1ST C4 (1984)
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1ST C4 (1984)
HI I'm looking to pick up a friends 84 vette but I'm not to sure what to look out for , what would be a good thing to find out first , did they come with diffrent motors on certain models? and what trans came on them ? sorry if this a lot of ? but if someone can get me started on were I can find the info. this would help, I use to have a 80 vette c3 that i sold two years ago and everthing that i learned about it came from the c3 part of this site GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS helped me on my way , now I 'm on the learning side again
by the way it a 1984 vette with 69.000 miles ,one owner :seeya
by the way it a 1984 vette with 69.000 miles ,one owner :seeya
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Re: 1ST C4 (cruzin)
I had an early 84 and I also had an 85. If I were you Id pass on the 84 and go for a TPI car. I think you'll be much much happier in the long run. :yesnod:
The injection is what everyone comlains about on the 84. Mine worked flawlessly but it made no power at all. The problem with my 84 was everything else went wrong with it. I think it was due to the first year design on the parts. It had the Z51 suspension which handled like a go cart, but rode like hell. I kept the car just over a year and traded it for the 85 which I kept for just under 9 years.
[Modified by SurfnSun, 4:53 PM 5/27/2004]
The injection is what everyone comlains about on the 84. Mine worked flawlessly but it made no power at all. The problem with my 84 was everything else went wrong with it. I think it was due to the first year design on the parts. It had the Z51 suspension which handled like a go cart, but rode like hell. I kept the car just over a year and traded it for the 85 which I kept for just under 9 years.
[Modified by SurfnSun, 4:53 PM 5/27/2004]
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Re: 1ST C4 (cruzin)
I think that's part of the fun, the learning curve.
The '84 Vette came only with the 350cit L83 CF engine.
A copy of the "Corvette Black Book" (Amazon) will list the options available for that and all years of vettes.
With C4s you need to check that all options work including the headlights and digi dash. Check under for fluid leaks or chassis rust. Of course condition of paint, interior and weather strip as well as tires are important as these are big $$ items to replace, especially a quality paint job.
According to May, 2004 Vette magazine typical 1984 Covette pricing guide lines are as follows, based on condition:
$11.5 - excellent
$8 - good
$6-average
Add 10% if it has RPO Z-51 (check options list under console lid); add 25-50% for an unrestored Vette in good to excellent condition.
Subtract $500 if it has a 4-speed tranny.
Drive it and see how the car feels; if you like it and the price is right go for it.
The '84 Vette came only with the 350cit L83 CF engine.
A copy of the "Corvette Black Book" (Amazon) will list the options available for that and all years of vettes.
With C4s you need to check that all options work including the headlights and digi dash. Check under for fluid leaks or chassis rust. Of course condition of paint, interior and weather strip as well as tires are important as these are big $$ items to replace, especially a quality paint job.
According to May, 2004 Vette magazine typical 1984 Covette pricing guide lines are as follows, based on condition:
$11.5 - excellent
$8 - good
$6-average
Add 10% if it has RPO Z-51 (check options list under console lid); add 25-50% for an unrestored Vette in good to excellent condition.
Subtract $500 if it has a 4-speed tranny.
Drive it and see how the car feels; if you like it and the price is right go for it.
