$14K? Not in my area!

@dondgc2298

Жыл бұрын

Yeah these are make believe numbers.

@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow

Жыл бұрын

@@dondgc2298 -- More like 24K is what I'm seeing.

@buttonysquare8501

Жыл бұрын

$14,000 is way too much. $5,000-7,000 sounds more reasonable. (Assuming we are talking Craigslist or FB Marketplace and not a dealer)

@takforce06

Жыл бұрын

23-27 in NC. Especially with only 40k miles

@rj1234100

Жыл бұрын

​@@buttonysquare8501 For a vette with 40k original miles? Every piece of that car looked like it was well maintained in that video. Wheels and tires, brakes, engine bay, etc. I can't see that going for less than 10k.

You got a pretty good deal- I just went through 5 pages of C5’s on Hemmings and no C5 around 40k is under $20k

@stewpittt

Жыл бұрын

I paid 29k for a 62,000 mile 03 Z06, June 2022. Prices are all over the place, I’ve seen my car same color electron blue metallic, same or even a little bit more miles, for 36,000+. I’ve also seen them for as low as 23 to 26,000, so don’t take any price to heart. Look around to see what you want, what you can afford And what makes sense. Then pull the trigger if you choose. Also note that insurance is going to be a little bit higher because it is a Corvette, and if you are doing any sort of financing, used vehicles are 6 1/2 to 7% and up

@tane4652

Жыл бұрын

where are y'alls favorite places to shop cars? I've been using autotrader and KSL and haven't had much luck with c5s

@gsregal9945

Жыл бұрын

He lying 🤣💯

@stewpittt

Жыл бұрын

@@tane4652 there’s no one place in particular that I am aware of, I just looked online for an 03 Z06 Corvette. I found mine one state away, in Pennsylvania

@hapday6350

Жыл бұрын

I went to a dealership selling one for $13,000 it only had 46000 miles

Don’t you dare make fun of the buttons in the interior. That’s something most new vehicles lack today.

@elziyt

Жыл бұрын

ong, rather press a button than go through 3 different screens for the same thing

@popinjayjunior7698

Жыл бұрын

When you think about how manufacturers cheap out on their interiors these days with a screen here and a screen there. I guess it really does make a cabin filled with buttons seem more expensive. At least it’s more expensive to build, not really talking about the value.

@BRAINFxck10

Жыл бұрын

He’s not making fun of the fact that it has buttons he’s making fun of the plastic they used.

@darkenchanter2964

10 ай бұрын

Except Porsches Ive been in my uncles, and there had to be at least 50-70 buttons assorted around the cat

@01Elantraaa

10 ай бұрын

Ikr You buy the vette for the engine driving experience not some stupid interior things

“For a small amount of money” y’all gotta remember most people are struggling to pay rent and bills.

@MrDroid0518

Жыл бұрын

I get your point but I’m pretty sure it pertains to people that are looking to or can get something ❤

@senorpepper3405

Жыл бұрын

Not me sucka. I live under my means so I can save.

@tarobunn228

Жыл бұрын

I think he means it is the best value out there in terms of performance and looks, which it most definitely is. No question about it. Bought mine for under 10k. Doesn't take long to save up for one if you really want one.

@matthewmcmahon1541

Жыл бұрын

Speak for yourself. Some of us made responsible financial and life choices.

@romeothompson9389

Жыл бұрын

Ok but 14 grand for a car that gives you nearly 350HP and is a track monster in the right hands is still a bargain for lots of people if your in that bad of a situation financially then this video and advice doesn’t apply to you and keep it moving the world doesn’t have to revolve around the people who can’t pay their bills because there’s still a massive amount of the population that still has some spare cash lying around

I paid $10.000 for my 2001 C5 hatchback with 95,000 miles on it. I now have 150,00] on it, and it runs like new!!! Had it up to 179mph.

Bought mine 2 years ago in SF. ‘99 6 speed for 12.8k with 39k miles. Soon as Covid hit they jumped to 20k 😅

@DavidLopez-vc2tf

10 ай бұрын

Yup

@jshumphress13

3 ай бұрын

As my dad used to say, better to be lucky than good! I bought my motorcycle and we bought our house in December 2019. We got lucky.

