Problems with '97's??
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Problems with '97's??
Hey guys,
Do any of you know if there are any known problems with the '97 Vettes? I never really wanted to buy a '97, but I found a well-taken care of one for a good price. I just wondered if they have had any known problems because of the first year? Let me know.
Thanks in advance
JV
Do any of you know if there are any known problems with the '97 Vettes? I never really wanted to buy a '97, but I found a well-taken care of one for a good price. I just wondered if they have had any known problems because of the first year? Let me know.
Thanks in advance
JV
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I don't know of any problems. I just bought a 97 and I was a little skeptical because it was the first year of a run but I love it. It runs like a top and I don't regret the purchase at all.
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Someone else asked a similar question a couple of weeks ago. Here are the responses:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&forum_id=103
I have a 97 and have no major problems. Anything that has been a problem (all were minor) was easily fixed by me.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&forum_id=103
I have a 97 and have no major problems. Anything that has been a problem (all were minor) was easily fixed by me.
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Not to sound like a jerk, but, I haven't had any of the problems I have seen much newer cars have. The only problem I have now is keeping my foot out of it since I modded the engine and t/c. 
I have never had any problems with it at all.
I have never had any problems with it at all.
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Yeah I have MAJOR problems with my '97....NO TRACTION. 
Seriously though, I've had my '97 for almost 7 years and never had any problems with it.......at least none that i didn't create myself.
Get a '97 and spend the $$ you saved on mods.
Seriously though, I've had my '97 for almost 7 years and never had any problems with it.......at least none that i didn't create myself.
Get a '97 and spend the $$ you saved on mods.
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No real problems other than those common to the C5 - leaky differential seals, column locks, etc. If the car checks out, and its a good buy, then nothing wrong with getting a '97.
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Get it...you won't regret it
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Originally Posted by 502ci
Also it`s a low production year, (9,752) not since 1959 have they produced fewer cars. Maybe someday it will be worth something .
. Glad someone else is up on the production number. I had a POST up requesting members with a '97 put their's on the list with the last four VIN numbers to see how many of the 9,752 Corvettes are here on the forum..Rsty
