C5 is my favorite generation because I am still a sucker for pop-up headlights and it's actually affordable to most people. I love the C7's too but around me they cost just as much used today as they did when they were new. I don't like the C8's at all because I just can't get over no manual transmission. I currently own a car just like the one in this video (2000 black convertible with manual trans). Only mine has 155,000 miles and counting. Love the car.
@rickhunter651311 ай бұрын
The C8 with no manual option is a big miss for me too.
@GregSr11 ай бұрын
I own a black 50th Anniversary C5 automatic. I love it. I can't imagine ever selling it.
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
Good! Never sell it! There amazing!
@williamtricarico668411 ай бұрын
I've owned a 2000, six speed coupe for 7 years now, and have abused it daily. It's been the most durable car I've ever owned. Sure, after over the miles, I've had to replace stuff, always with the best available parts. These cars have such great aftermarket support from racing and engine companies. It still outperforms 90% of the performance cars on the road today
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear yours has treated you well! I can confidently say i've abused mine as well and other than some electrical gremlins it has stayed rock solid! I love the C5!
@donaldo3579 ай бұрын
I’ve had my C5 for 20 years and love it still😎
@kylerichardson40764 ай бұрын
You’re absolutely right ! Ive had a C5 for 17 yrs . I drive it like it’s stolen . They are bulletproof ! It will fail one day but it’s fun as hell doing it .
@teddypelzl7537 Жыл бұрын
Wish me luck yall I’m getting a C5 this weekend or next🤞🏾
@teddypelzl7537 Жыл бұрын
6spd And convertible
@appleautos Жыл бұрын
You will love it!
@rickhunter651311 ай бұрын
@@teddypelzl7537got to be a manual
@angelotodaro14754 ай бұрын
Definitely the most beautiful Corvette.
@KA-te7xk10 ай бұрын
C5 HANDS DOWN BEST TIMELESS BODY STYLE.. I own 2 rare color combo C5 Convertibles myself 💯
@joeltravels89837 ай бұрын
I’ve got an 04 six speed in millennium yellow. I chose it over a C7. 😮 “Timeless body style “ is why.
@r0cd0x8 ай бұрын
c7 is best in my opinion. Newest, most tech, best motor, while still having a manual transmission.
@EdTomos6 ай бұрын
How can you call the C5 the best Corvette ever made. That sounds ridiculous and a sales pitch.
@ObscureStuff42011 ай бұрын
Personally I prefer the C4 but the C5 is my next best favorite. To me the C5 feels like the last real Corvette and a lot for me has to do with the popup headlights. Adding regular headlights made the car look goofy instead of slick and mean. The C8 is pretty mean looking but it's too much like a European car now.
@GNeeNee4 ай бұрын
My husband just bought me one!…yes a married woman who has a need for speed…I’m 41 he’s been trying to get me this since we were 19 yrs old dating….I can’t imagine driving this in my 20s….i get on it and get off!
@guins996 ай бұрын
I own a black c5 vert, it has 15k miles on it, it’s beautiful.
@anthonymancuso169810 ай бұрын
I just bought an 2002 with 20k miles my first Vette the will only go out on Sundays and is resting in the garage
@Donnyvh13207 ай бұрын
I got an “02” a year ago, with 49,000 miles on it, but somehow almost every part of it was worn out, ended up replacing the oil pressure sensor, harmonic balancer, water pump, radiator, went to a glass mat battery, found needle bearings blown out of pilot bearing, had to pull the whole rear end, to replaced the $20 part, changed clutch, rear main seal and rebuilt torque tube while out, replaced o-rings on manual transmission, gear box and rear axial, new tires and exhaust. You’re likely not going to spend under 20k and not have to get dirty with one of these, quitting was not an option for me, luckily it was fun work and I still love the car!
@nirjit7 ай бұрын
😅 I'm looking at a 02 with similar miles. Wish me luck.
@MrSrScott6 ай бұрын
There were 358,180 C4 Corvettes made.
@watergrass21359 ай бұрын
100% agreed. Corvette ruined it with the C8!!!!!!
@guins996 ай бұрын
Between the c8 and now making an suv… I’m not the fan I used to be
@Blueagle8u10 ай бұрын
I have a black 2002 CONVERTIBLE,AND IT CAN BE A DAILY DRIVER,VERY FEW ISSUES AND VERY RELIABLE
@fabssgarage11 ай бұрын
Gotta love the c5! 😍😍😍
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
Have to!!!
@tmoney992969 ай бұрын
My 2003 6 speed triple black convertible is a beast!
@david4077-d6x11 ай бұрын
I live a couple hours away, But I am very interested, Any issues with the car I should know about before I come look at it?
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
Sure thing! I noticed when I drove it that the A/C was not working (common on these C5s, usually an easy fix with the climate cluster). I also noticed the ignition lock cylinder acting up a little bit (also another common issue on these; mine has been a long-standing issue on my personal Z06).
@johnjones39311 ай бұрын
The C5 has aged very well IMO. It offered great bang for the buck back then and still does today. If someone doesn't want to spend $50k+ on a fun weekend toy then the C5 is a great choice. They are still great performers bone stock, plus the aftermarket is huge for the LS1/LS6. Like he said, drop $8k into a base C5 or Z06 and you'll easily bring the performance up to modern standards.
