I Bought a C5 Corvette..Here's Why

For the past few months I've been searching for a car that's reliable, good on gas, and comfortable while still being sporty and looking good. So I bought an 18-year-old Corvette....
You read that correct. This 2001 C5 Corvette was my choice as a new all-around good car. Its a proven capable platform with its 350 horsepower aluminum LS1 V8 and low weight to carry around. 0-60 is over with in four and a half seconds, and still capable of 30+ MPG on the highway. Is it perfect?
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[@DriveHub]

For new visitors to the channel, skip to 2:39!

[@romoalex]

your surprise is ruined by the title anyways

[@1g4u]

Why did you not go with a c5 zo6?

[@samathafreedom1415]

Your swearing is awful and the way you have to show whats in the back compartments and the comments you say about saving your girlfriend for the next guy. Its disgusting.👎👎

[@Stay-vigilant]

@@samathafreedom1415 I thoroughly enjoyed the video especially the parts you mentioned.

[@samathafreedom1415]

@@Stay-vigilant thank you JM

[@glassgurumikeb]

Not driving your car...."It's like saving your girlfriend for the next guy" ...best line i've heard in years!

[@RandomAndre13]

I think the first guy Ive heard saying that was Mike musto from Big Muscle!

[@songsofalifetime8508]

Good Line... I'll remember this one !

[@mountainbiker44]

Mike Boyer 🤣

[@keeneshiarancher6717]

Mike Boyer vhsgsg

[@doorsmenu4050]

@Tony Wolf unless the car is a special edition ,classic,or high end like Ferrari, You're not gonna make much back compared to what you spent. Also why would someone buy a car with the intention to let it sit , that be pretty stupid on their end imo

[@williammuller3391]

I get pumped every time I hop in my '04 C5. I'm 78. In my VETTE I'm A kid again. A fast kid.

[@cleanerdetailsllc8481]

Thats awesome ! Good for you 😊

[@Sum11979]

Ride on William! 😀

[@SonnyGTA]

Thats so great!!!!

[@michaelkoltonuk3210]

I'm 70. Have my 04 C5 for 6 yrs. Every drive is a thrill you never tire of.

[@MC-uj4co]

William Muller enjoy I love my 04 C5 goggle sweet corvette just posted my corvette It's black. And 30 second video

[@floyddianetti9023]

I have had my C5 for 13 years, excellent vehicle. When you add it all up, nothing else comes close for the money. Performance, looks, dead solid reliability. One of the most powerful economy cars made. Many happy miles to you.

[@michaellawson7554]

I'm going to cry BS

[@geoufloaf5526]

tbh my C5 makes noises I wish it didnt make and it also leaks trans fluid atm so you can have problems, but its so fun to drive

[@vlogcity1111]

@@geoufloaf5526 what year???

[@geoufloaf5526]

@@vlogcity1111 2000

[@LordCowbxyRDR]

@@geoufloaf5526 you ever get the issue taken care of?

[@tokenrl2220]

Im buying my first car tomorrow. Getting a 1997 C5 with a 6 speed. Right at 100k miles. Extremely excited

[@ketchup9187]

Did you end up getting it

[@gopro2027]

sick first car! Be safe!

[@ketchup9187]

Curois bc i am looking into c5 or possibly c6

[@ronan1988]

updates ?

[@truebetold65]

Good choice 👍.

[@raysaezjr.8765]

That's nothing - my C5 has 271k miles and I just took it on a 2100 mile trip. Ride on.

[@HemiLyfestyle]

Damn congratulations

[@hobopwnr1]

fun fact: there's a corvette in the corvette museum that has 750k+ miles on a stock engine (maybe a million, not sure if I'm remembering that correctly)

[@NakedChicken69]

A buddy of mine has a 97 c5 he bought from the original owner in 2010, has ~250k on it. Still runs great. The things that break are little things like the headlight motors

[@XxLevegencexX]

25k miles this year on my new to me 02 C5, Florida to Colorado without a hiccup. 33mpg too while putting down 355rwhp. Murica

[@bajaguachobajacagon7833]

You got a Prius dude...

[@edmaluf]

Only in America a guy "complains" that his cars get terrible mpg, and the solution to that is a 5.7 liter V8.

[@23Robusto]

I owned that car. 27 mpg on the highway

[@milojanis4901]

No joke, they get at least 26 mph on highway, about the same as the junk 3.6L Cadillac V6 in my CTS. More durable too....

[@carmenpete]

@@milojanis4901 on a trip back east, about 1100 miles, with the 6 speed manual, cruise control my average was 28.7 MPG, checking sometime on the way I was getting almost 29.9 MPG, C5 5.7L - who'd except that, my entire trip in gas cost 277 dollars !

