So You Want a C5/C6 Chevrolet Corvette

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An iconic sports car, that has a timeless design, and a big V8 to back it up. For most of us these cars were too pricey for us to consider, but now with age they're falling in a desirable price range! Today Alex dives into the C5 and C6 Vette, and gives some info on whether or not you should own one! Should we cover the other generation Corvettes? Comment below!

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Music:
Intro- Coste, Solitary
Background beat- Bennu, Astro Beats

So You Want is a series dedicated to talking about all things automotive. From engine swaps to cars such as the Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, Honda S2000, Subaru WRX, and many more. Strap in as Alex gives you the lowdown on what to expect if you are looking at owning, working on, or modifying any of these cars.

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[DriveHub]

22 years old and proud owner of a 2001 C5 Corvette. Man are people surprised when they see that car and realize the driver is under 46 and not wearing jorts 😂

[snfriedm]

I don’t know how this came to my mind, but we need a Donut vs. FI car jeopardy.

[hectorfuji]

I remember wrecking my Dad’s new 97 Corvette a week after he bought it, “ are you ok son?” Yeah, “ you IDIOT, why did I let you drive it!!!” I’ll never forget those
words.

[bannamonsterstudios]

see the c6 is a bit better but i’m still gonna get the c5 just because of the pop up headlights

[Viper]

29 year old here. I was one of the first "younger" people to realize the potential of C5 Corvettes while everyone else my age just thought of them as "dad's car". I bought my first one, a 2002 6 speed coupe at age 20. My world was forever changed. It's hard to imagine having more fun in a car to be honest. The driving characteristics of the C5 are amazing, the handling, acceleration, everything. The potential for modifications is as large as your imagination, and the monstrous bellow of the LS engine will put a big smile on your face every time you drive it. I cannot recommend these cars enough. The interior isn't bad to live with whatsoever contrary to most of the comments you will hear. It's no Mercedes, but it's very comfortable and spacious. The cup holder is basically useless, but oh well. 😁 If you're thinking about getting one of these cars, just go drive one and your mind will make itself up.

[祝月合無得禁割満得禁]

Your background color makes me want to hunt Easter eggs.

[JimCyanide]

Ok, you did the Corvette so now it's only fair to do that Viper episode

[domse]

He's right, ever since I have subscribed I have not been dissapointed.

[cheesefries]

8:15 insurance on C5/C6 is shockingly CHEAP!
Insurance prices are based on the number of claims drivers make and costs to repair, among other things. Vettes are generally cars owned by older men living in safe neighborhoods and pretty commonly only used as weekend cars; this means there are very few claims made which keeps insurance down for everyone that owns one.

[joeysmith]

I’m 17 and own a C6😂 some of the looks I get are amazing. Still feels like a dream since it’s been such a goal for quite sometime. Needless to say I’m blessed to have it

[fraink]

C5 are the real last corvettes and my child hood dream car. I drive a Toyota mr2 but one day I’ll get my hands on one of these bad boys.

[AarenPho]

C6 Z06 owner, one of the coolest and underrated cars I own. I’m a huge JDM guy but this thing is so cool. If you can get the C6 get into a Grand Sport or Z06, unless you got money money then get into the ZR1.

[marcellomori]

Owned a C4 LT1. As soon as I sold it I was missing it. Give me 3-4 years and I'm dailying a C5/C6.

[metamorphosiiss]

Please do "So You Want A Pontiac Firebird Trans Am/Firehawk"

[Casey-ovhx]

I’m 19 I sold my rsx and bought a 2000 c5 I love it it’s fast and manual AND it gets 27-32 mpg average if you don’t gas it all the time

[luisenriqueperezperez]

Yeezy wearing, Thrasher shirt wearing, Weeb sticker slapping car enthusiast?

Bladed Angel?

[palmermonsen]

You should do "So You Want A Kit Car"

[joeyphaze]

C5/c6 corvettes are some if not the best affordable coupes with a super reliable/modifiable v8 N/A engine. Best bang for the buck. Just don’t get an automatic lol

[wutangoc]

I agree with you that people buying these who never owned a car over 400 hp need to be careful and learn how to handle them. I sold a modified 1996 Camaro SS that had around 400hp to a 16yr old and it was totalled with in a week. I saved up and bought it when I was 17 and over the 10 years I owned it added, cold air intake, larger throttle body, MSD ignition, long tube headers, full exhaust, bigger fuel pump, injectors, fuel regulator, LT4 intake manifold, LT4 heads, mild cam, dyno tune, strut tower brace, lowering springs, monotube shocks, upper & lower control arms, upper & lower trailing arms, panhard bar, torque arm, stiffer anti roll bars, clutch, shorter throw shifter, enkei 5 spoke 18" wheels and 255/45R18 tires. It had 82K on it when I sold it, it was fun car.

[alexbenjaminlubbers]

Dude, my grandmother has had her 1969 Stingray since NEW, it's a literal survivor car and has seen it's fair share of old school road races.