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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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selling my c4 and will looking to purchase a c5. are there any years or issues i should be aware of? any guidance would be very appreciated.
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Do a search-covered 100's of times.
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If you PM me your e-mail address, I can send you a bunch of files on the C5, including a Corvette Buyers Checklist.
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Do a search-covered 100's of times.
1,000's of times every week!
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Do a search-covered 100's of times.
search is definitely your best friend around here.
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selling my c4 and will looking to purchase a c5. are there any years or issues i should be aware of? any guidance would be very appreciated.
Don't listen to the "stay away from 97-00" people. They are morons. Buy what you can afford.
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Just let him post who cares
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Don't listen to the "stay away from 97-00" people. Buy what you can afford.




I have had no major issues with my 99. Great car!
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selling my c4 and will looking to purchase a c5. are there any years or issues i should be aware of? any guidance would be very appreciated.
One issue you will have is that your face will hurt after a while from smiling so much while driving it.
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Don't listen to the asshats that take the time to post but only say do a search...


If you find a good deal and it looks good to you then buy it, you will get 100 different answers to this and that issue...


Good luck with your search.



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