anyone know this vette from the classifieds

[steveo3002]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2238992.htm

sounds rather nice for the price , anyone know it /seen it around etc

[ringram]

Its not overly cheap. Its also a 98 so has a crap ECU.
There have been 97/98 models just over the £10k mark quite often. I think you can get a 99+ Convertible with less miles at the same price.

[steveo3002]

whats that about crap ecu ? any links i can read up on

[BLUETHUNDER]

The link does'nt seem to be working. What is it and what colour?

[steveo3002]

black convertable ..think its your one mr thunder iirc

[BLUETHUNDER]

Well it had a replacement ECU. But not due to 'crapness' All C5 and C6,s ECU,s can suffer water and acid(battery) ingress. Mine along with the connector blocks were replaced in June by Claremont Corvette. I didnt think the price was high. I have seen slightly later cars with less mileage. But condition has always reflected the price in the first place.

[shadey]

If it was slightly cheaper i'd be all over it!! Nice looking motor.

[LuS1fer]

The ECU may be to do with tunability. I had a 1998 Z28 and the ECU is different on that from the 99-on so no chance of tuning it - but with a somwhat understated 305hp (on the Z28), it's possibly academic and the C5's 345hp may be all you want or need.

There were some steering lock issues on early cars though which can by by-passed.

Edited by LuS1fer on Friday 19th November 15:21

[shadey]

Is there a buyers guide on here for early C5's. Thanks.

[BLUETHUNDER]

There was an article in a car magazine a few wks back on the C5. What to look for and the cars in general. It gave it a very good write up. And basically for reliabilty and performance,and cost of maintainance.You would struggle to find much better.

[shadey]

Thanks Blue, I dont think you will much much trouble getting a buyer for yours, very pretty car.