[@dewaynemiguel3349]

My 2001 C5 has been worked it puts out 535 hp 6 speed manual on last trip i averaged 30.1 at 75 mph i was suprised at the milage i had a taures v6 only averaged 26 mpg on the highway

[@camaro3gen]

Last time I filled up I ended up at 28.5 combined with my 2000 Corvette.

[@rickhunter6513]

The C5 is one of my favorite model years. Car still looks fresh especially during a time when most manufacturers are going with the sharp, angular look. The C5 to me is the last Vette that still looks like a Vette. And this pop up headlights 👍🏼

[@y2j1490yahoo]

A c6 is built on the c5 and looks very similar . How does the c5 seem more classic to you ? C6 is last with round tailights

[@stevenikazy2943]

Agreed, Rick. New cars look like an open box of knives coming at you.

[@takforce06]

Agreed. C5 is absolutely beautiful

[@rickhunter6513]

Lukas really the only difference to me between C5 and C6 are those pop up headlights. I think the C6 is a fine looking car but the C5 is the last of the pop ups. Is that a big deal, not really. I think the back end of the C6 is better looking than the C5’s. It’s like the designer of the C5 sculpted this beautiful design but forgot to finish the rear end.

[@ffas23]

@@y2j1490yahoo I own a C5 and C6 both Coupes. They are pretty much the same car in a way. Holding on to them both. I also own a C2 and C3 both Coupes and they are very similar cars built basically on the same frame. To me I feel I have some of the best Corvette Models Chevrolet ever built.

[@The_Cobalt_Lair]

I’ve had mine for 5 years, best car I’ve ever owned! It’s my only car so I drive it daily.

[@SERGE_Tech]

c5 and c6 seem like such an amazing value looking to purchase one of these pretty soon. The value is so unreal I cant believe no one ever talks about this...

[@sharonsouthern2365]

SERGE They are a great value! I am 72 and just bought a “new” 2002 36k perfect body and torch red! $10,000 even. I love to drive this car fast and furious. Good luck with your search!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

There's no better car for fun than a Corvette. Even my buddies with higher end cars will say this. Congratulations.

[@moses2009100]

Saving your girlfriend for the next guy was the best line I heard today

[@KingHaggis]

Excellent choice. I had a black '99 manual C5 Coupe 12 years ago. Here in the Netherlands, it was a rare sight and an awesome drive. It had luxury options that I almost never saw in other cars at the time (HUD, power seats with memory, active handling, suspension control, traction control, etc.), I loved the BOSE audiosystem when I purchased a converter that allowed me to connect my Zune MP3 player. It was also faster than 99% of the cars on the road and everybody kept drooling over it. The car had the optional magnesium rims and manual transmission and took corners like a pro with the near 50/50 weight balance. Sadly the car had to go away when I purchased some real estate property but I'm saving up for a brand new C8 now. Totally hooked on Corvette.

[@davidh3951]

I bought an 02 C5 April of 2019 with 64000 miles on it for around 12000 dollars. It's the best car I've ever owned and I honestly dont know why I see all these people talking smack about them so I appreciate your positive review .

[@studio-flash]

I'm British and love the worlds best sports car..the Corvette but they are expensive here to buy, run etc. One day I might have one..I hope..good luck with yours, drive it and smile!

[@studio-flash]

The interior looks great, a classic sports car design..

[@davidh3951]

I hope your dream of getting one day comes true I've always wanted a Corvette since I was a kid I'm 32 now but I just told myself that one day I was gonna get one saved my money and now I finally have one. So good luck!

[@BladedAngel]

Be careful in rain. C5's are bottom feeders! It doesn't take a flood to hydrolock the engine, a torrential downpour can do you in! But seeing as you have a jeep, I feel I already know what would go out on rainy days anyway!

[@AKFaded]

Bladeeeeeddd

[@the_real_bromel]

I love your videos

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

I put an outerwear on my filter. It will starve the intake of air before it lets water in, even if fully submerged

[@magiccheeseball]

@@the_real_bromel did you see his video about American supercars? Great video and the ending was hilarious!

[@magiccheeseball]

Dude your American supercar video was awesome!

[@jonasingebrigtsen1504]

I had my 99 c5 now for 10 years, and it's a fantastic car!!!🤠

[@jackoff1826]

I've got two of them, for 13 and 11 years now

[@sparkye63]

@@jackoff1826 99 hardtop since new.

[@jeffreyyannuzzi4832]

Had a 2002 purchased brand new. Had that C5 for 13 years. Sold it with 72000 miles on it. Fantastic car 6 speed. Fun to drive, fast handled great! The only thing I had go wrong was the rack and pinnon went bad. Thank God it was covered under warranty. Absolutely loved that car!

