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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 07:09 PM
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I have always been a C6 guy but things happen and now I am without a Corvette. Turns out a good friend is selling a 98 6spd manual coupe w/58K miles. The car is well maintained.

Are there any issues to be aware of that are specific to 98's or C5's that I should be aware of?

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Great place to start:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ion-files.html
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and here is another one to read:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...must-read.html
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Exactly what I was looking for, thanks to both of you. I love this forum.
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Lots of good info in those links above. I have a 98 A4 with 109k miles and it has been an excellent car since I've owned it. No major problems thus far. As long as the car is well maintained and the price is right, I'd say go far it.
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Originally Posted by garline14
Lots of good info in those links above. I have a 98 A4 with 109k miles and it has been an excellent car since I've owned it. No major problems thus far. As long as the car is well maintained and the price is right, I'd say go far it.

Another '98 owner here with no issues either (110k miles)
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