racwld1

i have an 89 convertable that is almost to nice to drive and have a surburban that is killing me on gas mileage, am thinking about buying another c4 to drive every day, i would like your opnions on which year to buy, i don't really want a hot rod just a good driver, i really am not that crazy about the c5 and especially the c6 cars, being in bowling green i have friends that work in the plant and say that the c4 was the best car they built, thanks in advance.

Redeasysport

The LT1 Vettes get ~28mpg highway. I get ~22 combined mpg with an auto tranny might get more with a stick if you keep the lead out.. 92-96.

cv67

Considering one too .May be starting a job next month where Ill have to commute and need something cheap that gets good mileage. Maybe theres another vette in my future.

Good excuse to get yet another POS anyway.

Port A Vette

The LT1 series with a 6 speed is the way to go. You can pick up a good used LT1 for a reasonable price. I'd look at a '95 or '96 as the transmission is a blue tag (quieter) and the shifter doesn't have the lockout to deal with. If you do get an LT1 the first mod you should do is install a CAGS bypass harness. That was the first mod I performed on my car.

Larry

jrzvette

Have we reached the point where we start looking a C4s with the same mindset as Honda buyers?



Anyway, a well maintained LT1 coupe. The trans would be determined by the type of commute you have: heavy traffic/ city driving = automatic; long highway trip = 6 speed.

shakedown067

IMBoring25

I like the lockout. A crash-through has always seemed less positive and more effort to me. The pre-'94s also get a glove box instead of a passenger air bag.

Strick

I'm bragging on my 92 vert 6speed with 1.5 roller rockers. I got 36 mpg on a trip from VA to SC at 65 mph on cruise. If you keep your foot out of the injectors these LT1s will give you excellent mileage, but it sure is hard to keep it under control.

96polovette

The LT1 would be an excellent choice, it would give you variety as you already have an L98, fuel economy is decent for what it is, and it is newer so will in theory be more reliable.

Strick

Now that I've thought about this for a while, I'd go with a 95 LT1. It's not OBDII and it has the updated opti.

Aurora40

Honda buyers expect more horsepower than that...




just kidding around!!

bob in mich

picking up my first vette tomorrow...a 1985 coupe with 19025 original miles. Auto. What can I expect for MPG, city, Highway and mixed? Thanks

Strick

I'd guess around 22 on the highway and 15 around town. At 19K it isn't even broken in yet.

rahoyme

I've got an '85 auto, almost 75k miles, and I get around 17 mpg in town and 24-25 on the highway.

Joe C

same here - 19 mpg combo. its better than the wifes jeep, and my silverado

Mr. Peabody

If you have a heavy commute with a lot of stop & go the rear ratio is going to make a difference but remember that the LT1 still sucks a lot of gas when it's idling or just rolling along at 20 mph.

Please don't flame... my 95 A4 3.07 is averaging 15 mpg on my daily 50 mile commuter drive and it is getting a bit expensive. Why do I do it? Cause I had to wait 40 years to get it

But it's reliable as hell ....... put over 50K in the 3 years I've owned it and never left me stranded and it does get 23 - 24 on the highway every weekend

Defender337

my commute is about 30 min (20% City and 80% Highway) and I average mid 20's mpg with my 92 LT1

Tommy T-Bone

The best C4 everyday driver is the one that is paid for.

bob in mich

Just picked my 85 coupe up today, 19025 original miles. LOVE IT! Bob