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So, as mentioned, I'm thinking about looking into a C4 Corvette. To do so I wold be getting rid of my 2002 Z28 Camaro with 64K on the clock.
I was thinking it would have to be at least a 92-96 as I prefer the LT1 engine. Any advice as to what to watch out for?
Thanks in advance!
Any reason why you are not considering a C5 ?
Price. I would LOVE a C5!Quote:
Any reason why you are not considering a C5 ?
However, I have a car note on my 11 Jeep which is my DD. After the blizzard we just had, it's really nice to have a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
My Camaro is paid off so an LT1 C4 would be closer to my budget. :(
I read to not buy one with R12 AC. I think they changed in '93. '93 + was good choice. They are good prices right now.
I say downgrade. Just my .02 cents
Nothing Wrong with a C4, but I would keep the Camaro until you can afford a C5 if that's what you really would like.. As soon as I sell my Camaro that's what I'm doing
As mentioned I would love a C5, but that's not going to happen anytime soon since I just bought my 2011 Jeep. :(Quote:
Nothing Wrong with a C4, but I would keep the Camaro until you can afford a C5 if that's what you really would like
I wouldnt say the C4 is a down grade but its a different animal all together. A later model C4 is not going to win a drag race against an LS1 car, just isnt going to happen. Can you run 13s? Yeah, if you can drive a 6-speed IRS car.
The Corvette will out handle your Z28 like nothing. It was the biggest thing from coming from a 94 -6-speed convertible. For instance, a certain on ramp I would take 1 handed with my corvette and the Z28 I need both hands at 50mph onthe same corner. Both interiors are not great but the Corvette feels more like a fighter jet and you held in place far better with the seats. The rear in the 6-speed cars is strong, the ZF-6 is a decent unit, and the LT1 is a toque engine. You can ask pajeff02, my 94 ran quite well for a stock engine LT1.
You will get more "ass" with the Corvette though. Girls dont know that its "just" an LT1. haaha
Remember though, the LT1 has the optistpark which can be an issue. 92/93 LT1 are SD cars where from 94 up they are MAF. You can find a 96 with the LT4 package that is quite a step up in performance. I think you should be on the look-out for one of those! Also, you can find a decent mileage ZR1 for mid teens now and those things are amazing. On the top end they are amazing cars. Plus the DOHC engine in those sounds like pure sex to the ears.
i like golden fame, opinion ! i also agree with tls addict post ! i know you dont want to hear this, but the newest corvette is the best, at least a c5 !! rkvette
Well, I went to look at two C4's over the weekend...Long story short they never want to give you what your car is worth and then put a few thousand down on top of the deal. Of course, this doesn't surprise me a bit. Based on this I've decided to just keep my Z28. I put a set of ZR1 rims on it, I guess thats a close as I'm going to get for now! LOL!
I basically chose to buy a new 2011 Jeep as a daily driver, project cars/race cars are fun but you need something that can get you to work no matter what. We had one of the worst blizzards in many years and if it wouldn't have been for the jeep a would have been SOL!
Thanks to all of the above who chimed in though! :)
should have bought a used jeep than bought a c5 can pick c5s up for high to mid teens
The rims are about as close to a Vette as I'll be getting. LOL............
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For the future, if your still looking into a C4, research how much fun replacing the opti is, lol.
LOL, my friend's;Quote:
Originally Posted by TLS_Addict
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The opti isnt that bad. Some guys have done it so often they can do it with their eyes closed! hahaha
Probably to late to add but the C4 is a POS. They go for 4-6k here. Most are getting getto treatments and really bring it's legacy even further down. I'd stay far away from the C4 and save for a C5 at lease. Besides your Camaro is practically a C5 in drive train so it would be a set down. Just my .02 cents.
How is the C4 a POS? lol 4-6k is JUNK for a Corvette I will agree but a C4 is not a POS car. Its suspension is leaps and bounds beyond our LS1 cars....:)
Slightly less power, lighter, handles better, ZF tranny, stronger rear.......yeah they are a POS.....hahah
They rode horrible. That's why to many corvette enthusiast they are an albatross to the Corvette legacy. The ZR1 was one of the few of that generation that are worthy.
