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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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I am happy with my '02 roadster. No column lock issue to worry about and I have really nice wheels.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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The 02 has more power too!!!!!!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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02 is the best year. Mine has been perfect.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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Its a no brainer. 3 years newer, similar mileage and only $3k extra.

There were a few issues on earlier Vettes which were resolved by 02.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Its a no brainer. 3 years newer, similar mileage and only $3k extra.

There were a few issues on earlier Vettes which were resolved by 02.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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For the relatively small difference in price for a three year newer car, go for the '02.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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02 for sure!!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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I love my 02 vert, but come on someone has to recommend the 99 or you are going to give it a complex
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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The 02

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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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02 for sure
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Holy crap!

This may be the first unanimous thread in C5 forum.

Oh, I almost forgot....02!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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3 years newer for $3000 more..........02!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Buy the 02. You get several improvement and a little more HP
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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99's still had the battery acid issue.

Go with the '02.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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02' ALL THE WAY!!!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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'02!
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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My .02 on the 02
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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Three years newer for 3g more get the 02. Can you get a 04 for
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