SilverSport Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 if those pics are of the actual car a couple of things that may or may not matter...those are the non sport seats...no biggie as I don't think the "sport" seats are much different but there you have it...also...check for the higher numbered rearend...I believe they had 2.73 and 3.15 for the Auto...you will want the 3.15...look in the glove box door for the codes and there should be one that is G36 or something preceeded by a G and that should be your sport rearend...I don't think you need anyhting other than the standard suspension but you could check for Z51 (sport) or F45 (real time dampening auto suspension...expensive to service) Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFP Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 if those pics are of the actual car a couple of things that may or may not matter...those are the non sport seats...no biggie as I don't think the "sport" seats are much different but there you have it...also...check for the higher numbered rearend...I believe they had 2.73 and 3.15 for the Auto...you will want the 3.15...look in the glove box door for the codes and there should be one that is G36 or something preceeded by a G and that should be your sport rearend...I don't think you need anyhting other than the standard suspension but you could check for Z51 (sport) or F45 (real time dampening auto suspension...expensive to service) Bill Bill, Thanks for the info! After reading your post a couple of times, I find that there's a "larger truth" lurking in and among your good observations. That being: that I probably don't know enough about these things (yet) to be able to make a really informed decision. I see your point about the seats. As a matter of fact, the same outfit has a virtually identical car ('01 - 'vert - same colors - auto) with twice the mileage (33,000) for the same money... but it is probably optioned better (photo of seats below). I need to know more... so that I can understand the "trade offs" between options that I might really care about (and could afford to maintain!) and low mileage. Since you apparently "know your stuff" about Corvettes, I wish you were local... what a resource! Thanks again, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 THOSE are the sport seats...not a big difference but usually someone who heavily optioned their car got the sport seats...check that link above from the Corvette Museum...it will have the improvements for 2001...nice extras at a no extra price...also checke www.corvetteforum.com quick turnaround on questions and answers...I have an '01...you will really like the C5 as it is a jump in comfort above the C4...(I think)...it has been quite a while since I looked into the options but when I get home, I will look up what info I have if that helps...those two resources already listed should get you answers quick as well...all the option codes are listed on the glove box door (including and after '01 I believe)...You will really like a C5...it is very comfortable as a Daily Driver as well. Good Luck, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 an interesting bit of fact on Corvettes...ALL Corvettes are sold at the factory...dealerships get certain allotments based on what they have sold the year before...dealerships can exchange as they wish but every car coming off the assembly line is sold...I ordered mine the very last day you could still order one in April of 2001...2001 was the first year that the C5R kicked Vipers and others in the LeMans races (and have done so almost every year since)...there were a number of upgrades in 2001...Heads Up Dispplay (HUD) is nice, memory is nice but limited (seats, heat/air mirrors, etc.) standard suspension is just fine...Z51 is a bit more...F45 is the electronic adjustable suspension but I wouldn't pay extra for it as it will be very expensive to repair...I had a form of it on my Bonneville SSE and I never took it out of sport...anyway...there is an optional rear gear ration...you WANT the sport...it is noticeable (3.15)...I liked the polished wheels over the standard painted silver or Mags as they are VERY expensive and somewhat delicate...but they are cool... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Me being old now and mowing the grass with a zero turn Cub Cadet, the thing brakes my back when I drive over roots, of which there are a lot of. Now about 2 months ago I got to thinking that with a 1979 or later Corvette seat on that mower my back would be so happy. So I go to the local junk yard for a tattered, crappy seat and they don't have any. Meanwhile I check Ecklers prices and then I crapped my pants. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette6769 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 There is a reason the 2000 you are considering is less money. In my opinion it is overpriced compared to either of the two 2001 you are considering.Of the 5 Corvettes I own, 3 are roadsters: 1967 Corvette - Convertible - 427 3x2 4-speed1967 Corvette - Sport Coupe - 427 3x2 4-speed1969 Corvette - Convertible 350 hp 4-speed (my first Corvette)1985 Corvette - Sport Coupe - every available option including glass top and Bose stereo system (Convertible was not available in 1985 or it would be a roadster too). 