Why I Love My C5 Corvette
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- Why I bought my C5 Corvette? In 2018 after searching the West Coast for a suitable car, I settled on my 2001 C5 Convertible with a 6-speed manual transmission. I love my vette! I own 2 Porsche’s but the C5 is my favourite car to drive. It has lots of power, the open-air convertible is fantastic, and it looks great on the road. I have added a Corsa Sport Exhaust which makes it sound awesome and has given me a boost in power. In this video I will explain why I like it so much and show you how my C5 Corvette looks driving down the road. Even at close to 20 years old, the car gets lots of attention. While filming this segment I came across a glamour photoshoot and they asked to use the car as a prop. That explains the thumbnail for this video.
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I have a 2003 50th anniversary convertible 6-speed. Love it!! It’s my dream car and I can’t say enough how much I enjoy it.
That is awesome! I wanted an Anniversary model but found this one and ended up buying it. Great cars! Thanks for watching.
I have an 02 Zo6 - keeping this one forever.
Love it! Like I said in the video, the only reason I would sell the Corvette is to buy another Corvette. Thanks for watching!
Ditto from another 02 Z owner.
I, too, never had a desire to own a Corvette. That was until I paid a visit to my good friend in LA who is a Corvette fanatic. He owns two vettes, a C5 and a C7. He insisted I drive his C5 convertible to Cars & Coffee. By the time I'd got on the freeway, I was hooked. The torque was amazing. I came home and within 3 weeks I owned a 2003 50th anniversary convertible 6 speed.
I absolutely love my 04 Z06. Have had her since July 2018 and it just turned over 57,000 miles. One thing to watch out for, especially on any of the LS motors, is the dreaded harmonic balancer wobble. If you start chewing up serpentine belts check to see if the balancer is wobbling at idle. It isn't hard to change out, took me 2 weekends. The hardest part is taking out the power steering rack. Other than that, maintenance is a breeze. Oh and 405HP is a lot of fun!!!
Thanks for the warning and thanks for watching!
Had a 99 convertible that I purchased in 2002. Kept it until I traded it for my 2017 ZO6. It took a lot to convince me to give up my 1999 C5!
I think about getting a C8 one day but I'm worried I'll miss the C5. Love the manual transmission!
@@CENTERLANE I think the C8 would make you forget all about the C5. My 2017 ZO6 has made my C5 a distant, but good memory.
I came for the thumbnail...but got you!!!!
I just picked up the exact same car. Same colors too.
Bought it with 1485 miles on it.
It is literally brand new. Owned and maintained by a GM executive outside Detroit.
I have had 48 previous Corvettes over the last 53 years and C5's are my favorite. I figured that I got a new car for half of what he paid new and yes, I got the original window sticker with it.
How awesome!
Great story Bruce. I Love your Vette.
I have CORSA on my ‘03 Vert., great sound.
Thanks Graham. Glad you liked the video.
Is your vette an automatic ?
@@williammegow8780 Mine is a manual.
I bought a 1999 Corvette convertible 4 months. I'm 44 years old I love the power great cruiser desirable love it
Love mine too. Mine is off the road for Winter so can't wait until Spring. Thanks for watching.
Yep mines in the garage cant wait til spring also. I have seen Corvettes on the roads also rain in December.
I have an 02 conv. and I lov it, I also always owned european sport cars as yourself, till one day I said to myself, why have I never looked at a corvette , started looking and found one with 20 ,000. miles , my wife and I enjoy it , on a summer weekend .....
Yup me too. I have a Porsche 928 and a 944 Cabrio but love the Corvette the most. So glad I bought mine. One day I hope got a C8. Thanks for watching.
My vette is a 2004 24 Hrs of Lemans commemorative edition. It has a 6 speed manual transmission and 118,000 miles on her. I've owned the car for 7 years so far and I absolutely love it!!!!!
I love mine too. I'd like to get a C8 but don't want to give up the manual transmission.
I have a 2003 50th anniversary edition convertible with an automatic transmission. I love everything about this car, especially that wonderful LS1 V8! I only have 1700 miles on it but I would not give it up for love or money!
I know exactly how you feel. The Anniversary Edition is a lovely car. Thanks for watching.
