Why The C5 Corvette Was The Greatest Generation Of Corvette Ever.

[@darrenbuttery3527]

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.

[@rickhunter6513]

The C8 with no manual option is a big miss for me too.

[@GregSr]

I own a black 50th Anniversary C5 automatic. I love it. I can't imagine ever selling it.

[@appleautos]

Good! Never sell it! There amazing!

[@williamtricarico6684]

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

[@appleautos]

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!

[@donaldo357]

I’ve had my C5 for 20 years and love it still😎

[@kylerichardson4076]

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 .

[@Conyae]

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!

[@nirjit]

😅 I'm looking at a 02 with similar miles. Wish me luck.

[@teddypelzl7537]

Wish me luck yall I’m getting a C5 this weekend or next🤞🏾

[@teddypelzl7537]

6spd And convertible

[@appleautos]

You will love it!

[@rickhunter6513]

@@teddypelzl7537got to be a manual

[@KA-te7xk]

C5 HANDS DOWN BEST TIMELESS BODY STYLE.. I own 2 rare color combo C5 Convertibles myself 💯

[@joeltravels8983]

I’ve got an 04 six speed in millennium yellow. I chose it over a C7. 😮 “Timeless body style “ is why.

[@angelotodaro1475]

Definitely the most beautiful Corvette.

[@andrenj1970]

and the style, I love it and keep mine “forever” ;)

[@tmoney99296]

My 2003 6 speed triple black convertible is a beast!

[@stuearnst5909]

I recently bought a 2003 base model convertible with 45000 miles. IT IS A BLAST!

[@clevlandblock]

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.

[@guins99]

I own a black c5 vert, it has 15k miles on it, it’s beautiful.

[@R.J.1]

Indeed a fun car. It's complete. Just another guy from MN giving obvious credit to your great observation.

[@appleautos]

Well thanks for taking the time to give credit 😃

[@todd8928]

02 black vert....still looks fresh!

[@appleautos]

It sure does!!!

[@irelandgrt]

Best looking modern Corvette and its not even close.

[@sherlock1895]

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!

[@appleautos]

We love our corvettes here! Are you getting a C8 Z06?

[@sherlock1895]

@@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!

[@SAVAGE8]

​@@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.

[@guins99]

You said it, weird…

[@johnjones393]

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.

[@appleautos]

Which is why I believe it's the greatest generation they ever built. Its price point for the performance & potential is second to none.

[@Blueagle8u]

I have a black 2002 CONVERTIBLE,AND IT CAN BE A DAILY DRIVER,VERY FEW ISSUES AND VERY RELIABLE

[@anthonymancuso1698]

I just bought an 2002 with 20k miles my first Vette the will only go out on Sundays and is resting in the garage

[@GNeeNee]

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!

[@kevinwelsh7490]

how much is that trailer behind you?

[@r0cd0x]

c7 is best in my opinion. Newest, most tech, best motor, while still having a manual transmission.

[@fabssgarage]

Gotta love the c5! 😍😍😍

[@appleautos]

Have to!!!

[@david4077-d6x]

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?

[@appleautos]

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).

[@dedstroke2]

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)

[@appleautos]

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.

[@timtforgetit2605]

it is a convertible with a 6speed?

[@markhagopian3257]

They made lots of them.

[@appleautos]

Correct!

[@richardelliott8352]

one can see the gear diagram on the shift knob. Automatics have a push button on the gear selector.

[@markhagopian3257]

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.

[@ObscureStuff420]

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.

[@MrSrScott]

There were 358,180 C4 Corvettes made.

[@watergrass2135]

100% agreed. Corvette ruined it with the C8!!!!!!

[@guins99]

Between the c8 and now making an suv… I’m not the fan I used to be

[@johnglass9276]

good analysis. Too bad it is filmed in a giant shadow.

[@EdTomos]

How can you call the C5 the best Corvette ever made. That sounds ridiculous and a sales pitch.

[@The08450]

C6!

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

The Chevy RX-7

[@sprezzatura8755]

It's the Chevy Miata 😂

[@Teramydog]

c5? The greatest? hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@tmoney99296]

C7 only thing better c8 is too different compare.

[@daveg9002]

Beautiful c5 Corvette coming out from a mustang guy i would like to own one someday

[@terryanthony5323]

Best ever? Instantly irrelevant once the 6th gen came out, just as the 6th was irrelevant once the C7 came out.

[@adrianleusink1970]

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]

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]

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]

@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]

@@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]

And it's no longer available in a manual.

[@garyrichardson7592]

No no no no no lol😅

[@GothJedi]

Yes yes yes yes yes lol😅

[@garyrichardson7592]

@@GothJedi no 😂