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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankTank

Sorry to those of you who like C4's..but IMO was the uggliest of all the Vettes. Boring boring body style, and they are a dime a dozen having run from 84-96. IMO the C5 saved the corvette..C4 almost killed it. Other than the C4ZR1.
Give it some time,your C5 will be a dime a dozen sooner than you think[IMG][/IMG]
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:15 AM
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Owned a c4 got my c5 will never look back
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dudeurgettnavette
The C4 has superior handling compared to the C5.
Whatever your smoken, it ain't legal I owned C4's, they can't compare to C5's
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by capevettes
I love the way the C4 handles. But, at the limits on a road course it simply will not handle with a C5. The C4's quick steering ratio makes it feel like it handles better until you get to the limits. The C4 will lose traction long before the C5.
I agree. Also, the C5 is a bit less prone to hopping 6" sideways in a turn when you hit a bump. My C4 was fun and handled well, but not so well as my C5 does
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