steig

Looking at 2 torch red C5 corvettes. Both are same price: Both are 6 speed.
1st one- 2002 with 4 owners 38,000 miles. Black interior, loaded with heads up display, 1SC package, 6 disc cd changer, polished aluminum wheels, Z51.
2nd one- 2004 with 1 owner, 18500 miles, Tan interior, 1SA package, no options, has after market wheels, came with painted aluminum wheels, but no longer there.

I like the 2002 better, but 2004 seems to be a better value.
Both in great shape.

craig_vette

Perhaps you could use the 04 as leverage to get the 02 for an even better price. "Look seller, I really like your 02 but I can get an 04 with fewer miles for less."

steig

They won't go any lower. Got them down already.
With spring approaching, they are confident it will sell.

Shakeydeal

If you like the 02, go with your heart. And I assume the 04 doesn't have the Z51 package? I wouldn't let the difference in mileage scare me. I would go for the one that will handle better, and that will be the 02.

Shakey

steig

04 does not have Z51 package. I also have more headroom in the 02. I am tall, the 04 headroom is tight.

Z06copley

Personally the main thing I would look at would be which interior color do you prefer, that's where you will spend the most time. IMO red on tan makes our car look like wanna be ferraris and black is classic vette, at least the way i see it anyway.

Zjoe6

2 years newer and half the miles is a big difference in resale if you decide to sell. Also the 04's had much less issues with valve springs. What do you like about the 02? I'm thinking just the cooler look of the black interior and better rims?

craig_vette

Saying you're the 2nd owner as opposed to 5th could be a big deal if you ever try to sell, but I agree, the 02 sounds better.

steig

Likes
2002-Black interior, Factory Polished Aluminum Wheels, HUD, Telescoping wheel, Z51.
2004-Lower Mileage, 1 owner

Dislikes
2002- Higher mileage, 4 owners
2004- Tan interior, Factory wheels are not available

steig

Both have clean Carfax. Both are in excellent condition.

steig

Wheels on 2004

steig

2004 Corvette interior is Light Oak, not Tan.
My Bad

Zjoe6

Well it's your call but I'd probably go for the newer lower miles because I kind of like the light oak anyway. Got pics of it?

Shakeydeal

I don't think either of these have the LS6. Valve springs shouldn't be an issue.

Shakey

Shakeydeal

I don't like the tan interior, my choice would be made right there.

Shakey

steig

I would prefer the Black interior also.

steig

This is the 04

steig

04 comes with Original sticker.

02 does not have original window sticker.

How about the options, you think 1SC is worth much more than 1SA. Heads up display, polished alum wheels, telescoping wheel, memory seats, etc.

rayz1951

I didn't see any asking price. At the same price I would go for lower miles and fewer owners

steig

They are the same out the door price