You should have drove through Bowling Green, Ky. That's where the only Corvette Assembly plant is located, immediately next door to the National Corvette Museum.
Can anyone there tell me what happened to my other comment post, there wasn't anything in that post that should offend anybody. You do know that I am a contributor to your cause.
Nah... Bc the C5 is still more sought car vs a c4 bc not just the handling is way better as its wider vs the c4. But the C5 of course has the LS1 engine. Which will put down 40-50whp more. And they respond to mods much better. I build lsx engines and there's a reason why everyone is doing a lsx swap. I can't remember the last time I heard someone doing an ltx swap. The lt1's run decent. But with the opti and water pump issue.. It can be a headache if not done right. Back to handling... A ls1 fbody will still handle better vs a c4 vette. I own 2 actually as they are great street cars. Both are t56. And i would never give 1 up for a c4 vette. Not even a 1990 zr1. As both my fbody's make more power anyways. And with aftermarket suspension also, i stock c4 cannot touch my cars. So a high mileage C5 automatic... You can snag for $7k cash. I've seen them every so often for 6500 with higher than average mileage. Less than what he paid for this black rose c4.
I had a few 2nd gen trans sms and a 82. Loved the 82 jet black that was my knight rider car. As far as the C4 I always wondered why they done away with the digital dash. My little brother loves the C4 I myself I lean toward the C5.
Here I am thinking I'm some wizard for having owned 3. Very find taste, sir. They're hard to resist at their bargain once you know how much you're getting.
I bought a 96 Collector's Edition 2 years ago with 49k miles for $9k and drove it from Michigan to Minnesota with no problems what so ever. Great car for the money.
With 49,000 miles, I would certainly HOPE there would be no problems driving two states away. I've driven some real piles of shit from WV, OH, KY, and PA to CA and OR and back, countless times.
I've always felt the C4 was sexy-as-all-fck, those flip-up headlights and clean look is awesome so whoever doesn't 'love' it has ZERO taste in automotive art in my opinion
I agree wholeheartedly, I've always found the post 1990 facelifted C4's design to be one of the cleanest, sleekest, most elegant of all the corvette generations.
I had a '96 convertible, great car. Fast, handled, like it was on rails, incredibly reliable, 25 plus mpg and like you note, sooo sexy! What's not to like?
The C4s definitely got the praise they deserved in their era. Too many have forgotten how good they are, though. I've always lusted after a Grand Sport (aside from the ZR1).
me 2 -- An opportunity came up some years ago so i had a friend check a '94 vert out for me in BC (I'm in GTA area) -- turned out one owner and in very good shape. Flew there spent few days exploring the west and drove it home. Awesome car loved it ... One of the best trips and purchases I've ever made.
I had a 94 C4 and it was my daily driver. Very comfortable, and the torque combined with the light weight meant if you saw a spot in traffic, it was yours. I took it on long trips and enjoyed every second of it. The LT1 is a great motor. You can slide the back end out with 1/4 throttle if you want to. The only downside is the large door sill to climb over when you get in, and the problems with the optispark. GM doesn't make them anymore so if you need a new opti, you keep buying chinese ones until you get one that works.
Going on 16 yrs with my 94 Polo Green 6 spd and love every time I take her out. Been a very reliable car although I'm a on top of it as far as preventive maintenance. That's the key to enjoying these beauties because if you let them go, they can take a large chunk out of your pocketbook. Especially if you're not a DIYer. I'm fortunate than I do all my own work.
I bought a 1988 9 years ago for 1800$ w/ 100k miles. Buddy knew a guy that had it in his garage for 6 years just sitting, after back surgery he couldn't get in and out easily and tired of seeing it just sit. Had it towed to the shop I was working at, tossed some ATF in the plug holes and went to lunch. Came back and threw a battery in it and it fired right up on 6 year old gas. Immediately drove it home trying to knock the flat spots out of the tires the whole way home....lol it wobbled like a clown car and the massive 2nd gear burnout clouds from rock hard tires added to the hilarity....long story short it's in the driveway with 150k miles and just as many smiles. Same motor and trans from the factory never opened(bolt-ons, big throttlebody, $a Haltech Gm PlugNplay ecu$, C5 front brake kit(A MUST), lowered as far as i cant get it without going to coilovers, black GS 17x11 for the rear and 9 for the front). Hands down the best purchase of my life.