@modelcitizen72

4 күн бұрын

Damn good deal

Tommy: "You have to get one, they're SO cheap!" Also Tommy: "I hate the interior, it's SO cheap!"

@electro740

Жыл бұрын

Fr I don't get people hating the interior like they had to cheap out on something to keep the car cheap and I would rather that be the interior then the engine

@fortcrafterbossbehold9027

Жыл бұрын

​@@electro740Plus that interior is literal worlds better than an early C4 interior. Now THAT'S a STUPIDLY cheap interior.

@electro740

Жыл бұрын

@@fortcrafterbossbehold9027 I even have a c6 myself which has an even nicer interior then the c5s they do improve over time the newer you go

@paulhunter9613

11 ай бұрын

@@electro740 I accept and enjoy cars for the way they were made at the time. These Vette’s were purposely made for a reasonable price point and go fast, we wouldn’t see so many on the road today if they were priced stupid like a Lamborghini

I've heard they're capable of good fuel mileage too, If kept at or below the posted speed limit on the highway.

@ryanregister495

Жыл бұрын

My Dad’s ‘04 model got 37 mpg on an all interstate trip👌👌

@crankyyankee7290

Жыл бұрын

This is getting annoying-this is a comment I made on another post elsewhere, which was posted to that one as well, this is happening more and more lately-sorry about that!

@98Vette

Жыл бұрын

Very true I average per tank 300-350miles

@Highlander1432

Жыл бұрын

30mpg is easy for these

@ryanle1293

Жыл бұрын

Even my C4, the previous model makes around 25 to 30 on the highway,

That's actually my favorite generation Corvette. You must have a standard, no exceptions.

@randallboone9375

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Every time I find one I like its a damn auto 😢

@radelement3987

Жыл бұрын

Isn't the clutch on this corvette a pain in the ass to change out? I think if I remember you have to drop the subframe and what not

@maaacbroom8127

Жыл бұрын

C5 my favorite corvette to everyone likes C6 but it’s just the C5 body lines man

@irvvalenzuen3135

Жыл бұрын

@@radelement3987it is . A 3k - 4k job . I owned the auto and then the manual . I was flabbergasted on the difference . NIGHT AND DAY. Those Ls1 Engines come alive in a stick . Worth the extra 3k “investment”

I'm getting a c4 or 5 by next sumer for sure💯

@Legendary_Maniac

Жыл бұрын

Get the c5, c4 is slow and mechanics hate lifting it because of the weak frame

@mrhombregordo9556

Жыл бұрын

@@Legendary_Maniac bet. That's what I was leaning towards already.

@LordCowbxyRDR

Жыл бұрын

@@mrhombregordo9556 make sure it’s an ‘01 and up, the older c5s have a lot of issues that can’t be fixed

@noahpickerill3749

Жыл бұрын

Get the C5. It's worth the extra 5-8K

@hockeyhayden7827

Жыл бұрын

Everyone said it already but I want to say it too. I love c4s they may be a pain and slow but they are good cars. In this case though c5 is leaps and bounds better other than the ecbm and balancer issues

These will be around when the final dodge challengers are dying out. It's funny how cheap GM plastic holds up better than pretty much anything dodge has ever made.

@panchofriessen3958

Жыл бұрын

Well i have a 1999 dodge pickup with about 200,000 miles on it and it drives and look like new

@shitloveaduck

Жыл бұрын

The Ford plastics stand up well.

@bldontmatter5319

Жыл бұрын

@@panchofriessen3958 no, it doesn't. Even with the Cummins, those old dodges need major work to stay on the road. You've likely rebuilt nearly every piece of that vehicle minus the engine. The dash is in pieces. The body is rusting and the paint is failing. I've literally never seen a dodge in decent condition, even with low miles, and I'm in Arizona with no road salt.

@panchofriessen3958

Жыл бұрын

@@bldontmatter5319 it has the 5.2 lt magnum and youve never seen it so why do you say ive rebuilt it i have never but im pretty sure you are rebuilding your grandmas carolla for the 3 time

@panchofriessen3958

Жыл бұрын

@@bldontmatter5319 im pretty sure you dont even have a car

I wouldn't say someone isn't dumb for not getting one. More Like 80% of people can't afford a $14,000 car right now because eating is nice too.