[@philipclinger8178]

OK, THIS IS IT ! THE REAL TRUTH ! I have owned 5 Corvettes: the neat 1953 (in 1964), the 1957 beauty, the 1963 icon Stingray, the head turning 1968, and my present icon, the last 2004 C-5 (12 years). But the C-5 is the most beautiful Corvette EVER with it's beautiful smooth lines (even better lowered). It is "liquid glass torch red paint", 4- times first place wins. The fantastic LS1 engine. AND the most BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS INTERIOR EVER (love that grab handle), sport seat design, and enormous trunk. There will NEVER be a more beautiful Corvette. And reliable ! I waited and waited for the 2020. And; "Star Wars" - ugly angular design (+"bolt-on" scoops etc.) from now on. And no interior room. End of story !

You know you're not married when you can spontaneously buy yourself a Corvette

[@DriveHub]

One of many benefits 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@davidgossage2244]

Or get a girl that lets you spontaneously buy a corvette, like I did.

[@thecapone45]

MGTOW

[@ffas23]

I am married and I own 4 of them among other Collector Cars and me and my wife are the complete opposites. She was never into cars. I guess I married the right one as far as that goes.

[@ffas23]

BMWg84 I am not worried about it. Been married almost 37 years and 13 months away from turning 70. If I was much younger I might worry about it.

[@Wsmith247]

Have the exact car in red. I get 17 in the city and 30 Hwy. Great car and most repairs are not too bad, just had the clutch cylinder replaced and it ran me $1700 at the dealer. Bought the car 5 yrs ago with 52,000 miles for all the same reasons you did. With exhaust and intake I've had mine at 175mph with a little left. I get more complements on this car than any other I've owned.

[@josiahroise192]

I did the exact same thing bro. I needed a commute car for going out of state back and forth. I did tons of research and my 2000 C5 was the best option I came across. I was looking for fuel efficiency,power,appeal,reliability,and something that would hold its book value. It’s the best purchase I’ve ever made

[@wavnino1]

I'm 27 and this was my 2nd car. I was focused on getting a c6 but ended up with a 04 artic white c5 instead which in the long run wasn't bad at all. I was at the light with this guy and his girl in a c7 and he was like "the C5 is beautiful" which caught me by surprise I thought everybody was on the C7.I was getting compliments left and right and from the chicks too 😎 so the Trojans in your cubbies is vital lmao. I had a blast driving it! I have a back injury now and nerve damage so I haven't been able to drive. But Seeing this video made me happy tho. The first thing I wanna do when I finally get the treatment is do a nice road trip. Can't wait too see what projects you have a lined up for her. You're gonna fall In love with it 👌.

[@bigkeezo]

Cool 😎

[@Sandy-oy2lr]

A very underrated car. Total bargain. I've known people who tried to own Euro cars with similar mileage and years. And it winds up costing them $10K over a 3-5 year period for maintenance and repairs. Along with at least 1 unexpected trip to the shop a year. After a couple of years, they tend to get rid of them at a substantial loss. My C6Z, with the exception of a failed HVAC door actuator, has been a very reliable and extremely low cost car to own. Sports car or not. The performance is nothing less than stunning. As to the interior, mine's held up extremely well. It's not fancy. But, unlike some very expensive sports cars, very durable and easy to care for.

[@mikelambert5600]

Bought a 99 corvette with 113k miles about 2 months ago and nothing but an awesome ride. Can’t wait to modify it and make it my own

[@SimplyJustRandomness]

These are amazing vehicles, looking to pick up an 01 myself, showroom condition with 56k on it. The style and body of these things haven't aged in my opinion, and for a gearhead like myself, the sky is the limit with the LS1. Anyone on any form of budget that wants a mod capable car that DOESNT pick one of these up these days....has lost their damn mind lol.

[@alexmorton9600]

my 2003 has 180k miles. runs like a dream! I've literally driven it across the across the country. twice. Kentucky to Seattle and then from Seattle to Delaware. no issues!

[@Drip2SG]

Would you go c5 over a 04-06 gto or g8 GT?

[@keyowhah]

I just bought a 1999 FRC version 3 weeks ago as well, and I LOVE IT so far. I'm also a 20 year old who's the first young kid to own mine :). I'm waiting on my B&B Billy Boat Bullet exhaust to come in and I just finished putting in my Callaway "Honker" Cold Air Intake. So I'm pretty much right there with you, cheers! You just got another sub!

