C5 Corvette Buying Tips. Did you know that the C5 Corvette came in four versions with three body styles? Which one of these C5 Corvette models is right for you? In this video we will walk through the aesthetic and performance differences between the C5 Hardtop, Coupe, Convertible and of course, the Z06. Armed with this information, you should be able to make a decision as to which one best suits your needs. Think of it as a C5 Corvette Buyers guide of sorts between the four different versions.

**C5 Corvette Buyers Guide! - (Which C5 Years are Best!)**    • C5 Corvette Buyers Guide  
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Timecodes
00:00 Intro
00:25 Four C5 Models
00:46 C5 Targa Top Coupe
02:00 C5 Convertible
03:13 C5 Hardtop FRC
05:28 C5 Z06
08:00 Buying Tips
08:43 Other C5 Vids