C5 Corvette Cost of Ownership

In this video I discuss the cost to own a C5 Corvette. I have now owned my C5 Corvette for 4 years and I wouldn't reget my ownership at all. Owning a C5 Corvette does not break the bank. The price of a C5 Corvette makes it one of the best sports car bang for the buck.
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[@YellowVette04]

Thanks everybody for watching. 5 Year Update Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5WZf3ytm7aCrcU. No I don't think this is too expensive. I'm happy with every dollar spent over the last 4 years. I'm getting a few comments saying this is all mods... yes this video mostly covers the cost of mods bc that's fun and that's what people like to see. Over $9k was still not related to any modifications. This $9k includes tax when I purchased the car, insurance, fuel, tires and depreciation. All these are costs in any car you choose to buy.

[@YellowVette04]

@F Offenton sorry I didn't see your comment until now. Those foglights aren't the look I'm going for. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@justinmichaels7856]

@@YellowVette04 I have a 00 manual C5 Corvette that code P0410 appeared with Service Ride Control. I already inspected the secondary air pump and connections all in working perfectly...so what is the issue!!????? Plus what is Service Ride Control I NEVER heard of this issue!!??

[@wildazme2006]

That's not cost of ownership if you are including modifications. Cost of ownership would be maintenance items to keep the car running.

[@YellowVette04]

Oil change each year and 2 tires.

[@RustyZipper]

What about fuel costs required to keep it running?

[@ryanrake2714]

@@RustyZipper to be air you don’t even need premium to run a 5(although it’s recommended for obvious reasons). Still the manual gets 19 city 28 highway, and most owners do better, auto is like 18, 25. So I’d definitely recommend manual.

[@gpc0708]

Glad to see u are enjoying ur car man. Ive had my 98 for 6 years now and its a blast to drive. I bought mine completely stock and have modified it to my liking. I personally dont include any modifications like wheels, intake, seats, exhaust, part of my ownership cost because those things didnt need to be changed. My C5 has beem extremely reliable in the 6 years I've owned it.

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I hear you on not including the mods, bc you're right it's personal preference. Continued success with it and many more miles and smiles with it.

[@Ricovette]

Worth every penny and then some...lol. Thumbs up from me Brother... Stay safe... Rico

[@YellowVette04]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks buddy.

[@iDriveDaily]

Not bad at all. I'm around $9k going into my 3rd year. I put about 3x the miles as you and Philly insurance is a budget buster... So I think that those things in mind, you total is about right. (I have to move away from here...hahaha)

[@YellowVette04]

My short commute definitely helps keep the miles down. With the little guy, me and the wife don't use it on the weekends anymore so that limits its use. Insurance is a head scratcher for sure lol. I'm sure you're just as happy with every penny spent as I am.

[@45auto82]

I know this was a year ago, so I’d bet right now your Vette would be worth at least what you originally paid for it plus at least another $5,000, given what the C8 shortage and all have done to the Corvette market. Love your channel, will sub!

[@YellowVette04]

Prices of C5s, and other used cars, have skyrocketed so you're exactly right. Crazy to think I was happy with ~$11k back then, but now could get $20k easily. I appreciate you stopping in to watch, commenting and subscribing. The uploads have slowed, but hope to get some new stuff out soon.

[@mcc11505]

Thanks for sharing all this info here, and allowing comments too. I agree with everything you said~! I have a yellow C5 convertible(Auto). Bought it new 09/30/02. It has been reliable, dependable, comfortable, and fast. I'm on my 4th set of tires. Great job~!

[@YellowVette04]

I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. That's awesome that you still own it and love the color 💛

[@realbogus]

This is an open note to anyone thinking of buying a used Corvette. I have owned three over the last 20 years and can speak from experience. First, use autotrader, and search nationally. Do not restrict your search to your local market. You can get a deal in a smaller market for the same car in your local market... I did. I used a company called lemon squad to inspect the car for me. It was well worth the $140. Also, get a CARFAX report. Tools... and service manual. These are not super complex cars, and most small fixes will save you a ton in labour costs. Use rock auto for parts, too. Just plan ahead. Limit dealer visits to hard to find Corvette specific parts. I prefer Corvette Mods and Mid-American Corvette for Corvette specific parts vendors. Vette 2 vette is my salvage yard of choice. Unless you are made of money, be sure you are over 25... insurance could be a problem. Same goes if you have a bad driving record. Be willing to buy a high mileage car... It gives you options to upgrade certain parts, vs maintaining stock configurations. The C5 and C6 are seriously strong cars, and mileage won't hurt the chassis. Just be willing to do maintenance/mechanical restoration. If you have questions, feel free to ask. I run a small corvette forum called corvetteforum.guru. I cut my teeth on C4's... and If you can keep one on the road for 220k miles, you have done something!

[@marknowakowski6590]

The only way to save money on vettes is to do the work yourself if u have the garage, tools, and another ride for work.

[@YellowVette04]

Also buying a well maintained car that wasn't abused will save you A LOT of money. This was a 1 owner withall maintenance receipts. As the saying goes, pay me now or pay me later The only maintenance on this car in 4 years is oil changes and 2 rear tires.

[@marknowakowski6590]

Be happy could’ve been much worse. My C4 has cost me about 4 GRAN just in parts and my labor except the trans which cost about 1800.00 rebuild because I didn’t know much about at the time to rebuild myself. But I know now it could’ve been a lot cheaper If I would’ve done myself but oh well she’s been working sense 2010 with no problems.