I had all but written off the possibility of owning a C4, and had other things in mind for my next second/sports car. But I decided to take one last look at them. I'm old enough to remember them as new cars, when they were very impressive compared to contemporary sports cars, at any price. Still, I had, over the years, fallen into the conventional thinking that they weren't desirable now. But THEN I realized what bargains they have truly become, at least here in the States. So I bought a 1988 Manual C4 back in January, just before the troubles really began. My particular car pushed all the right buttons, in terms of colors and specifications. And the price was right, so I snapped it up after inspecting and driving it. The thing about the C4 that does not show itself well on video, is how much personality it has. It's "Fizzy" as Jason Cammisa likes to say: It sounds great, the throttle response is very 'snappy', the shifter feels like a rifle bolt, it has a mountain of torque right from idle, excellent suspension tuning and a vice-free chassis, outstanding driving-position ergonomics, and (I think) stunning good looks. It's easily one of the two or three cleanest Corvette designs of all time. I do have a strong preference for the original styling, though (1984-89). Here in America, the cars are still cheap and plentiful. Reliability is outstanding, there is tons of expertise, readily available parts of any description, dramatic increases in engine power are inexpensive, and running gear parts really are cheap and DURABLE. Reproduction interior stuff and significant body damage do get expensive fast, so try to find one in very good cosmetic condition. They may not be cheap for much longer, especially as they age-out and fall off the road; we'll see. But mine makes me smile, for sure. Thanks for the great video! Liked and subscribed.
@@ericmiller2052 Thanks, I'd overlooked the 1990 model's unique combination of early and late model characteristics. For me, the updated dash is very well done, except for one thing; the colors. I could live with the materials. It is a Corvette, after all, and relatively cheap interiors are always part of the formula that allows them to be such performance bargains. Anyway, the grey switches with orange markings turn me off. Makes it look even cheaper. This extends to the instruments, which look cheap as hell even though they are excellent functionally. I prefer the early dash, with its F-16 inspired, all-business digital presentation. I'm probably completely alone in that! But whatever, it's very unique and I think it's cool.
@@Muzzleblast-1911 I think OP meant that the 40th embroidery was supposed to be reserved for the seats of the ruby “40th Anniversary Edition” cars. But since model year 1993 was the anniversary, the embroidery was legitimate for all Corvettes that year anyway.
Yup. I have a nice 96 LT4. Some folks knock them,but when I push that pedal and row that 6 speed,it makes it all worth your while. This Car is all stock air box to exhaust tips. She is fast enough for me.
@@505racing3 They are pretty inexpensive to acquire in driver condition, I got mine for $14,000. Absolutely mega driving experience, and not one that is widely known these days.
@@lucysmith4242 that's a little bit of a stretch. if you frame it by using a 97 base corvette with an auto then its closer. but if you take a '04 base with a 6 speed, it hits the quarter in 13 flat and 0 to 60 in 4.5 while the v6 2020 camaro is 5.0 and 13.7. the corvette in '04 had 350 horse and 360 ft lbs. the camaro 335 horse and only 284 ft lbs. and the v6 camaro weighs a little more even if you take the heaviest (3247lbs) convertible vs the lightest 2020 camaro (3354). the v6 auto camaro can get up to 3638 lbs. and then there's the z06.
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@@obsideon1343 can confirm. Every e36 I have wrenched on had this issue. You have to replace the switches. Honestly, 15+ years on the possibly originals is pretty good imo.
I love my '93 C4...best $6500 I ever spent on a car...it's brought me many many hours of driving pleasure and has been amazingly reliable...she's a keeper.
I am sorry to hear you are letting it go, but I get it. Back in 1998 I had to let my Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS go for lack of garage space. It killed me.
Still remember the euro coupe montes.i lusted after ss Montes growing up. Being older I finally relaxed what a turd these were in terms of that 305 v8. This car deserved a better motor.
My wife has a 93 Anniversary model that stays in our garage (along with my 2011 Camaro SS) all the time. It only has 80,000 miles on it, and it runs perfect. It's a great car.
Really enjoyed your story. Must've been a great trip! I love my '84! The only thing it lacked was power. Cured that with a 500hp 383. What a fun car to drive!
@@darylnystrom1094 The C5 with the Z51 handing package is noticeably better than the base. I was shocked at how soft the base suspension is. The Z51 upgrade makes it handle more like the Z06.
