Mr_Shamrock
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01-15-12 02:52 PM - Post#2179590
Like the title says I got a bad itch for a Vette and have the wife convinced we need one. So I have decided on a C5 as they are getting to a point of being affordable by us po' folks. I have had a few C4's and they aren't that impressive IMO and the newer one's aren't in my price range yet. My question is - Is there a particular year that is better/worse in the 97-04 bunch? Anything to look out for besides the normal used car buying hazards? Thanks in advance!
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hotwheels57
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01-16-12 12:52 PM - Post#2179954
In response to Mr_Shamrock
There were minor technical improvements from '97 to '04 so the horsepower/torque changed a little.
The last of a production run is generally thought of as "best" in that all the bugs were worked out of the platform.
Buy the latest production car you can afford...
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 wagonmaster
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 01-16-12 03:38 PM - Post#2180003
In response to hotwheels57
That's good advice, I think. I had a 2000 that was flawless, while my neighbor had an '02 that was as good in every respect. Another friend had a 1998 that he put 100,000 miles on without issues. Choose any one that suits you, preferably from the owner not a dealer that has no history with the car.
Good luck and keep us posted!
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01-16-12 06:25 PM - Post#2180074
In response to wagonmaster
 "SEAGAP" BOUGHT HIS 00 VERT NEW,SO FAR HE ONLY HAD 1 OF THE HEAD LIGHT MOTORS REBUILT.NOT BAD FOR A DOZEN YEARS.HE DOES THAT TAIL OF THE DRAGON RUN PRETTY OFTEN ALSO.
09 PONTIAC VIBE
08 PONTIAC G6
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08/01/12 >>> B'CAME VETTE'LESS,
JUST LIKE JEFFREY
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Mr_Shamrock
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01-18-12 05:36 AM - Post#2180616
In response to TAT_2
Thanks guys. I am going shopping today so wish me luck! A buddy of mine was telling he has had a few with traction control issues - is this true? He is a wholesaler and has bought quite a few, but is not an expert by any means. He says that usually the car can just be driven for a decent distance and the system will reset.
Edited by Mr_Shamrock on 01-18-12 05:37 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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cbernhardt
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01-18-12 06:16 AM - Post#2180627
In response to Mr_Shamrock
Based on personal experience with my '98, I would stay away from the early models, say from 1997-2000. Lots of irritating problems in my case. See my post here:
http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?ti...
Charles
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