean?

[@elyanegordon9400]

I own corvette a ford and Chevy I just feel like don’t compare

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

@@elyanegordon9400 in what way don't they compare? If anything I was just talking about horse power numbers. Not like for like unless we were coming mustang and Camaro

[@tonygibbs8214]

typical broken oil pressure sensor

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

What do you mean? Is that a common thing in these?

[@luernzojackson7825]

I a 97 and mine went out too

[@nismo2103]

He does a pull and yells during it wtf lol

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Lol 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@calpsych6474]

oh for Christ's sake quit whining or get something different...somebody needs to say it so there you go

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

What are you talking about

[@LawsonsCarReviews]

Exactly. Silence!