I haven't had much for problems with my 97. I can't say anything bad about it yet.
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Absolutely nothing wrong with the '97s. For a first year of a modle change, they seem to be pretty decent. Many of the problems they have experienced showed up in later year cars too.
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I've got 97K on my 97. Doesn't burn a drop of oil and bone stock dynoed at 295 RWHP. I've seen dyno numbers on newer ones that didn't hit that.
With headers and a couple of small mods now at 315 RWHP.
LUV that 97
With headers and a couple of small mods now at 315 RWHP.
LUV that 97
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there is nothing wrong with the 97 , we own the pioneer C5 , and that's a great thing IMO.
I've owned mine for 2 years , 93K on the clock , and have never had to fix anything , it's all been MOD money spent
, a lot of money , but hey that's what makes it personalized 
I've owned mine for 2 years , 93K on the clock , and have never had to fix anything , it's all been MOD money spent
, a lot of money , but hey that's what makes it personalized
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My wifes ''97'' has been a great car so far! She has had it for 10 months and no problems in 14000 miles shes put on it. We have had 8 c-4s before the c5 and this is the best vette ever. Trouble is she drives it so much I hardly ever get a chance!!!Oh well, my old coupe is still faster even if it does ride like a buckboard.
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I LOVE ALL OF THIS INFORMATION FROM ALL OF YOU GUYS,EVEN THE GUY THAT DIDNT LIKE MY ENGLISH,JUST LIKE YOU, I AM IN THE FORUM
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY C5 AND TO HAVE FUN WITH THE GREAT
PEOPLE OF CF....THANKS GUYS
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY C5 AND TO HAVE FUN WITH THE GREAT
PEOPLE OF CF....THANKS GUYS
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Originally Posted by tin
IS THERE A RAZON NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE TALKS ABOUT THEIR
97s ,IS IT BECAUSE IT WAS LIKE THE TEST MODEL FOR VETTES
TO COME ?
97s ,IS IT BECAUSE IT WAS LIKE THE TEST MODEL FOR VETTES
TO COME ?
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I would rather own the first year c5 (which I do) than the first year c6 (I bought a 2006). 2005 C6 had its share of issues like pulley problem, delaminating painted roofs, repeat dead batteries on MN6 etc...just my opinion, but I think they made an extra effort to bring the 97 to market without allot of the first year problems on previous generations. A little surprised the 2005 c6 wasn't a little tighter...just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by tin
I LOVE ALL OF THIS INFORMATION FROM ALL OF YOU GUYS,EVEN THE GUY THAT DIDNT LIKE MY ENGLISH,JUST LIKE YOU, I AM IN THE FORUM
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY C5 AND TO HAVE FUN WITH THE GREAT
PEOPLE OF CF....THANKS GUYS
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY C5 AND TO HAVE FUN WITH THE GREAT
PEOPLE OF CF....THANKS GUYS
Not that I really care, but, using all caps is thought of as yelling/screaming. Maybe if you turn off the caps lock you'll get less flack?
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From: Coconut Creek FL
just turned 74K on my Torch Red 97 and it has been the BEST vette and car I have owned! I love the fact its the first C5 - its beautiful, and if it didn't have the wagon wheels on it- you would mistake it for a newer year! I get compliments on her all the time...most can't believe its a 97 though! its just that awesome!
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Originally Posted by tdb
I would rather own the first year c5 (which I do) than the first year c6 (I bought a 2006). 2005 C6 had its share of issues like pulley problem, delaminating painted roofs, repeat dead batteries on MN6 etc...just my opinion, but I think they made an extra effort to bring the 97 to market without allot of the first year problems on previous generations. A little surprised the 2005 c6 wasn't a little tighter...just my 2 cents
Very interesting observation on the initial build issues on the C6.
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Originally Posted by pawngod
my 97 a4 has 100,000 miles...uses no oil between 5000 mile changes and runs like brand new...fast and pretty...i still giggle every time i drive it