[@johnwharehinga1]

Safe driving dude

[@roger9280]

Great car and look good. Bought myself a 2002 electron blue last year and I love it. Low maintenance cost, fast and powerful, head turning here in europe, love the pop up lights too. Best deal on the market for this kind of money

[@garybaugh8302]

Same here, just bought a 03 EB with torch red interior. 6spd z51

[@raywite6665]

I'm from Detroit, I grew up in the wonder years 50s/60s and saw all the classics when new. I love the internal combustion engine. Having traveled extensively mainly in Europe and being a mechanic I can say with no reservations the Corvette C3 on is the best kept secret in all the sportscar world. People prattle on about their Lambo/Ferrari/ McClaren, Missoroties but as daily drivers? It's a gamble and at risk is your home mortgage. This is a great presentation.

[@canadianracingleague]

Congrats brutha. Nice fun car. My cousin had an identical 99. It was a blast to drive.

[@DriveHub]

Thank you very much man! I’m loving it so far it is a blast to drive for sure!

[@elliottclark5415]

You did good. I love the C5. I'm on my second one. That ls1 is a wonderful engine. The C5 is a beautiful car. My 1991 ZR-1 and my 1999 will always be in my stable... You have got yourself a beautiful Corvette at a bargain!

[@DimitriosChannel]

I love the color. Has grown on me. I own a 1999 Camaro SS with SLP center exhaust with stock block and some cheap simple add ons making a simple 400HP with 202,000 miles and get offers at gas stations or bars/delis. I will be getting CLASSIC PLATES this month for it too.

[@tommymorgan5250]

Yooo dudeee!!! That is fresh as hell man I cant wait to see what you do to this thing its so clean

[@DriveHub]

Thanks man! Glad you like it!!

[@doug2993]

Enjoy and congrats! I bought an '02 with over 150K miles a few years ago. Love it.

[@dukeman7595]

I've owned mine for the last 2+ years and I'm still in the honeymoon phase with it.. I think you made a great deal for $9,000.00 good luck with it..

[@Hochh13]

I got my 99 C5 corvette convertible a few months ago. 74k miles on it and looks and runs great! Paid $12k and couldn't be happier. Of course I got one with 6 speed manual transmission

[@andybrachhold4245]

I've owned my C5, '03 50th Anniversary 'vette for a little over a year and despite some needed repairs I love it! It's everything a good car should be and I've had a few. Recently I even won Best in Class at a car show and at 75 years old it's my 5th 'vette and I intend to keep it until,,,

[@billmagorian490]

You did an amazing video. Very tight and without repetition you get to the point and explain why you chose this car. Awesome job. I wish more KZbin videos would be as good. I'm an old car guy but I am totally fed up with the boring car videos I have been seeing.

[@PimpinHoes33]

You should post more stuff about the C5 Corvette I’m really interested in buying one and posting daily might help your channel grow

[@kellyjen666]

The corvette is sexy I want one too.

[@nathantatton890]

I have a 99 and love it it is so worth it. Please let me know if you have questions. I've had mine for a year and a half

[@Aliencreep369]

I bought mine in september really love it.

[@pikkons]

I have an 02 Millenium yellow, good vehicle solid motor but the interior in these things are junk and expensive for replacement pieces, learn how to plastic weld LOL save you a ton of cash.

[@davepester5894]

Just got 98, I'm 71 and love it.

[@GaryFi]

The EXACT car (except I’ll get an automatic at my age) in that color, I am looking for for when I retire in the next few months. And YES, because of the pop up headlights, and not to mention how reliable and reasonably priced they are at that age and they just look as sharp hell in my book. Also one that isn’t all moded up like crazy and adult driven..(but I know adults have to have a little fun too sometimes) but you know what I mean, well cared for and maintained. Driving Route 66 in one is on my bucket list...Thank You for this video!

[@nathantatton890]

I have a 99 Vette and I absolutely love it. It had 47,000 miles on it when I bought it and now has just over 61000. I bought it for just over 18,000, I've had it since June of last year. Congrats on your amazing car I hope you love it as much as I have loved mine.

[@markolson8928]

Mod suggestions for you: Put a 2001 ZO6 alignment (-75 front and rear) a set of Z06 wheels with none run-flats (295s rear-255s front), you may like the Boral exhaust, but if you can find a pair of Z06 Ti exhaust you will enjoy this car on the long hall better with out the Borla drone. Just my two cents of 20years, 200K of C5 ownership.

[@dennisdoodan9348]

Better yet buy an '04 Z O6 LeMans edition

[@Mitutumuch]

Hey mark olson appreciate this 2cents been flooding my brain with these videos to buy a c5 myself!

[@Randystites66207]

I bought a 2004 C5 just about 2 months ago and absolutely love it!!!

