Why does everyone hate the C4 so much?
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Instructor
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From: Sturgeon Bay Wisconson
Why does everyone hate the C4 so much?
I was looking at some past posts about the C4 and most of them aren't too good. Just wondering why, I was thinking about getting one some day to use as a daily driver.
Instructor
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From: daytona beach florida
not hate just dislike
well i grew up looking at C1s-C3s. so when they changed the body to "the wedge" i just didnt like it, and i still am not a big fan. and the wiring.......but the up grades in suspension technology is incredible. so kinda like you like it but you hate it. just doesnt have the Style that i like in a VETT.
Le Mans Master
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From: Canada
my son and I are looking at an '87 to build into road racer -track only. We thought about using my vert. but figure its first 8 years were used for racing then returned to near stock, it has done enough. We can picj up an '87 for not much $ and build it up.
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I guess I'm one of the few that like them. I really like the clamshell hood that makes working on the engine easy plus it shows off all the suspension bits.
I had a 96 with the LT4 and kind of miss it. It was a great car. If you get a C4, get a 95 or newer. They had most of the electrical gremlins figured out by then.
They're a lot of car for the money.
I had a 96 with the LT4 and kind of miss it. It was a great car. If you get a C4, get a 95 or newer. They had most of the electrical gremlins figured out by then.
They're a lot of car for the money.
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From: New Orleans Louisiana
Bleah
Had a friend with an ugly brown 86. Drove it many times. Didn't like the Buck Rogers dash, very heavy and boxy feel, and lack of styling. Clam shell hood was nice though. If I got one it would be mid 90's with the different styling.
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
Hello,
I have a 1986 that I use as a daily driver. I think it is a great car. Great style, great handling, and loads of amenities. A/C works, heater works, am/fm/cassette, power steering, brakes, windows, leather seats.... This is a great running and driving car.
My C3's are for the weekend cruises. My 86 is for my daily driver get me to work on time car.
kdf
I have a 1986 that I use as a daily driver. I think it is a great car. Great style, great handling, and loads of amenities. A/C works, heater works, am/fm/cassette, power steering, brakes, windows, leather seats.... This is a great running and driving car.
My C3's are for the weekend cruises. My 86 is for my daily driver get me to work on time car.
kdf
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Drove a 93 6 speed for a few months...really liked it.... but hated the 87 automatic...best thing ever was when I smacked the freeway K rail with it ..twice...
