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10-28-2009, 2:16pm | #1 | ||||||
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Drove my first C5 today
Car is a silver '99 6 spd. Was a basic car, no options that I noticed. Having driven it I now understand some of the complaints. The base seats really are garbage, about as thin and unsupportive as seats can get. The plastics definitely feel cheap, even compared to my 94 lexus. The stock shifter felt incredibly notchy. I can see where having a fully optioned car is the way to go.
For my overall impression: OMFG I LOVE IT! The car does what I want a sports car to do. There is plenty of power, the sounds are intoxicating, the view out over the hood is one of a kind. I was willing to settle for a LTx C4 but not anymore. Now I gotta find a Z06 to try out |
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Wait until you drive one with a nice cat-back, like my B&B Bullets!
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Nothing beats driving under an overpass, top down, and dropping the hammer! An angrier sound I haven't heard (until I get LT's that is!)
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Definitely go with 2001 + dude. Many improvements and FASTER!!
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You can actually get one for $40 shipped, from Adaptive Performance - just don't expect to see it for 3 to 4 weeks. I just made the mistake of ordering from this buffoon, and now I have to wait and see if it actually shows up.
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bummer. unfortunately i'm not in a position to purchase so all i really did was get a temp fix. these cars are like crack.
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Are the sport seats any better?
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Or Z06Joes B&B with LTs! Dayummmmm!!!!
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