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Dec 30, 2017 | 01:48 AM

Mishawaka

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Found a C5 earlier this year, its a 97 black six speed with 41k miles. The guy was stuck $13,000 and wouldn't deal. Well he now has it listed for $11,000, if I recall correctly it has a clean title. Ive been on the fence about buying a C5, I really like my 92 black speed and have started to buy replacement parts here and there because I want to get it into tip top shape. I'm a little hesitant about buying a C5 but what do you guys think? Great price?

Dec 30, 2017 | 02:15 AM

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Not a bad price IMO for a low mileage car, depending on how well it has been maintained, both cosmetically and mechanically. The C5 is a major leap forward in many areas over the C4. Check out the following stickies for more info on the C5:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ion-files.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...must-read.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ngths-etc.html

Dec 30, 2017 | 06:08 AM

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Nice price for those miles if it's been properly maintained, unmolested and in nice shape mechanically and aesthetically. Steer clear of flood, rebuilt titles.
Drive a C5 and you will see how well it drives compared to your C4. I really like my 97. Good luck.

Dec 30, 2017 | 08:30 AM

FirstC4

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If it checks out, $11k is a nice deal. Very, very different from the C4

Dec 30, 2017 | 09:39 AM

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C4s are great...C5s are way better...love my 97!

Dec 30, 2017 | 10:08 AM

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C5 is much better car , better looking , better interior , better drive ! 97 is first year but a lot went into production . Read those stickies . The only draw back is lack of availability of some parts . My friend has nice c4 but my c5 is just better . I have 2002 , which has upgrades to 1997 . But the forum has many members with 97s , many high mileage . As said , maintenance is key . Good luck , offer a little less but c5 is best bang for buck !

Dec 30, 2017 | 10:13 AM

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Would you be keeping your 92? I think it's a great price assuming the condition matches the mileage.

Dec 30, 2017 | 03:40 PM

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I had a 94 C4 which was my first Corvette. I loved it and fixed her up nice. But the C5 is a world ahead of the C4. That's a great deal. Go for it!!!

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Dec 30, 2017 | 05:55 PM

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Like others said, sounds like a good deal but offer him $10K, he'll settle for $10.5K. Then send me $250

Dec 31, 2017 | 09:56 PM

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Ive driven a few C5 six speeds, an 02 and a 97. Both seemed pretty nice. Although I still like the look of my 92 more, something updated would be nice. Besides the ignition switch and ABS what are common problems I should look for if or when I go to look at it?

Dec 31, 2017 | 11:22 PM

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The ignition switch will hide it's ugly face until you have a bunch of electrical gremlins show up at once...usually lead by a charge system fault and multiple codes on the DIC. Easy fix. Just pull the codes right away using the DIC procedure to see what is hiding.

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