C5 Corvette Buying Tips (Targa Top, Convertible, Hardtop & Z06 Reviewed!)

C5 Corvette Buying Tips. Did you know that the C5 Corvette came in four versions with three body styles? Which one of these C5 Corvette models is right for you? In this video we will walk through the aesthetic and performance differences between the C5 Hardtop, Coupe, Convertible and of course, the Z06. Armed with this information, you should be able to make a decision as to which one best suits your needs. Think of it as a C5 Corvette Buyers guide of sorts between the four different versions.

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Timecodes
00:00 Intro
00:25 Four C5 Models
00:46 C5 Targa Top Coupe
02:00 C5 Convertible
03:13 C5 Hardtop FRC
05:28 C5 Z06
08:00 Buying Tips
08:43 Other C5 Vids

[mrdashin]

Targa top is the only way to go for me

[nonya]

Best guide on Corvette C5 I ever saw. Short, extremely concice with all high points explained. Well done! Awaiting my 2003 C5 tomorrow Monday the 25th of July, or Tuesday, depending on the trucking.

[captaintom]

My 02 has a touchscreen stereo added, really modernizes the car. Makes it look 10 yrs newer inside and adds Bluetooth and other features including a backup camera. I have the 1SC package, just the perfect car!!!

[mwp]

Removing the roof for summer cruising was a big reason for me to get the targa over the Z06. You are basically driving a shooting break at that point, very practical and fun!

[paulmagee]

I'm the current owner of a 2000 Corvette Convertible with 217, 500 original miles. Only faws are mostly it's electronics. I averay 25 mpg city and low 30's highway and offers something that coups and hard tops can't offer, wonderful enjoyment of driving with the top down rain or shine

[Rghfish]

Going ridiculously quick in a Z06 would be great fun, but I would really miss being able to take the targa panel off on nice days

[KA-texk]

Good C5 content ... I actually own a C5 2004 triple black convertible corvette only 28, 000 miles. I get looks everytime I pull it out. Most times I go to
cruise- ins every year someone offers to buy it. I never plan to sell, but I'm a guy that prefers the look vs hard-core performance. But that's just my preference..

[Jv]

I finally own one! Got a 04 black targa top, so happy got a childhood dream car. I love it!

[SinnerSince]

Love your videos! You get straight to the point and don't waste your viewer's time! Thanks!

[trlprk]

Just picket up a ‘99 FRC. I love it!!!! No interior rattles or squeaks

[bryceerban]

Targa is great because you have a ton of storage and can take the top off, but it's also track worthy. You can't go wrong with any of them.

[wydopnthrtl]

04 Z06 here and I am always glad I made that choice. Yes I mainly use it for street driving but it's not rough riding, holds its value, and can run low 12s. (I have a few mods)

[badcam]

I have a 02 convertible manual yellow, installed a RPM 4 point rollcage so i could go on trackdays, sorry to say my LS1 gave up so installed a iron block 6.0L with LS3 top end and a twin disk Monster clutch, just new for the summer season hopefully no more problems and lots of driving.

[Law]

I plan on getting the z06 sometime next year. Just saving money for some investments I want to make right now. Definitely gonna keep my vette bone stock with the exception of a red leather interior upgrade from Canepa in Scotts Valley CA. and have the corvette letters in the rear painted red. Also going to shoot to get the girl @2:33 too 😁 Then when my investments start to yield returns I'll add the C8 to the garage.

[charliedee]

I just picked up a 2K Targa A4 in Magnetic Red Metallic. It has a body colored top which I really like. It is a base model, my mom is the original owner, she has trouble getting out of it now so she gave it to me. She is 81..

[timhalstead]

I'm 65, so my '04 C5 convertible is perfect for me, auto trans and less than 50k miles, love it, did have to upgrade to a double dinn touch screen stereo sys tho, rock-n-roll

[thehomer]

Thanks for another great vid. I must admit, after watching a second time, I didn't realize there was a Corvette in that brief convertible video sweep with the blonde in the "very" LBD.

[ricksgarage]

By the way, I wish you had mentioned the Z06 commerative edition which I own. It has further refinements over the regular Z06 including a carbon fiber hood.

[auto]

Man I love the thought of a C5 Z06, but I promised myself when I get my ‘Vette it’s gotta be a ‘Vert. Plus, now I’m old and beat up pretty good…so I need the cushier, quieter ride with the sound absorbency in the interior. All in all, I think I will still get a convertible but then put a strong, frame-mounted roll-bar in and then put a supercharger on along with heads and cam, etc.

[anthonym]

Thanks for this video. Very informative!