C5 Corvette Buyers Guide

Considering a C5 Corvette? If so, I will walk you through the 97 through 2004 models and steer you away from issues and towards the more reliable and powerful years. I went through this process for 3 years before buying my Corvette and have learned even more over the past 6 years of ownership. In this video I share the 10 most important things to consider when making a purchase.
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[SolitarySwede]

Very good guide! BUT I'd like to add one thing: Check the faultcodes! Press and hold 4(options) and within 10 seconds press 1(Fuel) four times. Codes will start being displayed. After they are done you can browse through them using 1-4. Exit with 5.

[genepinkard]

ANY CORVETTE IS. A DREAM OF MINE I
HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS
CAR

[andrewdomenitzdmd]

I did my homework too, but never knew about the issues with the driveshaft you mentioned. I decided to buy a 2004 because I figured they would have addressed issues on that year by that time.
I took my time to find a 46k mile example which was obviously treated well and patience pays off.

[johncipolletti]

I loved my C 5. After 7 years, things started to go bad. Costs were normally 2 to 3 times for a new car. Trying to get parts for a car over 15 years old is almost impossible. The best place to get parts was the junk yard and still is.

[toddeveretts]

Perfect advice for any car buyer. Thanks for sharing your Corvette specific knowledge. I didn't know a few of these things.

[speedfiend]

I have owned multiple C5 Coupes and one C5 Z06. Although the C5 Z06 is more money, considerably more now that they are moving closer to collector status, the driving experience is so different that spending the extra money is well worth it. You can still find some gently treated Z06s but they can get pretty pricey if they are one owner garage queens. Given how different the two cars are I would strongly recommend you test drive the C5 Z06 but once you test drive it you won't want the Hatchback.

[ersanakyurekli]

This is the most useful C5 video in Youtube platform.
Thank you so much for your kind efforts.
Regards from Istanbul...

[Rhodeislander]

Cant believe how much these have gone up in price in the last 2 years

[hereBunknown]

Thanks for this info. A lot of this did not show up in my googling as I am searching for a C5.

[Alps]

Always loved the C5 Corvette, It really does have such a timeless design! I'm still 50/50 if I should get an 04 model and supercharge it.

[jayledermann]

Great info, and as a multiple corvette owner over the years, what he says is true. I love my 2003 Z06, I looked till I found one that was not modified or messed with. I owned a 99 coupe as well at one time. I wished I would have known about this Channel before I had to learn the old fashion way.

[alexkram]

I just bought a 2000 with 123k miles and 6 speed. It is in great shape and was only $6800 so I don't care that it is not the ideal year. It is the color I wanted and enough miles that I don't feel bad driving it everywhere. I just took it on a 1000 Mile road trip to Las Vegas and it did great.

[terrysigmon]

I'm going to get a C5. I'm so glad I saw this video. Thanks.

[markcrisp]

Great bang for the $ C5 you can modify these like mine is 799 heads port & polished 614 lift comp cam & so many more ops 💯😊✌️

[CleanClaspCollector]

Great videos you’re making. Very helpful for us looking for a C5 one day. I have seen your posts on the forum as well. I’ve been signed up there since 2007, but only recently came back to it as my search has now re-started after a very long break. Keep them coming! - J

[sspp]

I am glad I purchased a 04 really got lucky at the time just over 2 years ago it only had 27K miles on it.I am the second owner and it was in FL all its life.

[pancake]

The 97-00 issues are overblown imo. The fear doesn't reflect real numbers from what I've seen. But good to be aware of nonetheless

[kcbroncohater]

I've had my c-5 for about 35k miles and I got it at 70k. The drivers seat is shot but that's about it. I like running the codes all the time from the drivers seat. I cleaned the radiator and installed a coolit switch to manually turn on the engine fan. Replaced the gears on one headlight. The car is rock solid.

[fireoil]

i dreamed since kid of 2005 ford mustang GT and corvette C5, but since i ride in corvette C5 and the guy accelerate, i have a crystal souvenir of being soo happy and told me 1 day i will have that car.

[jdell]

I hope to own a blue C5 one day. I love that it's a smooth design, no super outdated flares or jagged edges. It does have pop up lights but who cares. It's also a convertible, can't beat that option going to the lake. This car will age well like the Mclaren F1.