[@garybaugh8302]

Same here. An 03 Election Blue with torch red interior 6spd z51

[@DuBstep115]

@@garybaugh8302 Same here 7 months ago. Black 2002 convertible 6spd black interior. Put on BC racing coils and 18x9 and 19x11 wheels. looks and handles like a beast. Pops and crackles from borla exhaust top down is the best feeling ever. To do list for next summer is MGW shifter, anti venom and skip shift mod

[@jimromero1384]

I also have a silver C-5 with over 100,000 miles i drive it every day & i love it! So welcome to the vette club, and yes we do wave to each other while passing.

[@nathanieleden8209]

I want to be a car and card carrying member.Im going to buy an 03.CNT WAIT TO JOIN.

[@jimromero1384]

@@nathanieleden8209 welcome to soon being in the club. mine is a 04 they're truly great cars!

[@nathanieleden8209]

@@jimromero1384 You have great taste in cars and colors.I too want one in the same color like the video.

[@CNCChazz]

Ive had mine (almost identical) for about 6 years and the honeymoon has not faded yet. I also enjoy doing mods and updates to it because it’s easy to find help and info on it. Enjoy that beast

[@norwegianblue2017]

Considering the condition, the low miles, and the after-market upgrades, that car is a steal!

[@prettydewitt]

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[@joshuaecht]

Best comment at 12:29: "It's like saving your girlfriend for the next guy. Come on, drive the dam thing!"

[@davewilkirson2320]

I purchased my 3rd Corvette (2001 Coupe) in 2000. It was very similar to your car with the same color and features. My powered telescoping wheel and left bezel (headlight) quit working in the first few months of ownership. The dealer (Dallas, Tx) repaired both issues but the headlight would shake after the repair and I never got that fixed because I didn't trust the mechanics. The car was fast and comfortable. I drove on a few short trips under 500 miles. I thought it was much better built than my C4s. I love Corvettes but can't get in and out of tight cars with my arthritis as I'm beginning to age. Enjoy the ride and I like your statement about comparing the car to a girlfriend. Actually, I enjoyed my fast cars more than any girlfriend or wives.

[@monicaatkinson485]

I've had mine since 2006 bought it with 27000mi up to 93000mi. still love it and am learning more about it everyday. It's my workhorse with all the trunk storage.

[@anthonycammuso5390]

You may have just motivated me to buy a C5, LOL!

[@h2oquality2010]

Yes, you should. I bought the 2002 brand new. Still drive it. Most comfortable to drive on long trips.

[@myrabritt9927]

I have had 7 corvette from 1996 to 2000 no I'm looking for a 2005.....got to be white gray int

[@sparkye63]

Was out yesterday turned off traction control at 10 MPH nailed it breaking the tires a little fishtail, nailing second little fishtail hit third and over 120...Just like dat....

[@christopherjohnson2171]

I've been looking at used C5s lately too for all the same reasons. I've seen some solid looking vehicles go for 12-15k but it seems the issue is too many automatics. I do see a lot of silver/pewter cars up for sale too in the earlier years, I'm mostly only looking at '02-04. Spiral Grey was only '03 to '04 and would be my ideal. I hit driving age around the time these came out so they have some nostalgia for me as well as the C4s.

[@ffas23]

Good Video. I still own my Black '99 C5 Corvette Coupe with a manual 6 spd since purchasing it at 11 years old in 2010 with only 36k miles on it. You can't beat a C5 for the money. I agree with you 100%.

[@hankh4107]

The ls motors (especially the ls1 & 6) are great platforms. My GTO with the ls1 has over 240,000 miles on the original motor. I have owned it for over 13 years. Driven it all over the country (even climbed Pikes Peak in it). I have never had to crack the motor open for any kind of work. The oil is still clear even after that first 1000 or so miles after a change. She has her issues as I have driven it all year. Yeah, I wish it got around in the snow better. But point is, you have a fine ride there. Something you will enjoy.

[@tiburciofelipe8680]

WOAH!!! Congrats Jake!! What a beautiful car! Looks to be in fantastic shape! Great choice of a vehicle! Can’t wait to see what’s in store with this vette

[@supastarvfr9534]

Upgrade those headlight gears to metal ones. The nylon gears strip and the headlights either fall closed, rise partially, or wont rise at all.

[@Jondster]

So true. $50 and an hour or so. Those nylon gears WILL strip out sooner or later

[@supastarvfr9534]

@@Jondster i wonder how much $$ Mid America Motorsports made selling these lol

[@crazysaint931]

@camjamsdad somebody told me the exact thing you just mentioned and although true, I turned it the wrong way and must've broken the already fragile gear 😅

[@jackoff1826]

If it ain't broke, don't try and fix it. No point in fixing it if it's working fine. If it goes bad, that's when you fix it.

