Post your C5 base pictures!!!
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Post your C5 coupe pictures!!!
Don’t know if anyone has tried but it sure would be nice to get a sticky for the base crew. Truthfully I prefer the look of the hatch glass.
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07-21-2021, 11:45 AM
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I don't usually like posting pictures of my car, but I'll make an exception for this thread.
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I also prefer the hatch shape to the FRC - and I've used the big hatch to carry large items before (fun fact - if you push the passenger seat forward a bit, a 43" TV fits just fine) with room to spare). That and the targa top is great:
Here are a few of my favorite shots of my car:
Here are a few of my favorite shots of my car:
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This is just my own personal opinion but I see the term base thrown around a lot on the C5 board. I see some use it as almost a derogatory term and I see others use it to diminish what they have lol. The reality of it is, in 1997 you got your self a C5 Corvette. How can it be a Base if it's the only thing available? It was considered a Coupe. Then came the Convertible? Is a convertible better than or worse than a Coupe? I don't know. Then the FRC came out and was supposed to be a dumbed down Corvette but in a good way. Then the Z came out and everything else became substandard and coupes = Base.
Just a topic of thought that doesn't mean anything, and I'm far from a diehard corvette guy or purist.
Just a topic of thought that doesn't mean anything, and I'm far from a diehard corvette guy or purist.
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P.S. I also happen to have a "base" 1997 coupe with almost zero options and I love it that way. I like my cars to be simple and less **** to break. I don't need hud or memory anything. I sure as hell don't need active handling or digital Hvac controls. Everything on my car works to include the EBCM. All in good fun having an adult beverage after a stupid long day at work.
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Base C5 captured the world attention's as a true champion...Does there need to be a sticky? Maybe but, I don't think it's necessary... The other C5 models are all lovely in my opinion, however I'm glad I stuck with the coupe.
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I also prefer the hatch shape to the FRC - and I've used the big hatch to carry large items before (fun fact - if you push the passenger seat forward a bit, a 43" TV fits just fine) with room to spare). That and the targa top is great:
Here are a few of my favorite shots of my car:
Here are a few of my favorite shots of my car:
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P.S. I also happen to have a "base" 1997 coupe with almost zero options and I love it that way. I like my cars to be simple and less **** to break. I don't need hud or memory anything. I sure as hell don't need active handling or digital Hvac controls. Everything on my car works to include the EBCM. All in good fun having an adult beverage after a stupid long day at work.
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02 with no HUD, no dual HVAC, no memory seats, no fog lights. I don’t need any of that stuff.
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I sold my 99 “base” a couple weeks ago to make room for another car. I have a Z06 and like everything about it.. but looks wise I’ve always preferred the coupes. Being more practical is also a plus.
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I don't usually like posting pictures of my car, but I'll make an exception for this thread.
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I didn't want to be the first to post a pic of a convertible. But since someone else did, here you go!
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This is just my own personal opinion but I see the term base thrown around a lot on the C5 board. I see some use it as almost a derogatory term and I see others use it to diminish what they have lol. The reality of it is, in 1997 you got your self a C5 Corvette. How can it be a Base if it's the only thing available? It was considered a Coupe. Then came the Convertible? Is a convertible better than or worse than a Coupe? I don't know. Then the FRC came out and was supposed to be a dumbed down Corvette but in a good way. Then the Z came out and everything else became substandard and coupes = Base.
Just a topic of thought that doesn't mean anything, and I'm far from a diehard corvette guy or purist.
Just a topic of thought that doesn't mean anything, and I'm far from a diehard corvette guy or purist.
The correct terminology is "coupe" as you noted. Also, I don't think Chevy ever referred to the coupe as a "hatchback."
Carry on...
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