In 1987 I bought my first and only Z52 C4. I still have her. Well over 230,000 miles on her frame. I just rebuilt the engine and the transmission. She now is a lot Naughtier than she was. I agree, 27 - 30 mpg on the standard engine is normal. Now I get 15 -17, but she's as fast as a modern day model. Cheers!
A bittersweet review of a car that will probably invoke memories for years to come. You can't watch it without thinking about the special cars and their associated memories in our lives. Your C4 will be the vignette for this chapter of your life. A thought provoking video as always, Winston. Good luck with your dream car.
@@edmusick7794 calm down buddy and be glad the millennials aren't into them. Take a look at what's happened to vintage Harley's since hipsters got into them.
It truly is sad these cars don’t get the credit they deserve. I’ve had mine for 20 yrs. I don’t have the time to drive it as much as I’d like, but I refused to sell it for next to nothing. You can’t buy the wheels and tires for what some of these cars sell for.
Whenever I heard the voice I thought, "Wait a minute.. Is this Serpentza??" I never knew he had his own car channel, too. That's cool! One of the most memorable days I had as a kid was whenever my dad picked me up from school in his C4. It's a neat car for sure.
The 1992 - 1996 C4 Corvette is one of the best looking cars/ Vettes ever made. How the Hell anyone can think the C3’s better looking is beyond me. The LT1 is an awesome motor to boot and the vehicle handles/ brakes great! Awesome car thanks for reviewing it.
C4 drips with 80’s and I love it. It’s not my favorite corvette by any means, but it’s a great car that I’d be proud to own. Love the long hood, pop up headlights and round rear taillights
I have a 95 C4 Corvette. It’s polo green and it’s one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Targa top off when I go cruising. A head turner. Get compliments all the time. I just love ❤️ it.
We Love our 1996 LT4 6 speed. We found it with 30k mint 100% original. Hands down the most fun car I have ever owned. I absolutely love driving it all the time. Great Video! Thank you for steering us in the decision of getting a c4.
I owned a C3 (70') Corvette for 23 years and absolutely loved that car. Easiest car ever to work on, which was rare, rock solid reliable. Beautiful lines and fun gadgets far ahead of their time. Fiber optic light monitoring system, hidden headlights and wipers with vacuum operated covers. 4 wheel disc brakes, even had headlight washers. It was a blast to drive and I drove across country more than once. Limited cargo space was its only flaw. I may consider a C4 at some point. Great video.
...I picked up a magazine in 1983 here in Australia and found an article on the C4 Corvette due out the next year. I was 17yo then and made a promise to myself that I would own a C4 Corvette one day. I still have that very same magazine in my shed... along with the black 87' C4 convertible I bought back in 2007. You're right Winston, these were way ahead of their time and are still an exceptional vehicle to drive. Great vid mate 🦘... keep the stories coming 👍
I'm not a huge fan of the C4 by itself, but the 1996 C4 Grand Sport is simply gorgeous. The vibrant blue with a long, thick white strip going right down the middle, and red front fender stripes just all play on it's style very well.
The C4 is just a used car yet... Too hard to get in and out of, I almost bought a pristine '96... Couldn't get in or out of it gracefully. I'm 58 with arthritis... I really tried, but at 6'2, this beauty was just not gonna happen... Beautiful ride for 10,500... Had to pass...
Always been a 'sports car' person, but being a family man for many years on a working man's budget, the vehicle budget was restricted for many years to American 'family car' sedans and reliable transportation. Always lusted for a British sports car the likes of an MG or Triumph and after my kids were all grown up and on their own, finally found myself in a position to be able to get myself a 'toy'. One day while driving past a local used car lot, they had a really beautiful Corvette convertible parked out front so I decided to take a look. Long story short after a test ride I fell in love with it and decided to purchase it. It is a 1992 convertible, LT1 engine, auto transmission, and in excellent condition. I have found it to be whatever I want it to be; a sedate easy to drive and live with daily driver, or an exciting sports car with plenty of power when it's needed. And I get plenty of compliments and waves from other Corvette owners. No regrets about buying a used C4 Corvette.
I remember when the C4 came out, everyone knew they were a big advancement. I remember reading all the test results in the magazines of the time. It was the only American sports car that could even think about competing with contemporary European sports cars. Being a teenager, they were far out of reach for me, but I still lusted after them. C3 was great from an industrial design point of view, but basically 60's tech. The last few years were especially pathetic.
It didn't just compete with them, it smashed them in the nuts. The car dominated Porsche (and everyone else) so completely in SCCA it was banned and put into its own series.
