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I love the C4 but wanted to read your thoughts on this. If one were to buy a used C4 I would imagine one would have to go through the whole car and make sure all is in working order, fluids fresh, no dry rotting hoses etc...Is it worth it to spend hundreds, thousands to get the car in tip top shape especially if it has interior issues to boot? Would it be more feasible to just purchase newer instead of creating a money pit?
If you are the kind of person that enjoys fixing up a car then getting an older car of any make or model you like can be worth it. If you want a car that you want to just jump in and drive without having to concern yourself with picking up a wrench than you should buy a new car.
No, the c4 isnt some magical machine that runs on baby seal oil and unicorn tears. Fluids get old on all cars, you replace them.
If you can afford a new car, then sure. But dont kid yourself, even newer cars need this stuff. Lots of crappy c5s and c6s out there that are money pits. A good number of c7 that have the defective 8 speed auto that are money pits.
If you can afford to buy new and under warranty then go for it. But i suspect that someone complaining about the car being a money pit isnt in the boat to spend 70k on a c7.
If you don't think a "newer" car is a money-pit, consider the value drop of a new car over just the first year of ownership.
Before I made my recent of a sweet '89, ZF6 vert I had no qualms about buying one with ~50k miles on the clock. But then I enjoy not only driving & polishing my Vettes but working on them as well.
Age is just a NUMBER my 89’ has LOW miles on it and it’s in just as good condition mechanically or cosmetically as any NEW car on the road with similar mileage actually probably BETTER than most who have been rode hard and put away wet....stick to low mileage well cared for cars and you won’t think the car is “old” but a “CLASSIC”
If you don't think a "newer" car is a money-pit, consider the value drop of a new car over just the first year of ownership.
Before I made my recent of a sweet '89, ZF6 vert I had no qualms about buying one with ~50k miles on the clock. But then I enjoy not only driving & polishing my Vettes but working on them as well.
I have an 85 with about 147000 miles on it had it for about 6 and a half years not had to replace to many parts on it wouldn’t bother me a bit to get in it and go anywhere. I was a gm tech for 18 years so i work on my own it’s a lot newer than my 65 impala or my 61 chevy pickup im rebuilding i like the older cars
If you like working on your cars yourself - then no.
I've had mine and it has less $ in it than my wife's 2005 Subaru...
It's an 85, now 383 with 6 speed, carb - computer is gone.. runs great and is lots of fun ………… I have to do a tune up this year - so there goes another $18.00.
Like most, it depends on what you are buying it for. I bought mine as a running, rolling project that I could is to teach my son about cars and spend time with him. I will likely spend more than the car is worth over time, but the fun my son and I have already had in this car is priceless.
No, the c4 isnt some magical machine that runs on baby seal oil and unicorn tears. Fluids get old on all cars, you replace them.
If you can afford a new car, then sure. But dont kid yourself, even newer cars need this stuff. Lots of crappy c5s and c6s out there that are money pits. A good number of c7 that have the defective 8 speed auto that are money pits.
If you can afford to buy new and under warranty then go for it. But i suspect that someone complaining about the car being a money pit isnt in the boat to spend 70k on a c7.
Not complaining was just trying to avoid the situation. But I know it comes with the territory. Good thing is you can replace, mod etc.. when able.
If you don't think a "newer" car is a money-pit, consider the value drop of a new car over just the first year of ownership.
But then I enjoy not only driving & polishing my Vettes but working on them as well.
So true that first statement. I too enjoy working on cars. I haven't been able to since I sold my last home but in the process of purchasing another that is why I am inquiring.
If you like working on your cars yourself - then no.
I've had mine and it has less $ in it than my wife's 2005 Subaru...
It's an 85, now 383 with 6 speed, carb - computer is gone.. runs great and is lots of fun ………… I have to do a tune up this year - so there goes another $18.00.
yes, its old, The only time I really feel that way is when I race it at the drag strip. which I sometimes do. The newer cars outrun me or give me a great race. Yep. small things go wrong as they are old. Buy a newer one in good shape. Part are expensive.
yes, its old, The only time I really feel that way is when I race it at the drag strip. which I sometimes do. The newer cars outrun me or give me a great race. Yep. small things go wrong as they are old. Buy a newer one in good shape. Part are expensive.
Not complaining was just trying to avoid the situation. But I know it comes with the territory. Good thing is you can replace, mod etc.. when able.
Any car can be a money pit. My c6 GS had tires that last maybe 10k miles and were 2 grand a set. It's tough to get tires on it for under a grand. A friend with a bmw spends probably 2500 every 4 to 6 months on dealership repairs, on a 328i no less.
03-20-2019, 06:04 PM
Ever feel the C4 is too old?
