Does anyone not like a particular generation of Corvette? Personally, I have my favorites, but would eventually like to own at least one of each generation. It's even a bit of a sore subject between my wife and me, because I originally was going to find a nice low mileage LT4 C4, because in my price range, it was that or a high mileage, possibly less quality C5. Sure, I would rather have bought a nice C5, but I wasn't in a place financially where I could justify it. We were newly weds and renting an apartment.

Long story short, we bought a house, and a year of me looking at every used car sales website on the web later, my black M6 C5 showed up on the market under my $22K limit with only 9,7XX miles and we bought it.

The point of this whole thing is that I have always been disgusted with the fact that my wife gags at the thought of us owning a C4. I'll admit, the C4 is probably my least favorite style corvette to look at, but I still love the looks of them, and come on, it's a Vette. I was born in 1983 and she in 1985, so we grew up with the C4, how could she hate that style of Vette? Her dad has a black '69 convertible that she grew up around, so she loves Vettes, but not the C4.

Sorry, I probably sound like I'm blowing steam :o , and I don't mean for that to be the reason for this post. Now that we own a Vette, and have visited the museum and talked with numerous fellow owners, she is coming around and at least appreciating C4s for the fact that they are a huge part of the history of our car, but I don't see how anyone could feel that way about those cars. Does anyone have any input on this?

By the way, here are some pictures to make my whole long-winded story hit home. I know a post is only half a post without pics. Thanks.





On our way to the museum and assembly plant.



She wants a C1 next. She just doesn't know what they cost.

 

Better start putting in some OT to get her that C1

 

She won't want one if she drives it very long. The old ones look nice but the poor performance as well as the DISMAL fuel economy (not to mention all the stress craks they get) make them tough to live with.

Living without fuel injection is also an experience if she never has.

 

Not to offend anyone but I'd say the least liked Corvette right now would be an '84.

 

I can imagine, but being what it is, we would probably only drive it maybe once a week, so I'll bet she wouldn't mind putting up with it. I know I could live with it in moderation. I wouldn't want to drive it to work every day. That's for sure.

 

The C4's seem to get the least respect although I loved my 86 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend one to anyone in the market. I like all Corvettes and I guess if I had one to choose as a dream car it would be the 63 SWC For some reason that car stops me in my tracks every time I see one. I owned a 72 and loved the lines of the car but basically it was a POS that ended up breaking the bank. Doesn't mean I wouldn't buy a C3, I'd just be much more careful this time around.

 

I owned a C4 and the wife, well let's say she tolerated it!

I loved it and could never understand why she thought it looked to dated, that thing was mint:



C5 now:


My least favorite probably an '82 SMOGGED DOWN!

Thanks,matt

 

Tell those wives of yours that if they don't like it, go out and get a job and buy their own car. I personally grew up with a 1993 C4, and miss it dearly. The 80s vettes were a sad/unpleasant year, but if its in great condition like the white one above, how can you complain?

 

If you like your cars without cracks, anything prior to a C4 WILL get them at some point in their life-you repair them, repaint and one "blossoms" somewhere else. I've had several now and I think I'd be hard presses to get another C3 (or older). The new ones are faster, more reliable, more comfortable and get TRIPLE the gas mileage.

 

I always thought people hated the late C3 vettes the most. Of course I bought a White/White 78 4 spd Vette. My wife and I loved it!!

The late C4 are awesome!!! I love the Style!!!

Good Luck with the Older Vette..I can relate sort of... My Wife wants a C6 Vert Auto... (expensive). Oh well Have fun with the C5!! oh and how was the museum and assembly plant? I am planning to go late this year!!!

 

I like all generations of Corvettes. Like anything else, the newer models improve. I would love to have one of each generation, but that will never be in my finances unless I won the lottery. Sadly, I don't even buy tickets.

I had a pretty nice 96 C4 but traded for my C5 as I wanted the improved handling, the additional power and the additional interior room.

 

I think most C1s are collector pieces now and are seen as investments rather than cars one can actually drive.

The pics show that you have a lovely wife, a beautiful home and really nice C5. Enjoy yourselves -- your youth and good fortune!

 

I would like a c4 as well as the c5 z06, and c6 z06. I drive the c5 coupe now which I intend to keep. now do I need to show pics of the girls I run around with? -bmb

 

started with a C4, upgraded to a C5 but kept the C4.......

 

We started with our daughter being left a C3 by her grandfather when he passed away and my husband getting his first vette---a 1984 C4---at the rip young age of fifty. That was 5 years ago. Now we still have the C3 that our daughter is using as her Senior project for high school and 2 C5's. You love all vettes but as for owning them---we are a C5 family all the way and will add the 3rd one in 3 more years when our daughter graduates and takes over my car---then its another C5 for me She will come around..

We went from this stable:



To this stable (the C3 being rebuilt first)



And yes that is the same C5 I just had her redone over the winter to what I wanted her to be Enjoy your car

 

The museum and assembly plant are great! I was particularly impressed with the assembly plant and how well designed it was for touring. I work in automotive, and have been through many plants and have never seen one as "group traffic" friendly as the Corvette assembly plant. It is a thorough and informative tour. There are some great Kentucky roads to check out while you're in that area too other than Corvette Drive and Duntov Way.

As for the older Vette, it will be an extremely long time before I would be able to purchase something like that. I see an early 70's Vette being the next one. Or maybe a C6 Z06, by the time I get my next one, they should come down some in price. I plan to keep every Corvette I get though. Eventually, I hope to have a collection. Who knows though, I'm just glad to have the one I have for now. I drive it every day, and will until the snow flies and the salt and sand is put on the streets.

 

I think you're right, but in 1984, that was an amazing car. Not that I remember 1984, but my step dad had an '84 when I was about 8 years old (1991 or so) and I of course fell in love with it. He used to back into puddles and roast the tires off of it for me. It was a fast car in its day, and still would be considered a relatively fast car. I don't know about reliability and all of that, but I was sure proud of it. I had a friend in school that had a ragged '84 with 150K miles and he could make my '91 Formula with a 350 TPI look stupid in every category except mileage, paint condition, and carrying a second friend with you. I didn't like to admit it then, but that car was fast and when he and I would go anywhere, we took his Vette per my request.

 

If it's a Corvette, I like it!

 

First of all, keep her happy.
Sorry about the second part, but the only vette I wouldn't own is a C4.

 

Not a thing wrong with owning a C4 - heck, I've owned four of them and each one was a very fun car. I've now had examples from the C3, C4 and C5 generations. I'd sure like to own one of each generation (not necessarily at the same time), but I don't ever see that happening.