Vehicle Description
The C5 Corvette was a massive step forward for the legendary
fiberglass sports car, and if you haven't driven one, you don't
know just how good they are. This black-on-black 2002 Chevrolet
Corvette coupe shows just 96,209 original miles, and represents
what might very well be the biggest performance bang for your buck
anywhere.
Finished in one of the most appealing of all C5 colors, Black, this
car gleams in the showroom and is great shape overall, which is
true of most late-model Corvettes that have been cherished by
dedicated owners since new. It has been driven enough to keep
everything in top condition mechanically and the top driver-quality
paint shows very well. The bodywork, including the optional
"stinger" along the sides is beautifully preserved, and it's hard
to believe this car is almost 20 years old. Nothing looks better
than Black when it's right, and this car has a fantastic look that
seems to defy the passage of time. Go ahead, take another look at
it; the C5 is aging rather well, don't you think?
This car's tan leather interior is every bit as nice and with the
C5s, GM included most everything that you'd want as standard
equipment. However, you're in luck, because this car includes the
desirable optional sport seats, which were a big upgrade over the
standard pancake-flat buckets. There's some very, very slight wear
on the driver's seat, and the steering wheel shows some signs of
white-knuckle grips through the years, but overall the interior is
well-preserved. You'll never get tired of watching the gauges do
their dance every time you start the engine, and there's tons of
useful data to be gleaned from the driver information center in the
middle of the cluster. This car also offers options like dual zone
climate control, Bose AM/FM/CD stereo system, power windows, locks,
mirrors, and seats, among others and everything works as it should.
Even the trunk is pretty much like new with a convenient privacy
cover to keep valuables out of sight.
The C5's LS1 V8 was another huge step forward. With 350 horsepower
in 2002, it was a formidable performer, yet it could still pull
down 25 MPG on the highway, something few other cars could match.
The LS1 also introduced a plastic intake manifold to control heat
and noise, distributor-less ignition, and a sophisticated fuel
system, all stashed under handsome removable covers with CORVETTE
emblazoned on their surface. Oddly enough, the 4-speed automatic
transmission was standard (not the 6-speed) and it really makes the
car easy to drive for just about anyone. Ordering the automatic
also got you acceleration-happy 3.42 gears out, but with the
towering overdrive it's a spectacular high-speed cruiser. The
engine runs quite well and has not been modified (not even an air
filter upgrade) so it will be as reliable as an anvil for years to
come. Even the undercarriage is tidy, with signs of use, but never
any winter weather or other notable issues after spending the vast
majority of its life in Texas. Flashy Z06 chrome wheels were added
to punctuate the lowered body stance, and they wear staggered
215/40/17 front and 285/35/18 rear performance radials.
If you're looking for a C5, it's shocking that this much
performance is available for so little cash. Call today!