@@CENTERLANE Thanks for the reply! I really enjoy your site! CENTERLANE ROCKS!!
Thanks! I appreciate you saying that! Gives me inspiration to create more content.
I just got one today finally a corvette 2001maby years to enjoy
Love my C5 as well. Have a nagging issue with a bad steering sensor for the stability control but it doesn’t stop me from driving the car and elsewise it’s been super reliable. Hope to meet you at the club someday after Covid.....👍🏻😎
Nice car, nice video. Well edited. 2002 C5 checking in here. Agree 100% on the corsa upgrade
2001 z51 6speed owner myself. I changed to zo6 catback and c6 wheels. Later on i installed a larger cam,headers,x pipe, and all supporting mods. Dyno'd at 350rwhp on mustang dyno. Fun cars for sure.
Sounds like some nice mods. I'd love to see a picture of it with the C6 wheels.
Very interesting video I can relate to.
All my life I have been driving European cars and I thought they are the best, until I drove 2004 ZO6 🤦♂️
I sold all my cars and ordered 2018 ZO6. And now I also own 2001 C5 that I love so much ❤️
I realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released movies online ?
@Harrison Mathew i watch on flixzone. You can find it on google :)
The C5 body style won’t go out of style. It’s unique & gorgeous. 👌
I have a 98 (Nassau Blue). Absolutely love it. Going to pick up a 2001 ((Red) next week. Can never have too many vettes. / I ended buying a 2004 in the same color you have. Love the heads-up display and the telescoping steering wheel.
Right you are! the only thing better than a Vette is another Vette!
I have an 04 Comm Edition and absolutely love it..
Love mine too. Thanks for watching
love my 04 spiral metallic gray im 34 and it not an old person car any more
Your right. It's not an old guys car but there sure are a lot of old guys that own them. Maybe because they finally can. I think that once you have one you'll always be a Corvette guy. Thanks for watching!
@@CENTERLANE yes you will lol
if it helps me and one of my friends each got one last march he's 30 and im 27
+1 on the Corsa! Their factory is around the block from my house in Berea, OH. Have a black 2000 and did the sport with baked black tips in the Tigershark configuration so there is no gap in the middle similar to newer generations. Love the way their stuff sounds!
I did the same thing. All 4 pipes in a row looks great! Can't beat the sound.
I had a C5, it was a great car. On June 12, 2023 I bought a new C8.
I’d love to have a new C8. Pretty pricy but I might get one someday.
Do you miss the C5?
That's C5 Corvette is the most beautiful Corvettes ever. Made. sure the new Corvette performs but it lacks something.Maybe the look of a Vette.
We too have a 2001 C5 (after having a '74 C3 and a '90 C4). We love the C5 for all the reasons you mention, except we prefer the coupe in automatic. And absolutely love the mild, axle-back Corsa exhaust on our car. Great video btw.
Daniel, thanks for watching and for your comment.
Great video
Thank you. And thanks for watching.
Just purchased a 2004 Z06, I’ve always loved the C5 and wanted one forever. Finally got my hands on one and I can’t keep a smile off my face!
Congratulations Jason on your new car. I love the C5 too. I have a C8 on order but I can’t see myself getting rid of the C5. I think I have to keep it! Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.
@@CENTERLANE subscribed!
Looking forward to seeing the C8!
Nice job on the entire video editing BTW. How did you get the sound quality without the wind noise? Impressive.
I am a new C5 owner this year and it's a long story, but anyways, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my C5 (started with a C3 and still have one) for all the reasons you mentioned; comfortable, sleek, stylish, sporty, decent hp, etc. I'm super impressed with it. For the money, you CANNOT get into anything like that; meaning style, muscle, looks, etc.....you just can't; not without spending 2-3x's what the market bears for them today. My C5 is low mileage and people that aren't familiar with corvette generations literally think it's a 2019 or 2020, both the exterior and the interior as you mentioned in your video.
You are right. I can pass for a new car. Thanks for your comments about the editing. I layer the sound and use the audio from shots that don’t have wind noise b
You’ve been bit. It’s In your blood now...