@greg B my friends father bought a new ‘84 and half the people on the block were outside looking at it in awe; it looked like a spaceship compared to the late 70’s-mid 80’s cars that were the common sight at the time(except for the odd aerodynamic fords that were coming out at the time). Long story short, still an excellent car today if you can handle the stiff ride and a creak or rattle which is par for the course in ANY older sports car. This was also the first corvette I ever sat in and left an everlasting impression on me!
Shelby Avant Ahh Yep, your right. I can’t believe i missed that lol. Anyway, for me personally when it comes to C3’s, the earlier the better. I think the early ones look better, and also had the better available powertrains by a long shot (basically breaks down like this; •later C3’s: some of the worst/least volumetrically efficient and weak/anemic power-plants to ever grace American roads •Earlier C3’s: Some of the most powerful and sought-after big-blocks and SBC’s of all-time (427/7.0L monster included!) This was much due to the oil crisis (incredibly high fuel prices as well as limited supply of fuel which resulted in 6-hour lines, rations, low maximum purchases etc.; all of which made the prospect of owning a muscle car unappealing to say the least), federally mandated emissions (catalytic converters, smaller carbs running lean, lower compression, restricted intake etc., all of which utterly destroy power output. The C4 which I mistakenly referred to was super weak in its 84’ debut, but as the generation aged, so did its power output and overall driveability and performance. The LT-1’s were good performers, with amazing low-end torque and available 6-sp manuals. The LT-4’s in the 96’s and other special editions (Grand Sports) we’re off the charts sick. I had a friend with one transplanted into a 96’ Camaro with only a few bolt-ons; it would hang with my modded 02’ Z06 up until around 80. The LT-5’s from the ZR-1’s were next level, although rare and expensive. They were Yamaha designed with help from Lotus iirc. DOHC (not pushrod!), high-compression, fuel-injection, high-revving, ~400 hp beasts, which was world class super car territory in the early 90’s without even considering the reasonable price tag.
I own a C4 ZR1 for 17 years with no major issues. On FB their were ladies who broke up with husbands or lovers. I suggested they buy a C4 ZR1 or C4 LT1. I said you can get a ZR1 or a C4 LT1 for cheap price. Most bought a C4 LT1 and did not regret it. They took their C4 on road trips and meet different folks and had nothing but fun. I had passed your video on. Thanks for the nice video.
I love them. Certainly not under rated in my real world except the Crossfire Injected which was horrible on power but got easily 30 miles per gallon on gas and 19/20 in town. Can't beat that for something that stopped and handled great especially for its time
Since I discovered this car I’ve gotten in love with it, I am still young so I have to wait many time until I can finally get the money to get one. This video is my inspiration and every time I watch it I get more and more inspired so in the future I can own my dream car!
I agree. C4 is a Great beautiful car. Black rose in my opinion is as beautiful as Ruby Red. The interieur is much better since 1990. 7.200 $ is few money for a C4 in good condition. Its my absolute dream car. greetings from germany
The C4 is a bargain, especially the later cars, and are such better performers/more comfortable than the C3 IMO. I have a L98 GTA and I'd love to add a LT4 C4 at some point.
Never stated the mileage when he purchased it. Not sure I would take a trip across the country with one with over 100k unless the records show it had been maintained. Did like the video. He's right about the C4.
That colour is incredible! There's also a green mist colour that looks sensational. I think your car must have almost doubled in the time since you bought it. I live in Tokyo and own a black C4 ZR-1
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A lot of times people compare the Corvettes, or American cars in general, to European cars. They then moan about handling refinement ect. But what they fail to realize is that US cars like this were build for US roads. Long distance straight roads with a turn here and there. They're for cruising the vast country comfortably and allowing you to enjoy the journey along the way. Do it in a high sprung Eurocar from the same time frame and your tailbone will regret it. I speak from experience. No doubt they're better for the twisting and turning European roads, but for a long distance journeys on US roads, I'd take comfortable grand touring car like this any day.
It is good to see someone FINALLY giving some love to a great car... this is just ONE thing that I want to point out... in the video you, rather emphatically, said that spare parts are NOT cheap for this car. In response to that I would merely ask... what parts are you looking at... I have been working on and restoring C4 Corvettes for 22 years now and frankly... you can take a complete piece of junk car and completely rebuild it (minus the paint job of course) for around $5,000 to $8,000... that is new carpet and interior, all new suspension, new weather striping, new exhaust and even allows for some engine and transmission repair if needed. Frankly, from my experience, the C4 Corvette is the one of the cheapest... possibly THE cheapest... way to get a performance car that there is... even if you need to fix it up.
