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A late C4 is similar money to an early C5 which makes a C5 a great deal right now.
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A late C4 is similar money to an early C5 which makes a C5 a great deal right now.
A late C4 is similar money to an early C5 which makes a C5 a great deal right now.
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I agree, that price is high but in all fairness a late C4 is similar money to an early C5. That makes the C5 a better deal if for no other reason than the LS1.
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ummmm......the sentimental value may be worth a lot more. the real world with very little sentiment ,uhhh 5000.00
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$3,950
123,255 mi.
1990 Chevrolet Corvette
Blue, 2 door, Coupe, 5 SPD AUTO W/OD, 8 Cylinders, Stock# 106624.
Dealer: Cerino's Auto Sales, Inc. (Folcroft, PA ~95 mi. away)
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one of many under 5000.00 examples of a c4
$3,950
123,255 mi.
1990 Chevrolet Corvette
Blue, 2 door, Coupe, 5 SPD AUTO W/OD, 8 Cylinders, Stock# 106624.
Dealer: Cerino's Auto Sales, Inc. (Folcroft, PA ~95 mi. away)
888-593-6053
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Get a CARFAX Record Check
one of many under 5000.00 examples of a c4
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Notice this car is already bid up over $17,000.00
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$3,950
123,255 mi.
1990 Chevrolet Corvette
Blue, 2 door, Coupe, 5 SPD AUTO W/OD, 8 Cylinders, Stock# 106624.
Dealer: Cerino's Auto Sales, Inc. (Folcroft, PA ~95 mi. away)
888-593-6053
Email Dealer
Get a CARFAX Record Check
one of many under 5000.00 examples of a c4
$3,950
123,255 mi.
1990 Chevrolet Corvette
Blue, 2 door, Coupe, 5 SPD AUTO W/OD, 8 Cylinders, Stock# 106624.
Dealer: Cerino's Auto Sales, Inc. (Folcroft, PA ~95 mi. away)
888-593-6053
Email Dealer
Get a CARFAX Record Check
one of many under 5000.00 examples of a c4
1990 not exactly a late C4
It's got 123,255 miles on it
The 1990 is a L98 car
5 SPD auto ????
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Yeah the C5's are so much more money these days
Yeah the C5's are so much more money these days
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well to be fair, i was responding to your" the c4 is not a 5000.00 car" comment,when in fact, its probably less (in many cases) than that ! the fact that a 90 has only 123000 miles,means it was driven way less than the average 12000 a year. that in itself means that the engine could be a better running /working engine than something with lots less mileage,depending on maintenance,right ? this ad by the way,is no less harebrained tha a "96" c4 in the 20000.00 range is it ?
not the LT4 or a collectors edition just a base model 96 coupe.
The pricing between the C4 and C5 isn't much. You can argue it if it makes you feel better but it is what it is. Do I think the C5 is a better car ? Sure I do, it is ! Is there a huge price difference between the two ?? NOPE I'm done with this one though. Have fun !!
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According to KBB a 97 Corvette is 17K a 96 is 14K with the LT1
not the LT4 or a collectors edition just a base model 96 coupe.
The pricing between the C4 and C5 isn't much. You can argue it if it makes you feel better but it is what it is. Do I think the C5 is a better car ? Sure I do, it is ! Is there a huge price difference between the two ?? NOPE
not the LT4 or a collectors edition just a base model 96 coupe.
The pricing between the C4 and C5 isn't much. You can argue it if it makes you feel better but it is what it is. Do I think the C5 is a better car ? Sure I do, it is ! Is there a huge price difference between the two ?? NOPE
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In this debate, it seems the criteria for arguments is focused on how fast and better handling. I think there are thousands of other and better examples of a comparison and/or likeness that should be debated or discussed for this be some thing more than mine is bigger than yours.
As an example: The LT1 has the opti-spark distributor and the LS1 has coil overs. With the positioning of the opti under the water pump and the fact that coolant will damage the optical discs, the change over to coil overs is just one point of how the C5 is better improvement upon the C4.
Likeness, Corvette still uses a surge tank to supply the radiator which is similar for both designs. However the C5 design some how does away with the overflow tank, and uses a semi-clear bottom with markings to determine the amount of coolant. Likeness with improvement.
Improvement: Yes the C4 approaching wipers were kewl as I always felt that made them different then nearly any other vehicle. However, kewl isn't so kewl when they collide and one pops out towards the hood, and you have to deal with this during a rain storm while driving. The C5 design is a very efficient and effective wiper system.
As an example: The LT1 has the opti-spark distributor and the LS1 has coil overs. With the positioning of the opti under the water pump and the fact that coolant will damage the optical discs, the change over to coil overs is just one point of how the C5 is better improvement upon the C4.
Likeness, Corvette still uses a surge tank to supply the radiator which is similar for both designs. However the C5 design some how does away with the overflow tank, and uses a semi-clear bottom with markings to determine the amount of coolant. Likeness with improvement.
Improvement: Yes the C4 approaching wipers were kewl as I always felt that made them different then nearly any other vehicle. However, kewl isn't so kewl when they collide and one pops out towards the hood, and you have to deal with this during a rain storm while driving. The C5 design is a very efficient and effective wiper system.
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As I said before, I love all corvettes.....but each generation will be better than the previous....thats just expected and will be done for years to come...or sales will drop and nothing will be learned.
the C4 is not as advanced as the C5 and the C6 is more advanced than the C5 as will be the C7, C8 etc. etc. its just the Way of the Vette!
the C4 is not as advanced as the C5 and the C6 is more advanced than the C5 as will be the C7, C8 etc. etc. its just the Way of the Vette!
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And it's not just the C5's. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&postcount=16
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...98&postcount=6