I bought a black 85 in 1988 when I was 27 and I’m on my 5th one now. It’s something I have to have. I went without for a couple years when I had kids but always came back as soon as I could. Once it’s in your blood you miss it and you will stare at every one you see and sigh.
Welcome to lifer club and the best perks are a perpetual smile.
You're right! I can't envision not having one. Thanks for watching!
I must’ve been bit as a toddler… they’ve been my favorite cars ever since… finally at 27 I bought my dream car, a 17 C7 GS😌 single and no kids and a house is just not attainable at the moment and might not be for the next few years so I’ll keep saving and enjoy my vette in the meantime
I had the exact same vette as yours. I sold it thus year and got a yellow 2012 convertible.
I love mine. I keep thinking about trading up. I have my sights on a C8 but it will probably be a couple years before I pull the trigger. Thanks for watching.
My dream car
Love my 2000 c5 also, here in Tucson az 👍
I love Arizona. I have a place in Phoenix which is where i keep the Porsche 944 Cabrio. Wish we could go there now but have to wait until the border opens up.
@@CENTERLANE
Unfortunately I don't think it will be any time soon 😢 I have a guy that does great upholstery work with Corvette's and he can't get over either
My Favorite Corvette is the C8, C2 and the C5s... I love the C5 because the Body style is a knockout. The power is great, ride is not too bad. It is the last with the Pop Up headlights.. I have a 2001 Exactly like yours.. Magnetic Red 2 but a Black top... Love it...
C5 design can’t be beat. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
TRIP MY "99" WAS SHIPPED FROM BOWLING GREEN (NEW) TO CANADA 🇨🇦 TO BE SOLD & AFTER BEING SOLD A FEW TIMES IT FOUND IT'S WAY TO CALIFORNIA & I FOUND IT IN 2014 WITH 56,000 MILES & NOW IN 2022 SHE HAS 71,000 SINCE SHE SEEMS TO BE A GARAGE QUEEN & I am now 60 she will Outlive me!. Take care 🙂
I have bought my second C5 my first C5 was a 04 Z 06 with low miles.And I just picked up a 03 50th anniversary convertible with low miles with the deep red exterior and tan top which you rarely see I imagine there's not too many of them on the road. And I must say I really enjoyed a C5 I think the beauty of them 50th anniversary convertible one of the remarkable Corvettes ever made I've owned it for about 3 months and put 3000 miles on the car just a couple months I have purchased it with 23000 miles I'm at has a lot of today's technology it was way ahead of it's time and I do believe this C5 will only rise in price and be a car that is in demand I think fifteen years from now it will be considered highly collectible car the C5 it's one of the best Corvettes ever designed and made granite it don't have today's technology like the new Corvette but it's got plenty of power for the street where it is still faster than 90% of the cars on the road today so if you get a chance to get a C5 which they are climbing in price don't pass the opportunity yet it will be a car that you'll want to keep and hang onto as I will this one for sure
I bought my 1st C5 Corvette, convertible, with 80k miles 2 weeks ago, I love it and It's going to be my daily driver. Great video, I agree with your sentiments and passion for this car. I have owned 2 C4's and this car is so much better, it was such an improvement on those C4's which were ground breaking cars. The one thing they both had in common was the way they handled, the suspension and steering. The design of the body, interior and engine are far superior in the C5, so if you find a good deal on one don't let it slip away there are a lot of shoppers out there so you are competing with a ton of people. I lost a really nice one to a guy who let someone come ahead of me even though I was first, so be aggressive once you find the deal.
Thanks for your comments and for watching. Congrats on the new C5. Is it an auto or manual?
@@CENTERLANE Its an automatic, I was looking for manual but when these cars are in good shape and priced right they go fast and you don't see another for months (here in AZ), it's frustrating trying to get a good deal on a car that 15 guys in your area are also looking for and have cash. I didn't want to wait any longer.
@@carycase5563 totally understand. Both have their advantages but either way it’s a very fun car. I find the clutch quite heavy on mind so if I were using it as a daily drive then I’d probably go for an auto.
@@CENTERLANE I have a 2010 Camaro V6 and it's a 6 speed, I can't imagine a 6 speed with the LS1 engine, but yes, it's a fantastic drive with the AT, I love it and make excuses to drive it as I have only had it for a couple weeks.