[@panzerwaffen2873]

I always put my hands on every vette I have had

[@rivelandmotorsports]

Just replaced my Harmonic Balancer on mine this weekend. Fun job

[@Team512]

Incredibly thorough review of a year’s worth of mods. I don’t even want to know what I spent on Corvettes this last year. So I won’t be making a similar video. 😂 How ‘bout that black C5 in the thumbnail? Great video as always brotha!

[@YellowVette04]

After I totaled it up, I was like "dam do I really wanna put this on video?? My wife will kill me." She never watches my videos thoroughly and ruins my watch time but she actually watched this one through and didn't say anything lol. I forgot to take a picture so I was scrolling through my pics and came across that gem.

[@Debkghtulvkfjkjfxjjcj]

I’m with 512. I won’t even say it out loud how much I spent. Lol. That way maybe it never happened. The first 12 or 13 years wasn’t bad at all. But this last 4 or so has been rough. Mostly oil leaks which is understandable with a 20 year old car.

[@YellowVette04]

Lol I hear you. I've gotten lucky so far but I know that luck will run out eventually.

[@Rico_Suave-bk8le]

C5's are very affordable! C6's are too for that matter. These cars are bullet proof bro! The mods you've done on your car Dave are tasteful and very affordable. Great video my friend

[@YellowVette04]

Totally agree. These cars are nearing their bottom, so anybody looking to get in the game for cheap will get a steal and love every minute of it. Appreciate it bro. I've tried to keep it tasteful and reversible up to this point.

[@rickhunter6513]

The only thing I’m wary about on the C5 is that damn ABS EBCM module. Everything else on the car is pretty reliable

[@YellowVette04]

@@rickhunter6513 that is one thing imm worried about, but since I have a 2004 it's a fix that I can tackle if it ever happens.

[@rickhunter6513]

YellowVette04 good, please pass on when/if you do. I have same year 👍🏼

[@John-ip3xm]

Don't forget that pesky harmonic balancer problem....

[@honestbutugly]

Just got my first C-5 one month ago, has seen some scary stuff that can go wrong, some easy fixes, and a lot of how they can be fun. Mine is a 2003 dark blue (the color has a name), I forget metallic convertible that is pretty leak proof, good enough. Loves all the help I can get on anything. Was told owning a vette meant a differnt set of rules on how to understand it over a non fiberglass car. Silly things to open the trunk you push the trunk button, then shut the drivers door hard and the trunk opens enough to get fingers under it, so on so on, a few goofy things

[@honestbutugly]

Named mine " cheap thrills" unwanted on a car lot in late November, passed all tests after studying for months. No HUD , that's ok would look cool but not that necessary. One option I do wish it had is magnetic ride, but other than that pretty much loaded

[@YellowVette04]

The trunk not popping up can sometimes be fixed by spraying WD40 on the latches. They just stick over time, but shaking the door will work too lol.

[@YellowVette04]

The magnetic ride in these cars tend to have issues. Not saying all are doomed for failure, but it's common for them to stop working. Then guys replace the shocks and have to tune the mag ride out of the system.

[@panzerwaffen2873]

Lemans blue

[@petercarey6883]

Very thorough summary of your expenses Dave. But, yep always a "but." BUT, you forgot the cost of the detail products you've used AND the cost of thermal underwear so that you can work on the Vette in our warm and balmy NJ winter weather. Hey, you know, it's all about the "details." 🤭 Save the Wave.🙋‍♂️

[@YellowVette04]

Detailing products would double the cost I just showed lol. Actually the cost of detailing products isn't bad, but it's probably higher than most only bc I got the dilutible gallon sizes for everything. This warm weather is crazy for this time of year, BUT I'll take it.

[@petercarey6883]

You were reading my mind on the amount of 💲💲💲 we spend on detailing products. Just in the last ten years of my Vette ownership I've probably spent enough to be able to twin-turbo it. Then, if I go as far back as before the beginning of time itself,🤦‍♂️ I have some liquid cleaning products that are in metal cans, like Dupont No.7 Tar Remover that are petroleum based. I keep these under lock and key in that they're the equivalent of having a 55 gal. drum of the old Sunoco lead based 260, which is what we used in our muscle cars when quarter mile-ing them. If I could put that Sunoco in my GS today, I wouldn't need to turbo it.🤣 Then again, we couldn't get more hp without building our motors with 11.5 to 1 compression pistons up to a max of !2.5 to 1 to barely keep it driveable on the street and then it took forever to find the right plugs to use and play with the timing using a tach and dwell gun. In case you don't know what that is, there is one on display at the Smithsonian.🤭 Today, the type of additional power that we to build into the motor is just done by using a laptop. Where't the fun 🤔in that? Yeah, I've probably had too much "fun" in my early years. Now I like the idea of using a computer. As soon as I figure out how to use one I'll be ready to start quarter-mile-ing 🏎 again.🎌 Now get out in your Vette today as early as possible. Looks like a new weather front is on it's way. Save the Wave.🙋‍♂️

[@piratepress6958]

Enjoyable video and that sure is a clean engine bay for a daily driver! I think you should paint the calipers yellow to match the rest of the car.

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for watching and the comment. I clean the engine bay twice a year and give it a quick wipe down if I'm going somewhere with it. I have the caliper paint in the basement lol. I may get them powder coated instead so we'll see.

[@markdavid4897]

Cost of ownership on C5 is not very much. Maintenance is inexpensive. However, when you throw in unnecessary modifications, you are no longer in the cost of ownership category, you are in the modification category, which is different.

[@YellowVette04]

That's why I mentioned cost of ownership first and then again at the end. Many car people enjoy modifying their car to make it their own, so they see modifications as necessary. If it's not for you, then it's not for you, but that's not everybody. Thanks for watching.