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
Which is why I believe it's the greatest generation they ever built. Its price point for the performance & potential is second to none.
@andrenj197010 ай бұрын
and the style, I love it and keep mine “forever” ;)
@clevlandblock6 ай бұрын
I still have the 98 C5 Z51 6 speed I ordered back in late 97. A few months ago I also bought a 2019 7 speed Grand Sport. The C5 holds up respectably well in comparison and still feels like a modern Vette.
@dedstroke211 ай бұрын
Interesting video...been looking for a Vette (last one I had was the 79) but confused by whether c5 or c6 GS is the way to go...thanks for the info (and confusing me further lol)
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
I was torn between a C6 GS & A C5 Z06. I ended up going with the C5. The C5 is a lot more raw driving experience. Much more harsh in the z06 trim. The grand sport is a much easier car to drive more often.
@sherlock189511 ай бұрын
This video was well done. I’ve owned several Corvettes. C3, a few C4’s, C6, C7, and now C8. For some reason there was something that just didn’t grab me about the C5. No real reason I just didn’t care for it. Weird I know. Cheers!
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
We love our corvettes here! Are you getting a C8 Z06?
@sherlock189511 ай бұрын
@@appleautos No Z06 for me. I was on the list to buy a E-Ray until I found out the price. It was too rich for my wallet I’m afraid. I’m happy with my 2022 C8. Now let’s wait for the C-9. The problem there is that’s an odd number…I don’t like odd numbers. Bahahahaha!
@SAVAGE89 ай бұрын
@@sherlock1895You did the right thing, i cancelled my order as soon as they told me 50k over MSRP for my z06 order, my 22 c8 z51 is more the enough for now.
@guins996 ай бұрын
You said it, weird…
@todd892811 ай бұрын
02 black vert....still looks fresh!
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
It sure does!!!
@R.J.111 ай бұрын
Indeed a fun car. It's complete. Just another guy from MN giving obvious credit to your great observation.
@appleautos11 ай бұрын
Well thanks for taking the time to give credit 😃
@johnglass927610 ай бұрын
good analysis. Too bad it is filmed in a giant shadow.
@timtforgetit2605 Жыл бұрын
it is a convertible with a 6speed?
@markhagopian3257 Жыл бұрын
They made lots of them.
@appleautos Жыл бұрын
Correct!
@richardelliott835211 ай бұрын
one can see the gear diagram on the shift knob. Automatics have a push button on the gear selector.
@markhagopian325711 ай бұрын
I don’t care for convertibles. And with all the leg issues I have I picked an auto with the 3.15 gear. And parts are plentiful.
@Teramydog11 ай бұрын
c5? The greatest? hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
@tmoney992969 ай бұрын
C7 only thing better c8 is too different compare.
@michaelthebarbarian338011 ай бұрын
The Chevy RX-7
@sprezzatura875510 ай бұрын
It's the Chevy Miata 😂
@The084508 ай бұрын
C6!
@terryanthony532311 ай бұрын
Best ever? Instantly irrelevant once the 6th gen came out, just as the 6th was irrelevant once the C7 came out.
@adrianleusink1970 Жыл бұрын
No way no how is the C5 the greatest generation of Corvette. It was a huge step forward, for sure. But it did not vault itself into the supercar class. Only the C8 has done that and it only keeps getting better. Every generation of Vette is superior to its predecessors, that's not a debatable.
@KA-te7xk Жыл бұрын
I completely disagree.. I own 2 C5 Convertibles. I get looks and compliments all the time. The body lines on a C5 are timeless!!
@PatrickGotHands Жыл бұрын
C8 a wannabe clone of a Ferrari? Your living under a rock Also no corvette is a supercar it’s a sports car bud
@adrianleusink1970 Жыл бұрын
@C5LifePanda Mid engine. Direct injection. Electronic limited slip rear differential, dual clutch transmission with lighting quick shifting, 8 spd transmission, Brembo brakes all around, front end lift system, retractable hardtop convertible, track settings and performance data recorder system right out of the box, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds for base model, 200 mph top speed, stock sport exhaust with valving options, magneride suspension with newer generation software than what Ferrari or Lamborghini offers, unrivalled cockpit tech and luxury, Bose Performance Series audio system. These cars run with exotics costing 4X as much. Supercar.
@PatrickGotHands Жыл бұрын
@@adrianleusink1970 all copied by Ferrari technology 🥱 it runs like a Ferrari it sounds like a Ferrari it’s not a super car it’s technically a kit car but since Chevy released it it’s a “c8”. But no way no form it’s a corvette. If they had actually done the legwork and spent money into research making their own technology it would’ve been amazing but since corporations are greedy they look for the easy way most profit way out. C8 ruined what could’ve been a legacy. Instead they bought a Ferrari and just reversed engineered it which is lame. If they made the c5 with scraps of money of a program they could’ve made the c8 a real supercar with an actual budget an actual supported program from Chevy. So your lame basic supported facts is not impressive and nothing screams revolutionized.
@fly1ngpapaya Жыл бұрын
And it's no longer available in a manual.
@daveg900210 ай бұрын
Beautiful c5 Corvette coming out from a mustang guy i would like to own one someday