newbe
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Cruising
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: fredericksburg va
newbe
the closer i get to retirement the less $ it looks like ill have.
was thinking about "06" vintage but now iam down to about "01"
era. read all the post about the cbl if it hasnt been done already can
the dealers still do it
if there are any other issuses that i need to be on the look out for
pls pass them along too.
tks
was thinking about "06" vintage but now iam down to about "01"
era. read all the post about the cbl if it hasnt been done already can
the dealers still do it
if there are any other issuses that i need to be on the look out for
pls pass them along too.
tks
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,340
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From: Placitas NM
St. Jude Contributor '03 & '04
Welcome!!!
If the vette doesn't have the CLB installed, it can be at no cost from the local dealer. But chances are it will have it.
I have an 01 and use it as my daily driver, over 110,000 on it and STILL loving it. There are minor issues, like the CLB over the years, but nothing major.
Jump in.
rr
If the vette doesn't have the CLB installed, it can be at no cost from the local dealer. But chances are it will have it.
I have an 01 and use it as my daily driver, over 110,000 on it and STILL loving it. There are minor issues, like the CLB over the years, but nothing major.
Jump in.
rr
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,253
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From: Northwest CT
I don't believe a dealer will install a CLB. They put in something else for the recall... something that does not disable column lock motor. It simply re-programs PCM to guarantee fuel shuts off above 2 mph so you can't drive w/steering column locked. Column lock failure can still occur at any time & leave you stranded! Just get a CLB & follow directions...it's not a big job. They are about $50.00
As for other things to look out for, go to the "Sticky" at the top of the Forum's first page: "Weights, Measurements, ratios, Strengths, etc." Tons of info...don't let it scare you. No C5 has all those problems listed! Just things to keep an eye open for. Overall, reliable has been my experience w/my 99 coupe. I'm sure others will chime in. Good luck!
As for other things to look out for, go to the "Sticky" at the top of the Forum's first page: "Weights, Measurements, ratios, Strengths, etc." Tons of info...don't let it scare you. No C5 has all those problems listed! Just things to keep an eye open for. Overall, reliable has been my experience w/my 99 coupe. I'm sure others will chime in. Good luck!
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: The Great Truth: "There ain't no free lunch"
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
We'll be glad to have ya.....
You're gonna love the C5 as most of the small problems have already been addressed by previous owners....This forum will help should anything pop up anyway, the C6 is just a little quieter, just a little faster but those issues can be rectified here...
Welcome
You're gonna love the C5 as most of the small problems have already been addressed by previous owners....This forum will help should anything pop up anyway, the C6 is just a little quieter, just a little faster but those issues can be rectified here... Welcome
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,742
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From: Middletown de
Welcome. This forum is a great place. Any one of these guys and gals will lend a helping hand. I, personally, have resolved a couple of issues just from info I have gotten off of this forum. Purchase and enjoy. A vette is more than a car. It is a lifestyle that introduces you to an extended family. Good luck.
John
John
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,819
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From: Toledo Ohio
CI 6-7-8-9 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07
Bought my 04 Vert as a retirement gift to myself. Been trouble free. Do my own maintaince and loving every day of it.Its a buyers market. Do your research here and look for what you want. You'll love it.
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