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Used 1997 C5, what red flags to look out for?
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<blockquote data-quote="Black 03 Z06" data-source="post: 221345" data-attributes="member: 1852"><p>Aside from having a good look at the overall condition the one thing that is becoming a concern with C5's is the electronics. Some important parts are "unavailable", certainly from General Motors. Check the codes in the diagnostic centre, some maybe historical some recent but you want to write down the numbers and look them up prior to purchase. </p><p></p><p>If possible drive or have the owner drive you around for a while, a short blast around the block might not show up anything untoward. Listen for anything odd, brakes and steering for certain. Look to see wear patterns on the tires. Ask what maintenance was done over the years and what if any modifications were done.</p><p></p><p>The C5 is a great performance platform and in my opinion a great looking car. </p><p></p><p>There are lots of C5's out there buy with you head not your heart!!</p><p></p><p>Hope you find a good one and enjoy it.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the forum.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black 03 Z06, post: 221345, member: 1852"] Aside from having a good look at the overall condition the one thing that is becoming a concern with C5's is the electronics. Some important parts are "unavailable", certainly from General Motors. Check the codes in the diagnostic centre, some maybe historical some recent but you want to write down the numbers and look them up prior to purchase. If possible drive or have the owner drive you around for a while, a short blast around the block might not show up anything untoward. Listen for anything odd, brakes and steering for certain. Look to see wear patterns on the tires. Ask what maintenance was done over the years and what if any modifications were done. The C5 is a great performance platform and in my opinion a great looking car. There are lots of C5's out there buy with you head not your heart!! Hope you find a good one and enjoy it. Welcome to the forum. [/QUOTE]
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