2001 Corvette - Convertible - Torch Red/Black/Black I ordered this car with EVERY available option including the either/or options: M30-Automatic Transmission, QF5 Deluxe High Polished Aluminum Wheels, F45 Selective Real Time Damping Suspension. When I ordered my 2001 C5, I chose the convertible over the Z06's 35 additional horsepower mainly because I wanted the roadster and especially since many features and options offered on the Sport Coupe and Convertible were not available for the Corvette Hardtop (like the $1,695.00 Selective Real Time Damping F45 option I ordered). In my opinion, the only reason to consider a Hardtop Z06 and/or 6-speed would be if you are going to race it in competition (on the street, you would notice very little difference in performance - not enough to sacrifice the comfort and convenience of the features and options offered on the 2001 convertible like selectable real time dampening, which in touring mode makes for a Cadillac like ride and in competition mode handles like a NASCAR - 25 MPH exit ramps at 65 MPH effortlessly). After 7 years, no regrets, if I had it to do again, I would order my 2001 exactly as I did. After waiting over 6 months to see if Chevrolet was going to allow the new LS-6 engine option to be ordered in the roadster (as it had been rumored), on 7-1-00, the day it was introduced, I custom ordered my 2001 C5 Corvette convertible to be built. It was given Order Number CRMRPJ, accepted by GM on 7-31-00, reached Event Code 3100 on 9-6-00, was issued Sequence # 8271 and Target Production Week of 9-25-00. My new C5 was the second Corvette born on Wednesday 9-27-00, and was finally delivered 10-3-00. I stayed in constant contact with the Corvette Factory and followed the transport truck into the dealership to take delivery directly off the truck. This modern American Muscle Car is everything it is suppose to be (0-60 in 4 seconds and 12 second ¼ miles) and it takes a $125,000 import to out run my true American sports car for which I paid half as much (plus it came with A/C, a Bose stereo, and the top goes down). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette6769 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Look for these 2001 Corvette Options: Code Description MSRP 1YY07 Base Corvette Sport Coupe TBA 1YY67 Base Corvette Convertible TBA - Destination Charge TBA CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 1SA Corvette Convertible Base Equipment Group 0 1SB Option Package Includes above 1SA plus Custom Adjustable Sport Bucket Seats Power Passenger Seat Dual Zone Electronic Air Conditioning Front Fog Lamps Drivers Memory Package Rear Luggage Shade/Parcel Net Electrochromic Inside & LH Outside Mirrors NA 1SC Option Package Includes above 1SB plus Head Up Display Twilight Sentinel Power Telescoping Steering Column NA CORVETTE COUPE 1SA Corvette Coupe Base Equipment Group 0 1SB Option Package Includes above 1SA plus Custom Adjustable Sport Bucket Seats Power Passenger Seat Dual Zone Electronic Air Conditioning Front Fog Lamps Drivers Memory Package Rear Luggage Shade/Parcel Net NA 1SC 1SC Option Package Includes above 1SB plus Electrochromic Inside & Left Side Outside Mirrors Head Up Display Twilight Sentinel Power Telescoping Steering Column NA CORVETTE Regular Production Options (RPO) AAB Memory Package (Req. CJ2) 150 AG1 Power 6-Way Driver Seat (HT Only) 305 AN4 Child Seat Tether NA AP9 Parcel Net (HT Only) 15 B34 Floor Mats 25 B84 Body Side Moldings 75 CC3 Removable Roof Panel Blue Tint 650 C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels 1100 CV3 Mexico Export 0 EXP Export Option TBA FE1 Base Suspension - FE3 Sport Suspension (Included With Z51) - FE9 Federal Emissions 0 F45 Selective Real Time Damping, Electronic 1695 G92 Performance Axle Ratio 3.15:1 MXO Auto - GU2 Std. Axle Ratio 2.73:1 MXO Auto - GU6 Std. Axle Ratio 3.42:1 Six Speed - LS1 Std. 5.7 Liter SFI Aluminum V8 0 MN6 Six Speed Manual Transmission (w/1YY37- $0) 815 MX0 M30-Automatic Transmission - Includes G92 Performance Axle Ratio 0 NB8 CA/Northeast Emission Override 0 NC7 Federal Emissions Override 0 NG1 Massachusetts/New York Emissions Requirements 0 N37 Steering Column;Pwr Telescope Man Tilt 350 N73 Sport Magnesium Wheels 2000 R8C Customer Pickup at The NCM Click on Option Number 490.00 RM6 New Jersey Surcharge (mandatory in NJ) 252.00 QD4 Domestic Standard Five Spoke Wheel - QF5 Deluxe High Polish Wheel 895 R6M New Jersey Surcharge NA UN0 Stereo System Delco-Bose with CD 100 U1S Remote Compact Disk Changer (All Models) 600 V49 Front License Plate Frame 15 XGG Front Tire - P245/45ZR17 BW SBR - YGH Rear Tire - P275/40ZR18 BW SBR - YF5 California Emissions - Z49 Canadian Options - Z51 Performance Handling PackageLarger Diameter Sway Bars Than Previous Years(Included With FE3 Sports Suspension, includes power steering fluid cooler) 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 well...there...you have it!...that is THE list...by the way...another bit of trivia...in 2001 the Corvette became a LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) as well as topped the JD Power list for best Sports Car...(IIRC) Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Before you commit to a Corvette do yourself a favor and check out the 1973 Ambassador. It has lots of space, a leatheret interior, 335 HP V8 power moving a vehicle some 122 inches long weighting more than two tons. White wall tires and just look at those hub caps, hubba hubba. Its a sweet ride and when you turn the steering wheel the car generally turns in that direction. I lived in one for 3 years back in the early 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Ol' Jacksonbart, a man of reason, and profound thoughts, shedding his usual good sense on this subject.....[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 ...the Pride of Kenosha...the car too!...[] Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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