99 C5 First Vette
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Le Mans Master
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
99 C5 First Vette
Well I have been a looker, lurker, wisher since I was 14........now I am about to buy a 99 C5 !
Only 24k miles, wish I had that few on me.
I was hoping for some advice on what to look out for in the 99 C5s
Looking forward to hearing from all your knowledge
Thanks in advance
Only 24k miles, wish I had that few on me.
I was hoping for some advice on what to look out for in the 99 C5s
Looking forward to hearing from all your knowledge
Thanks in advance
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08,-'13-'14, '16-'17
Welcome to the Forum!Some earlier models had oil consumption problems, make sure it does not eat oil, other than that, you are good to go!
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Drifting
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From: Stuart FL
I have a 99 and don't have any oil problems. The sport seats are nice to have. HUD might be nice too. Z51 suspension is a must if you drive like me. Or you can upgrade later. Good luck and welcome.
Instructor
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From: Pembroke Pines Fl
I just picked up my first vette back in March 06, a 99 C5 as well with 35,000 miles. I have had zero problems including the oil consumption concen. The only thing that I had to replace were the door plugs below the interior door panel grab handles, they cost a couple of bucks each from Ecklers.
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From: Mustang OK
You might like to check out the following sticky thread at the top of C5 General: Weights, measurements, ratios, strengths, etc
Good luck with the purchase
...and welcome to the Forum! 
Good luck with the purchase
...and welcome to the Forum!
Burning Brakes
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From: Derry NH
I have a 99 coupe with 18k. No problems. No oil consumption issues.
Screw the Z51 package, I added Z06 sway bars for minimal $$$ and my Vette handles awesome. The swaybars made a HUGE difference. I have driven Z51's and Z06's and I honestly think a base suspension with upgraded sway bars is the way to go. I also have HUD and highly recommend it if you can find it.
Funny, I had to replace one of the same plastic door filler's that EMS19 had to replace but it was, like, $10.
99 is a great year, IMHO. I believe pup cats started in 00.
Slap some long tubes on it if you want more UMPH
Disregard the LS1 intake style unless you are going for over 400 RWHP
Screw the Z51 package, I added Z06 sway bars for minimal $$$ and my Vette handles awesome. The swaybars made a HUGE difference. I have driven Z51's and Z06's and I honestly think a base suspension with upgraded sway bars is the way to go. I also have HUD and highly recommend it if you can find it.
Funny, I had to replace one of the same plastic door filler's that EMS19 had to replace but it was, like, $10.
99 is a great year, IMHO. I believe pup cats started in 00.
Slap some long tubes on it if you want more UMPH
Disregard the LS1 intake style unless you are going for over 400 RWHP
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Hollywood California ! Now Miami, Florida
1999
excellent . year . same as mine i have 1999 FRC .petwer/silver with a C5R black back ... bought it with 43K no oil problems .. not serious mechanical .. GET THE COLUMN LOCK BY PASS done immiedately if you get a manual ....
check edmunds.com . but i am pretty sure . 1999 they listed as having the least problems of all the C5 years ..
P.S . enjoy the ride . and dont forget to wave !!!!
check edmunds.com . but i am pretty sure . 1999 they listed as having the least problems of all the C5 years ..
P.S . enjoy the ride . and dont forget to wave !!!!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Congratulations! I also have a '99 C5 M6. Its got 30,000 miles on it. I haven't had any problems with it yet. Interestingly, I also had to replace the little trim piece under the driver's side door handle. They're cheap and just pop in.
Welcome to the club, see you on the wave!
Welcome to the club, see you on the wave!
we'll look forward to pix. bub
