C5 Body Style Difference?
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Originally Posted by larryzonka
What is the noticeable visual differences from the 1998-2004? If there are.
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Is it true that there wasn't a Convertable model in 98, it was the hatchback or the removable hard top?
What about the door moldings? I noticed my 00 had it and others that didn't. This must be an option?
What about the door moldings? I noticed my 00 had it and others that didn't. This must be an option?
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Originally Posted by ZBrink
The wheels changed in 99' to thin spokes from what we on the forum all call wagon wheels. Also, Chevrolet got rid of the passenger side exterior door lock after a few model years. Other than these two issues there is no difference what-so-ever in appearence.
No convertibles in '97 - introduced in '98.
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Available colors are good too. I just wasn't sure if you can tell what year a C5 was by looking at it.
You can mostly see a difference from 53-82.... I lost track 84+. I think it just got rounder. (Not to forget the square break lights 90s)
You can mostly see a difference from 53-82.... I lost track 84+. I think it just got rounder. (Not to forget the square break lights 90s)
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Originally Posted by larryzonka
Is it true that there wasn't a Convertable model in 98, it was the hatchback or the removable hard top?
What about the door moldings? I noticed my 00 had it and others that didn't. This must be an option?
What about the door moldings? I noticed my 00 had it and others that didn't. This must be an option?
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Originally Posted by CorvetteGirl-NM
The moldings are an option .... I don't know if it was offered for all C5 years. Many people have removed theirs however, I LOVE mine!
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Yea, they had to stop making Navy Blue Metallic since it was just too beautiful. 
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Originally Posted by kingman
How many beers you had ! After the 2001 model year they were all the same.
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'01 to '04 still had the same three basic body styles. Coupe, Convertible and of course Z06.
