98 C5 or O5 GT
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98 C5 or O5 GT
Allright right now im looking to purchase either a 98 C5 or a 05 Mustang GT. I really don't know really which one to get. I really want the Vette though.
How good was the 98 Vette? I know that is probably a repost but any comments would be great.
How good was the 98 Vette? I know that is probably a repost but any comments would be great.
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Originally Posted by Ta-taaa
I had a 05 Mustang GT.. Fun car.. Kept it 6 months And now have a 98 Coupe..
Take the Corvette... Hands down a better car..!
Take the Corvette... Hands down a better car..!
When you had your GT when you sat in the driverseat did it have that cockpit feel?
I just want to know how well 98 Vette is built and if people have had multiple problems with it.
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If you really want the Vette, get it. The Mustang is a nice car, but not in the same league as the C5.
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Originally Posted by VetterGetIt
why a 98? Get the newest year with the least amount of miles you can afford.
Yeah buy a new KIA or Daewoo (do they still make those?)
and since you had to ask this question on a Corvette forum I suggest you go with the 05 GT
Last edited by ElisTwoCents; Nov 17, 2006 at 12:32 AM.
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i have a 98 and its had its fair share of problems... but what car dosent
??
diff. leak(fixe) 1300 bucks later
pilot bearing shreaded (fixed) 1300 ..happened before i bought it
new roof..500 bucks
water leaking into the cabin...(fixed) FREE
check engine light due to LT (Tune) 500 to fix the problem...rear 02's
Mods ...WHO KNOWS??
Huge grin on my face everythime I drive ....
buy the vette and dont look back!
p.s. all the work was covered under my warranty!!
??
diff. leak(fixe) 1300 bucks later
pilot bearing shreaded (fixed) 1300 ..happened before i bought it
new roof..500 bucks
water leaking into the cabin...(fixed) FREE
check engine light due to LT (Tune) 500 to fix the problem...rear 02's
Mods ...WHO KNOWS??
Huge grin on my face everythime I drive ....
buy the vette and dont look back!
p.s. all the work was covered under my warranty!!
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I saw the title.
Thought 98 C5 or 05 Carerra GT - what is he thinking?
Then clicked on it
Saw 98 C5 or 05 Mustang GT - still: What is he thinking?
I'm sure the GT is more practical, and since it's new, will be more reliable, but it's not a vette. If it'll be a daily driver, I'd have to go with the GT, otherwise the vette.
Thought 98 C5 or 05 Carerra GT - what is he thinking?
Then clicked on it
Saw 98 C5 or 05 Mustang GT - still: What is he thinking?
I'm sure the GT is more practical, and since it's new, will be more reliable, but it's not a vette. If it'll be a daily driver, I'd have to go with the GT, otherwise the vette.
I love my '98.
