Hi everyone, introducing myself....
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4th Gear
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Hi everyone, introducing myself....
I'm new here and figured it was time I said hello. I'm finally going to be buying another Corvette w/in two months (used) and could use some advice.
I briefly owned a C4 about 3 years ago. Needed a few things but overall a very nice car. I felt too guilty though, owning it as my wife was driving, imo, an over-the-hill minivan. So I sold it and bought her a new car ( I also have a P/U). Now I'm able to go ahead with a clear concience and buy another one. Now comes the big decision ....
With the money I'll be able to afford do I go with another C4 or a C5? I've never driven a C5 before and figured before I went ahead with test drives, I'd ask you folks for some advice.
Major differences between the two are my biggest concern. Comfort, reliability ... stuff like that.
Anyway, I appreciate in advance any and all advice given. Take care and hope to speak with quite often.
I briefly owned a C4 about 3 years ago. Needed a few things but overall a very nice car. I felt too guilty though, owning it as my wife was driving, imo, an over-the-hill minivan. So I sold it and bought her a new car ( I also have a P/U). Now I'm able to go ahead with a clear concience and buy another one. Now comes the big decision ....
With the money I'll be able to afford do I go with another C4 or a C5? I've never driven a C5 before and figured before I went ahead with test drives, I'd ask you folks for some advice.
Major differences between the two are my biggest concern. Comfort, reliability ... stuff like that.
Anyway, I appreciate in advance any and all advice given. Take care and hope to speak with quite often.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Titusville FL
Had an 87 C4.....the C5 is a much better Corvette. Get you mind right...get a C5
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Racer
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From: Simi Valley CA
Skip the C4 and go straight to the C5. Like a lot of the guys here I had a C4 before the C5 I have now. Out of all the Corvettes that I've owned over the years, the C4 was the only one I was glad to see go. I've had my current C5 for about 5 years now and it still puts a smile on my face when I look at it. 
My C6 friends always try to talk me into buying a C6, but I really like the look of the C5 over the C6 and it's paid for!
My C6 friends always try to talk me into buying a C6, but I really like the look of the C5 over the C6 and it's paid for!
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Welcome!
I just went through the same decision making process over the summer...and "settled" (hardly) on a C5. Bought it in Carlisle. Best decision I ever made - I love it
I just went through the same decision making process over the summer...and "settled" (hardly) on a C5. Bought it in Carlisle. Best decision I ever made - I love it
Le Mans Master
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From: hagerstown md
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
First off, welcome aboard. 
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Secondly, don't even give the C4 another thought. I owned two, coupe and vert, and the C5 is 10 times the car. Comfy, reliable, fast, sexy......it goes on.
I love the C4's, but the 5's blow them outa the water.
:Secondly, don't even give the C4 another thought. I owned two, coupe and vert, and the C5 is 10 times the car. Comfy, reliable, fast, sexy......it goes on.
I love the C4's, but the 5's blow them outa the water.
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