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soon vette owner
im in the air force
and as soon as i get back from Korea which will unfortunately be in a year i plan on buying a C5 and i wanted to know what a good price for a 97-98 would be and also what is a good website to find aftermarket performance... after i get the car i should be able to put a few g's into it and would also like to know what mods to start w/ i planned on intake headers exhaust and a tune is there anything else i need to look out for and/ or anything i need to work on as soon as i get it.
i used to have a 92 supra, a 2000 mustang and a 94 GSR built integra, so i know some about mods i just would like to know whats best to start with on these bad boys... thanks in advance
Adam
and as soon as i get back from Korea which will unfortunately be in a year i plan on buying a C5 and i wanted to know what a good price for a 97-98 would be and also what is a good website to find aftermarket performance... after i get the car i should be able to put a few g's into it and would also like to know what mods to start w/ i planned on intake headers exhaust and a tune is there anything else i need to look out for and/ or anything i need to work on as soon as i get it.i used to have a 92 supra, a 2000 mustang and a 94 GSR built integra, so i know some about mods i just would like to know whats best to start with on these bad boys... thanks in advance
Adam
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you will be real happy when you get a c5. i'd say you can get a 97-98 for around 18k but if you sped the extra cash upfront, you can get a 00-02 for around 23-24k with about 40k miles. I haven't done any corvette shopping in a while but i think these will be pretty acurate numbers.
the key is, don't jump on the first one. know what you want before you buy one and keep looking. there are some great deals to be had on c5's.
for performance, browse around the forum. but for mail order there is Ecklers and MidAmerica,etc.
good luck man.
the key is, don't jump on the first one. know what you want before you buy one and keep looking. there are some great deals to be had on c5's.
for performance, browse around the forum. but for mail order there is Ecklers and MidAmerica,etc.
good luck man.
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Hard to say what prices will be like in a year or so. I'd agree that for around $22-24K, you should be able to find a really nice '00-02 with relatively low mileage. Just be patient when you begin to look and find the car that has all the options and color you want. Don't settle for something as you may wind up unhappy.
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Good luck on your search. This is the BEST place for help and info. I'm a new Corvette owner myself, and this place has been invaluable.
On a side note, Thank you for serving this country, we all really appreciate your courage and dedication!!
On a side note, Thank you for serving this country, we all really appreciate your courage and dedication!!
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i also want to thank you for your service in the military... i picked up my 00 in november with 44k miles @ 25,500 out the door, taxes and all included.. and it was pampered, so if u look the right places you could most likely find one cheaper than i paid... especially in a yr
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But the fact is after I bought it, i learned more and more about them (with the help of this forum of course) , and i realized that i should have waited and did some research before i bought mine.
Theres things like, Heads Up Display, Fog Lights, Adjustable Suspension, that my car doesn't have but i wish it did.
Since you know you have a year to go, browse this forum as frequently as you can and learn it all before you buy. I wish I would have done it.
But i do love my vette anyway.
Hard to say what prices will be like in a year or so. I'd agree that for around $22-24K, you should be able to find a really nice '00-02 with relatively low mileage. Just be patient when you begin to look and find the car that has all the options and color you want. Don't settle for something as you may wind up unhappy.
exactly!!!!
Last edited by 97C5driver; Feb 18, 2007 at 05:42 PM.
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i also want to thank you for your service in the military... i picked up my 00 in november with 44k miles @ 25,500 out the door, taxes and all included.. and it was pampered, so if u look the right places you could most likely find one cheaper than i paid... especially in a yr
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thgere are a loy out there. I just bought my third Corvette and love the them all. I just got a 98 with 70,000 for 14,500you will be real happy when you get a c5. i'd say you can get a 97-98 for around 18k but if you sped the extra cash upfront, you can get a 00-02 for around 23-24k with about 40k miles. I haven't done any corvette shopping in a while but i think these will be pretty acurate numbers.
the key is, don't jump on the first one. know what you want before you buy one and keep looking. there are some great deals to be had on c5's.
for performance, browse around the forum. but for mail order there is Ecklers and MidAmerica,etc.
good luck man.
the key is, don't jump on the first one. know what you want before you buy one and keep looking. there are some great deals to be had on c5's.
for performance, browse around the forum. but for mail order there is Ecklers and MidAmerica,etc.
good luck man.
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thanks alot this forum looks like its gonna be alot of help...
and i appreciate all you guys who said thanks about the military thing it really feels good to know some ppl really care...
and if any of ya are ever in Az... look me up and ill get ya a show on the flightline were we launch all the A-10's...
one more set of questions
1) are they kinda easy to work on.
2) how much is a basic tune up??
3) and the most important... whats the base WHP on a stock C5??
4) and also are you guys like the supra folks??? like the 93-99's never talked to us lower forms of life w/ 86-92's
and i appreciate all you guys who said thanks about the military thing it really feels good to know some ppl really care...
and if any of ya are ever in Az... look me up and ill get ya a show on the flightline were we launch all the A-10's... one more set of questions
1) are they kinda easy to work on.
2) how much is a basic tune up??
3) and the most important... whats the base WHP on a stock C5??
4) and also are you guys like the supra folks??? like the 93-99's never talked to us lower forms of life w/ 86-92's
Last edited by ledhed722; Feb 19, 2007 at 05:36 PM.
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im in the air force and as soon as i get back from Korea which will unfortunately be in a year i plan on buying a C5 and i wanted to know what a good price for a 97-98 would be and also what is a good website to find aftermarket performance... after i get the car i should be able to put a few g's into it and would also like to know what mods to start w/ i planned on intake headers exhaust and a tune is there anything else i need to look out for and/ or anything i need to work on as soon as i get it.
i used to have a 92 supra, a 2000 mustang and a 94 GSR built integra, so i know some about mods i just would like to know whats best to start with on these bad boys... thanks in advance
Adam
and as soon as i get back from Korea which will unfortunately be in a year i plan on buying a C5 and i wanted to know what a good price for a 97-98 would be and also what is a good website to find aftermarket performance... after i get the car i should be able to put a few g's into it and would also like to know what mods to start w/ i planned on intake headers exhaust and a tune is there anything else i need to look out for and/ or anything i need to work on as soon as i get it.i used to have a 92 supra, a 2000 mustang and a 94 GSR built integra, so i know some about mods i just would like to know whats best to start with on these bad boys... thanks in advance
Adam
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I bought my 01 coupe with 21k for 24,000. It's in mint condition with all the options. I looked on cars.com and found this from a private owner. In my opinion if the vehicle checks out then private parties are the best deal. I saw my same yr,and color for the same price with exactly dbl. the miles at a dealer. Buying it from a private party involves many reasons why their selling for that they will come down on price more than a dealer.
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Thanks for your work to help keep us all safe.
I bought my 01 supercharged vert over the summer for $26-27. It had 33k on the clock. I love the extra power the SC gives. It's my third, once you buy one, you will be hooked for life. IF you want the M6, you won't be disapointed. Good luck
I bought my 01 supercharged vert over the summer for $26-27. It had 33k on the clock. I love the extra power the SC gives. It's my third, once you buy one, you will be hooked for life. IF you want the M6, you won't be disapointed. Good luck