Nice video . I started with a C4 my wife love my corvette so much that she gave me no choice but to get a second one . that was my excuse to buy a 2000 C5 convertible I just love it. Thank you for sharing your story 😊👍 greetings from Venice California.
Thank you for sharing! I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Come along for an evening drive in my C5: th-cam.com/video/sgglTQj0NJ8/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I have a black 2002 convertible with a Corsa exhaust. I think the C5 is the best looking of all the Corvettes but I respect them all.
I have never seen that wind deflector before. I was just telling my wife the other day about the wind deflector I saw on a Mercedes convertible. Looking into that right now!
Here's a link to the wind deflector. It made a big difference. www.corvettestoreonline.com/collections/corvette-wind-deflectors/products/c5-corvette-convertible-wind-restrictor-wind-screen
Thanks
Very awesome c5👍😍
Thanks for watching!
@@CENTERLANE you're welcome
Love my C5. Been to Daytona international speedway, Gainesville raceway park local car meets, late night driving. Enjoying my car as a daily driver. All day, everyday.
Me too! I have a few other fun cars but the C5 is my favourite. Thanks for watching!
Check this one out: th-cam.com/video/sgglTQj0NJ8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Bruce, thanks for the video. I just subbed. I bought a '99 Vert same color as yours, one month ago. I'm no mechanic so i hope it holds up (54,000kms). Yours is beautiful, congratulations. Best regards /Murray/Vancouver Island
Thanks for subscribing and for watching. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your car as much as I do. Congratulations.
I kind'a just tripped over your video and guess what? I just became a subscriber. I tip my hat to you on videography and what must have been a lot editing to produce this video. As to the subject hand, I've had many Corvettes and actually started a Corvette Club, but I've never owned a C5. Anyway, your video is quite timely in that I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on an immaculate, one-owner '02 ZO6. Staying with filming for a bit longer, what kind of mount are you using while filming with your cell phone?
Nice to hear that you joined a Corvette Club. I highly recommend that to every Corvette owner. And don't just pick the first club you go to, go to several clubs in your area if that's available. Clubs are different, just families. But, welcome to not just the Corvette Community, but to the Corvette Family.
I love your C5 and the mods you've done and a "well done" on going with Corsa. I've gone Corsa Extreme on all my Vettes and I've never had the desire to try a different system.
Thank you so much for the ride-along and once again, well done! Save the Wave 🙋♂
Peter, Thanks for your kind comments. I have a three suction cup mount that I use on the car for my DJI Osmo Action camera which is like a GoPro. I use my cell phone occasionally in a mount that I bought which can attach to any tripod. I have a few different camera that I use but the main camera for on-camera and interviews is a Sony FX3. I shoot everything myself but I almost always have my wife with me who is assist me with shoots. I have done many videos lately due to other commitments but I plan on getting back into it more after Christmas. Thanks for watching. Bruce
Enjoyed your video... especially your comparison to Porsche as I've had three of them (Boxster and 911). Always have had a Corvette option in the back of my mind; almost pulled the trigger on a brand-new C6, but bought a BMW Z4 instead. Now I am asking you and all others - - - other than the usual online used car sites, where is a good place to find well loved C5's or C6's for sale? And what was the name of the place in AZ you showed in your video? Thank you!
Love my 2000 triple black convertible 6 spd w Corsa exhaust. I never liked my 944
Triple black must look cool!
Great story, I love the C5 😅
Me too! Glad you liked the video.
Nice car 🚗 👌
Thanks for watching. Do you own a C5?
@@CENTERLANE. Yes sir. A 1999 c5 Corvette.
I just bought my 99 convertible at 19 years old so I am a little bit younger 😂 but that’s probably the best sports car for the money and it’s a really good car overall
Congratulations on your car. You are right. Corvettes are exceptional value. I have a number of cars and it’s my favourite one to drive. The Corvette community is also great to be part of so I’m sure your local club would be happy to have you. 😀
Very nice and relaxing video sir. You made a good choice in your investment. And hello from Georgia!
Hello from BC. Thanks for watching. Do you have a C5?
