Need some opinions
Jan 21, 2007 | 04:35 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
I am happy with my '02 roadster. No column lock issue to worry about and I have really nice wheels.
Jan 21, 2007 | 07:35 PM
Drifting
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From: Chicago Illinois
The 02 has more power too!!!!!!
Jan 22, 2007 | 01:05 AM
Drifting
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From: San Dimas Ca.
Jan 22, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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.
Jan 22, 2007 | 01:12 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: Northwestern South Dakota
Quote:
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.
Jan 22, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
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For the relatively small difference in price for a three year newer car, go for the '02.
Jan 22, 2007 | 05:48 PM
Safety Car
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From: Latrobe PA
Jan 22, 2007 | 06:25 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: guthrie oklahoma
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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Jan 22, 2007 | 07:28 PM
Pro
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Jan 22, 2007 | 07:31 PM
Team Owner
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From: Title town, Champs live here.
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02 for sure
Jan 22, 2007 | 07:32 PM
Racer
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From: Chicagoland IL
Holy crap!
This may be the first unanimous thread in C5 forum.
Oh, I almost forgot....02!
Jan 22, 2007 | 07:34 PM
Race Director
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From: Wellsboro Pa
3 years newer for $3000 more..........02!
Jan 22, 2007 | 08:05 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. South West Florida / Livin' The Dream
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Buy the 02. You get several improvement and a little more HP
Jan 22, 2007 | 10:06 PM
Instructor
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From: DFW Texas
99's still had the battery acid issue.
Go with the '02.
Jan 22, 2007 | 11:10 PM
Racer
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From: Riverview Florida
02' ALL THE WAY!!!
Jan 22, 2007 | 11:35 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Midland TX
Jan 23, 2007 | 12:09 AM
Safety Car
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From: Napa Ca
Jan 23, 2007 | 12:41 AM
Team Owner
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From: Virginia
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'02...
Jan 23, 2007 | 01:21 AM
Safety Car
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From: Bartlett Tennessee
02
Jan 23, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
Three years newer for 3g more get the 02. Can you get a 04 for
5g more?
Paul G.