looking for my first C4. input?
Racer
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From: Riverside CA
Stop! do not buy a corvette! they a highly addictive, they have the ability to destroy any wallet, savings, colledge funds, ect. once you pull the trigger there is noway back. ask the fine men and women here and they will admit. 
seriously though. welcome, you will enjoy any year. i dont think you will ever forget your 1st corvette
seriously though. welcome, you will enjoy any year. i dont think you will ever forget your 1st corvette
Cruising
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Cape Coral Florida
Stop! do not buy a corvette! they a highly addictive, they have the ability to destroy any wallet, savings, colledge funds, ect. once you pull the trigger there is noway back. ask the fine men and women here and they will admit. seriously though. welcome, you will enjoy any year. i dont think you will ever forget your 1st corvette
seriously though. welcome, you will enjoy any year. i dont think you will ever forget your 1st corvette
Last edited by jlas1; Nov 11, 2010 at 01:29 PM.
Cruising
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From: Cape Coral Florida
I do not necessarily believe you should buy the newest C4 as the only factor.I would suggest driving the earlier versions along with the newer ones. Your personal preferences need to be determined because it will be your C4. There are many fine examples of all years of C4's looking for new homes. The newer ones are more refined of course. But the older ones possess the seat of the pants driving feel that you may or may not desire. Take your time and do NOT buy the first one you find is my advice.
Concerning $12K, you may want to look for one at $10K and have a $2K reserve for those inevitable issues that most, if not all, C4's will need. It is very rare that one purchases a perfect C4 that requires no attention. To feel comfortable, one should have the C4 checked out by an expert or a mechanic in advance of purchase. All fluids will most likely need changed in many cases. I always put on new tires to get the most enjoyable driving experience from my new acquisition. Unless of course the tires on the purchased car are new or like new which is not common. Those factors can easily add up to $2K. Warning: Even a spotless C4 can be a money pit in hiding.
Enjoy the search. Do your research. Be patient. Talk with other C4 owners in person if possible. Have a mechanic inspect it in advance. Have fun!
Best of luck.
Concerning $12K, you may want to look for one at $10K and have a $2K reserve for those inevitable issues that most, if not all, C4's will need. It is very rare that one purchases a perfect C4 that requires no attention. To feel comfortable, one should have the C4 checked out by an expert or a mechanic in advance of purchase. All fluids will most likely need changed in many cases. I always put on new tires to get the most enjoyable driving experience from my new acquisition. Unless of course the tires on the purchased car are new or like new which is not common. Those factors can easily add up to $2K. Warning: Even a spotless C4 can be a money pit in hiding.
Enjoy the search. Do your research. Be patient. Talk with other C4 owners in person if possible. Have a mechanic inspect it in advance. Have fun!
Best of luck.
Le Mans Master
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you can get 98,99, and some 2000's for that amount of money, they're more reliable, cheaper for parts, in better condition than most C4's and more comfortable . IMO they are a better choice if you're more interested in driving it than working on it. I've spent most of the past 40 years as a mechanic , in one form or another, and I'm enjoying 'playing' with my C4, but if I had to use it for a daily driver, I would have went for the newer car, my 2c's
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Racer
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From: Springdale South Carolina
Stop! do not buy a corvette! they a highly addictive, they have the ability to destroy any wallet, savings, colledge funds, ect. once you pull the trigger there is noway back. ask the fine men and women here and they will admit. seriously though. welcome, you will enjoy any year. i dont think you will ever forget your 1st corvette
seriously though. welcome, you will enjoy any year. i dont think you will ever forget your 1st corvetteDrewC.
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Racer
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From: Springdale South Carolina
you can get 98,99, and some 2000's for that amount of money, they're more reliable, cheaper for parts, in better condition than most C4's and more comfortable . IMO they are a better choice if you're more interested in driving it than working on it. I've spent most of the past 40 years as a mechanic , in one form or another, and I'm enjoying 'playing' with my C4, but if I had to use it for a daily driver, I would have went for the newer car, my 2c's
