Mistake?
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Racer
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From: k-town
Mistake?
I bought a 1993 40th ruby red A.
Paid $7100 for it, I been thinking I should of got a c6 , I never driven one but are the c6 that that much different? I do like the my 93 40th alot
at the lot:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1..._02_565x42.jpg
at her new home:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/IMG00459.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/IMG00456.jpg
Paid $7100 for it, I been thinking I should of got a c6 , I never driven one but are the c6 that that much different? I do like the my 93 40th alot
at the lot:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1..._02_565x42.jpg
at her new home:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/IMG00459.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/IMG00456.jpg
Safety Car
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From: Issaquah WA
The 40th Anniversary editions were nice, but 15 years of development and updating have made a world of difference. There's really no comparing C4's to C6's. But that's a really nice C4!
BTW - You've got to use the "IMG Code" when including pics in your posts. They look like the links you provided with "[IMG]" (beginning) and "[/IMG]" (at the end) around the link (no quotes)
Here's a couple of your pics:
BTW - You've got to use the "IMG Code" when including pics in your posts. They look like the links you provided with "[IMG]" (beginning) and "[/IMG]" (at the end) around the link (no quotes)
Here's a couple of your pics:
Last edited by WAwatchnut; Jun 9, 2009 at 06:46 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Seeing that I owned a new '93 and have a new (at the time) '08, yes, there's a huge difference. But, you are looking at a significant jump in cost, you realize. There are no $7100 or even double that number C6s.
I'd say, go to a dealer and try out a used one, then make your decision.
I'd say, go to a dealer and try out a used one, then make your decision.
Instructor
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From: fancy farm ky
i dont want to say much but i like all corvettes and your is nice but i have a 05 and i have had 7 over the years and this is the best one yet so i dont think you can put a c4 next to a c6 you just have to buy what you like
Le Mans Master
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From: North Western Connecticut
First I believe you got a hell of buy for 7 grand! Can't beat that if the car is in any kind of decent shape. As for the comparison between C4 and C6 there really isn't one. They are completely different animals with the exception they are both corvettes. The 93 was a great car in it's day but the C6 is a true world class machine now! You can't touch a C6 for 7 grand anyway so enjoy your ride. When you're ready there were be plenty of nice used C6's out there...... 
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
No, they do not ride the same, at all. Nor do they handle the same. Nor does the power come on the same. At the very least, you're talking an LT1 with stock 300 hp, and the least-powerful LS2 Corvette having 400 hp. Major, major differences.
As I said, go out to a dealer and test drive even a used C6!!!! Then you will know the difference at least superficially, to some extent.
As I said, go out to a dealer and test drive even a used C6!!!! Then you will know the difference at least superficially, to some extent.
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Melting Slicks
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From: foothills of Northern California
Do not go and test drive the C6, you might kick yourself a little for getting the C4.
You have a very nice ride, I really like that color on the C4.
Good entry level car for Corvette territory.
You would need 3 times that much $$ just for a decent down payment on a C6. You did good.
You have a very nice ride, I really like that color on the C4.
Good entry level car for Corvette territory.
You would need 3 times that much $$ just for a decent down payment on a C6. You did good.
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First I believe you got a hell of buy for 7 grand! Can't beat that if the car is in any kind of decent shape. As for the comparison between C4 and C6 there really isn't one. They are completely different animals with the exception they are both corvettes. The 93 was a great car in it's day but the C6 is a true world class machine now! You can't touch a C6 for 7 grand anyway so enjoy your ride. When you're ready there were be plenty of nice used C6's out there......
Le Mans Master
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From: Glassboro New Jersey
Let's put it this way. I only drove my C4 twice since buying my C6 over 2 years ago. I love my C4, but just not the same thrill as a C6.
(photo was taken when my C6 was still stock........a long time ago.
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(photo was taken when my C6 was still stock........a long time ago.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Fernandina Beach Florida
Here's my seat of the pants comparison to the ride and handling difference. In a C4 you sit low between the rails. I always felt very comfortable in my C4s on mountain roads. The C6 feels more like you're sitting more upright. The power has a much different feel as well.
On the C4... the Optispark distributor system is problematic. So are water pumps. Other than that, the LT1 overall is great.
Race Director
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From: Chatsworth California
C6 is better, but that is how it should be due to the time frame. The C4 was good for its time as well. Can't compare the two since the time is different and so is/was the technology.
Racer
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The way I see it is you are just borrowing these cars to have fun. I think you made a smart choice. My dad used to have an 84 and it was a blast. You can have just as much fun in a C4 as a C5 or C6. Granted, if you have the money the smart choice would be the C5 or the C6.
