Which C4 Convertable
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Burning Brakes
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Which C4 Convertable
Now that I finish the second corvette for my wife (1992), I am looking to get a convertable for me. What year C4 convertable is the best choice?
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Which year
Depends on what you can afford. The newer the model, the more enhancements but also more electronics involved.
I bought my 86 because it has less of those things to be involved with so I'm able to do more of the work myself.
Condition is also important in your selection, I'd rather have an older car in better condition than a newer one with more wrong with it.
Just my opinion.
I bought my 86 because it has less of those things to be involved with so I'm able to do more of the work myself.
Condition is also important in your selection, I'd rather have an older car in better condition than a newer one with more wrong with it.
Just my opinion.
Racer
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Rolling and 87 Ragtop and lovin it.
I personally prefer the TPI to the LT intake system, it just looks cool, well if your into that whole retro 80's thing anyway.
Any Corvette Vert is fun, best of luck on your decision.
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This convertible appears to be well maintained and somewhat rare. A bit on the pricey side but might be worth it:
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4379669799.html
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4379669799.html
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington Park Maryland
Depends on what you can afford. The newer the model, the more enhancements but also more electronics involved.
I bought my 86 because it has less of those things to be involved with so I'm able to do more of the work myself.
Condition is also important in your selection, I'd rather have an older car in better condition than a newer one with more wrong with it.
Just my opinion.
I bought my 86 because it has less of those things to be involved with so I'm able to do more of the work myself.
Condition is also important in your selection, I'd rather have an older car in better condition than a newer one with more wrong with it.
Just my opinion.
Racer
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From: Utah
The 92 has some advantages. The last year where all four tires are the same size, so you can rotate. Also new enough to have the better (IMHO) interior. Has the LT1 engine for who like that. It is a nice conjunction between older C4s and newer C4s.
If you can get one with a good paint job and low miles, then you are set.
If you can get one with a good paint job and low miles, then you are set.
Last edited by murraybob; Apr 14, 2014 at 05:26 PM.
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Racer
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I would opt for the 1994-96. I have a 93 and the seats are okay but they really don't fill in the Plastic backs. Then I have a 1994 6 speed....what ever you do buy a standard trans as that makes a world of difference.
The 1993 is an auto and an okay driver but the 1994 is flat out awesome and people can tell.
I have never cared for the Style less (IMO) Sport Seats so I had them replaced with Base Model Replacements cushions and covers.
Karsten
The 1993 is an auto and an okay driver but the 1994 is flat out awesome and people can tell.
I have never cared for the Style less (IMO) Sport Seats so I had them replaced with Base Model Replacements cushions and covers.
Karsten
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington Park Maryland
The 92 has some advantages. The last year where all four tires are the same size, so you can rotate. Also new enough to have the better (IMHO) interior. Has the LT1 engine for who like that. It is a nice conjunction between older C4s and newer C4s.
If you can get one with a good paint job and low miles, then you are set.
If you can get one with a good paint job and low miles, then you are set.
Racer
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From: Panama City Beach Florida
I love my 94
My 94 is rock solid, no shakes and rides smooth. 95 0r 96 would be similar but have Opti with vacumn/drain. LT1 is smooth, LT4 would be nice. I just turned over 24000 miles so it's like new except for years!