84 Roll Call
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,175
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From: Philadelphia Burbs
Cruise-In V Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06
Not a 1984 owner, but I certainly don't look down on them...
...such an important, historically interesting Corvette.
...such an important, historically interesting Corvette.
Last edited by j3studio; Jan 15, 2005 at 06:11 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,953
Likes: 550
From: Mission Viejo CA
Don't have a pic to post of my yellow '84, but I'm really enjoying it! Over 200,000 miles, working on my second engine: Four bolt main, .040 over, with an opened up cross-fire manifold, Magnaflow exhaust, and man . . . does it run good! 24 mpg on the highway, and I get thumbs up from yellow C-5 guys, too!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 380
Likes: 0
From: Farmington Hills MI
Thanks for starting the post! It's nice to see the other '84 owners out there who feel the same way about their cars as I do mine. I bought my '84 Z51 in April 2004. It only has 75,000 miles, and is in great shape. Other than the harsh ride of the Z51 suspension (made worse by these fine roads in Michigan), I think it is great. Someone else said this, but you rarely hear a bad comment from an '84 owner about their car. Of course, I have found that all C4 owners stick up for each other--another good reason to own a C4!!
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 17,551
Likes: 26
From: El Paso Texas
I wanted one when they were new, but couldn't afford one. Bought this one in 97 for $7500, and have never looked back.
Took these pics at dusk, so the silver almost looks blue....I'm too busy enjoying the thing to take decent pics of it..
OK, a garage shot, so you can see the real color....
Took these pics at dusk, so the silver almost looks blue....I'm too busy enjoying the thing to take decent pics of it..
OK, a garage shot, so you can see the real color....
Last edited by Frizlefrak; Jan 16, 2005 at 07:42 PM.
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Pro
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 552
Likes: 13
From: Oz
Hooray! This is the second thread I have read about 84's today. For the first time ever, no one has said anything bad about them!
It's usually the guys who have never owned one that have negative comments...
If you are into making some power, the crossfire is more of a challenge, and therefore more fun to modify than the later injection systems IMO.. Its all too easy when you can just buy all the parts you need off the shelf.. DIY is much more rewarding.
I love mine and will probably never sell it.
It's usually the guys who have never owned one that have negative comments...
If you are into making some power, the crossfire is more of a challenge, and therefore more fun to modify than the later injection systems IMO.. Its all too easy when you can just buy all the parts you need off the shelf.. DIY is much more rewarding.
I love mine and will probably never sell it.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 737
Likes: 0
From: CT
Originally Posted by 58VetteBoy
I test drove an '84 light bronze metalic Z51 coupe w/64,000 original miles on it back in October. It was the loudest car I have ever driven in or been in, but I sure loved the sound it made. My heart was pounding the whole time. Only thing that sucked about it was I only got up to 34mph; since the owner was sitting in the passenger seat. I am going to hate myself forever for passing up an '84 coupe with 64,000 original miles for $3500. Don't worry though I am looking at an '84 red/red coupe w/ 35,000 original miles for $6000, but I put an offer in for $4000. Hopefully they will take it. How I love the 1984 Corvette.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 783
Likes: 2
From: Wake Forest, NC
St. Jude Donor '05
I bought my 84 about two years ago and haven't looked back. 42,000 original miles. It runs like a top. My wife wasn't to happy about it when I bought it, but she probably drives it as much or more than i do 
She wouldn't let anything happen to it now. I think i've given her the bug.
She wouldn't let anything happen to it now. I think i've given her the bug.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: No. Cali ca
84's are great
ur friend is just jealous. 84's are great. i love my 1984. there has been a few people who bash on it, even some people on here, but i dont care a vettes a vette. and i love my ride. i've own many cars in my life time so far and this is the best car i've had so far.
heres a pic
and BY THE WAY, CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN HOW I CAN PUT C5 Z06 OR THE Y2K RIMS ON MY CAR? I HEARD I NEED ADAPTERS OR SPACERS...THANKS
heres a pic
and BY THE WAY, CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN HOW I CAN PUT C5 Z06 OR THE Y2K RIMS ON MY CAR? I HEARD I NEED ADAPTERS OR SPACERS...THANKS
Last edited by evilryu530; Jan 17, 2005 at 10:06 PM.
