Maybe a C5?
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Maybe a C5?
I currently have a 1996 Corvette Torch Red coupe LT1 with just
17k original miles. It looks like a brand new 96'. Ive owned it for
4 years and it runs great no problems. I was debating maybe
selling it and buying a 2003 or 2004 C5. What would you do?
17k original miles. It looks like a brand new 96'. Ive owned it for
4 years and it runs great no problems. I was debating maybe
selling it and buying a 2003 or 2004 C5. What would you do?
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If you haven't already, go drive a C5 and see the difference for yourself. Like stated earlier, they are both different animals. I had a 95 and sold it after I got the 98. I like the 98 better even when a few issues come up. Who's to say you won't have any issues come up on the 96. They are machines and machines tend to break sometimes. Good luck.
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Prices are cheap right now on the C5's so I would say get it. 22K for your C4 may be tough. If it is that nice and you don't mind storing one, I would do that if you can afford both. In my opinion the C5 is a far superior car but then again who am I to say and everyone likes something different. Its a tough call. Good luck
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I don't follow the C4 prices, but I would think that would be awfully hard to get?
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We had a `96 convertible that I dearly loved, but my wife's dream Corvette was a Bowling Green C5 with Lt. Oak. When we finally found one I was hesitant to trade, but it only took about 5 miles of driving to fall in love with the C5. Drive a C5 with the transmission & options you would like and then decide.
Good luck whichever way you choose.
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I just upgraded from my 89 C4 to a 99 C5.
All I can say is that they are completely different cars! The 89 was fun. It was maybe a bit more brutal than the 99 is, but the quality of the 99 is just so much better than the C4 I had.
Now, my C4 had alot of miles on it (136K), so some of the issues I had might have been related to that. But, everything from getting into the car to it's ride to overall quality seems better with the C5.
Makes me wonder how much of an improvement the C6's are!
All I can say is that they are completely different cars! The 89 was fun. It was maybe a bit more brutal than the 99 is, but the quality of the 99 is just so much better than the C4 I had.
Now, my C4 had alot of miles on it (136K), so some of the issues I had might have been related to that. But, everything from getting into the car to it's ride to overall quality seems better with the C5.
Makes me wonder how much of an improvement the C6's are!
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The C5 is vastly improved in many areas, including ergonomics, reduction of number of parts in the car, performance, handling, etc. But there is nothing wrong with just keeping the '96. IMO, you will be very hard pressed to get $22K for it - the market just isn't there for that kind of premium. But if you can (or even get close to that number), sell and get the C5.