C5 Corvette build quality

nester7929 · 09-08-2010, 11:21 PM

Hey guys, might pull the trigger on a 99 Corvette. However, I've had some friends tell me the build quality isn't so great on the C5. Anyone know anything about this?

2010 SSRS · 09-08-2010, 11:24 PM

I never heard that before

Sawyer · 09-08-2010, 11:24 PM

I had some issues with my 97. The column lock up..

Rogue Leader · 09-09-2010, 08:23 AM

The build quality is definitely lower than a 5th Gen Camaro, but then again, anything made by GM before like 2005/6 or so has that issue. Yes there is a column lockup problem but just get the bypass (its only on MT cars), takes 20 minutes to prevent.

Otherwise mine was a great car (2000 Z51, Black/Black, 6 Speed), and I put 100k very hard miles on it and it was still going strong, only sold it to buy my Camaro.

ViperTomcat · 09-09-2010, 11:26 AM

It's quick..you'll find the build quality to be a shave under your current Mustang, but still well made.

On a subjective scale of 0-10, with 0 being a Geo Metro and a 10 being a Supercar..I'd give it a 4, with the 5th gen Camaro being a 6, the Challenger a 6 and a the 2011 GT Mustang a 6.5

2010 2-Tone · 09-09-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

It's quick..you'll find the build quality to be a shave under your current Mustang, but still well made.

On a subjective scale of 0-10, with 0 being a Geo Metro and a 10 being a Supercar..I'd give it a 4, with the 5th gen Camaro being a 6, the Challenger a 6 and a the 2011 GT Mustang a 6.5

I love how most non Camaro guys ALWAYS put the Camaro lower than the others!!!! Also, Most post by the same are always negitive and are quick to protect anything about the Mustang!!! I shake my head everytime. If you don't see this, go back and read your post!!!

ViperTomcat · 09-09-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

I love how most non Camaro guys ALWAYS put the Camaro lower than the others!!!! Also, Most post by the same are always negitive and are quick to protect anything about the Mustang!!! I shake my head everytime. If you don't see this, go back and read your post!!!

I rated the Mustang slightly higher because in comparing the 2SS and GT Premium I found the Mustang to have less sharp edges on the plastic, less creaks and better seams/stitching/fit. In my mind that is why I rated the Mustang a half point better in terms of interior.

I would understand being a bit upset if I said the Camaro was a 4, the Challenger was a 6 and the Mustang was an 8..but it was 6/6/6.5...

Again, personal *opinion*. I rated the Challenger and Camaro the same.

Crowley · 09-09-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

I love how most non Camaro guys ALWAYS put the Camaro lower than the others!!!! Also, Most post by the same are always negitive and are quick to protect anything about the Mustang!!! I shake my head everytime. If you don't see this, go back and read your post!!!

Unfortunately it is true .. so I don't see any problem with this at all ..

Crowley

nester7929 · 09-09-2010, 12:51 PM

Part of me is thinking it might be a better idea to wait until the C7 comes out so it'll drive down the prices of a C6.

toesuf94 · 09-09-2010, 01:00 PM

I had an 04 C5 vert, and while I loved that car, the parts bin interior and gaps I could put my hand through between the dash and doors really took away from it being the car it was supposed to be. No mechanical issues in 30k miles. Rear tire wear was an issue for some reason...

Sawyer · 09-09-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

Part of me is thinking it might be a better idea to wait until the C7 comes out so it'll drive down the prices of a C6.

Your better off doing that.

Sax1031 · 09-09-2010, 03:55 PM

Honestly I have heard more people complain about the C6 than I did with the C5.

09-08-2010, 11:21 PM	#1
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	C5 Corvette build quality Hey guys, might pull the trigger on a 99 Corvette. However, I've had some friends tell me the build quality isn't so great on the C5. Anyone know anything about this?

09-08-2010, 11:24 PM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I never heard that before __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-08-2010, 11:24 PM	#3
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	I had some issues with my 97. The column lock up.. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT Black M6

09-09-2010, 08:23 AM	#4
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	The build quality is definitely lower than a 5th Gen Camaro, but then again, anything made by GM before like 2005/6 or so has that issue. Yes there is a column lockup problem but just get the bypass (its only on MT cars), takes 20 minutes to prevent. Otherwise mine was a great car (2000 Z51, Black/Black, 6 Speed), and I put 100k very hard miles on it and it was still going strong, only sold it to buy my Camaro. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

09-09-2010, 01:00 PM	#10
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I had an 04 C5 vert, and while I loved that car, the parts bin interior and gaps I could put my hand through between the dash and doors really took away from it being the car it was supposed to be. No mechanical issues in 30k miles. Rear tire wear was an issue for some reason... __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

09-09-2010, 11:26 AM	#5
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	It's quick..you'll find the build quality to be a shave under your current Mustang, but still well made. On a subjective scale of 0-10, with 0 being a Geo Metro and a 10 being a Supercar..I'd give it a 4, with the 5th gen Camaro being a 6, the Challenger a 6 and a the 2011 GT Mustang a 6.5

09-09-2010, 12:51 PM	#9
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	Part of me is thinking it might be a better idea to wait until the C7 comes out so it'll drive down the prices of a C6.

09-09-2010, 03:55 PM	#12
Sax1031 Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elgin,SC Posts: 2,707	Honestly I have heard more people complain about the C6 than I did with the C5.

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