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Best Year for C5

db2

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80,85 & 02 Z.
I can't find the 96 LT4 I want,so I'm going to look for a good 97 or 98.

Sometimes car makers have problems with the first year or two of a new car or remake.Anyone aware of any problems with the 97 or 98?

Thanks
\db2
Carolina
 
Last year best year of model. 1st year of model..problems...
 
I can't find the 96 LT4 I want,so I'm going to look for a good 97 or 98.

Sometimes car makers have problems with the first year or two of a new car or remake.Anyone aware of any problems with the 97 or 98?

Thanks
\db2
Carolina
Steering column lock
Seat memory
Popout windows
Exhaust flange welds
Tinted roof crazing
 
I can't find the 96 LT4 I want,so I'm going to look for a good 97 or 98.

Sometimes car makers have problems with the first year or two of a new car or remake.Anyone aware of any problems with the 97 or 98?

Thanks
\db2
Carolina

Give the GMJunkie a PM for the 96. He has a couple a beauties right now. A polo green and a red LT1.
 
Why 2004 of course, that's why I have one...:D

In general always avoid the first year and the last year is for the most part considered the best. :cool
 
Buy the newest you can afford. Each year saw improvements. My 03 is a dream to drive.
 
Heck there all good...

...but if I buy another someday I think it would be an 01-04. Several upgrades were made in 01.​

Enjoy the Hunt! :upthumbs

Later . . . . . .
6 Shooter
 
The best years for zo6 hardtops late 2002 to 2004
coups @ conv 1998 to 2004.
 
I can't find the 96 LT4 I want,so I'm going to look for a good 97 or 98.

Sometimes car makers have problems with the first year or two of a new car or remake.Anyone aware of any problems with the 97 or 98?

Thanks
\db2
Carolina


Check the number of TSB's for the C5 - especially the early years - http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/category.php?catId=6 . You won't believe how many common defects there are. Good luck.
 
They made about a dozen improvements each and every year of the C5 production run. The 2003s and 2004s are the way to go.

Actually, since GM was offering a $6,000 rebate on new Corvettes late in the 2004 model year, you may get a 2004 for less than a 2003. I bought my 2004 at DIP (dealer invoice price) less the $6,000.00 rebate. In most years it is hard to find a dealer that will sell at less than MSRP and many want a premium over MSRP.

How did I get DIP? I am the CFO of a company that among many other things owns a couple of dealerships.
 
Steering column lock - nope
Seat memory - nope
Popout windows - nope
Exhaust flange welds - nope
Tinted roof crazing - N/A

GO FOR IT!
 

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