chevy88

So i am in a mild search of a 97 30th Anniversary SS Z28 camaro. White with Orange stripes etc. I cant afford a 69 pace car so this will do and they are less money. but also the 2002 35th anniversary is what i would rather have but cost a bit more. So what im getting at is, is it worth paying the extra cash for a 2002? or would i be getting the same with a 97 and putting a little bit of money into it to make it where i want it to be?

King Nothing

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my vote says yes pay the extra cash for the 02. it's a LS1 instead of an LT1, easier to work on, easier to mod and just looks better IMO

AnnivSS

FYI, I payed $13,400 for my 02 35th le in april of last eyar with 85k miles on it. Just for a basis in your search.

SWEET98SS

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2002 all the way, You can put headers on it, intake and a cam and be over 400 rwhp. with a LT1 you will need headers, intake heads and cam and maybe you will hit over 400 rwhp.

Xsta Z 28

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But nothing compares in getting attention than a 1997 30th Anniversary!.

Dabom75

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In July I paid 13.5k for my 35th Vert with 50k on the clock.


Go to 35thle.com and meet a lot of guys with 35ths and may find one for sale.

NW-99SS

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I like the exterior and interior of the 97s a lot more than the 02 35th Ann. Edition. The powertrain vote must go to the 02 though...LS1 FTW!

SuperSport346

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Get whichever you like better. The 2002 will be easier to mod and have better performance. The 97 won't be as fast, but is cooler IMO.

Personally, I would go with a 97 SS 'vert myself...

97camaross

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I love my 97 SS i would not trade it for anything

thirdgengta350

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mmmmm go with the 35th anni

Turner1133

I love my 97 z28, the white with orange stripes gets alot of looks with the white rims and beautiful interior

OH2LE

The 35th gets my vote. I've had both cars and i agree with what was said above. With not much effort/money in comparison, you can get more power out of the LS1.

johnlv6

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02/LS1. I think you'll find that a '97 is not going to be that much less than an '02 with average miles. That's why I went with an LS1 car over an LT1.

MadIceV8

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I really like both cars. But I prefer the looks of the 98+ 4th Gens; so I vote 2002.

I would like to purchase a Anv. 97 one day since I already have a 2000.

69camaross

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Are you looking to mod either car?

If so I'd recommend you get a regular one and mod it and put whatever stripes on it that you want. Unless you get a higher mileage example then it really doesn't matter.

If it were me I'd get a 97 30th SS with higher miles and then swap in an LS1, LS2 or LS3 and call it a day.

u118224

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I mostly agree with the majority, go with the '02 unless you find a 1997 anniversary car with the LT4. I also agree with those who would be reluctant to mod either car. If you want to mod a car, don't use an anniversary car as the starting point. Just my .02.

OH2LE

If the op plans on doing any kind of driving (miles) on the car, then value of low mileage is out. Mod the car and save your stock parts. De-mod when/if you sell the car.

SWEET98SS

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My first car was a 1998 SS and I had no money to mod it because of a $400 dollar payment.

This time around I went with a 1999 Z28, just got it and paid $9000, I am the second owner and it has 63,000 miles.

If you want to mod it, get something you dont mind modding. I bought mine with the intention of modifying it, rims, hood exhaust.