Big double SIGH

That’s how I feel as well. C5 Z06 is a legitimately special car and they are still damn cheap.

You’re correct about the interior. My old SC had a nicer interior. I describe mine as a Cavalier with a big engine.
I’m in the minority but I’ve always liked the C4’s. A friend of mine bought a new one in 87, it was a great car.
I’ve always wanted a C4/ZR1. They were cheap 10 years ago.

Interior simply is poorly fitting garbage. You can tart 'em up with aftermarket leather, nice steering wheels/shifters etc. etc. but at the end of the day they still look cheap. Just new but cheap.

Chances are, whatever you buy will have to be de-boomered anyhow- remove the PO's "accessories" (Corvette logos on EVERYTHING). I had to on my C6- logos EVERYWHERE. It was dreadful.

Only thing tackier than a Vette fan is a Harley fan.. ;)

Remember to save a few $.

You’ll need to invest in gold chains, jorts and white knee socks to truly get the Corvette experience at cars and coffee.

I remember many years ago, a buddy was dating this girl who just got a new white c5 conv. He told me he got the car up to 163 on a straight near his house, which is likely a record for that stretch of road!