1997 corvette
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,922
Likes: 219
From: West Branch, MI
Don't worry about your 97. Congrats on the C5 and welcome to the asylum. We love these cars and help each other out tremendously here. Each year can have their own share of problems. Like all used cars, you can have some problems but most all can be resolved one way or another. Enjoy it and drive it like you stole it. 
And post some pics for us to enjoy!!
And post some pics for us to enjoy!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,488
Likes: 1,743
From: Knoxville Tn
nothing at all wrong with a 97, they look almost identical to a 2004. There I a difference in some of the electronics.
BTW, ABSfixers will not fix an EBCM (the aforementioned error code) on the model years 1997-2000.
BTW, ABSfixers will not fix an EBCM (the aforementioned error code) on the model years 1997-2000.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,735
Likes: 14
From: Visalia CA
I've had my '97 Arctic White C5 (#502) for seven years now. Currently has 61K. Just the normal issues for the C5; dim HVAC display, worn headlight gears, sticky fuel gauge, poor lighting etc. As far as the ABS/Traction Control issue, when I used to drive the car once a week or less, I would get code/light frequently. Now that I drive the car almost every day, the issue is gone.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,423
Likes: 200
From: Atlanta GA
Congrats and welcome to the C5 family.
Don't know much about the 97 model in particular. The major improvements to the C5 occurred in the 01-04 models. Incremental improvements from first year to 2000.
I have owned two C5s, a 2000 coupe and my current 03 Z06. Loved both cars but my Z06 is the most thrilling car I have ever owned.
Don't know much about the 97 model in particular. The major improvements to the C5 occurred in the 01-04 models. Incremental improvements from first year to 2000.
I have owned two C5s, a 2000 coupe and my current 03 Z06. Loved both cars but my Z06 is the most thrilling car I have ever owned.
Racer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 435
Likes: 5
From: New Salisbury Ind
welcome to the 97 club, bought mine last spring it has 90k on it, previous owners did some nice bolt on mods, saving me the cash. I am working on a bunch of minor issues typical of a 16 yr old car.