[@Masquerade1010]

Your car looks amazing, I’m currently looking for a 2005 manual C6 corvette coupe and I can’t find them anywhere, only the auto’s are for sale 😩

[@YellowVette04]

I'd look for a 2008 or newer. You get the LS3 engine instead of the LS2. Yea it's more money but worth the upgrade.

[@realbogus]

@@YellowVette04 At the very least, look at the 2006 or newer. The 2006 has a number of small issues resolved that nagged the 2005. I have a 2006 and it's been very reliable.

[@carsacrossmissouri3250]

I have a Standard c5 for 10000

[@jeffreymigliore1184]

Beautiful C5, but I may have you beat. I traded my 2004 Chevy 2500 4X4 diesel pickup truck that paid $10k for a 2002 Z06. Car had 29k miles. Triple black. Previous owner had just put on $8k worth of tires rims and headers (have receipts or I would’ve believed it). Year before that he did a small cam, air intake and Borla exhaust. Tuned at a speed shop putting out 570hp to the wheels. Not one scratch on the car, interior is perfect with an upgraded Panasonic entertainment and GPS system. Altogether his receipts came to $17k over a 2 year period. Moral to this story, you can find some great deals on these cars if you want to be patient.

[@YellowVette04]

Sounds like a great car for a great deal. I feel like there's 2 types of deals out there; the owner who thinks their C5 is a collector so it's priced $5k over fair price or the owner that had their fun and just wants to get rid of it for their next toy. Enjoy the Z, many miles and smiles

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Yup! Worth every penny. I think I bought my C5 for $36k in 2000, put about $3k of mods on the car and sold it for $18k in 2009. I will probably lose that in depreciation alone, after one year of ownership of the i8. The C5 is a GREAT deal!

[@YellowVette04]

That i8 is a sweet ride tho. I keep getting suggested other i8 content now, so I blame you for that lol. Love the C5 and I'm tempted to get a Z06 is the future bc of the great deals there too, but we'll see what the future holds. You gotta get back into a vette so we can invite you to the spring meetup 🤣

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@YellowVette04 That's funny that you keep getting suggested i8 content. My bad. 😂 Yes, the Z06 is a great deal as well. A reasonably priced, very well built and reliable car that is older was hard to come by years ago. GM did it right with the C5. I want to make it to the next meetup. If 512 needs a driver, I'll help him out. If not, I'll get some C5 emblem stickers to cover the BMW symbol on the i8.

[@CaptEricS]

Here on the west coast the price of a C5 has bottomed out and they are slowly going up in value. $20k of insurance costs $190 / 6 mos. Yet, I cannot drive over 2k per year. My C5 is completely stock and everything works. The only mod I may do is the exhaust bypass. I bought 2 pieces of 1 1/2 pipe, yet not sure how it will sound. Thanks Dave.

[@YellowVette04]

You'll enjoy any type of exhaust mod. The sound over stock is so much better. Then you'll want more lol. Many more miles and smiles with it.

[@CaptEricS]

@@YellowVette04 Wow this is wierd as shit... JR Garage has your Jersey plates in their videos!? K66 GDP Hey, I just notice shit!!

[@david029014]

I'm in New Jersey also. Im going to start my corvette journey ! This is good, im subscribed.

[@YellowVette04]

Awesome! Thanks for subscribing. I've been running a few Corvette only meets the last 2 years so come on out to the next one if you're free. Reach out to me in IG if you have any questions along the way 👍

[@CaptEricS]

Dave, here's the deal. I bought and restored my '72 C3 Stingray in 1992 and sold it in 2002 for triple what I paid for it. Do yourself a favor and save all the parts you removed from your C5. You will not regret it. Your vid"s are fantastic!

[@NRMotorsports]

Great video brother that c5 is still a baby I think I’m gonna hit 130k by February

[@YellowVette04]

Everything I drive to is close by lol. Plus the truck now gets used on the weekends instead of the vette.

[@alcapirobi2915]

Bro, I had to pause it as soon as u said your other vehicle is a Ram 1500, thats bugged out, cause I just bought a 99 C5, & have watched a few of your videos on them, now I find out u have a Ram like me, I have a '13 Laramie, cool I'm subscribing now!

[@YellowVette04]

😂😂 love the Ram and C5. The perfect duo. I appreciate the support and thanks for commenting. Any issues with the C5, just let me know.

[@MrNew-dw4sk]

I like to see your yellow Vette , so pretty nice sportcar .. Nice Video you made from it !!! Would i live in USA i would drive a Vette like this for sure. Here in Germany you havent the right people for Service and all around. And the prices to buy here in Germany a good Corvette are to high. Go ahead here in KZbin... See u

[@steeleperry3804]

hey man what do you think of dailying a c5 or c4? Watched a lot of vids and cant decide if i should go for it or pick something else up.

[@YellowVette04]

C5 is your better choice for a daily. More room and overall driveability is better. Look at getting an 01-04 and you'll be set for years. Any repairs won't break the bank either. Don't be afraid of mileage either, a lot of people have reliable cars over 100k miles.

[@ronsteitz4535]

I’ve owned my 2004 for years. Cost related new tires every six yrs,brakes and rotors. Normal maintenance for driving about 5,000 miles a year driven without beating the hell out of it.

[@YellowVette04]

Sounds like we're both in the same boat of not having any substantial repair bills. I did a set of tires a few years back and oil changes each year for 4 years. Unfortunately viewers don't find costs like that interesting, so I included every expense since many owners use their vettes as a 2nd car. Depreciation, insurance, sales tax and fuel make up 2/3 of my overall cost lol. All of which are costs you can't avoid when owning any car.

