| Re: Buying a C4 |
Subject: Re: Buying a C4 by hcbph on 2018/1/14 14:09:29 Gary I think you will find each generation of Corvette has it's own positive and negative aspects to it. Vettes are different just like the people that drive them. Many call the C4's more of a drivers car vs. a C5 or C6. There are things that the newer ones have over the older and vice-versa. The C4 may be a bit harder for some to get in and out of vs. a C5 or C6. The C4 has a separate engine/transmission/differential setup while a C5 and above uses a transaxel. C4's have the L98 and Lt1/4 engines while C5 and up have LS engines. I happen to like the L98 with the distributor vs the Optispark on the LT1/4, LS are newer COP style ignition system. Older C4's have ODB1 port while newer have ODBII. The newer cars have more computerization to them, which can be both good and bad. Early manual C4's had a 4+3 transmission while later ones had a ZF with the DM flywheel. Both have their good and bad points about them. Personally I think a C4 can be the best bang-for-the-buck. 4 years ago I picked up my 86 with under 80K miles and a Tremec 5 speed in it. I made my choice and I'm happy with it. It's not my perfect Vette yet, but I'm slowly modding it to become just that. Do your research, test and check what you can and hopefully you'll find your perfect for you Vette. |
