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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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When I drive My C4 to work I park next to this Challenger. I think mine looks better and there is no question its faster. 22 years later, The C4 still holds its own.





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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Your car is very cool. The other is a cartoon.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 11:22 AM
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You might park next to a C5 or C6, and form the same opinion.


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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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Couldn't agree more! Chevrolet really got the C4 body style right. It can hold it's own against any of the newer pony cars.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 01:14 PM
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And whats amazing is with a few HP mods it still keeps with the newer crowd.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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As far as retro design goes, the Challenger looks good in my eye, though they seem huge. For a real beauty and the beast, park a C4 next to the current Camaro!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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As far as retro design goes, the Challenger looks good in my eye, though they seem huge. For a real beauty and the beast, park a C4 next to the current Camaro!
I like the Challagers, I would buy one for a daily but not to replace my C4.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by N227GB
As far as retro design goes, the Challenger looks good in my eye, though they seem huge. For a real beauty and the beast, park a C4 next to the current Camaro!
Yes, they are huge. I do like the way they look, and the new Hellcat it's already kicking ***, and taking names.

If you haven't notice, all new cars are way bigger than all previous generations. The Vette, Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger. It's new "new way" all starts with big wheels, and huge brake systems.
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Originally Posted by ch@0s
I think mine looks better and there is no question its faster.
I agree. I do like the looks of the Challenger but I'd rather have my C4
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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Your C4 definitely looks better than that Challenger, but you have unfair advantages: your Corvette is a dedicated 2-seater sports car... and it is a Chevrolet

Edit: I think the C4 has the most clean & classy look of all the Corvettes. I don't want to be the loudest, or the shiniest, or the fastest, I just want to have fun driving a beautiful, affordable sports car. The C4 fills the bill perfectly - it is understated, with presence and purpose, and still plenty powerful enough to have fun. The C5 has some clean lines but not as much as the C4. The C6 and especially C7 are more edgy and blingy, maybe that's an acquired taste that I'll catch in the near future when my budget allows
Something about the new Camaro styling gives me a boner. The Charger is nice, but the Challenger and new Mustangs don't do much for me.

Originally Posted by PLRX
If you haven't notice, all new cars are way bigger than all previous generations. The Vette, Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger. It's new "new way" all starts with big wheels, and huge brake systems.
Americans are bigger than we were in the '60s and '70s, and by the looks of things, we are only getting bigger

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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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I think maybe it's because the C4 looks so elegant, more modern cars may look powerful but the C4 just looks damn QUICK!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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That's my only complaint about new cars really, their size. Although, I like the 4C and Elise a lot(but those aren't big cars). If I don't get a C4 GS next, it will probably be an Elise.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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And what's with the Cobra Stang, I like loud but it just sounds too raspy and tiney to me. Every time my neighbor starts his up I cringe.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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LS C4 FTW !!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 1993C4LT1
That's my only complaint about new cars really, their size.
I remember when the best looking cars were low, flat and wide. Most of the new cars look like their drivers now; over fed and tubby!
Looking at a new Mustang at a car show last week and a front-on view looks like the hood is as tall as the car is wide. It looks like a big metal meatloaf!
The rear end of a C4 couldn't look any better if it was wearing a thong!
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This is how the day ended one second some guys are wowing over my engine while it idled the next my water pump spews everywhere and then locks up.


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Originally Posted by 1993C4LT1
That's my only complaint about new cars really, their size. Although, I like the 4C and Elise a lot(but those aren't big cars). If I don't get a C4 GS next, it will probably be an Elise.
I totally agree. Whether it be the Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger they are all to darn big. The Nissan GTR is even worse. It's huge.
If I didn't have a Corvette and I could afford it I would love to have a Exige. I see a couple of them all the time at Cars and Croissants. They look like fun even when they're sitting still.
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Originally Posted by ch@0s
This is how the day ended one second some guys are wowing over my engine while it idled the next my water pump spews everywhere and then locks up.
Damn, sorry man.
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Originally Posted by 1993C4LT1
Damn, sorry man.
At least it happened right there and not on the highway, The car never overheated.
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Originally Posted by ch@0s
This is how the day ended
Dayum.. Even looks good on a FLATBED!!

My C4 was towed twice in the first 6 months owned. My wife announced that she would not drive it again; it was mine!

Bummer, huh?
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