[@mferrarorace]

Car looks great man. Appreciate the cost run down.

[@Matty.Garage]

Yeah man! I don’t think it is too expensive for the amount of fun you are having! This is basically an investment... I hope your wife things like this as well haha!! Great job man!

[@YellowVette04]

That too expensive was just "click bait" if you even wanna call it that lol. I don't think it's a lot of money at all, especially since the new C8 will lose $10k after you sign for it lol. I'd do it all over again for sure.

[@jonjones4439]

You gotta look at Autotrader they are definitely there, I just saw some today. Good prices!

[@YellowVette04]

Definitely cheap and affordable fun for sure

[@mjphoto45]

Love my c5. Added harmonic balancer

[@YellowVette04]

I did that as well in a more recent cost update. Common issue, but not too bad of a fix.

[@leecovette6895]

Just made it to one year on my ownership I think I should do a video pretty cool idea and I love the Jr. Garage hit

[@YellowVette04]

Definitely do one. I like seeing others take and creatively on the same car and topic. Just having a little fun, not like he's gonna watch this video anyway lol.

[@leecovette6895]

@@YellowVette04 I hope it gets around were he sees it lol

[@retrobear9367]

I've been trying to find a Yellow C5 for a few months now. Hard to find locally with stick and a targa. Only found one so far.

[@YellowVette04]

I looked for 8 months. At the time everybody thought their C5 was worth over 20k with 80k+ miles. So this was actually the cheapest for the mileage in NJ at the time. It is auto but that's doesn't bother me.

[@LittleJimmyNorton]

I should do a video of all my repairs. It would be an hour long.... lol, but true. Great video! BTW 3500 miles a year, really?! 10,000 a year here. My theory, if it's going to depreciate, no sense in pampering it. Although now with the new chrome rims and this asshole governor brining and salting the roads every other day is making things difficult.

[@YellowVette04]

Lol I was at 5k/yr but now I use the truck on weekends with the family. Since my commute is only 15 miles to and from work, the miles don't pile up. The amount of brine is ridiculous.

[@LittleJimmyNorton]

@@YellowVette04 nothing for nothing, as much as my vette frustrates me, I gotta keep it. I'LL NEVER GET CLOSE TO WHAT I GOT INTO IT. The only way I'll get even close to a fair price for it is if it gets totaled and I get an insurance check. Lol...

[@YellowVette04]

Lol I agree with you there. I've been lucky with mine so far, but I know the repairs are coming its just a matter of time.

[@RustyZipper]

LittleJimmyNorton - you live in NY?

[@LittleJimmyNorton]

NJ, 10 minutes from the Bordentown corvette meet.

[@davidhenderson9383]

Who you insured through lol 😂 I’m paying 150 a month and I thought that was cheap

[@YellowVette04]

Lol All State. A few people here recommended it and I've heard good things, call up the Corvette Museum and get a quote from them.

[@lockonstratos7787]

Mine is 1200 a year

[@Casey-ov2hx]

I’m paying 115 a month for my 2000 targa

[@YellowVette04]

It's crazy how different areas have such different rates.

[@MBTexas196]

I added my 2009 vette to my liberty mutual policy and it cost me an extra $26 per month for full coverage.

[@89imp03]

Not bad, definitely the most fun car you can get for the money

[@YellowVette04]

Definitely a hard one to beat for sure. Appreciate the support and good luck to you in 2020

[@89imp03]

@@YellowVette04 same to you man 💯

[@alexislobo2010]

Have you considered changing the fog light covers to the mesh or open vent style?

[@YellowVette04]

I did think about it since I have the open filter, but I haven't pulled the trigger on it. I've seen guys drill out the surround or drill holes in it as well. We'll see.

[@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames]

Hahaha nice callout to JR Garage, letting them know that you know what's going on!

[@YellowVette04]

Since nobody asked the first time, I figured I'd let them know it's ok this time lol. Just having a little fun, doubt he or his editor will watch it anyway.

[@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames]

@@YellowVette04 Yeah that's true; they're too busy making video after video that will undoubtedly get hundreds of thousands of views. We will get there someday, we just need to keep grinding away...

[@YellowVette04]

@@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames 💯 good luck to you in 2020.

[@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames]

@@YellowVette04 Same to you!

[@mikedink5453]

I bought a 99 c5 with a cam headers cat and muffler delete Z06 wheels mono removable steering wheel and mono shifter. I paid 13,500.

[@YellowVette04]

That's a great deal and sounds like a fun build. Good luck with it. Many miles and smiles

[@sall7029]

Vette looks great & valuable information.

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

[@mjphoto45]

My 2000 triple black 6 speed. First year. $100 oil change. Spent $0 on repairs. 56k miles

[@YellowVette04]

I've only had to do normal maintenance for almost 5 years and a set of rear tires. Car is great and reliable. Thanks for watching and sharing your owner experience 👍

[@tman406]

I just recently purchased a 2004 Corvette, Lemans Coupe commemorative, one owner 38k on the clock. Clean and mint. Total 27k. Good deal?

[@YellowVette04]

Used car prices are through the roof. The only answer that matters is Are you happy with the car? I smile every time i drive mine and would do it all over again. That being said, 2 years ago that car would have went for high teens to low 20s, but the market is what the market is. Many miles and smiles.

[@ronsteitz4535]

All mods are your own doing ,not needed as regular upkeep. The car stock is great. You have too much extra money.

[@YellowVette04]

I said that during the video. That being said it's still $9k+ not including the mods. Still not a lot of money as I said in the video and in my pinned comment.

