i have a chance to buy it could someone please tell me what horsepower and anything to look out for thanks

 

350 HP....Look out for the cops.

 

your right thanks

 

Especially if its Red!

 

Check the condition of the top and around the glass window in the top.

They are glued in and have a tendency to come out.

Quite a few people have had luck re-gluing them, others not so much and wind up replacing the top.

Other than that nothing different from coupe or Z06.

 

that is an incorrect.

 

And those other major differences would be?

 

Back to the original question:
It is very important to do a very detailed inspection of these cars. Make sure every switch and every piece of electrical equipment works properly. There are known ground problems with corrosion. HVAC actuators are expensive to replace.
Check the drivers and passenger seats for rocking when coming to a stop or starting off from redlight. If it has sport seats make sure the air pump and bags are working properly for lumbar and bolster adjustments.
If it has memory seats, adjust everything out of position and then hit the 1 button and make sure side mirrors, seat, steering wheel all come back to original/proper position.
Ask if the gas guage works properly. Another problem with these cars is the sending units get dirty. Ask if the gas gauge goes to full or above when filled up with gas. If he says yes, make him prove it before you buy. If he fills it up and the gauge does not go to full, he just lied.

Look under the car and see if the differential is leaking any fluid around the side covers. There will be a black oily film under there.

Check all the service records for tranny fluid, diff fluid, brakes, hoses, belts, tensioners, coolant, etc...

Just try and know what your getting and what work the car needs or will need soon.

 

thanks for your advise good stuff

 

There are some common problems with these cars. Most of them are hard to predict, but when they occur, you know right away. For example:
1. Driver's side differential side shaft seal: It's always the driver's side. You can recognize it by fluid on the ground, or dampness on the differential.
2. Fuel tank/gauge sending unit: the symptom is when there is ~1/4-1/3 of a tank left, the system suddenly drops to "E". The fix is a combination of an update to the computer and a replacement of the sending unit(s).
3. Oil Pressure sending unit: the symptom is that the oil pressure gauge suddenly pegs at 80psi. The problem is the sending unit, and it can only be reached by removing the exhaust manifold.
4. "Service ABS/Traction Control/Active Handling" message on the dash: likely this is a problem with the EBCM. These can be re-built for ~$75, and removal is only 6 screws.
5. problems with the headlights not popping up: there's a plastic gear that can wear with time. The best solution is a brass replacement.

A few other things to look at:
1. Make sure the recall for the steering wheel lock (especially if it's a 6-speed) has been performed.
2. Check the computer for codes. This can be done without a scanner, just using the dash. Push and hold the #4 (Options) button on the left side of the cluster. At the same time, press and hold the #1 (Fuel) button 4 times. This will cycle through all the computer modules and tell you if there are any current or historical codes.
3. If it's a 6-speed, look at the hydraulic clutch fluid. The reservoir is on the driver's side close to the firewall. If the fluid is dark, it means the owner hasn't been maintaining the fluid. The slave cylinder is tough to get to, so maintaining that fluid will save $ in the long-run.

Those are the C5, vette-specific things I can think of. Obviously, all the typical used-car cautions should be taken.

Good luck.

 

On my '02 vert, I've had the pleasure of experiencing issues 3 and 5, but those are true of all C5's.