[@harleys2u]

Problem with the metal gears is that any malfunction will result in electric motor damage. The nylon gear replacement is not difficult and lasts for many years.

[@kaisvlog7208]

Ive owned an 2005 NA Honda Integra, a 2015 Subaru WRX, have watched tonnes of KZbin car reviewers n more than 30-40 car reviewers throughout the years and i can say your reviews are one of the better ones out there....your reviews r honest and quite natural review and u should have higher subscribers and views but u do quite good compare to those other reviewers out there...but keep up the good work and you'll be only heading to one direction that is success !! Awesome, awesome, awesome car by the way seriously. i had a old classic JDM Integra /Rsx as well

[@DriveHub]

One of the best comments I’ve ever received, thank you so much for that my friend!

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

I did tons of research too and bought a 2004 with the HUD and power seat option and only 45k on the clock. I am very glad I did.

[@mikeross111]

C5's are awesome for us teenagers. You can get them cheap, and we can beat the hell out of them. There are 12 C5's at my high school right now, and we only have 500 students. It's cool to see an old guy like yourself rocking one. I got 2004 grey 6 speed, it's pretty fast imo...

[@civicpride1986]

He is not that old lol

[@C5Cse7en]

Nice video. I really loved my C5 and am looking to get another one hopefully soon. I do have a C7 now and will be keeping it, one thing about the C5 though (from memory) it seems like it had more interior room than the newer models. I also had a C6 but honestly just love the looks of the C5, just a beautiful classic design. And as mentioned there are tons of mods you can do on the LS-1, also this car is very easy to live with and drive around.

[@TheNutshaq]

A real Corvette connoisseur I see, I hope to one day be able to say I’ve owned every modern generation Corvette. (C8 doesn’t count, dealer markup is insane rn lmao)

[@C5Cse7en]

@@TheNutshaq i totally agree on the C8. And im happy to add that last month we picked up a low mileage 2004 C5 to go along with the C7. Now if i could just get my hands on a C2....!

[@JakeLYT]

Where can you buy C5s in Europe?

[@rexriprock1699]

Bought my red, C5 automatic convertible a little over a year ago with only 42 thousand miles on it. It's my 5th corvette and is my favorite by far. No issues and just plain fun to drive every time. Long live the C5!

[@mzmishel7953]

So happy for you! Enjoy it! I have a 1998 C5 that I bought two years ago with 19K miles from the original owner. It’s now my daily driver and I LOVE IT! People can’t believe the car is 22 yrs old. I’m happy to hear that people get so many miles out of them. I’m looking forward to many years of fun driving my dream car! Btw this car gets the same gas mileage as my 2013 V6 Honda Pilot. I will never sacrifice power again and will stick with V8 or better going forward.

[@genej50]

that's just you... love the profile of my '04 convert. got the high end package and the interior is immaculate. its lemans blue because its the "24 hrs at lemans edition"... good video

[@garrettchapman8170]

I have a 01 vert.. premium.. With the red accents.. 6 speed. 117k.. I love it.. i wasn't a fan of the vert.. till I got one.. I'll never go back..

[@y.u.doodat9133]

Great looking car (except for the color)! I had a ‘99 six-speed in torch red that I loved! The only problem was it had been wrecked by a previous owner, was beset by electronic gremlins, and was burdened with a rebuilt title, so I traded it. But I loved that car! Fun as [fudge]!

[@rev7son]

Nothing like the C5....I have a 98 convertible... tripple Black...loved it... loved the whole Corvette life fraternity....just passed it on to my oldest son....who I hope will pass it on to my youngest son

[@james5274]

Dude I just bought a 02 c5 with 92k last month here in Connecticut . My first corvette. Pretty psyched to see what you do with yours.

[@garygermain2333]

I just bought A 2000 Corvette C5 with a hundred and seventy-five thousand miles I only paid 6500 dollars for it I've been driving it for about a month now I'm 71 years old and I've bought many cars in my lifetime and this has to be one of the best cars I've ever purchased even though it has high mileage it runs excellent and is in great shape I love the positive steering its low to the ground and hugs the corners I love the looks and I get a lot of compliments wherever I Go

[@SergioDickerson-hw3ox]

Love the car! I owned a 1978 Silver Anniversary in my youth and would love to own another corvette in the near future. Thanks for keeping the dream alive!

[@roblutts457]

Great job on the video and I really liked the one on the C6 which has really inspired me to jump back into a Vette! Love the humor and the practicality that you approach your reviews with! Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@Supermankev2001]

Nice car I have owned 2 C3 Corvettes with the prices now a C4 or C5 look really appealing to me now. I have seen really good examples for 8-10 grand how can you beat that? It looks like you found a nice one. Right now I have a 2001 C5 convertible in my shop being stored. for a family member he has told me I should take it out in the spring I am afraid if I do I will have to buy one. lol .