@cedricmiller4370

Жыл бұрын

very true you told the truth a big amount of people can't afford a car at that price with the current outrageous cost of living this country is impacting so many people that I'm noticing more guys without a car at all this isn't that early 2000s people are actually downsizing from sports cars and full size sedans to small compact cars Corolla civic and Elantra etc

@formula112967

Ай бұрын

Bidenomics

Paid $10k for a 6 speed C5 with 80K miles in insanely good shape! Just wait for the deals to come.

@98Vette

Жыл бұрын

Just bought a c5 98’ 115k miles for 10k auto pushing 410rwhp

@camaro3gen

Жыл бұрын

@@98Vette C5s are great bang for the buck!

@98Vette

Жыл бұрын

@@camaro3gen yes they are!

@buttonysquare8501

Жыл бұрын

$10,000 seems a little high for these

@98Vette

Жыл бұрын

@@buttonysquare8501 well to put into perspective I beat a 2016 scatpack at 500hp with a 1998 Corvette pushing 400. I say 10k isn’t that bad for what your getting especially with a v8 with reliable mpg

I just bought my c5 corvette for Christmas! I cant stop staring at it lol

@RealMarkitosRodriguez

Жыл бұрын

They’re beautiful! I love mine too! I dont even like going fast I like to cruise!🤌🏼

recently sold an awesome ‘90 C4 that had 69k miles now i’m on my second a le mans blue C6 Z51 with 47k both have been 6 speeds some of the best cars!

I don’t usually like corvettes but the c5 body is absolutely stunning.

@JETZcorp

2 ай бұрын

It's like if the FD RX7 was a woman, the C5 would be her twin brother.

14Gs is NOT super cheap... daddy fat sacks 😂

sir I drive a 1993 S10 I bought for $700 the c5 as much as I want one is out of my price range

@jimmyhamm6041

Жыл бұрын

Yea I own a 2002 sonoma 4x4 4 door and a 96 Sonoma ext. Cab 4x4 highrider . And that's enough for me and I can drive them year round .

I just bought my ls2 C6 manual for 15k

@Highlander1432

Жыл бұрын

how many miles and owners ?

@oler777

Жыл бұрын

@@Highlander1432 82k and 4th owner

@civicpride1986

Жыл бұрын

C6 looks better.

@ThisWorldShallKnowPain.

Жыл бұрын

@@civicpride1986 only thing i hate on that car are the headlights!

@SpriteIsSpicyWater

Жыл бұрын

Impossible

14k for a car like that is crazy. In Europe, for the same car you'd have to double the price at least, maybe even more if you want a manual

Dude the value gone keep going up. If everybody want one.

Stop telling people 😭😭😭 keep the prices down hahaha

Got mines last year for cheap !! I did travel to San Diego and brought it back to Colorado. But they are not cheap at all , mostly going for $17,000+

Yep, I've owned one for nearly 20 years. The best part is they are VERY dependable.

@turkinator1014

3 ай бұрын

The same one for 20 years?? Wow. What all did you have to do as far as maintenance? Aside from your usual fluid changes, brakes, tires, etc that is. Auto or manual?

FOR SALE: As much as I love my C5 Corvette, my wife says it's taking too much of my time and I am falling behind on my regular obligations. Regrettably, I must list the following FOR SALE - Lawnmower, Leaf Blower, Edger/ Trimmer, and Rake... First Come, First Served !!!

@MakeItHappen223

11 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@HandMade715

7 ай бұрын

We're. You at

My buddy got one of this period Corvettes. It had a problem that required an expensive part that is no longer made or available. After a while he found a Corvette specialist who could handle it, but that scared him and he sold it.

@mattc9875

Жыл бұрын

Let me guess...the AC plastic button fell apart?? XD these cars are GM, I still find lots of parts for my 1985 C4 corvette on eBay

@irvvalenzuen3135

Жыл бұрын

@@mattc9875 no way he couldn’t find the part . I literally can’t think of a part that you can’t find for a C5 .

