View Poll Results: C4, C5 or something else
Get a C5 Coupe
57
60.64%
Get a C4 Vert
8
8.51%
Sell your C5 too and get a C6
15
15.96%
Screw it! Get a Miata!
14
14.89%
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C4 or C5?
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My C5 Coupe has been my DD for 8 years. I am thinking of getting another C5 - that way if something breaks, I can always steal a part from one and put on whichever one I am driving in a pinch!
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I have a Mazda MX6 GT Turbo (auto tranny) as a second car and I really like the contrast between it and my C5. When I was in Connecticut last year to attend my brother's wedding, I drove my sister's Miata. Dang, that thing was fun to drive - great gas mileage, turns on a dime and never needs repair. On the other hand, I think it'd also be nice to go in the other direction - a super quiet luxury car. To me, if I'm going to have more than one vehicle to drive, the two (or more) must be very different from each other. After all, variety is the spice of life!
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. We've all heard this question a dozen times and I agree - - Get the C5.
But what if you already HAVE a C5?
I'm looking for a daily driver and I can get a C5 coupe or a C4 Vert for about the same price within my budget.
On one hand, the C5 is a much better car. On the other, I've already got one, so why not get another generation?
But what if you already HAVE a C5?
I'm looking for a daily driver and I can get a C5 coupe or a C4 Vert for about the same price within my budget.
On one hand, the C5 is a much better car. On the other, I've already got one, so why not get another generation?
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Folsom Ca
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. We've all heard this question a dozen times and I agree - - Get the C5.
But what if you already HAVE a C5?
I'm looking for a daily driver and I can get a C5 coupe or a C4 Vert for about the same price within my budget.
On one hand, the C5 is a much better car. On the other, I've already got one, so why not get another generation?
But what if you already HAVE a C5?
I'm looking for a daily driver and I can get a C5 coupe or a C4 Vert for about the same price within my budget.
On one hand, the C5 is a much better car. On the other, I've already got one, so why not get another generation?
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Nothing wrong with getting C4 if it is in good shape
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I might let it go for $18.5K. Higher mileage daily driver, but will have rebuilt LS6, all new clutch/hydraulics, and many other new/newer parts. Still putting it together, though.
There are plenty of decent C4s for under $10k (which is what I may replace my Z with). I liked my old '92, but probably wouldn't spend more than $8500 for another one... vert, modded, or 'cherry'.
There are plenty of decent C4s for under $10k (which is what I may replace my Z with). I liked my old '92, but probably wouldn't spend more than $8500 for another one... vert, modded, or 'cherry'.
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Since you already have a C5, go for the C4. They are fun cars - just get the newest example of the C4 you can find.