Trade? C4 4 C5
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Trade? C4 4 C5
I have a 97 coupe a4 with 28,000 miles on it. I can trade it for a 96 C4 LT4 car with a 6 spd red on red with 36,000 miles. Is it worth it? I believe the LT4 is a rare high perf. motor. 330 HP and red on red is a rare color combo.
I would trade it then sell it if I could make some money then I would but a newer C5. What do you think?
I would trade it then sell it if I could make some money then I would but a newer C5. What do you think?
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I think that's a great way to go around your azz to get to your di#k! 
Seriously, how much could you sell the C4 for? You should ask the C4 guys for assistance on this, before making your decision.
Seriously, how much could you sell the C4 for? You should ask the C4 guys for assistance on this, before making your decision.
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They are close in value. You won't make any money on the deal. There is a low mileage LT4 in the C4 for sale section right now for $13,000.
The LT4 is a nice motor but it's not rare. There were over 6,000 of them produced in 96.
The LT4 is a nice motor but it's not rare. There were over 6,000 of them produced in 96.
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To the others who replied, I wasn't expecting to need my flame suit, I guess this forum isn't what it used to be
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I only joined 8 months after you, and it's been filled with the same wit and azzhats the whole time I've been here. Makes it fun.I didn't mean to offend, it just seemed like a crazy means to an end. And besides, any time you mention a C4 here, you need a flame suit on. I think it's in the rules somewhere . . . .
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I sold my 96 LT-4, 2yr ago with 98,000 mi. for $15K, granted things have gone down a lot since then, but it was kinda rare vs all the other std C4's and I may regret it 20yr from now. But it was a major step up to our C5.
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I only joined 8 months after you, and it's been filled with the same wit and azzhats the whole time I've been here. Makes it fun.I didn't mean to offend, it just seemed like a crazy means to an end. And besides, any time you mention a C4 here, you need a flame suit on. I think it's in the rules somewhere . . . .
#1 Azzhat here.
I'd only make the trade for a GS....
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A Grand sport or a ZR1 would probably be the only 2 C-4`s that could pull enough money to make it worth your time.
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From what I have heard, the LT-4 motor was a little underrated and was a nice engine. I have to agree, doubtful that you will make any money off the deal.
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Hey Steve,
I've got a real nice Ford pino I would trade for a Lamborgini if you have one you wish to trade. I'll even throw in a set of pretty good snow tires and an old Slim Whitman 8 track!
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I've got a real nice Ford pino I would trade for a Lamborgini if you have one you wish to trade.
I'll even throw in a set of pretty good snow tires and an old Slim Whitman 8 track!Dealer Dave
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I have a 97 coupe a4 with 28,000 miles on it. I can trade it for a 96 C4 LT4 car with a 6 spd red on red with 36,000 miles. Is it worth it? I believe the LT4 is a rare high perf. motor. 330 HP and red on red is a rare color combo.
I would trade it then sell it if I could make some money then I would but a newer C5. What do you think?
I would trade it then sell it if I could make some money then I would but a newer C5. What do you think?
