Jump From C4 To C5
Pro
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From: bel air md
Originally Posted by LT1SPUD
Just wondering how many of you had a C4 before you bought a C5? I've got a wicked clean '96 LT1 and am thinking of upgrading to a C5, but i'd like to keep my C4 too. Have any of you kept your C4 or wish you did?
thanx in advance....
thanx in advance....
Pro
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From: bel air md
Originally Posted by LT1SPUD
Just wondering how many of you had a C4 before you bought a C5? I've got a wicked clean '96 LT1 and am thinking of upgrading to a C5, but i'd like to keep my C4 too. Have any of you kept your C4 or wish you did?
thanx in advance....
thanx in advance....
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Originally Posted by EDMGUY
I did not mean to break in, but looking to upgrade to a C5.Im going to look to one this weekend.Are they easier to get out of than my 84 vette. 
EDMGUY
EDMGUY
Racer
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From: Summit Station Ohio
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-‘16-‘17
Originally Posted by LT1SPUD
Just wondering how many of you had a C4 before you bought a C5? I've got a wicked clean '96 LT1 and am thinking of upgrading to a C5, but i'd like to keep my C4 too. Have any of you kept your C4 or wish you did?
thanx in advance....
thanx in advance....
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Reno/Sparks Nevada
Had a beautiful '85. Bought it in '87. Everything had been rebuilt at least once. New paint, interior, wheels, exhaust. Not heavily modded. It had 180K miles when I sold it. It was going to need a new motor in a year or so, it had some smoking. Since I had a C4 I really didn't see the need for a later one. Generally, they look the same. Immediately after selling the car, I started looking for a C5 and found one. I don't regret it. I love my new/used car. '98 Pewter Convertible 6-spd., blk top, blk interior with chrome C6 wheels.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Punta Gorda, FL
I sold my '89 and '95 to get my C5, and I miss them both terribly. Don't miss the Blose in the '89 and the opti (replaced three times) in the '95, but the tighter interior, less refinement, view over the hood, and better seats still hold appeal for me. It I ever run into a perfect '90 (L98, original body style, newer interior) I'll probably buy it. Wife still has her C4, but that doesn't count 'cause she won't let me drive it. C5 is great for what I bought it for (street cruising), and I'm glad I got it. But I could still be happy with one of the C4's if they were in the same shape as my new one, which they weren't close to. Keep the C4 for a while, that way if you do decide to sell you'll be sure it's the right thing to do.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Dewdney BC
Originally Posted by Jims 93Ruby
Gotta keep both! C-4 6 speed is still so fun in the mountains! C-5 A-4 is great for cruisin down the freeway.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Somerset Co, NJ
Originally Posted by LT1SPUD
Just wondering how many of you had a C4 before you bought a C5? I've got a wicked clean '96 LT1 and am thinking of upgrading to a C5, but i'd like to keep my C4 too. Have any of you kept your C4 or wish you did?
thanx in advance....
thanx in advance....
I was torn between getting a '91 ZR1,or a '96 GS, and then at the last minute changed my mind and got a C5 ('00 FRC) Thank God I did! I figured if I'm gonna lay out this cash, why not get a better car, I had 2 C4's already!
The C5 is light years better than the C4, do it you will not regret it! I test drove the C5 I have now, and after 2 mins of driving it, I said "SOLD"! to the salesman, also I couldn't beleieve how nice it was getting in and out of it. Its just a way better car, period!
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
C-4 > C-5
Loved my C-4 with the top on, hated it with the top off. It was
a completely different chassis. 96 coupe A4.
C-5 is so different in character, no chassis changes with the
top off, great performance and comfort. 00 Coupe A-4.
a completely different chassis. 96 coupe A4.
C-5 is so different in character, no chassis changes with the
top off, great performance and comfort. 00 Coupe A-4.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Washington, Illinois
In 2000, I bought my first Vette, a 94 MN6 Convertible with the optional hardtop. I then sold it 9 months later (DD that would not cut it with Illinois winters). Loved the C4. I could always tell a major difference when I put the hardtop back on, the car felt much more solid.
Last summer, I bought a 2001 MN6 Convertible. As many have mentioned, the C5 is easier to get in and out of, the convertible has much more storage space than the C4, and in my opinion, I like the looks of the C5 better than the C4. The convertible top seals much better in the C5 than the C4. I no longer have the water issues as I previously had. The C4 did have a more compact feel, which I do miss. Overall, I would not go back to a C4, but I sure loved the one I had.
Last summer, I bought a 2001 MN6 Convertible. As many have mentioned, the C5 is easier to get in and out of, the convertible has much more storage space than the C4, and in my opinion, I like the looks of the C5 better than the C4. The convertible top seals much better in the C5 than the C4. I no longer have the water issues as I previously had. The C4 did have a more compact feel, which I do miss. Overall, I would not go back to a C4, but I sure loved the one I had.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Pro's and cons !!!!!!!!
The C4 96 LT1 coupe was more comfortable and the leather was a higher grade for sure. The 96 cost me zippo in repairs and was in minto condition and was cheap compared with the C5.
The C5 is a wonderful vette from 2000 and up. It is not a quick and darty as the C4 and feels less like a vette should be.
The C5 Z06 appears to have it's problems because most of the vettes for sale are Z-06's l wonder why?
Alan
The C5 is a wonderful vette from 2000 and up. It is not a quick and darty as the C4 and feels less like a vette should be.
The C5 Z06 appears to have it's problems because most of the vettes for sale are Z-06's l wonder why?
Alan
