Base or No Option C4
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Base or No Option C4
What are the standard or base options for an '89 C4 Coupe? I’m pretty sure that it would be somewhat as follows.
6 – Speed Transmission.
Removable Roof Panel, Color Coded.
Cloth Seats.
Manually Adjusted Seats.
But what about things like AC, PW, PL, PA and AM/FM with Cassette. I’ve never seen a C4 without these options?
What would a no option C4 consist of?
6 – Speed Transmission.
Removable Roof Panel, Color Coded.
Cloth Seats.
Manually Adjusted Seats.
But what about things like AC, PW, PL, PA and AM/FM with Cassette. I’ve never seen a C4 without these options?
What would a no option C4 consist of?
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Originally Posted by 1991camaro
i believe last time a standard (manual) tranny was "standard" in a vette was in 1981 
please correct me if i am wrong
please correct me if i am wrong
I'm not sure, I'm trying to figure out what a no option or very low option '89 whould have as equipment.
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Base for 1989 coupes:
4-speed automatic (6-speed manual was a no-cost option)
ABS
cloth seats
air conditioning
AM/FM stereo cassette w/4 speakers (there was a grand total of 1 radio delete)
power locks
power heated mirrors
power steering
power windows
cruise control
rear defogger
tilt/telescopic steering
More than half of 1989 coupes had these options added (from most popular to least popular):
power driver seat (96%)
electronic air conditioning (92%)
Delco-Bose stereo (91%)
leather base seats (84%)
heavy duty radiator (79%)
radiator boost fan (77%)
engine oil cooler (77%)
power passenger seat (75%)
driver vanity mirror (62%)
blue transparent lift off panel (52%)
4-speed automatic (6-speed manual was a no-cost option)
ABS
cloth seats
air conditioning
AM/FM stereo cassette w/4 speakers (there was a grand total of 1 radio delete)
power locks
power heated mirrors
power steering
power windows
cruise control
rear defogger
tilt/telescopic steering
More than half of 1989 coupes had these options added (from most popular to least popular):
power driver seat (96%)
electronic air conditioning (92%)
Delco-Bose stereo (91%)
leather base seats (84%)
heavy duty radiator (79%)
radiator boost fan (77%)
engine oil cooler (77%)
power passenger seat (75%)
driver vanity mirror (62%)
blue transparent lift off panel (52%)
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From: Enon OH
Originally Posted by MrSharky
I'm not sure, I'm trying to figure out what a no option or very low option '89 whould have as equipment.
A 'true' low-option Vette would have:
-base suspension
-either transmission
-Delco (non-Bose) stereo
-manual climate control
-manual standard seats (not sure if cloth was available in 89 or not)
-solid targa top
If you're looking at the numbers though, what would normally be considered low-option, the most common cars out there, would be something more like this:
-base suspension
-A4 transmission
-Bose CD player (Bose Gold when available)
-automatic climate control
-power standard seats (not sport, just 6-way adjustible)
-either top
The Delco stereo and manual climate control are the killers - they are extremely rare and IMO quite valuable. The Delco stereo option is much more reliable and easier to convert to aftermarket than the Bose system, espeicall 90+. The manual climate control is (reportedly) more reliable and easier to repair.
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Originally Posted by bogus
Bastet44's 87 is very close to the low option coupe...
All it has is bose (which sucks) and climate control... it even has cloth seats!!!!
All it has is bose (which sucks) and climate control... it even has cloth seats!!!!
He has 9 Red, White and Blue stars and I could only find three post started by him.
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From: Grand Rapids Mi
You guys wouldn't believe how hard I looked for a base no option 89 6-speed convertible 10+ years ago before I bought my white convert. 
I'm here to tell they got to be one rare bird because I couldn't find one!!! My parts collection still has a new in GM pkg. Radio delete plate for one of these cars! Okay I admit maybe a little weird. Comes from having a couple of weird option mid-years and an 68 L-88 
I'm here to tell they got to be one rare bird because I couldn't find one!!! My parts collection still has a new in GM pkg. Radio delete plate for one of these cars! Okay I admit maybe a little weird. Comes from having a couple of weird option mid-years and an 68 L-88
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Originally Posted by j3studio
Base for 1989 coupes:
4-speed automatic (6-speed manual was a no-cost option)
ABS
cloth seats
air conditioning
AM/FM stereo cassette w/4 speakers (there was a grand total of 1 radio delete)
power locks
power heated mirrors
power steering
power windows
cruise control
rear defogger
tilt/telescopic steering
4-speed automatic (6-speed manual was a no-cost option)
ABS
cloth seats
air conditioning
AM/FM stereo cassette w/4 speakers (there was a grand total of 1 radio delete)
power locks
power heated mirrors
power steering
power windows
cruise control
rear defogger
tilt/telescopic steering
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From: Huntsville Alabama
Originally Posted by TerryMathews
See, the problem you're running into is that a true low-option, low-sticker Vette would be a special order proposition - these are (relatively) expensive options and the dealers tack on some of the goodies to entice buyers and increase the bottom line when they order them for the dealership.
A 'true' low-option Vette would have:
-base suspension
-either transmission
-Delco (non-Bose) stereo
-manual climate control
-manual standard seats (not sure if cloth was available in 89 or not)
-solid targa top
If you're looking at the numbers though, what would normally be considered low-option, the most common cars out there, would be something more like this:
-base suspension
-A4 transmission
-Bose CD player (Bose Gold when available)
-automatic climate control
-power standard seats (not sport, just 6-way adjustible)
-either top
The Delco stereo and manual climate control are the killers - they are extremely rare and IMO quite valuable. The Delco stereo option is much more reliable and easier to convert to aftermarket than the Bose system, espeicall 90+. The manual climate control is (reportedly) more reliable and easier to repair.
A 'true' low-option Vette would have:
-base suspension
-either transmission
-Delco (non-Bose) stereo
-manual climate control
-manual standard seats (not sure if cloth was available in 89 or not)
-solid targa top
If you're looking at the numbers though, what would normally be considered low-option, the most common cars out there, would be something more like this:
-base suspension
-A4 transmission
-Bose CD player (Bose Gold when available)
-automatic climate control
-power standard seats (not sport, just 6-way adjustible)
-either top
The Delco stereo and manual climate control are the killers - they are extremely rare and IMO quite valuable. The Delco stereo option is much more reliable and easier to convert to aftermarket than the Bose system, espeicall 90+. The manual climate control is (reportedly) more reliable and easier to repair.
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Originally Posted by MrSharky
He has 9 Red, White and Blue stars and I could only find three post started by him.
bogus has been here for 5 years and is a very well respected member.
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Originally Posted by Scoob
<sigh>...I had the best '89 coupe ever and let it go.
6-speed
Z51
non-Bose stereo
cloth, manual seats
manual a/c
solid top only
Damn, I want that car back.
6-speed
Z51
non-Bose stereo
cloth, manual seats
manual a/c
solid top only
Damn, I want that car back.
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Originally Posted by Scoob
bogus has been here for 5 years and is a very well respected member.I found numerous replies from Bogus in post started by other members but I wanted to read strings started by him. I must have done my search incorrectly.