@Kenny-px7ej

Жыл бұрын

I agree there is no way in the world there is any part on that car that can't be bought from the dealership or online.

@UtahCGG

Жыл бұрын

Mine has the same issue. So it's been sitting in the garage!

@irvvalenzuen3135

Жыл бұрын

@@UtahCGG every single C5 corvette part is available . I speak from experience .

90's sports cars are awesome and gaining in value.

My last Vette was a C5 convertible. The guy I sold it to totaled it a week later!

My c4 gets 30mpg my c6 gets terrible mileage and c8 gets 12 lol 😆 😂

I was thinking he was gonna say 5-7k…silly me

C6 ZO6 will be the next really hot collector car I have a feeling...

The Standard model coupe had a top speed of 175mph! Still fast even by today's standards!

That's an odd price?? Good condition & under 50K miles. 17k & up easily.. C5 is becoming more rare each yr. QUALITY C5"s are going to sought-after guaranteed.

@ThisWorldShallKnowPain.

Жыл бұрын

I’m 18 and I bought one because I just couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t buy a c5 or c6😂😂😂, needless to say i got an 01 with 125k for 11.5k, I’m like the 4th owner in 3 years tho, car has definitely been passed around, but you can tell the past owners took well care of it. Currently has a wrap on it and a little tiny crack on the stereo plastic corner. I just hope I didn’t get ripped off. I didn’t think I did until i started watching some of these videos. :/

I love that year. Very cool!

Also these cars are very reliable and super durable! There's a C5 that now has close to a million miles ‼️

I'm from Europe(BMW driver),but the one car I would buy when in the U.S. is a Buick Riviera Boat tail(!) Probably steers like a wet mop though...

One of the best chevy ever made acually !!! The rest i think are over decorated or just plain ass looking only other vette i would like to have is 92-96

shhh dont tell people the secret of c4 and c5 yet!

I’ve actually been looking at these. Can’t believe they’re so cheap now!! I’m probably gonna buy one later this year. How bout chill on the videos bro😂😂😂

I like that they both got Vettes. A C4 and a C5. C5 is probably the better daily driver. However the C4 would be cheaper to modify. I'll take one of each!

@leftlanegaming530

Жыл бұрын

Is the C4 just as relaible? Not alot of c5s in my country, but there are some C4s for around 9k

I’m so tired of the interior complaints, it’s as good or better than anything else out at the time. Such a copy/paste complaint just to parrot other reviews. I love it, I hate iPad dash bs where I need an old priest and a young priest to find the climate controls deep in a menu.

@bfctz632

Жыл бұрын

Still a beautifully aged car, of which the interior is great, but if you are to think of all things considered, there were similar if not better alternatives

@nunyabusiness896

Жыл бұрын

@@bfctz632 I'm talking about other sports cars: Porsche Boxster/911, BMW Z3, miles ahead of Mustang, way better than gen 1 Viper, etc. Corvette was never a luxury car, but compared to other sports cars of the era the interior was at least mid-pack and better than most at it's price point.

@billmeyer4365

Жыл бұрын

who buys a sports car for its interior anyway

I'm actually gonna buy a yellow one of these now

@shaunwalsh85

Жыл бұрын

Good luck yellow is a slightly rarer color, and I can actually get 5k more out of mine if I was to sell it vs the more common colors

@ThisWorldShallKnowPain.

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunwalsh85 is magenta red ll rare? My c5 is a coupe, just bought it 8 days ago

@shaunwalsh85

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisWorldShallKnowPain. corvette forums has a breakdown chart of colors sold by year/body style/transmission option.

@ThisWorldShallKnowPain.

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunwalsh85 yea just saw, it aint that rare tbh

Price and performance comparison: My '04 z06 which cost 18k ran side by side a 2022 M3 (80k dollar car) on the freeway up to 120. Just replaced the clutch and she drives as good as from the factory now.

The C5 tied with the Lotus Espirit for last car with pop ups.

It’s clean as hell!!!👍🏿😂

Well hell,,,it's a happy meal car 🚙!

