bigvx5

The interior in these things are the worst..Comparable to A Yugo..Chevy took minimalistic to a whole new level..I love the outside looks of mine,other than the 4x4 stance..I've already switched over to sport seats and that helped the look a little...what other products are out there to make it look like a sports car?

oh1vette

Depends on your definition of a "sports car"...

Plenty of vendors here sell complete updated interiors (Redline, Vette Essentials - find them in the vendor listing to the left)

3boystoys

WOW, didn't you notice these issues when you bought the car? Guess you never drove other Vette's in the past? Even the C6's had marginal seats.

sfc rick

Quit whinng about 17 year old interiors and spend a little to upgrade it. There is NO reason to stay in it, so just change it to the level of finish you want. Personally I've ordered new stuff for mine to increase the finish from cheap GM vinyl to better materials. Dont use any excuse to stay with your old crap and go for the look YOU want!

Oh 2 Fun

Instead, I'm grateful they cut some corners on the interior so the "masses" could afford these great cars more so that I'd have a nice used car available to purchase within MY budget!!

Personally, I like my two-tone interior and and have seen worse quality in the past on cars. Fix it up how you like it....lots of stuff available.

After all, it's not an exotic....it's a Chevy.

MSG C5

Granted, some of the materials GM used were a little light on quality in exchange for reducing weight, however I love the design of the C5 interior. Compared to today's cars, the simplistic design and lack of uber electronics make it a true driver's car!

If you plan to keep your C5, like I do, invest a little money into the interior and it will give you a whole new perspective. I installed some sound deadening material and then installed new leather trim and a completely new stereo system including a double din NAV head unit. I swapped out most of the halogen bulbs to LED as well.

I like "go fast" mods as much as the next guy, but I get to enjoy my interior every time I drive the car. Even when I'm in bumper-to-bumper traffic and driving 15 MPH.

Black 02

The seats are definitely a joke. The rest is ok. You can upgrade to better quality materials but it isn't cheap and I don't see the value in it.

bigvx5

Nice MSG C5..I plan on same seat cover and color scheme..plus the double din console..did you get covers from vette essentials and how much?..thanks scott

bladex10

What are you expecting from a car that came out in 1996?

fwrogg

I guess after only owning Chevy and Fords most of my life, I thought the seats and interior were pretty good. Took over a 3K trip in it last year and never sore or tired when I got out of it. I have loved the way the seats fit and support me. Always makes me wonder what I have been missing with all the complaining on the seats or I just have low expectations.

MSG C5

I got the leather from Vette Essentials. It wasn't cheap, but neither is the product. They list their prices on their website.

Dennis @ DD Mods provided the double din console and head unit.

cessna10

The value is every time you get in the car you feel
better about your vette. Talk to vette essentials, they
are great to work with.

bj1k

You could put Yugo fenders on it !

bigvx5

They painted white now..I just like the pic cause it has my son in it..

0Double D Mods

and door panels

Vetteman Jack

Many forget that the C5 is a very affordable performance car and not a high priced exotic. If you don't like the quality of the interior, do what many of us have done and upgrade/personalize it through products from many of our fine vendors here on the forum.

Chilliwack vettes

And the more cars they sold, the more aftermarket venders take notice and produce more upgrades for us!

A true win/win I think!

Brackneyc

No sht. I drive mine before I bought it. I had a decent working knowledge of the car from research as well. I like my wagons, my Bose and my seats.

olbear1962

alxltd1

[QUOTE=MSG C5;1586369676]Granted, some of the materials GM used were a little light on quality in exchange for reducing weight, however I love the design of the C5 interior. Compared to today's cars, the simplistic design and lack of uber electronics make it a true driver's car!

If you plan to keep your C5, like I do, invest a little money into the interior and it will give you a whole new perspective. I installed some sound deadening material and then installed new leather trim and a completely new stereo system including a double din NAV head unit. I swapped out most of the halogen bulbs to LED as well.

I like "go fast" mods as much as the next guy, but I get to enjoy my interior every time I drive the car. Even when I'm in bumper-to-bumper traffic and driving 15 MPH.



Have to agree that the materials may be where GM skimped on the interior but the design is classic and with the right upgrades the interior can compete with current "sports cars" much more expensive. I have had all my panels leather wrapped by Dennis (who can add photos of his offerings) and then upgraded audio components as well. I have a set of Corbeau A4 seats wrapped in matching leather to boot. All are in the process of install and sound insulation also. So you have a number of options other than just living with it.