It's decided Oppo

"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
11/24/2014 at 22:42 • Filed to: None

I will own a C5 Corvette before the 2016 autocross season. Hopefully this time next year I'll buy it, but I may wait until early spring 2016.

This isn't a hope or dream, this is a promise. It will happen. Mark my words

DISCUSSION (32)

JR1 > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 22:46

Kinja'd!!!

Thunderface > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 22:46

Are you sure that's wise, Mr. Jake?

lol I hope you find a nice one and enjoy it

YSI-what can brown do for you > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 22:47

Straight pipes right?

ly2v8-Brian > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 22:50

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4776235321…

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4763253894…

DoYouEvenShift > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 22:53

You read my mind. I have the same plan. Im planning on owning a C5Z within the next couple years. Buy some high dollar rubber and seats in it. And hone my skills as much as I can.

Jayhawk Jake > DoYouEvenShift
11/24/2014 at 22:58

I'm going for base. I prefer the coupe body style and it's more affordable. Itll hold me over until I can afford a C7

Jayhawk Jake > ly2v8-Brian
11/24/2014 at 23:02

That's gotta be a typo on the first one. Sweet Jesus. I can't afford it now, but if it's legit holy shit that's a nice price.

The second one is HNNNG worthy but the price is a smidge too high

Jayhawk Jake > Thunderface
11/24/2014 at 23:04

Wise? Not particularly, but I'll be able to afford it. I'm young, now's the time to do something like this

ly2v8-Brian > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 23:05

The first one is ever so tempting and the second one, well it looks just like the one in your original post. But with polished Z06 rims.

Jayhawk Jake > YSI-what can brown do for you
11/24/2014 at 23:05

Probably not. I'd like to keep it in a reasonable autox class for one, and I plan on driving it to work most days, so I dont want it TOO loud. It will get s catback or axle back exhaust and possibly long tube headers. The exhaust won't stay stock

Jayhawk Jake > ly2v8-Brian
11/24/2014 at 23:10

I sent the first to Jay, he thinks it's one he saw a few months ago on CL that has had its odometer tampered with. From what he's telling me I think he's spot on, which is a shame.

I'm trying to set an absolute maximum of $15k on the purchase. I don't think that's unreasonable to get one with 70k miles or less, especially if I search nearby major metropolitan areas like Dallas. Houston will also be a search location since my parents live down there, it'd be easy to deal with.

ly2v8-Brian > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 23:17

Yeah, Id search Texas, maybe Chicago if you are willing to travel a bit.

shop-teacher > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 23:21

I approve of this decision.

Jayhawk Jake > ly2v8-Brian
11/24/2014 at 23:21

Chicago is really far. Houston is reasonable to drive a car back from

ly2v8-Brian > Jayhawk Jake
11/24/2014 at 23:29

But Chicago is a massive city so there will be many choices there, I wouldn't put on the top of your list for your reason, but still something to consider.

wallaby13 > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 00:56

And you had to pick the rarest of the C5's? My all time love, Speedway White Z06.

Here's a ridiculously low milage FRC near me

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4765514988…

Jayhawk Jake > wallaby13
11/25/2014 at 02:06

I'm probably not getting a Z06. Too expensive and I prefer the look of the coupe. I just picked this picture because that car looks cool

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 07:39

Yes. I'm pretty sure they're moving the regular C5 into A street with the Z06 for some reason next year too. So get a Z06. Yeah, that's a good excuse.

Besides, it seems there's more C5 Z06s for sale than regular C5s anyway.

DoYouEvenShift > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 08:19

Very nice. I prefer the FRC look myself. I really want to get a C6Z, but having just bought a house. My funds are a bit drained. I figure with a Z06, it would just take some tires, good set of pads and fluid to be really competitve.

Jayhawk Jake > DoYouEvenShift
11/25/2014 at 08:34

I was originally planning on getting a house first, but after some thought and consulting with my parents I've decided to wait so I'm more flexible in a few years.

You're right that a C5Z will be competitive with tires and brakes. They are crazy fast. If one showed up for the right price I doubt I'd pass it up

Jayhawk Jake > Brian Silvestro
11/25/2014 at 08:36

They cost too much. We'll see, if the right one comes along Id go for it

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 08:38

If you get a Z06 then you can just go to nationals, and actually be competitive. Can't do that in a regular C5.

Jayhawk Jake > Brian Silvestro
11/25/2014 at 08:47

Again, too much money. This won't be my last corvette, I can always get one later

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 08:53

But once you say "I'm ready for another car" it's gonna be a C7.

Jayhawk Jake > Brian Silvestro
11/25/2014 at 09:22

Your point?

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 09:23

Buy a Z06, it'll be more fun

Jayhawk Jake > Brian Silvestro
11/25/2014 at 09:30

Give me 5 grand

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 09:37

Just into a little bit of debt. Or sell your Damn planes.

Jayhawk Jake > Brian Silvestro
11/25/2014 at 09:39

Maybe. My planes aren't worth that much, and I will probably sell a few anyways

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 09:41

Cars are cooler anyways

wallaby13 > Jayhawk Jake
11/25/2014 at 19:58

I think I'll be getting a C6 after I acquire a nice garage to store it in. I grew up loving the C5 but the C5Z's are nearly the same price as the LS2 C6's and more plentiful as well.

Jayhawk Jake > wallaby13
11/25/2014 at 21:21

I have a single car garage at my apartment. My Sonic can live outside for my Corvette to have a home. I also may look for a place to rent with a 2 car garage