[@realbogus]

Cost of ownership is the main reason why the C5 - C7 are such a value. Road and Track did a 12 month test on a C7 and the new Boxter back in 2014. The Boxter cost some $3100 in services for 12 months and 40k miles. The C7? $620 for the same time and distance. The keys? 1. Helm Factory Service Manual. This book will save your ass. 2. RockAuto.com. Most of the Corvette specialty sites are expensive, and unless you need something dedicated to the Corvette, use RockAuto. I use either Mid America Corvette or Corvette Mods for Corvette specific. I have had issues with quality from Ecklers... price is also an issue. 3. TireRack is a great place for tires, brakes and shocks 4. Drive the damned thing. Cars are not engineered to sit in a garage and look pretty. Keep then exercised and they will serve you wonderfully. 5. Use good products... I use K&N Filters and Mobil 1 or Amsoil products. Motul brake fluid. 6. If on a budget, keep the mods to a minimum. They add up, quickly. Finally, depending on usage and drivers age, look into collector car insurance. The Corvette Museum offers such insurance and is well worth investigating. I think Adam Boca is still running that program, tell him bogus sent ya.

[@YellowVette04]

💯. Thanks for watching and commenting. A lot of good info. Thankfully I haven't had to do much maintenance besides oil change and tires. I had the tire placed match tire racks price which was good.

[@realbogus]

@@YellowVette04 I have owned Corvettes for nearly 20 years. I learned how to coexist with a 1992 LT1 coupe (6spd!). If you can survive that without losing ones shirt, you have done something. My current C6 has been stupid reliable. The only real weakness is the crap design of the radiator support structure. Poor, very poor.

[@gregwarner3753]

I had a C-5 for about 30,000 miles and the most expensive thing was having it T-boned out from under me. Insurance paid far less thani had in the car. The biggest expense I have on my C-6 has been winter storage, tires, insurance and fuel. That has ben a out five grand over 30,000 miles and two summers. Well worth it.

[@YellowVette04]

Sucks to hear that about the C5. At least you got a C6 and still no issues with that. Hard to beat these cars for the fun factor compared to the price. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@Logan-py8we]

5 years ive owned one..best sports car for the money. repairs is averaging about 650.00 a year. so far what ive done battery spark plugs and wires throttle body service and fuel injectors cleaned all around pads and routers passenger side fuel pump to fix fuel gauge problem throttle position sensor starter

[@YellowVette04]

Hard to beat the price for what you get with this. Many of those things you shouldn't have to touch for a few years and usually a good idea to do those unless the previous records were kept.

[@maxfly7079]

I was hoping to at least get breakeven money for my 2 used C5's, after buying my used C7 vert....They are selling from $8 to $15 for coupes, verts., and Z06's... in Az...add $10k more for any under 40k in miles...unfortunalely their chances of getting it are slim. ..so I have kept mine, and Redesignated the 99 vert. A4 as my grocery getter...er Prius and the 04 Z06 as the Sport bike motorcycle that won't fall over...I haven't found the right trade on a used 4x4 truck...at this time I would rather haul ass, than haul things...lol

[@mjphoto45]

Love my c5. Not expensive at all

[@YellowVette04]

I agree. Love my vette and it's the cheapest car I've owned and of course the best looking. Especially when you count in loss due to depreciation, or lack of depreciation. I could have driven it for 5 years and almost sold it for what I bought it for. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍.

[@OakleyGuru379]

How is this cost of ownership? This does not include accessories, engine mods and pieces like the door plugs which were not on there when you bought it. Prospective owners are only looking for maintenance, insurance, gas and wear item costs. I could mod mine for $30k, doesnt mean that is what it costs to own.

[@YellowVette04]

Can't make everybody happy. Some complain that they don't wanna hear about insurance bc every car has insurance. Door plugs actually fall out on every C5, so it's pretty common lol. Thanks for watching 👍

[@CNCChazz]

I love the look, I do a few tweaks to mine but havent dropped that much yet. lol Great video

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. 2/3 of that cost is cost you can't avoid in tax, insurance, fuel and depreciation. Mods aren't that crazy, the exhaust was my biggest purchase.

[@RustyZipper]

You have no idea what depreciation is until you buy a new C7. Even buying mine used has dropped 20k+ in 2 years. I’m waiting-to see C7 ZR1’s at 80-90k and dropping and the guys faces who bought them as “collector cars” 🤣

[@RustyZipper]

Just checked cargurus and $111 is the lowest 3ZR. Also found an 1100 hp ZR1 www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=13601&trimNames=ZR1%203ZR%20Coupe%20RWD&showNegotiable=true&sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&distance=50000&endYear=2019&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d1&startYear=2019#listing=261622681

[@YellowVette04]

Haha I hear you man. That's why I bought a 15yo car that wasn't gonna depreciate much more. Sounds like you're under water, I'll take that C7R off your hands, even trade for the C5?

[@RustyZipper]

You bet, you get the payment book also! With your ad revenue it will generate you money! (At least that’s what you tell your wife)

[@YellowVette04]

🤣🤣💯

[@KingSavage96]

Good video buddy

[@YellowVette04]

Appreciate it man 👍

[@KingSavage96]

YellowVette04 You bet 💯

[@frontxxrunner]

Well worth the money spent. I hate to say YOLO, but....

[@YellowVette04]

I agree buddy. I'd do it all over again and I'll do it for the next vette I get.

[@twistednuts768]

Blake Pinette yellow? It’s YOLO

[@superscyber1587]

I found a 1998 C5, 100k miles for $9000 is it worth it? I'll be daily driving it if I do get it

[@YellowVette04]

Honestly depends on your area. Here in NJ that's a fair price. If you can squeeze the seller down a little bit, then obviously that's better.

