Does the C5 Corvette Still Hold Up 20 Years Later? 

Doesn't matter how old it is, it will still outrun most cars you pass on the freeway.

I daily drive my c5 in the winter too! Never had a more reliable car. Great review!

Putting that cup in the C5 cup holder was very brave! 🙂

Funny. I find the stock C5 seats to be very comfortable. Not great for track use maybe, but fine for daily use.

100% yeah so does 427 Cobra so does any Porsche 911 the C5 with a 6 speed manual transmission is the best looking for vet ever made 🇺🇲💪

Have to say my original C5 seats are very comfortable, have driven cross country 5 times and I have never had leg or back aches. Have 2002 convertible. The only problems I have are electrical: retracting antenna and multi disc CD changer in the trunk . Love my Torch Red C5.

Love my 2003 C5 anniversary.

Just got a gorgeous 03 stock coupe to build and honestly I was surprised with how good it was in stock form. I’d take it over my 2015 mustang gt pp premium any day. I had a blast road-tripping 1500 miles back to Los Angeles after buying it in Texas

❤ C5 Z06 rocks in 2024 ❤ Reliable performance after 22+ years is amazing.

I always liked the Hatchback Coupe the best. Still do. Own both a C5 and C6 Hatchback Coupes. I don’t like how the Borla Exhaust looks on this C5 coming out of 2 pipes out back. Not the look I like. The factory 4 pipe set up looks much better with larger Stainless Tips out back.

My C5 is a daily automatic and I love it. Still gets looks. Keep it clean and detailed.

22 years and goin daily'd for about 16 of em....love it!

I love my C5.. I paid $17k with only 46k miles.. the only issues are the aging of components such as bushings and for me.. driveshaft couplers.. current nightmare..situation..

I have a '99 Convertible that has all the records, bone stock with under 8K miles. So much fun to drive and a great road car.

I have a 2000 coupe I bought new. Opt. magnetic red paint 38k miles 6spd came with two roofs and all options except wheels. The heads-up display is my favorite option from any year. Projects all the Info you need including speedo, tach and other details so you can focus on driving. The optional seats with multiple power bolsters are very comfortable. The stocks were not so much. Bose stereo upgrade . cranks out the car tunes. Biggest issue, driving down the road one day and the top flew off once I hit 45MPH. Scared me to death, but nice show in the rear view. It flew for a good 10-15 seconds and had a great landing -- the painted top is slippery. Don't ever distract somebody before they latch that bad boy both sides. The second roof is clear. It saved me. There are some daemons in the C5 with the key lock, alarm system, electric system that must be fixed. The vehicle alarm system could shut down the fuel pump. I straitened everything out by installing two after market mods under the dash. That's what so good about this mature buggy, the issues are known, solutions found and readily available.

the FRC and z06 might looks the best to car enthusiast but i know when me and my buddy drive together to shows or car events my base model with that long back glass gets more attention than he does and his is the z06

Long story short: yes.

To me the C5 is the definition of the sports car. It flows way better than the boxy shapes just like the 63' Vette does. These two cars, and only these two would fill my American car collection. 65' to 71' are different type of cars. Iconic no doubt, but very different.

I have 04 C5Z, all stock other than exhaust and intake. In Palmdale,CA welcome to test anytime.

I own a 02 Z06 that I can't seem to put up for sale! These cars are so good and starting to rise in value

Tell your buddy to do the anti venom mod, it will really help with the notchy shifting. Cheap and easy to do, and probably the best mod for the money on these T56 cars

my 2001 is my 4th vette and the best i have owned its now 2022 & i have 37 K on it still drives/looks like new. a minor thing I like is the "heads up display" gr8 from back in the day LOL 1 thing annoying is the "seat fock" from the cheap rubber they used that wears out and a small fortune to fix it right with a replacement kit. I run Power stop brakes and BF Goodrich summer tires for handling since I don't put a lot of miles on it other than that its stock and a blast to drive! Call me "old school" but I like the hiden headlights on it and the seats are fine for me.

I bought an '04 C5Z two months ago and I agree with the notchy shifting. Not bad when pushing it hard, but difficult down low in the RPM range.

I don’t think the seats are “universally hated”. In fact, the stock seats are quite comfortable and I road-trip mine just fine

I love these cars. I have the Anniversary Edition. The audio picked up way too much of the exhaust on this video. What seats are those? They look amazing.

Looking forward to this one!

Listening to your video I run 395/35/18s on back Mickey Thompson ET streets & Nitto 555Rs up front rowdy 💯🇺🇸

I have an all stock c5 in San Diego.. you are welcome to come down and drive it👍 1:55 at willow springs with very used run-flats on 105F day, these cars are the best value nowadays

Hell yeah man that things a legend

I had a C6Z06 for 3 years, sold it and bought a C5 for a quarter of the price. Its modded to 400hp and the interior is completely upgraded. Best budget sports car ever!!!

I really like those seats

change the seats and the radio to a touch screen and it looks just as modern as anytihig else

Excellent A1 Top-notch.