All of the 80's models were plague with part failures, delays and factory faults. Only after the LT1s (mid 90's) start coming did they start picking up quality. As a whole the 4th gen vettes are POS. I'm not saying that there weren't any good ones but that many where bad leading vette sales to plummet. That's why when the C5s came vette sales started improving.
tHE c4 VERTS IN BLACK ARE SWEET THIO...
As a Corvette owner, I have never heard anyone who actually owns a C4, share your opinion. There are quite a few solid C4's out there. You should make a visit to Corvettes at Carlisle. You will see a strong C4 following.Quote:
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What are these ghetto treatments? people running 24's blingin with a "nice" exhaust and some subs?Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
And the owner got the bondo on lock down.:lmao:
Did he stop moving? yea hiz rimz are spinning :lmao:
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Put in the reality of the situation those lt1's in the vette can pull pretty hard still. :mel:
I think they are ugly and have been in them I would pass save your money. They have the fucking step design you guys should know what I am talking about!
Some do look very dated but I've seen some that I would take in a minute. Here's a few:Quote:
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I;d give my left nut for any of these. I'd give both nuts for the last one!
I would give a nut if it had an LT5 in it.
I hear you, I have had two and they are not the best car ever made they are far from being a POS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Junkman2008
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Originally Posted by Hot head
:giveup::giveup: we all have our favorites.
For me I favor these Vettes: C1, C2, some C3, ZR1 C4, some C5's and all of the C6's.
All are still to high for me to own. I have one (04) down the block from me for 19k. Me thinks something is wrong with it for that price? :think:
my dad has a 94 6 speed and it has some good bottom end but looses it up top. I enjoy driving it when he lets me. And oh yea we had to change the opti spark, it sucked
I love my 96 LT4 convertible Corvette. I bough it new in Dec 95. It has been a very good car. And it still has the original opti spark with over 100,000 miles on it. The 91 and up C4 have the easiest to read instruments of any car I have ever driven. And I still think they or a better looking car than the C5 or the C6. And the 97 LS1 engine did have some problems.
I'll have to beg to differ with that! My C5 ain't no slouch in the looks department, even with 126,000 miles on the odometer. I drive the hell out of it and it still looks new.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ferret Lady
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They are reasonable. My dad is going to bid on a 91 Polo green one at Carlisle next weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hot head
Friend had one and after it burnt up in a garage fire he picked up an 02 Z06. :)
Step design? Never heard it called that.......lol Most people just say "That f'ing frame!" hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Hot head
LT4s can be quite a match for an LS1 cars. Early ones were noted to have 360-380 hp. :) There is an article showing an LT1 6-speed vs LT4 6-speed. With tire pressure adjustments the LT1 clicked a 13.5 vs the LT4s 13 flat. Not bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ferret Lady
I like the look of the later C4's, the '91-'96's, especially the GS and the special edition '96 that came with the LT4.
I saw a stock GS run a sub 13 sec 1/4 mile back in '00 when it was still fairly new, so they're no slouches.
I was looking to buy a C4 before I bought my Formula. I test drove 1, it was a 92 or 93. It was an auto that was white with a red interior (I LOVED that combo, reminded me of the original 53's that only came that way).
Now maybe it was just this particular car, but I made it about 2 blocks o nthe test drive before deciding I didn't like it. I couldn't believe how hard it rode, and how EVERYTHING seemed to rattle!
I also liked the look of the interior once I was in it, but getting in wasn't the most gracefull thing, I never realized how wide the door sills were.
I thought the LT1 pulled will, even with the auto (I think stock A4 gearing was like 2.56 or something like that) it seemed very quick and torquey off the line, more so than an LS1. But that's the LT1 advantage IMO, better low end, and a much better sound.
Anyway, that car killed my desire for a C4, and since I couldn't afford a C5 at the time, I decided to go back to an F-Body.
I still think the later C4's are nice looking cars though.