[@RageTheSonicPro]

Very good video, I've really been looking into these c5's alot latley. Seems like a killer bargain, in my area there's some for under 10k with decent mileage

[@williamjsmith9877]

Next upgrade, C6 base 5 spoke wheels, 18 front 19 rear, powder coat black, you can find them cheep on craigslist, see my poto, 02 yellow conv

[@YellowVette04]

I was thinking about C6 wheels. I was also looking at what you did with the brakes. Yellow calipers with black brackets and Corvette lettering. You powder coat the brakes or paint yourself?

[@williamjsmith9877]

I rebuilt the m/cylinder and calipers and installed s/s lines and painted the calipers the correct yellow, then highlited the letters in black. Its a good job to do because the fluid is new, mine had never been changed. With the C6 wheels you will need to fit 20mm spacers on the rear only.

[@YellowVette04]

I appreciate the info. Looks good 👍

[@williamheinsinger7390]

HAPPY NEW YEAR BRO.

[@YellowVette04]

Thank you. Happy New Year to you and yours

[@Roy-sh1oj]

Has anyone tried Hagerty for insurance. i have a 76 Corvette and full coverage with a value of $18,500 is only $250 a year. i put road hazzard on my policy for $70. Car only towed on a flatbed and no limit on tows. Give them a call that is free..

[@YellowVette04]

I've heard good things about Hagerty and NCM. I need to reach out to both of them soon. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@victorjohnson9672]

Great Video 👍🏿

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@rickwestlake3048]

It's less than my expenses for my 30-foot sailboat, over the past four years ... I don't have to pay $3000/year to park my Vette fifty miles from home; I pay nothing to park it 100 feet from my front door.

[@YellowVette04]

HAHA this is very true. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@ffas23]

You do a really good video. Been checking out your C5 Video’s for awhile now. Being from NJ also how are you getting away without a front License Plate?

[@YellowVette04]

I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching the vids. I made a video about putting the plate behind the bumper filler and securing it with velcro. At the time of that video, I was never pulled over for not having it. Of course 4 days later I was pulled over in Holmdel, but I demonstrated it to the cop and told him it was for show purposes and I forgot to remove it. Luckily it was a nice day so my windows were down or he could have gotten me for window tint as well, but he let me go with no tickets or warnings. That was my only encounter and I'm sure I'll have another one at some point.

[@ffas23]

YellowVette04 So you know this year of 2020 makes 50 years for me owning and driving Corvettes. I own 4 of them today in my little Collector Car Collection owning a C2,C3,C5 and C6 all Coupes. Keep up the great video’s.

[@YellowVette04]

Where are you in Jersey? It would be awesome to come check out your cars and make a video if you're cool with that. If you want to email me [e-mail]

[@ffas23]

YellowVette04 Somerset. I will keep that in mind. Too much in my way right now. I’m on the Corvette Forum at times. Been a member there 18 years this month in the C2,C3,C5 and C6 section. Purchased my first Vette back in 1970 a ‘67 Vert.

[@YellowVette04]

@@ffas23 I'm off exit 117 on GSP. It would be great to come out, so if you're ever interested it would be cool. Just let me know. Keep an eye out for our next meetup in the Spring, bring one of them to it.

[@karosmith]

Where did you get the clear fog lights? Thanks in advance for your time and help.

[@YellowVette04]

Almost everything I get on Amazon. Link to the bulbs I got are in the description of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKClgaifg6Z5gbM

[@karosmith]

Awesome. Thank you sir.

[@KINGUILLE1]

very nice

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@raymondeldridge2911]

Nothing you mentioned has to do with ownership I had my 69 Ferrari 50,000 miles service was 80,000 dollars not including shipping it back to the factory my 2000 corvette which bought 4yrs ago for 3,500 is my daily driver just cost me routine maintenance

[@YellowVette04]

I've done this breakdown after 2 and 3 years. I mention this in the beginning and all I do is recap it. I don't repeat what I already mentioned. If you'd like to hear the boring stuff, then you can watch my year 2 video. Still over 9k in purchase fees, driving expenses, insurance and to maintain. If you paid 80k for a Ferrari service, then I doubt you care about the boring costs of a Corvette

[@swampcrawlerls1267]

174.00 registration in Michigan. Boooo! Its ridiculous, plus our roads suck!

[@YellowVette04]

Per year?? I thought Jersey sucked for everything, but maybe this ONE thing we don't suck on lol. Winter time kills roads here, so I can only imagine how it affects the roads in Michigan since your winters are a lot worse than here.

[@swampcrawlerls1267]

@@YellowVette04 yes, its 174$ per year on my Vette. Just nuts... 90.00 per year on my daily driver 2000 Dakota, so what gives?

[@YellowVette04]

That seems backwards lol. Here cars are $46.50 and suvs/trucks are $75.

[@michaeljaskiewicz7318]

What state do you live in? I'm in Michigan and I pay 622 dollars for 6 months insurance.

[@YellowVette04]

NJ, typically insurance in my state is high compared to the average lol. I haven't yet, but I would call the National Corvette Museum for an insurance quote. I hear they have great rates. My policy is currently with All State.

[@lockonstratos7787]

Mine is 630 every 6 months

[@ADa89mixus]

These are around 25k euros with +-75k miles in europe. It's quite steep for a second car

[@YellowVette04]

Wow that's $29k US right now. That is really steep. With that amount of miles here, it's about $12-15k US depending where you live and the year. Is it rare to have a C5 in Europe? That could have something to do with the price

[@ADa89mixus]

@@YellowVette04 they are rare and probably cheaper to import. Although taxes are high as well. Must say, that yellow one of yours is unique, it's a very sexy car.