[@TheTaxreliever]

Nice job on the video! Just picked up a C5 for EXACTLY why you got it....absolutely love it!

[@johnasbury9915]

We have 2 ZO6, an ‘08 & an ‘15, what machines! Fast fun and economical. Both average over 20 mpg and get almost 30’on the Hwy but can haul ASS when you want it to. Just amazing vehicles. Love em both.

[@t-lawsfitness6044]

Actually my favorite Vette ever except the interior

[@glennd7115]

I traded my C4 (loved that car) for a C5 Lehman’s Blue early this summer. So much car for the $. Love the fuck out of it!

[@GhostSamaritan]

Bad trade. The C4 has nice headlights.

[@MichaelLopez-nc3xz]

Ingot a torch red C5 and people still love that car. I think all gonc6 and c7 in the future. Love the Corvette history and the pride you feel when you drive one. I got the anniversary edition rims and there magnesium. They made a big difference but make sure you dont get the column lock issues . Stick always gets it . in alot of automatic you get like the oil sensor gauge issue. So make sure you guys get a Lmc5 package and a good mechanic.. things will pop up

[@anydaynow01]

The second best looking corvette they made, right after the split window C2! I really hope they eventually go back to oval or circle tail lights for the C8 to soften up that rear.

[@craigbowden4674]

Looking good Jake- that’s a nice add to the stable!

[@DriveHub]

Thanks Craig! Glad you like it, I’m excited for what’s to come with it!

[@VS666]

after looking at prices in my area I'm settled on a C5 vette now. I wanted a 5th gen camaro but their easily double the price. I dont feel guilty about pulling apart a 10k car!

[@tman406]

Purchased a 2004 C5 Lemans Commemorative with 38500k on the clock. Sweet! Put 2500 miles on since June purchase. Drives like a dream. Many more miles to come. Track day tomorrow in Bowling Green KY. 😉

[@k.b.6988]

I found my '02 C5 Gem...(that's what I named her) last July, white, torch red interior, open air coupe, all stock, with 11,000 miles....it still smells like a new car. My mechanic crawled all over it & said if you don't buy this today, I'm going to....he even had his secretary write a blank check! He didn't go that far with my Mustang a few years ago, but said I would be stupid to not buy it. I raced him back, paid in cash & drove off with my Gem....purchased full coverage insurance & this baby is all mine! Like you said....these are meant to be driven, not sitting in a garage, & taken out a few days a year, although I have to say, the previous owner did keep it garaged for 8 years & couldn't drive it anymore after getting sick & put in a nursing home.....it's my daily driver also & as long as you know what you're doing to maintain it, keep the oil clean, they will last as long as much love & care you put into it. She survived last summer & this winter like the bad ass she is....a few weeks after I got her, we had a lot of severe weather, & got caught in a freak hailstorm probably a little smaller than golf balls. I thought it was going to be trashed & was waiting for the windows to bust....afterwards, I went over every square inch & you couldn't even tell what just happened....no scrapes, marks, dents, cracks....no nothing. Every other car in this town was full of dents. She got through the winter pretty good, but got stuck on a patch of ice a few times. So, looking for a place with a garage now. If you made it through this long msg., thank you. I appreciate your time. I'm totally in love with mine also...if I have a bad day...I just hop into it, crank my music & feel instantly better.....the Bose system is really above decent...if it's loud enough, it vibrates my side windows.

[@MIKESK8DAWG41]

The C5 is Awesome i had a black convertible for years. however i traded in on a 2019 Grand Sport LT3 i wanted one of the last front engine Vettes. i'm not a fan of the C8. and i wanted all the modern electronics.

[@gregwarner3753]

Great car at a great price. I had one until it was T-boned out from under me. I replaced it with a 2010 C-6. Super car for 30K.

[@wildlesbians]

I am an original owner of a 2003 corvette. I drive it every single day and love it. I am up to 260K miles on it. Most of the parts are original. i do take good care of it, and am very picky about replacement parts. Never once has this car left me stranded on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. Of course, if you take good care of youre car, it will take care of you. Glad to see you are enjoying that 2001 vette. Very nice car. I never understood why some people spend a lot of money on a nice car, and never drive it much. Me, I like to get my money's worth out of nice things, especially when I spend a lot on them.

[@harleys2u]

I am 64 and have a 2000 with 67K miles 6 speed. This is my 6th Vette. All otheres were C3's . Added a body color rear spoiler. Car is a 9.5 inside and out. Love my metallic red (burgandy) C5.

[@paulbarber1077]

I have a 2002 C5 the same as yours but, I have an automatic. Mine is the even the same color. I love it.

