Well Said. Enjoy your new vette when you get it.
C3 - c4 - c5
Burning Brakes
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From: Land of Whiskey Rebels, PA
Right off the bat, I would say, "Forget the C3". Lousy ride and handling. I'd say C4, but I'm biased, as I own one. You can get a really nice C4 for $20k. C5's are technologically better, I suppose, but they're ugly. They do have a big butt--for luggage, I guess.
If you abide by the "Buy the newest car you can afford" theorem, then, it will probably be a medium-to-high mileage C5. But, I would look for a $15,000 C4 and save the rest for repairs, modifications, or goodies. Whatever your decision, enjoy it and have fun.
Mike
'90 'vert
If you abide by the "Buy the newest car you can afford" theorem, then, it will probably be a medium-to-high mileage C5. But, I would look for a $15,000 C4 and save the rest for repairs, modifications, or goodies. Whatever your decision, enjoy it and have fun.
Mike
'90 'vert
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From: The Old Dominion
For $20k, you are talking 2000+ C5's. Maybe even a couple Z06's. The only C4's in that price range are the "collectible" cars like GS's, some 40th's, and ZR-1's. If you are talking regular C4 that you just drive and have fun with, you could get into something nice for half that amount. So for a fun driver, a C5 at that price point sounds more sensible.
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From: The Ham AL
Spend money on a C5 and the day after you make the purchase it will be worth less than the day before. If I had that kind of cash to spend on a toy, it would be a chrome bumber C3, GS C4, or 40th C4.
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