@@CENTERLANE Oh yes! 02 Z06. It's got a mild build on it by Vengeance Racing. The only way I'd get rid of it would be for a C6 ZR1. But that's not going to happen any time soon. Is your steering wheel a Caravaggio?
@@browningbelgium2326 Your Z06 sounds nice. I got my steering wheel from Redline Goods. It was a decent price and I didn't have to send back my core. The wheel was $275 and I believe they offered to buy my old core back for $50.
@@CENTERLANE Mr. Caravaggio asked for mine back as part of the deal. It's the only OEM part I'm missing but the new steering wheel is 10 times better than the factory. And the motor is better today than what GM produced. I'm a happy camper to say the least. Take it easy and we'll all look for more vids from you.
You should have shown some of the photo shoot video. We live near Phoenix where you bought your C5. How many miles was on your C5 when you bought it? We bought ours in Dec of 2021. We love our C5. Thx for your video. 👍🙏
There was about 50,000 miles on the car when I bought it. I love mine too. I actually now have a home in Surprise, AZ and we are here now. Are you involved with a Corvette Club in Phoenix? You may be able to recommend some people to profile on my channel.
I've had a few Corvettes and the C5 was always one of my favorites. I recently bought one from a friend that deals in rare and unusual vehicles. When I heard about it, I had to immediately go see it. It is a '99 sebring silver with back convertible top. It has all the service records. It has a laminated original sticker. It has all the options but unfortunately not the 6 speed. I like the way it looked and only has 7700 miles. The previous owner changed all of the fluids every few years and the tires three times due to age. With an old car you have to keep an eye on everything but so far I haven't seen and fluids seeping out anywhere. I only tale ot pit pm when it's nice and I can't remember enjoying are car more than this one.
I have an ' 04 Z06 commerative edition. It only seats two, it is very noisey, the ride is harsh, I don't drive it in the rain, I don't dare drive it in the snow, it is too low slung, and it is the only car I ever enjoyed driving.
Love mine too. Wish I had the Z06. Do you use yours as a daily drive or just for fun?
@@CENTERLANE Fun. And I like to tinker with it.
Great review and a nice car. I'm looking at getting a c5 in the near future but like you said, the B.C. market is very limited. What was the name of the Corvette dealership and how hard was it to get your car across the border?
Wayne, The dealer was Vette Culture. in Mesa but I wouldn't recommend them. as a dealer. There were problems with my car that I had to resolve on my own. Getting a car across the boarder is easy if the car is older than 15 years. It is best to get a broker and I have used A&A Customs Brokers. There are documents you have to gather and some rules but the broker will guide you through that. I have another broker I would recommend but I'd rather DM that info to you . email me at bruce@directimpcatmedia.ca
Recently bought ‘98 C-5 Convertible 6 speed. Had a C-4 no comparison. Agree with everything you said in your video.
Thanks very much for your feedback. Thanks for watching.
Came for the girl
Here is a link. I posted them on my Facebook page just for you. facebook.com/LoveMyCarVids
I have an 03 that I love. But I really want a C6 ZR1 but I will have to let go on the 5 if to buy the 6. I don’t have enough room In the garage to keep both.
I'd love to get a C8 in the next couple years but I like the C5 so much with the manual transmission that I'm worried I'll miss it . I have enough garage space so it's just a matter of the money to own both.
Hi Anthony , buying a C5 same color and a stick. Excited ! Where did you purchase your steering wheel?
Thx, Rob
I live in Wisconsin,I never thought I would be able to own a Corvette
I Retired on August 14th 2020 I purchased my 1998 C5 with only 29500 miles on Monday August 17th. 2020 and I love it
The unit is all Factory it an automatic
Does anyone have any suggestions on a moderate Exhaust System?
Congratulations on Vette. 22 years old and I'll bet it still seems like a new car. I have the Corsa Sport exhaust with the X-pipe and love the sound and the boost in power. My car is a 6-speed manual.
Great video, I couldn't agree more. I got my first Corvette (convertible too) this year and it's more than a car, it's an experience
Congratulations on getting your Corvette. Thanks for watching!
I ❤ my Z06 BLUE CORVETTE 💙 2004 even though I never had one girl out on dates in it for 17 years I still ❤ 😍 it.