Got a c4 1984 Corvette from my father as a gift its my first car its the best gift i have ever gotten

I have a corvette c5 tigershark i basically added gold rims and gold paint to it

They are not cheap any more. The market is back on the upswing. I bought mine last year for 17,500, and I could easily flip it for 25k now. Best decision I ever made! 😁

@ThisWorldShallKnowPain.

Жыл бұрын

What year and how many miles did it have when you bought it?

@shaunwalsh85

Жыл бұрын

Bought it in 2021 for 17,500 with 36k on it. She got 61k now, and I’m pretty sure I could still pull 20k for that.

@shaunwalsh85

Жыл бұрын

The C6’s are in the bottom out phase, but it’s starting to climb back up as everything is getting electrified/no manual transmissions

@ThisWorldShallKnowPain.

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunwalsh85 could i flip mine? I bought a 2001 c5 with 125k miles for 11.5k

@tempo5555

Жыл бұрын

well you got scammed lmao they are 11k-16k max a z06 with an ls7 swap sold for 14k a week ago and for 18k you can buy a c6

Then you can drive down the road looking like a retired divorced alcoholic golfer 😂

@FredFlintstone21

9 ай бұрын

Geez. I wonder what stigma people have on me when I'm driving my 81 rabbit diesel down the road. I get alot of smiles and thumbs up but I'm sure there are a few that have negative thoughts.

@shirleypersinger3614

5 ай бұрын

And that's a bad thing why?...

Last with flip up lights. Because if your racing with one & a light flips up the drag on it can really affect your day!

@warrenbrenner4972

Жыл бұрын

The worst for drag was my '96 Miata with giant round pop ups.Also Porsche 928.Elon commented on how side view mirrors act like drag brakes on your car at higher speeds.I raced a small Audi Quattro at night in my (new) '96 Miata and beat him at 124MPH.

@warrenbrenner4972

Жыл бұрын

Any relation to Eva Klinger?

@mikeklinger1712

Жыл бұрын

@@warrenbrenner4972 not familiar with that name. Most of us r mid Wisconsin

@warrenbrenner4972

Жыл бұрын

@@mikeklinger1712 Thanks,I'm in Chicago.A gorgeous brunette I knew a long time ago!

In my opinion the LS1 is the best LS straight from production. I have the iron block LQ4 that I'm working on now. They say it's easy to make HP cheap and that it's capable of handling 1500HP.

I’ve got a black 2000 with 64k on it I’m about to sell on eBay 👻

KZreadrs actively helping inflate car prices

I bought my 1997 C5 at a wreaking yard for 11 grand with 40,000 on it and I drove it home I still have it

These used to be listed for under $10k before COVID. Prices have skyrocketed.

14k? Small amount of money?! You're joking, right? Most Americans don't have that lying around, let alone to spend on a GM toy that'll fall apart.

$14k is cheap?

They’re relatively cheaper because a lot of the parts are shared which isn’t necessarily a bad thing

Nice I've got a white c3 1980 with bubble window. I am the 3rd owner of it

@joeh6697

8 ай бұрын

I remember my first 110 H.P

You paid 14k for a pre 01 automatic? Yikes

update on c5 car prizes, 1998 vettes with 100k miles are going for about 14k

That's an IDENTICAL radio setup to my 1997 Chevy Blazer, lol

@onb6098

Жыл бұрын

And 98 chevy cargo van.

@formula112967

Ай бұрын

I have a C5....the turn signal switch is plucked from a Chevy Cavalier.

Get em while ya can . Cannot beat Corvettes or Mustangs. Love em both. 🇺🇸

Just get a 98-02 ws6 trans am. Still gorgeous cars to this day.

@AdityaKKannan

Жыл бұрын

Camaros too 😎

@connor3288

Ай бұрын

No comparison to a vette. Had a 99 camaro, great engine, terrible car. Vette is lightyears better car in every way except price

I live in MS, literally one of the cheapest states in the union and the cheapest c5 within 100 miles is a 1998 with 105k miles for $18,500. Anything 2002 and newer is $30k+

I just raced a c5 off the line in my freaking 07 ES350 and we were dead even until 50 and it just barely pulled me by one car length to 70. My car has 174k on it!

