c5?

i have 93 c4 been thiking about a c5 been told to stay way but nobody can tell me why yall have any problems i love the way they look

I dont know why they would tell you that either, they do have their problems,like all cars, always seem to be the same on all of them, such as leaking rear end, colum lock, oil pressure gauge, windows not working, (regulator), the climate controls go dim, but over all I wouldnt trade mine for anything,I love it, maybe a C6, LOL, Ozzie

Yea
not sure why you would be hearing that. Sure there may me a few problems here and there, but don't every car / truck have problems?
I agree with Ozzie, wouldn't trade mine for anything. Great car, and allot of fun.

I say go for it...There definitely aren't any problems serious enough for me to tell you to stay away.

There are always people that will tell you not to try something new or different.

Pin 'em down .. what specifically is wrong with a C-5?
My 2 copper, since I just bought one after tryin out a C-3 and a C-4
Easier to get in an out of, eye-appeal is off the scale, that LS-1 ..sheesh . . it runs *great* !!
It corners like some of my old slot cars useda when them silicone tires came out ..turns so hard it hurts ya :)
..and the smile everytime I drive it .. go find one and test drive it man :)

-Frank

These are the common problems that should've been resolved in an older C5:

Column lock failure (steering wheel locks-up): If it's an auto (A4), then the dealership should've removed the mechanism and installed a block-off plate. If it's a 6-speed (MN6), the dealer cannot do the same, so make sure the previous owner installed a Column Lock Bypass (keeps the locking pin in the retracted position).

Leaky differential gaskets: These should have been replaced, as factory seals leaked by 20,000 miles.

Door lock modules: When they fail, arming the car with the remote fails to lock one or both doors. This is a relatively simple installation, but make sure both door locks work.

Fuel gage/sender unit malfunction: Make sure the fuel gage reads accurately when the tank is below half-full. Earlier years had problems.

Oil pressure sender unit. If this fails, the oil pressure gage will show 80 psi. If so, the sender unit needs replacement.

Horn not working when the steering wheel center hub is pressed - probably a relay; I need to get mine fixed.

That's all I can think of right now.

The horsepower for 97-2000 is 345 with 350 lbs-ft of torque. The 01-04s have 350 HP and 375 lbs-ft (MN6) or 360 lbs-ft (A4s) of torque.

The improvements in 2001 are listed here:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2001/index.htm

I believe in 2000, an airbag switch was added so that you can have a kid ride in the passenger seat. Without this switch, the airbag could cause serious injury to young children. Also, at some point, active handling and HUD (heads up display) was added (maybe in 2000?).

Good luck!

Dave

Hiya Dave;
 
My '98 coupe has Active Handling, just so ya know (2nd year of the C-5)

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ORIGINAL: Grayeagle

Hiya Dave;

My '98 coupe has Active Handling, just so ya know (2nd year of the C-5)

Yup......mine too!
 
I'd say the person who told you this was sombody who didn't really care for them. Like any other model (or car for that matter) there's always going to be something that fails at some point. If I had read about a bunch of things that were problematic about the C5,.....I never would have bought one. If you like them enough to buy one, I wouldn't worry too much what others say.........especially those who have never had one themselves!!!

Ah, that was one thing (of a few) that I didn't know - thanks!
 
Dave

>>>..and the smile everytime I drive it  <<<<<<<<<<
 
GUARANTEED!!!!
 
I love mine!  Don't let negative people stop you from experiencing more of life.  Go try one and decide for yourself.  IMO  


 

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ORIGINAL: Dave01

These are the common problems that should've been resolved in an older C5:

Column lock failure (steering wheel locks-up): If it's an auto (A4), then the dealership should've removed the mechanism and installed a block-off plate. If it's a 6-speed (MN6), the dealer cannot do the same, so make sure the previous owner installed a Column Lock Bypass (keeps the locking pin in the retracted position).

Leaky differential gaskets: These should have been replaced, as factory seals leaked by 20,000 miles.

Door lock modules: When they fail, arming the car with the remote fails to lock one or both doors. This is a relatively simple installation, but make sure both door locks work.

Fuel gage/sender unit malfunction: Make sure the fuel gage reads accurately when the tank is below half-full. Earlier years had problems.

Oil pressure sender unit. If this fails, the oil pressure gage will show 80 psi. If so, the sender unit needs replacement.

Horn not working when the steering wheel center hub is pressed - probably a relay; I need to get mine fixed.

That's all I can think of right now.

The horsepower for 97-2000 is 345 with 350 lbs-ft of torque. The 01-04s have 350 HP and 375 lbs-ft (MN6) or 360 lbs-ft (A4s) of torque.

The improvements in 2001 are listed here:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2001/index.htm

I believe in 2000, an airbag switch was added so that you can have a kid ride in the passenger seat. Without this switch, the airbag could cause serious injury to young children. Also, at some point, active handling and HUD (heads up display) was added (maybe in 2000?).

Good luck!

Dave

 
1999