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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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can anyone tell me any advantages a c4 might have over a c5? Im looking to purchase one or the other
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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C4 are cheaper. that's it.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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I like the looks of the C4 better, It would be nice to have a trunk though
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Post in OT. You will get much less biased answers
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I got a C4 over a C5 because I liked the looks better, too, in particular from the front and rear. Also the C4 looks way better w/ the convertible top up. But the C5 is a better car.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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I like the looks of the C4 better, It would be nice to have a trunk though
Looks? The C4!! Trunk? Do we REALLY need one more place on these things to leak?
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You've started 4 threads and made 4 total posts...

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is a 96 collectors edition really a collectable? or is a 40th anniversary edition better down the road also if possible is lt4 that much faster then lt1? thanks
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which vette comes the fastest stock for about 15k used of course
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which is faster 96 vette lt4 or 97 vette?
...and then this lovely one.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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They are the best thing on earth. Buy one post pictures, and give reviews in the C5 section.
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Purchase a C5 and you're just another chump with a Vette

Purchase a C4 and you're just another chump with a Vette that comes with a built-in inferiority complex
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Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO
You've started 4 threads and made 4 total posts...







...and then this lovely one.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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Purchase a C5 and you're just another chump with a Vette

Purchase a C4 and you're just another chump with a Vette that comes with a built-in inferiority complex


The sad part is that it's funny because it's true.
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are you corvette fans or just losers driving a honda
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A c4 costs less. You can get a really nice late model c4 convertible for 10k-11k. C5's are beautiful cars. I bought my c4 for a few grand less than I could have a c5 but I had a c4 when I was really young and the car I bought looks nearly like it except the interior is prettier.
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are you corvette fans or just losers driving a honda
The troll speaketh
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are you corvette fans or just losers driving a honda

You gotta practice a little more before you post, we are used to that line
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You should by a C5, then go post over there.

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The troll speaketh
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C4 are cheaper. that's it.

Until something breaks.
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The C4 has a cockpit feel to it compared to the C5. When you sink near the sills you know you are planted.

The C5 does not have this feel, but is more comfy on a long trip.

All in all, the C5 is obviously more advanced.

C5's are dime a dozen. In my parts C4's aren't on the streets as often.

If I was looking to spent $20k, I would look no further then a C5 Z06 and call it a day.



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