I passed up an 86 with 190,000 MI for 5,000 yet to find models with around 100,000 miles and lower only a bit for $6,500

Woof. I do feel a bit dumb for buying an NC Miata (on Ohlins) for more than that. However. I am absolutely in love with my car. Just tonight, I took a 90-degree corner labeled "25 MPH" and saw 57 on the speedometer with no tire noise or drama. I entered a roundabout at 45, gave it a dab of brake on the transition to point the nose, and realized I could have done it a lot faster.

I honestly think they are the sexiest model years. New or newer ones are beautiful for sure, but there’s something about those lines

I had a C5 with a C5R-427 making 680 HP on 98 octane gas. I ran it at Road Atlanta track days.

🤣 that radio is the same one thats in my 98 gmc yukon that's ridiculous

The fact that the engine is in front of the driver but mostly behind the front wheels should give this car great handling

Hey in the 90s / 2000s those buttons felt really premium compared to what we were coming from in the 80s and before haha 😆

A friend has had a C5 for years as a DD and regularly drove it on long trips. It's an auto. Other than a broken solder joint in the HVAC control it's been reliable.

@rwsmith7

3 ай бұрын

Very common problem. Same thing will happen in the ABS/Traction Control Module if it hasn't already. Both easily repaired if you're competent.

I had this car in convt. Had intake, longtube headers and Corsa exhaust. Got 350whp on a dynojet.Nice car. Light weight. Like 3200lbs

My favorite corvette generation.

I used to have a C5. I absolutely loved that car. They are timeless in my opinion.

I love my C5!!

Definitely a Man of Genius 🎉all the best from Pgh PA 🎉

I just bought one with 150k miles for 7 grand. I love it so much!!

My friend bought a sn97 mustang for 5500 bucks 😂 and he’s cammed it, forged pistons, intake, x pipe achaust, short shifter, new clutch, new rear diff carbon clutch pack, 380hp, it is awesome

I got one in the garage in yellow 🥰

I don’t see many of these for sale in North America! People who have them keep them!! I wonder what happened to Chevy’s new Mid engine vet that was 75k? I guess it never hit the market!

I'm jealous of American used prices. Here in Germany you're lucky to find a base C5 under 25k

My C4 targa is hell man. If I ever get it 100 % fastened. 🤯

Everytime I see a c5 interior I am happy I went with c6. C5 has a better exterior look imo. But c6 is way more up to date inside.

I REMEMBER BACK IN 2004 MOTOR TREND MAGAZINE SHOWED A CHEVY CORVETTE POWERED BY A LINGENFELTER SUPERCHARGED TURBO BEAT AN AIR FORCE JET FIGHTER IN A 1/4 MILE RACE

I want a mid 70s vette

First modification I would do to an LS1 C5 is swap out the final drive ratio for a shorter final drive ratio

@rwsmith7

3 ай бұрын

Because you hate 32mpg highway with PLENTY of reserve power? 🤣🤣🤣

Goddamn that exhaust note 🎵🎶🤤

The dealers in my area hoarded all the c5 from the auctions and over priced them. When i looked, they were 17k. On craigslist, only 10k. This was 10 years ago. Same with with 03-04 cts-v.

Found a Z06 with 80k miles, blue, and in gret condition with a clean title for $19k. Super tempting but with my wife's health it will have to wait another year or two. There was also a base 1999 with manual for $12k with less than 60k miles. Also another was found this morning, a yellow model year with 170k miles for $8k with a clean title but automatic. That last one is almost tempting because it is so darn cheap and it would be a great platform to start dinking around with for not much money.

I want one so bad. It'll be my next car.

"I mean, it used to be 345hp and becomes Corvette convertible automatically above 50mph" 😂

I have a 87 C4 Corvette and I've driven it to Indianapolis Michigan Mississippi Missouri Texas North Carolina Wichita, KS Atlanta, GA 😁💪🏿👍🏿💯

Def can’t get such a low mileage c5 for 14k in my area. I would know cuz I’ve been looking for the last 6 mo.

Love it Chevy man for life I am

My boy got a ls2 c6 for 27k and it has 22k miles

Plz do something with those rims. Welcome to the club