Wow, feels like the end of an era somehow. I first started watching your vids around when you had that America trip. Loved your Quest for the Best series.
In the summer of 1987 I bought my Z52 coupe. I still have it and drive it on weekends. 236,000 original miles. Never broken down. Getting a new long block built right now. Rebuilding everything right now. Can't wait to finish her restoration.
I have an 89 red on red Vette and I'm constantly getting head turns and compliments on a good choice. Never had a comment otherwise. She really is a beauty and a joy to drive.
I didn’t know the c4 had traction control and the fact that it still works is impressive. I prefer the style of the c3 over the c4 but your video gives me perspective. 👍
its nice to see this gen get some love. i used to dislike the C4, having grown up dreaming of a C5, but the C4 has *really* been growing on me the last few months. i think id be happy if i could get a late spec ZR-1 or preferably Grand Sport.
Great video. Bought my red '95 6Sp 9 years ago and still enjoy driving it. Handles like it's on rails and gets 27 MPG on the highway like you said. A lot of car for 7 - $10K.
Glad You found a well cared example of a c4! My first job as a kid was at a Corvette specialty shop. Talk about fond memories! Also, the old small block 350 is a damn tank and extremely reliable. Electronic gremlins were the most problematic with this gen. Cheers
PS we lived in the snow for 18 years, imagine driving a Crown Vic in the snow, so yeah, we ended up buying a Subaru and a GMC truck with four-wheel-drive
Several years ago I sold my "84 911 Carrera to my boss. Loved the car, worked on it myself but it was a lot to worry about. Quite unexpectedly I bought a "94 C4 w/ a stick for 1/3 the money. I love this car. It's perfect! It never breaks and I can park it at the grocery store, unlocked and never worry a second. "Just an old Corvette." Two seats, clutch pedal, 300 hp, handles great, made in Kentucky, cheap to buy. I've owned about 35 cars. This is one of my favorites. Going to keep this one.
The C4 aged well over its long 12 year run. I think with its mid-cycle refresh it was actually made better looking, which is unusual for a car. Sleek bodywork slung low over big tires and a big V8, just what a Corvette should be. A late ZR1 is on my wish list!
I literally paused the video at this point and I was like, "Hey, that's the Top Gun house!" Then I did a Google search to verify that my memory wasn't completely failing me just yet.
I’ve owned a few C3s. The C4 suspension and handling is light years ahead of the C3. I still love the 1969 Body design. In my opinion the only improvement a 69 Corvette ever needed is a full length hood to delete the awful wiper door.
To me the C4 is one of the most iconic cars of the 80's. Just like the 3rd gen Camaro or the Trans Am. I was born in 1982 and these were my little kid dream cars. And I know my father loved to have a Corvette once, but he didn't buy one until he died in 2012. Now I drive a 2015 Camaro and I'm totally in love with the car. I drive it to work every day and back ...
Same happened to my dad, when he got married in the 90's for the 2nd time, and my ex step mother eventually made him get something more practical because of me, and my sister, which was a Mercury Cougar, which still had plenty of get up, and go though, along with a Ford F-150 crewcab with the 1/2 doors for our farm work.
@Jon Jonson Alright, but then you have to pay child support till the kid/s are of the age of 18, and alimony depending on how long you where together, and how much she relied on your income to survive, and if she has a good lawyer, and you end up with a crooked liberal man hating judge in family, and/or divorce court, that could end up being upwards of 60- 70% of your total income. Us men are fucked, so I'd get rid of the car first, as it's far cheaper.
I have a silver '85 that my grandpa gave to me. They are so much fun to drive, reliable, easy to maintain etc. I really love the car. It's great for someone that wants to get into classics or just fun sports car. Great video
yes bro! I thought the same, but little by little I have fallen in love with the car, it looks interesting, and the speedometer is very interesting and nostalgic, for me it would be like feeling in the true 80s
@Hans Betz and @Worthless Whips, I guess that you both never heard of the Callaway Sledgehammer then, have you? Seriously, you two, go look it up on UA-cam, as well as elsewhere, online...you will both thank me later.
