Is the HUD really worth it?
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Is the HUD really worth it?
Well ideally I would like to buy a 99 black/black hard top M6 vette, but finding that is getting hard, and sometimes expensive. I was searching around this forum and found that only 483 99's had the HUD, so finding exactly what I want is very slim.
Well I picked up a million of the free car sales magazines, and theres one called auto focus thats all color, half cars and half trucks/suv's. And its basically all dealership items.
Well theres a black/black hardtop in there, and its a 98. says all power options,leather, ect. Doesnt say how many miles or what trans it has, so ill be calling after lunch today to find out, but the car is $18,900.
So if it had acceptable miles, and was a 6 speed, should I just say forget the HUD and go check it out? ive never had a HUD or even seen one so I wouldnt be missing anything, except a neat toy.
Well I picked up a million of the free car sales magazines, and theres one called auto focus thats all color, half cars and half trucks/suv's. And its basically all dealership items.
Well theres a black/black hardtop in there, and its a 98. says all power options,leather, ect. Doesnt say how many miles or what trans it has, so ill be calling after lunch today to find out, but the car is $18,900.
So if it had acceptable miles, and was a 6 speed, should I just say forget the HUD and go check it out? ive never had a HUD or even seen one so I wouldnt be missing anything, except a neat toy.
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From: Owatonna MN
Originally Posted by GeneralChaos
Well ideally I would like to buy a 99 black/black hard top M6 vette, but finding that is getting hard, and sometimes expensive. I was searching around this forum and found that only 483 99's had the HUD, so finding exactly what I want is very slim.
Well I picked up a million of the free car sales magazines, and theres one called auto focus thats all color, half cars and half trucks/suv's. And its basically all dealership items.
Well theres a black/black hardtop in there, and its a 98. says all power options,leather, ect. Doesnt say how many miles or what trans it has, so ill be calling after lunch today to find out, but the car is $18,900.
So if it had acceptable miles, and was a 6 speed, should I just say forget the HUD and go check it out? ive never had a HUD or even seen one so I wouldnt be missing anything, except a neat toy.
Well I picked up a million of the free car sales magazines, and theres one called auto focus thats all color, half cars and half trucks/suv's. And its basically all dealership items.
Well theres a black/black hardtop in there, and its a 98. says all power options,leather, ect. Doesnt say how many miles or what trans it has, so ill be calling after lunch today to find out, but the car is $18,900.
So if it had acceptable miles, and was a 6 speed, should I just say forget the HUD and go check it out? ive never had a HUD or even seen one so I wouldnt be missing anything, except a neat toy.
BTW, I love the HUD on my '00 FRC. I really like never having to take my eyes off the road.
Sorny
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I have the HUD in my 2003. At first I thought it would just be in the way on the windshield, but now that I have it, I love it.
Makes it a lot safer keeping your eyes on the road and still knowing how fast, etc. you are going.
Makes it a lot safer keeping your eyes on the road and still knowing how fast, etc. you are going.
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You'll get diametrically opposed views as to whether HUD is worth having or not. I personally love it. But don't let that one feature - or absence of it - be a deal maker/breaker for you. It's easily added by you or a mechanically-inclined friend (which there are many here on the forum, lucky for you 
).
Here's a link to Josh's (HurricaneZ) web page tutorial on adding a HUD to a non-HUD C5.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm
).Here's a link to Josh's (HurricaneZ) web page tutorial on adding a HUD to a non-HUD C5.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm
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I love the MPH function on the HUD. I rarely use the other HUD features. Could I live without it? Sure- every other car I've owned did not have HUD. But a convenience once experienced becomes a necessity. Good luck with your decision. 
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While the HUD is a great feature that you'd come to enjoy and use, it shouldn't be a show stopper. If you find a mint low mileage 98 that suits your fancy those BIG SEXY analog gauges work just fine.
Take a look
BTW for $100 you can easily add the bezels and steering wheel decal which add so much more cache to those BIG SEXY gauges. And at night the bezels glow purple and look even more SEXY.
So don't let the lack of a HUD deter you.
Tom
Take a look
BTW for $100 you can easily add the bezels and steering wheel decal which add so much more cache to those BIG SEXY gauges. And at night the bezels glow purple and look even more SEXY.
So don't let the lack of a HUD deter you.
Tom
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Originally Posted by Patches
You'll get diametrically opposed views as to whether HUD is worth having or not. I personally love it. But don't let that one feature - or absence of it - be a deal maker/breaker for you. It's easily added by you or a mechanically-inclined friend (which there are many here on the forum, lucky for you ).
Here's a link to Josh's (HurricaneZ) web page tutorial on adding a HUD to a non-HUD C5.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm
).Here's a link to Josh's (HurricaneZ) web page tutorial on adding a HUD to a non-HUD C5.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm
yep
...If I hadnt had it installed from the factory...It would be installed today...Love mine and like keeping my eys on the road...
...I use it so often...I find myself searching for the same info in the dash
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I have it in my 03,I use it but it would not make my decision either way get the car if it has low miles and a clear title-I would not get the car if your decision was based on that you could add it later,it costs alot of money and time,and I bet it would never look the same,it's just not worth it (IMO)...
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Originally Posted by Sorny
There were no hardtops (FRC or Fixed Roof Coupe) in '98, and all hardtops are MN6. It must be a misprint.
guess that might be one more thing I have to ask about.
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Coupe was released in '97, convertible in '98 and the FRC in '99.
Oh, the Z06 in '01.
Check out this link for a production summary.
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c5prod.html
Oh, the Z06 in '01.
Check out this link for a production summary.
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c5prod.html
Last edited by Patches; Oct 12, 2004 at 11:23 AM.
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So I guess I have to get a 99 then? maybe ill get lucky and it will be a misprint but I doubt it.
How come when I searched model differences a guy said he had a 98 hardtop? I can get his name if needed, he was lying I guess?
How come when I searched model differences a guy said he had a 98 hardtop? I can get his name if needed, he was lying I guess?
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I don't really realize how much I use the HUD until I drive a car without it. When I drive my wife's Suburban I am constantly looking for the HUD display and am surprised when it's not there. But then I've had the HUD in 4 different C5s. Kinda get used to it after a while. But. if you have never had it before, you wouldn't miss it.