Which is best, U.S. Imported or Eurovette

[UK_WS6]

Hey all,
Which do you thing is the better 'vette to buy.
Given the choice of 2 very similar age and milage 'vettes,
Would you look at the US imported vehicle as better, or the Euro vette,
as it does not have the oblong lights / reflectors in the rear bumper,
or the front towing eye,
and bad English winters (and summers)

what do you recon.?

[Dee Gee]

Graham

I'm biased but I'd prefer the US import for both looks and price

[V7TTE]

Those euro foglamps... ... just a personal opinion

I imported mine personally from the US. SVA was straightforward, price was excellent, even after tax/shipping etc, and so much more choice in the US. Great experience too.

[C5RagTop]

US import gets my vote if you can live with a useless stock radio. They look better without the Euro rear fogs and also the front wheels stand out further within the wheel arch which gives a better appearance.

[UK_WS6]

Well, from the few replies, it is as I thought,
The Euro 'vette is not as popular as the US 'vette.

I did not know about the front wheels?
Just what is the differnce?

I for one was out off the Euro vette for the spoiled back-end.
I was also concerned about the miles that were on the cars, I couldn't find any with less than 10k on the clock.
Like has been said before,
The SVA is really quite easy, when you have read Lusifer's method statement !

[Vet Guru]

C5ragtop intrested in a euro spec C5 radio and 1 2disc changer for your car?

[C5RagTop]

Vet Guru said:

C5ragtop intrested in a euro spec C5 radio and 1 2disc changer for your car?

Absolutely, but can't be bothered to fit it. I may be at The Fairmile tomorrow - PM me or we can talk there

[LuS1fer]

The C5 Eurovette (which is what I assume we are discussing)had wheels that sat 1/2" further inboard than the US Vette. I assume this was using different wheels only and I assume to pass some obscure Euro legislative provision. It only takes one look to see the US Vette fills it's bulges better. I never had a problem with the radio but always listen to odd frequencies anyway (Radio 2, 1 and local radio in Wales) so it was never an issue for me.

I hate the rear fogs inset into the bumper and I also hate the long Euro plate aperture. A Eurovette means you have to fit UK size plates too whereas a US Vette can make use of S.14A Vehicle Excise & Registration Act exemption to use the 12 x 6 number plate at the rear and motorcycle size font with a commensuartely small front plate.