[@demizius]

Yea, I do my own oil changes.

[@YellowVette04]

Cost savings for sure. Thanks for watching and sharing

[@saoudabdullah464]

Perfect

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@carycase5563]

Dude, don't sell your vette for $13,500, C5 vettes are going up in value if you haven't noticed. I can see this video is a couple years old, but vets are going up. I live in Arizona and if you have a 50k mile vette and sell it for 14k it will sell in one day.

[@YellowVette04]

Totally agree that prices have shot up since I made this video. Here in NJ, it'll sell for what i purchased it for 5 years ago with no problem.

[@stephenverrigni172]

FYI, My C5 is also my 2nd car..... Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 is my daily driver

[@xx_ironman77_xx1]

Can I ask sum what was the 8,150 For? and how old are u?? Like 20 or 25 ?and u live in nj so can a 19 year old have a c5 in nj cheap ish on car insurance?

[@YellowVette04]

The $8150 was my cost after 3 years, that included tax, title, fees, insurance, maintenance and mods. At the time I didn't want to go over things I covered in previous videos, but this video got a lot more views than I ever imagined lol. I made update videos after 5 years that I released a couple months back, that may help a bit. I'm 35, so insurance is cheaper for my age group. Call up your insurance company and provide them with a VIN# of the car you're interested in and they'll give you a quote on the phone.

[@nyr413]

Let’s Go Rangers!!

[@YellowVette04]

Not doing too good at the moment, but I got faith 🙏

[@superdon1chw]

I pay 600 every 6 months for PL PD no coverage no tickets

[@YellowVette04]

Insurance is a crazy thing and depends on a few variables. I'm going to call the Corvette Museum for a quote one of these days.

[@bsquared1512]

@yellowvette04 and these mods are because you wanted to not because you had to right?

[@nobreaks3305]

Do you think i should remove my long tube headers for cooks or texas spd? Or just keep the long tube? Just bought a c5 a month ago.

[@YellowVette04]

If the car already has long tubes then I would leave em in. There won't be a difference that's worth the money to go from one to the other. Welcome to the Corvette Community. You'll love the car more and more. Many miles and smiles with it

[@nobreaks3305]

YellowVette04 yea i love the car not a problem with it besides the glitch gauges. Forgot to ask what do you recommend? Like all of the lights pop up every now and then but we ran the codes at auto zone and nothing bad popped up as for like car problems. But if i get these electrical issues fixed? I could 100% sure daily this car.

[@nobreaks3305]

YellowVette04 also a gas smell in the cabin. We checked the tank and stuff and he put in some very small gas tank that holds $6. So that could be the problem but other than that its a perfect car everything works how you want it to.

[@fritzmeynejr2983]

I would like to have seen your expenses broken down as follows: Actual required and or failed expenses as normal. Optional expenses by choice, new LED, headers, cam etc., Expenses for fuel, oil, etc. Insurance, state fees etc. while real are somewhat equal to al vehicle ownership. Example, my C5 has cost me "only" a front harmonic balancer (common as you know) and Sway bar end links (4). That has been my only true above and beyond expenses I consider everyday wear and tear expenses. Yes, I changed rims, tires, brakes, LED SS letters, etc. but those are "my choice", not demands of owning any specific car. I am not complaining and I applaud your modifications as you have done a great job. Your Video Header was somewhat misleading? Now if you want real ridicules cost of ownership, let me write a novel about my BMW.s and Porsches...absurdly expensive for normal wear and tear, and after 30 years of owning them I gave up and went to Corvette and I have (rarely) looked back. Keep up the great videos!

[@drm9397]

Stryper called, they want their car back.

[@YellowVette04]

🤣🤣 that's great

[@mjphoto45]

I love 2000 triple black 6 spd convert. Yearly oil change. Im not adding all that junk

[@YellowVette04]

I, like many enthusiasts, like to make our cars a little different instead. To each their own.

[@markcrisp7315]

Yea Dave & you can modify the heck out of them to your liking mine I’m easily over $10 k In mods alone man 💯👊🏾🇺🇸😊✌️

[@YellowVette04]

I hear you on that. Once you start, it's hard to stop lol. Thanks for watching 👍

[@trevor4533]

LOL JR garage used your footage? What a bunch of twerps...

[@YellowVette04]

Haha yea. In one of there recent vids they used my exhaust clip from earlier this year. He messaged me afterwards and we're cool. Just having a little fun and he probably won't watch this anyway lol. At 1:25 in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnbYkIebq6d0opo

[@lockonstratos7787]

Most cars depreciate,some cars like eleanor goes up

[@YellowVette04]

This is true. There's a few that go up, but those I can't afford lol. Thanks for watching the vids.

[@DKoldies_CEO_Drew_Scumbag]

$400 harmonic balancer and $100 for oil changes. $500 in 2 years.

[@YellowVette04]

It's a great reliable car and is surprisingly easy to work on.

[@franco804]

Nice pillow bro.

[@YellowVette04]

It's for when I'm taking a nap at lunch time 🤣. I stole the idea from Vortex Radar.

[@GearHead704]

I don't know sounds expensive, maybe a FoxBody would be better! 😂

[@YellowVette04]

It'll cost me that much to get one road worthy lol. Not really, but anything is possible in the future. I want to get another car, but I have other things I need to take care of first.

[@RustyZipper]

👛 👜 🌈

[@Drip2SG]

I just bought a 2002 c5 auto with 130k on it for 7500. Is that a good deal?

