Choice between 98 or 99
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Auburn New Hampshire
Choice between 98 or 99
Looking to buy a 1998 conv with 52000 miles or 1999 conv with 71000 miles. Both are same price and are tripple black. The 99 needs conv top rear window repair.Glue came undone. Which would be better choice.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 21,473
Likes: 356
From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I have a 1998 and it is great, not a vert though!
You will want to go with the one that has the least to do to it and the most amenities!
Test drive both and then make the decision. You will be surprised after a test drive!
Thanks,Matt
You will want to go with the one that has the least to do to it and the most amenities!
Test drive both and then make the decision. You will be surprised after a test drive!
Thanks,Matt
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,488
Likes: 1,743
From: Knoxville Tn
Buy the lower mileage car. The two cars use virtually the same technology.
Major updates took pace in 2001. The 98 may have the EBCM mounted in the rear instead of the front, but they even use the same unit, just in a different position.
Major updates took pace in 2001. The 98 may have the EBCM mounted in the rear instead of the front, but they even use the same unit, just in a different position.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,375
Likes: 426
Whichever one floats your boat. Lower mileage is good, year newer wouldn't hurt resale.
I've had a 98 for the last 5 years and took her from 20K to 120K miles. Very reliable.
98 is the first year for convertible - might mean something to someone. Might mean something else to someone else.
I've had a 98 for the last 5 years and took her from 20K to 120K miles. Very reliable.
98 is the first year for convertible - might mean something to someone. Might mean something else to someone else.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 291
From: Allyn WA
So as the guys said, check each out and go with the one in best condition (I really wouldn't worry about the mileage between the two).
I do love my HUD display though!
Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 357
Likes: 1
From: Dallas TX
the rear window is a common problem but requires a couple of days to repair. many have done it and posted detailed ifo on how to diy however i went with a local windo shop that has a lifetime warranty in case it happens again.
I bought my 99 vert with 71k miles on it 11 months ago and she now has over 110k. If the difference comes down to a HUD i can tell you when i drive my wifes cars i feel lost wihtout it. It is by far a feature that is a must in any vehicle i buy in the future
I bought my 99 vert with 71k miles on it 11 months ago and she now has over 110k. If the difference comes down to a HUD i can tell you when i drive my wifes cars i feel lost wihtout it. It is by far a feature that is a must in any vehicle i buy in the future
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,180
Likes: 2
From: Yes it's hot! Arizona
Pro
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 526
Likes: 1
From: Maine
I would buy the car with the lower miles after I drove both. The window is a common problem so chances are the other car will have the same issue. The window is so easy to fix I even did it.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,340
Likes: 24,780
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
What options are on each car? I had a '99 and it was a very nice car. The rear window repair can be done relatively cheap - there have been posts on how to fix it yourself here on the forum and I have a copy of the procedure.
If the '99 has more options, I would go with it.
If the '99 has more options, I would go with it.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 627
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina
Lower mileage is nice, but I think options are at least equally important. Does either have Z51 suspension, as I would consider this a big plus.
Drive them both, and one of them is going to feel "right".
Drive them both, and one of them is going to feel "right".
Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 287
Likes: 3
From: pembroke pines florida
i bought a 99 ,hud,i love it.i bout mine with 127 on the clock ,blew trans and replaced the motor,just cuz i had one.but i work on vettes everyday.plus i hurd tuning is different with the 98 pcm.dont know what but i was just told that.