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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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I just got my second C4 today. Its a '89 with 117k miles. This is an upgrade for me since I just sold my '84 a few weeks ago. I can't believe the difference between the two. Anywho I uploaded a few pictures on my profile for those of you that wants to see it.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Congrats.... sounds like it is all working out quite well for you!! UPGRADE!
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Thanks. I miss the '84 but it needed way too much work and money to bring it back to glory. I think this '89 will be better for me, I can tell it used to be a garage queen.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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89 is a good year... congrats! I would like to get a 2nd C4... but keep my first too!
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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There are major improvements in the 1991 thru 1996 models. More power and the bodies were massaged to eliminate rattles. I could not believe the how quiet (lack of rattles) my 1995 convertible is over the 1990 coupe I traded.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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very nice car. congrad
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Congrats! Enjoy your new ride.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Thank you gentlemen, I will definitely enjoy it. Power wise 245hp is good enough for me.
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Originally Posted by S.D.M.F
Power wise 245hp is good enough for me.
For now
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
For now
You might be right but I have to pay the car off first.
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Originally Posted by S.D.M.F
You might be right but I have to pay the car off first.
That's a very good plan
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Congratulations and it looks like a really nice 89. I love the white and red combo but I'm not sure why.
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I have had an 81 for 15 years, and in June just bought my 89 with 45000 miles with every option 6 speed. and it like a rocket ship compaired to my 81. It is a great car. I will be redoing my 81 5 years from now with a 290hp crate motor from GM performance.
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White with red interior. Can't get any more traditional than that. Good luck.
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I have a good feeling about this one. I think it was a garage queen for the last owner. Now she's a daily driver. I do have to replace some of the carpet tho.
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Congrats on your second C4! I'm on my second C4 too.
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Congrats. & best of luck with it.
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