Opinions on this 98 c5
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Opinions on this 98 c5
I am looking to buy a c5 corvette.
I came a cross this one for 10k
It's a 1998 coupe.
what do you guys think?
this is a video walk around of the car
they said it has a little belt squeak from not starting often but other than that no problems. What do you think this squeak could be from?
Thanks in advance
I came a cross this one for 10k
It's a 1998 coupe.
what do you guys think?
this is a video walk around of the car
Thanks in advance
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I agree with the above, my 02 belts started squeaking, replaced idlers and tensioner pulleys along with a new belt, still squeaked.ending up being the harmonic balancer. How good are you at turning wrenches? Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working on cars?
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I'd pass on that at 10K. With 122K miles.......they're asking too much IMO because of:
Squeaky belt. Could be a idler or tensioner, could be worse.
The passenger door panel is done for.
Passenger rear quarter has been rubbed, you can see the chipping at the edge of the rear bumper cover.
Curb rashed wheels (cheap repro's too, GM never made a Chrome Thin Spoke)
Targa Top is thrashed
Paint needs some serious polishing work (look at the marring in the shots with direct light)
Climate control display is out
Rear carpet has some funkiness going on
Rust around hatch bolts.
Large amounts of debris on cowl intake vent screen. Udders could very well be clogged
Debris around engine bay. That and the past two items tell me the car has spent a lot of time outside.
The same amount of money that they're asking will find you a newer, lower mileage, better optioned (HUD on 99+), better condition car than what's being shown. I'm not saying you need to expect a brand new car, but there's TONS of these out there, find the best deal you can. This isn't it.
Squeaky belt. Could be a idler or tensioner, could be worse.
The passenger door panel is done for.
Passenger rear quarter has been rubbed, you can see the chipping at the edge of the rear bumper cover.
Curb rashed wheels (cheap repro's too, GM never made a Chrome Thin Spoke)
Targa Top is thrashed
Paint needs some serious polishing work (look at the marring in the shots with direct light)
Climate control display is out
Rear carpet has some funkiness going on
Rust around hatch bolts.
Large amounts of debris on cowl intake vent screen. Udders could very well be clogged
Debris around engine bay. That and the past two items tell me the car has spent a lot of time outside.
The same amount of money that they're asking will find you a newer, lower mileage, better optioned (HUD on 99+), better condition car than what's being shown. I'm not saying you need to expect a brand new car, but there's TONS of these out there, find the best deal you can. This isn't it.
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