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Mar 7, 2023 | 06:27 PM

Jimmy1978

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2000 vet should I buy

Thinking of buying a 2000 vet with 38000 miles but after watching all the utube about the ebcm I’m getting freaked out. I know if it goes bad it can’t be fixed. My question is should I pass on the car and buy a 2001 or newer, I really like this 2000 and it is in my price range just scared about ebcm

Mar 7, 2023 | 06:54 PM

mmartinez

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Buy it, don't let the fear of the EBCM failing deter you, if it fails sometime in the future you can always update the EBCM with a newer one from a 2001.

Mar 7, 2023 | 07:58 PM

666lisa

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Originally Posted by timmy tim

can the forum post when new members are able to ask questions without this beef affecting everyone?

this is ur initiation to the forume. Depending on how u react to these situation u might be accepted.

Mar 8, 2023 | 09:23 AM

redzg

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I have a '99. The anti-lock brakes and active handling both work as of now, and if they quit I'll find a way to deal with it. Yes I worry a bit that it might, but every time I shift into 3rd, or head into a 15 mph corner with the speedo at 35 I tend to forget the EBCM...
First and foremost, you need to take a good look through the 'must read' thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...fo-thread.html
There are thousands of pre-01 cars, of which some have EBCM or SWPS issues. If the car does not have an issue at this time -- and you can check -- then there isn't any real reason to fear it will, and while good used EBCMs aren't plentiful (or cheap) they are available. It is possible to update to the later EBCM, but from reading the process it is no day at the park.

Mar 8, 2023 | 12:33 PM

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I follow the advice of my mechanics when buying a used car; buy the last model year manufactured. It will have the last fixes from the manufacturer.

Mar 8, 2023 | 02:35 PM

Dads2kconvertible

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Originally Posted by Jimmy1978

Even if it goes out the car is still driveable, you lose anti-lock braking and traction control. If those are features you plan on utilizing often then find a 2001 or newer. If you mostly cruise around and look good those features are not critical. Depending on your state inspection criteria it may not pass inspection. It does not turn on the check engine light but it does illuminate other lights.

Mar 9, 2023 | 11:28 AM

grinder11

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I bow down to all. Especially the mods that keep erroneously blocking my account thinking I’m someone else.

Mods always block someone for a specific reason. Not because they're old and out of touch. Most times it's to protect the membership from scammers and catfishing. Be careful about ruffling feathers....