Awesome. Even after 18 years, they still look great. Thanks for watching
C5 Corvettes are great in my opinion, I have an 03 AND an 04. Both are six speed convertibles, and bone stock.
The red 03 with black interior and top has 10355 miles and the blue 04 with shale top and interior has 10750 miles. Purchased both cars from their original owners. 03 was part of an estate sale, owner passed away last year at age 80. 04 was purchased here in my hometown, owner was retired and was having some problems getting in and out of the car. Both cars have no modifications and original tires.
I owned a black 98 coupe, beige interior, automatic, recently sold to my son, corsa cat back exhaust, new drilled and slotted rotors, new stainless steel brake lines, ceramic pads, and z06 air box. Car now has 26000 miles.
Prior to the 98 I owned a 2000 red coupe, black interior, automatic, drilled and sotted rotors, corsa exhaust.
Never had a major problem with any of the cars. Sold the 2000 to buy a 1939 Dodge truck street rod .
Yep, I'm very happy with mine too. Your's sound really nice. Great find to get the 04 with such low mileage. The 39 Dodge truck sounds cool too. I wish I could do a story on that one. Where are you located?
Nice car sir.. I own a C5 2004 triple black convertible corvette myself w only 28K miles.
Nice. I'll bet the triple black looks really cool. You don't see that often. Thanks for watching
Thumbs down for the girl clickbait.
Same!!!! I’m so pissed
Can you tell me which dealer in Arizona you purchased your corvette please? Thank you.
I bought it from Vette Culture in Mesa.
Dude that thumbnail click bait got me 😂
Sorry about that. I actually came across this girl being photographed with a Hundai whil I was shooting this episode so I got her to pose in front of my car. Should have asked her to go for a ride and included her in the video.
I'm trying to purchase a c5, but where is the Young Lady on the cover of your video??????????????????????
Unfortunately she’s not in the video but she was part of a photo shoot with a Kia whole I was filming. I had to stop and get a photo of her with my car!
You get more bangs for your bucks driving a Corvette
Which Corsa package did you out on it?
I got the Corsa Sport Exhaust. I didn’t opt for the extreme because I didn’t want it too loud and I wanted all 4 pipes together like a C7 and that wasn’t an option with the extreme. I’m very happy with what I chose.
@@CENTERLANE thanks for the response. So the extreme has the tailpipes 2x2 vs the sport with 4 straight?
@@michaelnorth1762 yes. That is what Corsa told me last year at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. Something could have changed since then.
I should clarify that the sport exhaust can be configured either way but the extreme is only available in the 2x2 configuration.
Nice Video. I have had my ‘99 C5 since purchasing it in 2010. I am a long time Corvette owner and driver since 1970 when I purchased my first. Owning only C2’s and C3’s prior to 2010 I felt it was time to add a C5 to my Collection I heard for years how great they were and I always like the look of them so I pulled the trigger on mine in 2010. Since then I also pulled the trigger on a C6 in 2017. I own 4 Corvettes today all Coupes. 1967,1973,1999 and 2006. I am done with my Corvette Collection being I don’t care for the C7 or C8 still. C6 was the last good looking Corvette I feel. Chevrolet lost this old timer after that and I am still not liking those tail lights on the back of the C7 among a few other things about the car. Oh I should mention my cars are all pretty much stock . The only thing different on my C5 are later Thin Spoke Chrome Wheels and most recently I upgraded my sound system with a New Kenwood Double Din Receiver with CarPlay to bring it up to date with today’s cars. You just can beat CarPlay and Hands Free Driving especially with a Stick Shift.
Thumbs down for Clickbait...
That scene actually happened while I was shooting this episode. I came across a photoshoot of the girl posing in front of a Kia so I offered my car as a prop. I'm sure it gets me a few extra clicks!
Clickbait. Clicked for a review by a pretty girl. Got a chubby old man instead.
Chubby old man here. Sorry for the disappointment but hope you liked it anyway. Thanks for watching.
Geez, sucks you in with a beautiful woman on the intro pic then...........boring! Can't have a pretty lady to ride with you? Car cool. Driver, ad for birth control.