[@jae9587]

Paul Barber how’s the gas milage on the auto?

[@paulbarber1077]

@@jae9587 26 mpg highway 14 city

[@jae9587]

Has ur been pretty reliable?

[@jamesy5607]

I bought 3 cars while waiting for the tarp to come off in this video. Geez Louise

[@peterclark8250]

I just purchased a '02 with 80,000 miles a couple of weeks ago. It was a California car, one owner car so it is in great shape inside and out. I enjoy driving it so much, I look for excuses to take it out for a drive. I have been driving pick-ups for the last 40 years (currently a Cummins powered Ram, which I love). So a C5 is a drastic change. It feels expensive, even just cruising around town. T'hell with the nigh sayer's, running down the Corvette for being cheap, I really like my C5. In the short time I have owned it I have also done a few maintenance items, re-glued the headliner, replaced the rocker cover gaskets and the oil pressure sender, new spark plugs and plug wires, adjusted the roof latches to eliminate the rattle and replaced the foam in the lower part of the driver's seat. Now I am going to replace the driver's seat because when the old foam was sinking into the wire support frame, if gave me enough headroom to be comfortable. Now with the new foam, I'm pressed into the roof. I noticed Corbeau Evolution X was designed to fit C5/6, I expect I will gain 2.5, maybe 3" of headroom! Maybe I should do a video?

[@smogbusters3443]

Your Corvette savvy so I'll say your video is spot on. I had a 2002 3LT base coupe that was also pewder. My was a 4 speed auto because I'm a FOG and had enough fun shifting. I too got phenomenal fuel economy. You didn't say if yours had adjustable suspension or not. I bought mine with 65000 miles on it and sold it for $7000 at 170000 miles. I liked mountian racing on twisty back roads. I put mine in second gear all day long and just carved up the road. Beware, once you own one, its hard to break the habit. I got a 2009 C6 4LT off of ebay with 15000 miles on it and today (12/2019) it has 40000 on it. A weak point on C5's with polished wheels are cracks in the rim. I had two rims do that on my C5. I took off the wheel dismounted the tire and took the rim to a welding shop where they welded up the crack for $35 bucks. Also for a much better ride, get rid of the run flat tires. In the under floor compartment i carried a plug kit, a bottle of slime and a $20 12 volt air compressor that i never used. I had so much fun in that car. I got mine up to 160 mph on the interstate and it was solid at the speed. Good luck with your and don't forget to wave.

[@carguysnewengland]

Congrats on the car Brotha! We will have to do some more collab stuff soon

[@DriveHub]

Thanks a ton man! And absolutely! Now I have something a bit better to make videos with so let’s make it happen!

[@connorcote4897]

Love the HUD

[@Zdub21489]

I have 2002 c5 convertible with cam, exhaust, and intake, 3 piece rims 6 speed with 115k miles on it for 4600 dollars. Clear title on it. Will make video on it next month.

[@wernerdanler2742]

I had a 74 Z28 back in the late 70s. I did have heat and aircon. Haha Ran like a bat out of hell. Loved it.

[@MJ-kj9vg]

Mileage means next to nothing on a car as long as it's maintained

[@jamesmartin1387]

Truth!

[@alexanderlong398]

I have a 2016 Z06 Corvette... best decision I've ever made

[@JBsC6]

I purchased a 1999 c5 z51 back in the fall of 1998 and then sold that for the c5 z06. Loved both those cars....I enjoy your videos and your right the last Vette with pop up headlights the c5 you have is a good choice!

[@joeblaine3985]

I just purchased a 2000 C5 Corvette in pewter I absolutely love the car so cool very fast easy to shift I picked it up with 33,000 miles on it hope to put a lot more than that on it as the years Roll by

[@frostyproductions66]

Congrats dude👍

[@DriveHub]

Thanks brotha! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@derick4000]

105k in 2019, that's awesome mileage. the 5.7L LS engine is very dependable.

[@chrisnbrandifrederick6385]

My ‘98 is about to turn 29,000 original miles....love it. Just upgraded harmonic balancer, but it’s been flawless.

[@johndouglass3691]

An LSX454 crate engine costs around $10k, is a direct replacement for your LS1, and has 650 horsepower. Just sayin'

[@tylerbrennen7997]

Can’t save your girlfriend for the next guy if you’ve never had a girlfriend

[@milojanis4901]

wtf you smokin?

[@gregblack4581]

I do have a girlfriend but she has 22 other boyfriends . We have not been intimate yet as she is saving herself for ,not sure really. She stops by a couple times a month to pick up the presents I buy her. She told me we will go out in public next year. So don’t be saying I don’t have a girlfriend dude.