View Poll Results: Which Corvette would you rather have between 97-00?
T-Top
25
43.10%
Convertible
23
39.66%
FRC
10
17.24%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll
I need Corvette advice
Lepus-temperamentalus
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If you want to call it a targa, that's fine. The glass (or painted version) of the top between the top of the windshield to the bar behind the seats unlatches and lifts off. It can then be stored in the trunk.
Lepus-temperamentalus
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What about the longevity of other expensive components, are these cars expensive to keep up with, replace for repairs... how often should you do this this and this? If you got a higher mileage one or 60+k how much is a timing belt, what else do you have to replace and around when, also what does it cost? Also how about 1997 and 1998 Corvettes? I hear they have notorious issues that cripple the drive of people to buy them.
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The automatic with the perf axle is a decent performer. He should not discount them at all. For the money he is looking to spend, he can probably find a decent car with under 75K miles - if it has been taken care of it should have a lot of life left in it.
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For the price range I think the FRC is the best bet, but I may be partial.
There is a lot of info on this site to help you. In the C5 general section there are some stickies that have a wealth of info on the C5.
The C5s came in 3 flavors: targa coupe, FRC/Z06, and convertible. All FRCs/Z06s from the factory came with 6 speed.
Here is a site with more info.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/
Do your homework before you buy. Drive all models you are interested in.
The forum has tons of info.
Good luck.
There is a lot of info on this site to help you. In the C5 general section there are some stickies that have a wealth of info on the C5.
The C5s came in 3 flavors: targa coupe, FRC/Z06, and convertible. All FRCs/Z06s from the factory came with 6 speed.
Here is a site with more info.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/
Do your homework before you buy. Drive all models you are interested in.
The forum has tons of info.
Good luck.
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