OpethMike

Howdy folks,

My name is Mike, and I just purchased my 2nd C5 Corvette today. It is 1999 convertible, manual, red metallic paint, oak interior, 24k miles on it.

I had previously owned a 1997 automatic coupe; from 2009 until 2014. Back then, I had an opportunity to purchase a 1987 Lotus Esprit, so I sold the Corvette to do so. The Esprit was a childhood dream car for me, as I grew up around them.

But after two years of Esprit ownership, I decided that I prefer my adulthood dream over the childhood one - Corvette ownership.

So after looking around a little bit, I found my new to me 1999 at a dealership today. Drove wonderfully and is in great shape, so I went for it. I am picking it up on Wednesday.

Here are a pair of pictures of it, and I am also including a picture of my other vehicular toy.

Chilliwack vettes

I drove a friends newer model turbo Esprit a couple of weeks ago. Outperforms the C5 in power and cornering- feels like a slot car! When I got back into my C5, I felt like I was sitting in an old mans Buick! Of course the Esprit has no trunk, is hard on the ears with the wastegate behind your head and would be a chore on long and every day drives but what a blast to drive!
Welcome back to the C5 world - it's better here!

OpethMike

The Esprit actually has quite a bit of trunk, behind the engine and over the trunk. I'm guessing your friend's car was a V8, right?

And yes, I agree - it is much better here. I definitely see myself as being an always Corvette owner.

Thanks for the welcome back

Trkdrvr

Welcome back we forgive all that stray as long as they recognize there error lol

1bdvet

Welcome back from the dark side, and enjoy the summer.

friou

Good luck with your new to you '99. I too returned to Corvettes after many years in the Porsche camp, a decision I've been very happy with. Best wishes to you!

4XLR8N

Welcome (back) to the asylum...

Black 03 Z06

Welcome back. Nice looking car and I wish you good luck with it.

Enjoy.

Mike98SilVert

Great find. Beautiful color combo and a 6 speed manual.
Looks like new.

Vetteman Jack

Welcome to the forum and congrats on coming back to Corvette ownership. Looks like you found a very nice '99 - Hope it gives you many trouble free miles of driving pleasure.

JR-01

Yes. Looks like new. And it looks just like mine. Enjoy it.

Trkdrvr

Oh no! Looks like body mods are in order,can't look like everybody else's lol

73Corvette

Welcome,,,welcome. Don't forget the LMC5 module

Trkdrvr

Lmc5?????

OpethMike

Column lock bypass.

Thanks for the warm welcome back everyone!

Trkdrvr

Phew�� Scared me there for a second thanks for education

medic1555

LOTUS: Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious

Trkdrvr

Solid advertising rite there

Rico7142

Welcome back to the forum

Congrats on the purchase, looks great

OpethMike

Eh, I dunno about that. The Esprit had its share of problems, but none of them were serious. Just annoying to work on because of the insanely cramped and mid-engine lay out.