cnd_beancounter

Its probably more important to find out the exact build date of your car. I would stay away from fridays more than a specific year.

Amherst

I too have heard that '99s are the way to go!

• Only real men drive 99s
• You can party like you're driving a nine-teen ninety-nine
• 99 was the great one's number
• 99 luftballoons
• 99 is the largest 2 digit number there is

VR-4ever

2001 Changes

• return to 28# injectors for all models.
• Second Generation Active Handling
• Nassau Blue discontinued
• Alternator 'clutch' pulley added on A4 cars
• New soundproofing + foam in all cars
• Smaller keyfob
• electrochromic dimming rearview and driver's mirrors
• lighter AGM battery
• Thickness + Material in vert change
• Chrome exhaust tips for coupe + vert
• 85MM MAF with integral temp sensor (versus 74mm with separate plug for IAT)
• LS1 cam profile changed to: .500/0.500, 198/208 on 115.5LSA (From: 0.472/0.479, 202/210 on 117)
• All Corvettes now have the LS6 intake manifold
• All Corvettes now have the LS6 engine block (windage passages in block), which includes a beefier oil pump.
• LS1 changes result in new output of 350 HP @ 5200 RPM and 375 Ft Lbs of torque @ 4400 RPM (MN6)
• Hardtop/FRC discontinued - Evolved into Z06 model
• Pup cats added to all models
• Stronger synchros in all transmissions
• Exhaust manifolds revised (5hp regained) - thin wall cast replacing SS manifolds
  metal valvestem caps (late year)
• Torque Tube changed from metal-matrix composite to aluminum alloy 6061, increased in dia from 55 to 63 mm.
• Driveshaft couplings have also been upgraded on manual-equipped models for additional strength and durability

RSchleder

Buy the lastest model year you can afford

tommie

02!!!

because that's what i have

joshtownsend

If Tommie has a 2002.. then that's the way to go..follow him!!!! I did..hahaha

JW Motorsports

Def. true

Dominic Toretto

2001s get you laid by Jessica Alba/Thread.

-Alex

Amherst

No sir, that was definitely the 1999s. 2001s were Susan Boyle!

Blue 92

Except for the C6 gas tank changes.

2001 and up was my choice. Largest # of changes took place in 2001, not much for non Z06 cars after than except the Mag Ride suspension, the 03 Anniversary package and the 04 Collectors.

Blue 92

Late 03.

rdline

Start at 01 and work toward 04 with best condition and lowest miles in the forefront of those years. If you like mods and find one that way the market is good to buy those , maybe 20 cents on the dollar for the mods

ALLEGRO

Consumer Reports actually leans toward the 03 for some reason. The 04 is a close second, and the earliest years were the most problematic.

I agree with and earlie thread, find one that has been well maintained.

SCM_Crash

I wouldn't say that. The retarded Column Lock problem went on to plague the C6s too. LOL

Aside from that, I'd say that it's a tie between 02 and 04. The difference being that the 02's fuel system is easier to mod while the 04s are simply newer.

rebelheart

02's dont leak fuel and go up in flames also.

craig04c5

I have to agree. I have a 2004 and had to have the crossover pipe replaced in addition I have had a lot of other issues like leaky rear axle seals (3) Water pump, oil pan gasket for 2 piece oil pan, delimitation of both door panels (twice), clutch slave etc. All with under 30K miles. Fortunately all except the water pump and the now leaking rear seal were replaced under new or extended warranty. My friend has a 97 and the biggest issue he has is the passenger side window motor not working, which I understand is due to a lack of use so it could be prevented very easily by just using the power window.

yelloyello

Couldn't have said it better myself.

jlbruggeman

Newest, cleanest example that you can afford.

Wicked C5

Early 03 would be the best model. The fuel system in the later models had issues with leaks between the connector pipe of the fuel tanks but my 04 will have a 98 system so that shouldn't be an issue.

saxtech

I got my 99 A4 Coupe with 24k miles on it about 2 months ago and heard this also - BUT no one has been able to tell me why ?

So do you know why the 99 is the best ? I'm excited to hear !