I think C4s are at the bottom of the price curve.
I do too. I've been watching C4 videos on youtube and they really do seem like a performance bargain and $10k can get me a really good one as long as I'm not in a hurry.I think C4s are at the bottom of the price curve.
The interior of the C4 really is pretty gross, and finding a good clean one is going to be important as all the plastics have aged out poorly and replacements are hard to come by.It's weird, to me the C4 is aging very nicely. I love the exterior because it has this retrofuture look that still feels modern. The interior I'm not a big fan of. I've never sat in one but it seems very low rent. That being said, it also has a somewhat "retro" charm that the C5 interior doesn't have. It's very cool that you can get these so cheap in the US.
This fact kept me from getting a TrailBlazer SS, so many times.The interior of the C4 really is pretty gross, and finding a good clean one is going to be important as all the plastics have aged out poorly and replacements are hard to come by.
That said, the C5 interior is that weird, bulbous/roundy design style of that era of GM that hasn't aged very well visually, either. It all reminds me of my buddy's mid-90s Pontiac Grand Am.
While you're not wrong, it really doesn't matter that much when you're driving it. I've only driven mine a handful of times, but I only had the radio on for a few minutes. Listening to the engine is so much better. Looking out the windshield over the curvy hood is a much nicer view as well. The gauges are nice to look at, though.That said, the C5 interior is that weird, bulbous/roundy design style of that era of GM that hasn't aged very well visually, either. It all reminds me of my buddy's mid-90s Pontiac Grand Am.
The factory stereo is actually fantastic if you do want to ever listen to it, especially playing a CD.While you're not wrong, it really doesn't matter that much when you're driving it. I've only driven mine a handful of times, but I only had the radio on for a few minutes. Listening to the engine is so much better. Looking out the windshield over the curvy hood is a much nicer view as well. The gauges are nice to look at, though.
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True , only good thing is the gauge cluster looks pretty nice and non cheesy, too bad the rest of the dash looks like crapThat said, the C5 interior is that weird, bulbous/roundy design style of that era of GM that hasn't aged very well visually, either. It all reminds me of my buddy's mid-90s Pontiac Grand Am.
As lont as it's clean, working properly, and not ratty, the interior design really isn't a big deal for me at all. I want the performance, and the exterior looks.The C5 interior was a big deal when the cars cost $40-50k+ and looked like trash.
When a C5 costs $20k for a ZO6...man who cares?
Here is my vote.Bumping this general Corvette thread because we are thinking seriously about getting one this summer.
Nothing says “Turning 50” like Corvette shopping.
The Miata has been a lot of fun but we’d like something a bit bigger and quicker that we will be more comfortable taking on long trips post-covid and after our son leaves the nest.
We’ll likely have a $10k-ish budget and being the age I am I still love C4s.
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Initially I thought “LT1 or nothing” but
this was an interesting read. Apparently the L98 cars are very well liked.
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C4 General Discussion - The best year for the C4? - I have been a Corvette fan since I was 7 years old and I saw my very first C3...I wish I could remember what year model it was. Anyway...when the C4 was introduced I didn't really like it until they remodeled it with the wrap around ground...www.corvetteforum.com
I’m not chasing the fastest or most powerful. This won’t be a track car, just a weekend tourer. Needs to be targa at least or a convertible.
Happy to hear any advice. Thanks!
Completely different experience from my perspective. I have a size 10 foot (aka don't have clown shoes) and the foot well/pedal setup in the Camaro is enough for me to say no way.Anyone have experience with 4th gen Camaros? Especially the Z/28 LS1. Curious if that would scratch the C5 Corvette itch, or completely different experiences.
This one's not too far from me, and it's minty
2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 6-Speed
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