8:13 I’m genuinely surprised that McDonald’s cup stayed planted. That cup holder is useless 😂

I don’t think the interior looks dated, I like mine just fine. And the seats seem ok too, could use bigger bolsters.

Transverse leaf springs are an independent suspension setup, not to be confused with a traditional leaf spring setup

That C5 is being horribly let down by the tire combination. Borla is merely okay for exhaust options. You cannot touch the C5 for bang-for-buck.

Obviously, nobody buys one of these things for the mileage, but the fact is that the FRCs (if you keep your foot out of it) will get you 30+ mpg on the interstate. They are great touring cars.

Glad to see you enjoyed a C5 Corvette. Does your buddy still have the car?

The C5 Z06 is probably the most performance for the money out there. The C6’s and C7 Z06’s are more performance but a lot more money. I daily drive a C5 Z06 with 600 HP and it gets 20 mpg.

Bad audio in car …..enjoyed your review well done

339,000 miles daily driver still getting 30 mpg on the highway I love it

just bought a Convertible.. Mods, Steering wheel lock, the shift out lock , brass gears for the lights.. Catch Can...Shifter.... that's it... thinking about a Stereo... but I don't want to cut the brackets...

Fyi : i Daily drive my 2005 c6 coupe. I am going to get a Dodge challenger scatpackv392 wide body for daily driver. I need more space. The c6 is reliable but i prefer to use it as a second vehicle.

Myself I prefer the removable top on my C5 & looks better 2001 💯🇺🇸

The only regret is I wish I had a fixed roof car I have a 97 6 speed and its my favorite car to just drive = fun !

I'm thinking saving money to buy a C5 in the future. Can you guys give me some ideas on how reasonable the prices can be?

If you're looking for the best performance, the Z06 is an even better value. I bought a 2002 Z06 for less money than any new car and drove it daily for 5 years. Fast, reliable, comfortable, what more could you want for such little money?

My C5 is a 1999, torch red, and I love it. Rides great, suspension excellent, comfortable, 29k miles. Only issue, harmonic balancer separated, luckily caught before significant damage could be done. This is a problem with C5 & C6 vettes. Beware.

This next spring god willing 🙏 thanks Jake @

Excellent A1.TOPNOTCH

I only see five, and it would be nice to be able to get parts for it

If I’m not mistaken the FRC were pre 2001. So that has an ls1 intake not the ls6. FRC came with 345 hp. After 2001 all corvettes came with the ls6 Intake. And had the more hp and torque.

That is a beautiful one

Interior is my favorite part… C6 interiors are garbage! And don’t even compare it to a C4 that’s just silly…. 🙄

I have the identical car same color frc yes go buy one crazy fun for the money!

There be a lighter spring that can be put in the shifter that gets rid of the reverse difficulty.

I have the same shifter in mine and can confirm either you love it or hate it. Luckily, I love it but the previous owner hated it.

I have an 04 c5 torch red fbo ons and they still hold them self good againts other cars

Automatic c5 are just as good not sure why you diss the automatic’s but they are just as bad ass and better drag cars

I just bought a 1998 c5 corvette I live in the Palmdale area Do you have any recommendations on Good corvette mechanic’s

Your audio is terrible, content is good.

Love mine

Damn that is my EXACT car, only difference is the VIN.. as far as tires go ................. find a matching set of c5 zo6 sizes lol good luck

My c5 doesn't see water yetalone snow

What, exactly, is the diference between "dated" and "classic"?

What does a auto c5 average on mpg?? Say one with intake and exhaust I’m in the market for one

whats wrong with automatic?

There is no doubt that mechanically this car holds up - few cars today could keep up w/ it. And I could make peace with the squeaky interior. To me - my eye just does not like the look of the FRC which is the ONLY way to get the top dog C5 - the Z06. For me, the hatchback is far better looking. I hate the conundrum of settling either way: performance vs appearance. One thing for sure - there is a corvette for almost any taste and for me it is the C4 LT4.

Are higher milage c5s with 130-150k miles worth it? I seen a couple for $10k

Short answer yes, long answer no

How much did your friend got it for? I am in te search of a c5

I’m surprised the McDonald’s cup held in place

Well, that was just painful! What a dink ¿`_

Hey this was a great video. I had a little trouble with the audio mixing once you were in the car though. The music and the car drown you out a lot. Nothing serious, but just a comment. Loved the video!

I am sorry I must have missed it, what exhaust is in the car?

What year was this car?

What seats are those?

I want to trade my c5 in for a ls3 vette

Needs a removable roof

What brand are those seats ??

The car you showed is in my opinion the worst of the c5 line. The one I would never buy. A fixed roof that is not a z06. The convertible and the coupe are much better. All coupes have a targa top. I have 3 Corvettes and they are all automatics. If you can not do maintenance and repair work yourself never buy a c5.

I always find autos and I hate the autos in these cars

try the z06 not this one

Unrelated note adds are aids.

You’re in the wrong gear the entire video 🤦🏻‍♂️

If you need to ask bring it