[@YellowVette04]

Yes, that's a reasonable buy. No matter what you get one for, you'll always find a better deal later on... just the way it is lol. Good luck with it and let me know if you have any questions or issues.

[@Drip2SG]

I also wanted to know could I daily a c5? Just work and back. Don’t want to do nothing crazy to it but get at least 420hp

[@YellowVette04]

Definitely. I drive mine to work whenever the sun is out and I'm at 386whp. Dyno # is exactly that because each dyno will read different. A cam, heads and full exhaust will get you to 420. You'll have to upgrade things in the process and the big ticket one will be the trans. The 4L60 might hold up, but you're pushing it at that level. I'll be getting mine built this year or next.

[@Drip2SG]

@@YellowVette04 perfect! Thanks a lot I’m excited about this car. I was looking at gtos and g8s but got this for cheaper so I’m gonna give it a world

[@Drip2SG]

@@YellowVette04 thanks for the inspiration bro. Hope your build goes well

[@sspp3065]

I like that spoiler what is the name of the company on ebay

[@YellowVette04]

I love the spoiler too and it's held up so far. This is the video I did on it if you wanna get a better look at it and there's a link to where you can buy it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIHOiWVmfLOhnck

[@sspp3065]

Just ordered one

[@YellowVette04]

Nice, you'll like it.

[@mjphoto45]

Paint the calipers yellow. 12k is extras you dont need

[@YellowVette04]

It's probably more 3-4k in extras since tax, title, registration, insurance, fuel, maintenance and depreciation is over $9k in 4 years.

[@williamjsmith9877]

Who did you get the 3D rear letters from?

[@YellowVette04]

Zip Corvette. Link in the description of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaLFYWuvmaeDerc

[@OOICU812]

This car actually APPRECIATED?

[@YellowVette04]

It's appreciated but still depreciating lol. I took the 3 year depreciation off and added in the 4 year depreciation amount.

[@kallo182]

13.000$ ??? You must be joking. In Germany you get for a Car in this Condition 30.000 Euro.

[@YellowVette04]

Oh boy lol. I just converted that to US and you can get a C6 Z06 or a base model C7 for that price.

[@kallo182]

@@YellowVette04 Can i sak you one Question? Does the Air Intake you have in your Car, bring Performance, or Sound? Because i hade those K&N Mushroom Air Intake. And it was really worse. Im pretty sure the Car had less HP, and absolute 0,0 Sound. It pulled the hot Air out of the Engine Room, and you could see that. In normal Case, i start to drive, and it need about 10Km until the Engine is warm. With those K&N Intake the Engine was already after 5Km warm. And on hot Summer days, the Cooling Fan switched every time on, when i stopped the Car. Even a 1minute stop on a red Traffic Light, and the Cooling Fan switched on. After 6 months i rebulid it back the the stock Air Filter, and i feeled, that the Car pulled better in low rpms with the stock Filter. So how is the Filter you have in your C5? Is it similar worse, or does it bring Performance?

[@obsessivehobbies5464]

I dont want to do this... it's better that I dont know haha

[@YellowVette04]

Haha I hear you. Didn't realize it until I wrote it all down and looked back at my previous videos. I almost didn't do this bc I didn't want the wife to know 🤣🤣

[@RustyZipper]

That’s what I was thinking!

[@markushuang9965]

Do you think it’s daily drivable?

[@YellowVette04]

Yes, I know a bunch of people that daily drive them. It'll be difficult if you get show where you live. It has its gremlins like ever other used car, but it's really not that bad.

[@markushuang9965]

YellowVette04 sounds great, cuz I have an accord rn and I’m looking at a couple of cars. A c5 is the best bang for my bucks since it’s cheap and cheap to insure, and I have experience with muscle cars. Also, the car is 20 years old if not almost, how reliable and lasting do you think these cars can go from here on?

[@markushuang9965]

YellowVette04 and I don’t mind driving a car that’s unique, that’s what car guys like right 😂 not necessarily for attention just like how they look

[@clemnewton9995]

Fla corvette seem reasonable PRIce say 2004 c5 automatic with 150000 for 8000 on craiglist

[@mikenagy3728]

That car is now worth $20K or more.

[@YellowVette04]

Which is crazy. They'll come back down again, but good for owners that only want to hold onto it for a year or two. Enjoy it and sell it for the same or more than you bought it for. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Masquerade1010]

👀

[@YellowVette04]

👍

[@GOD-pz7dx]

Im brain dead i thought more number equals big number i didn't think it be 12k i thought it was gonna be like 1mill

[@YellowVette04]

🤷‍♂️

[@mjphoto45]

Misleading. M5 c5 is just fine. All the extras that you do is on you

[@YellowVette04]

Pretty sure I said "My" a bunch of times 🤷‍♂️

[@modified93tc]

I was thinking cost of repairs this is mods and such

[@YellowVette04]

@@modified93tc no repairs. Oil changes and tires in 4 years. Not exciting to make a video about so I included everything spent.

[@modified93tc]

@@YellowVette04 thanks for the information... shopping for one

[@chazb9164]

3500 miles a yr?

[@YellowVette04]

Almost 20k in 4 years, but the last year was only 3500. Now with covid I barely hit 2500 in 2020

[@jf6910]

This is a very poor example of a Cost of Ownership. This guy spent money on stuff most corvette owners won’t even bat an eye at.

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for watching and your feedback

[@richardkroll7736]

Not a cheap car by any means

[@YellowVette04]

No, but $7k+ of that amount would be close to what any other car would be. The $3k+ in mods is a personal choice. It's the buying price and very little depreciation that is great. Of course it's fun and makes you smile every time you start the car.