Im looking at buying an 88' that was a weekend only. Owned by an old man. Garage kept all original almost brand new condition. I think it will go well with my 80's pornstache and heavy stubble
Owned a 1989 red on red base purchased for myself and my mom in late 89' that we absolutely loved. It was an automatic that shifted brilliantly hard and at the time was brutally fast. In 1991 we purchased a practically new 91' base automatic white on red C4 that we still own. It only has 35K miles on the odometer as of December 2023 (garage stored) and the exterior paint and interior red leather is immaculate. We actually liked the 89' more for rally driving back then but we both still enjoy the 91' more and more these days as it has a much more refined ride than the 89' and has become our favorite. Totally agree with the MPG on the C4 🥰 for today's standard very impressive.
Great video! I needed to take out a loan to build my credit when I was 25, so I wound up with a 95 polo green Corvette with the targa top and 6-speed manual transmission with 60K miles for $9000. Super fun to drive, still have it 8 years later, sorry you had to part with yours.
You should collab with Ed Boilan at the VinWiki channel! I'm sure he'd be interested in your channel and your crazy stories. This seems like a perfect candidate car to talk with others and share its story to a massive car enthusiast audience. Either way love this content, Stay well and keep working hard, have a blessed day!
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You should have drove through Bowling Green, Ky. That's where the only Corvette Assembly plant is located, immediately next door to the National Corvette Museum.
I concur.
Can anyone there tell me what happened to my other comment post, there wasn't anything in that post that should offend anybody. You do know that I am a contributor to your cause.
I'm not taking opinions of people that drive around in their car with a mask on. Thanks but no thanks
@@Titus-as-the-Roman did you talk about his dumbass wearing a mask in his car?
I love how you bought a American car to drive across America. I hate that your good words are going to raise the price. Lol
@ThePatUltra new laws did it. sadly
Love the C4. Great video.
Nah... Bc the C5 is still more sought car vs a c4 bc not just the handling is way better as its wider vs the c4. But the C5 of course has the LS1 engine. Which will put down 40-50whp more. And they respond to mods much better. I build lsx engines and there's a reason why everyone is doing a lsx swap. I can't remember the last time I heard someone doing an ltx swap. The lt1's run decent. But with the opti and water pump issue.. It can be a headache if not done right. Back to handling... A ls1 fbody will still handle better vs a c4 vette. I own 2 actually as they are great street cars. Both are t56. And i would never give 1 up for a c4 vette. Not even a 1990 zr1. As both my fbody's make more power anyways. And with aftermarket suspension also, i stock c4 cannot touch my cars. So a high mileage C5 automatic... You can snag for $7k cash. I've seen them every so often for 6500 with higher than average mileage. Less than what he paid for this black rose c4.
I had a few 2nd gen trans sms and a 82. Loved the 82 jet black that was my knight rider car. As far as the C4 I always wondered why they done away with the digital dash. My little brother loves the C4 I myself I lean toward the C5.
Lol let them go up! I have one myself
having owned 7 c4 vettes i strongly agree these are absolutely the most under rated vettes. very easy to maintain.
Till something goes wrong under the dash!
Or you have to replace the Omnispark Distributor or ECU
@@EBlonde3 Ecu is easy to replace and cheap, and if you buy a 85-91 there is no optispark
Here I am thinking I'm some wizard for having owned 3. Very find taste, sir. They're hard to resist at their bargain once you know how much you're getting.
Really? I want one so bad lol but hearing there hard to maintain from a lot than seeing some like you say easy lol
I bought a 96 Collector's Edition 2 years ago with 49k miles for $9k and drove it from Michigan to Minnesota with no problems what so ever. Great car for the money.
@Bill Barnews it's not that huge of a deal yank the waterpump and change it. Plus the aftermarket modules like MSD are much improved.
With 49,000 miles, I would certainly HOPE there would be no problems driving two states away. I've driven some real piles of shit from WV, OH, KY, and PA to CA and OR and back, countless times.
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@Bill Barnews 96's had vented optis I believe. Mine hasent failed yet and has 105k on my 96.
Best year because it was the final year and it was the one with all the issues worked out such as the electrical
I've always felt the C4 was sexy-as-all-fck, those flip-up headlights and clean look is awesome so whoever doesn't 'love' it has ZERO taste in automotive art in my opinion
I agree wholeheartedly, I've always found the post 1990 facelifted C4's design to be one of the cleanest, sleekest, most elegant of all the corvette generations.
be thankful because of its mass hate, its worth alot less
I'm not sure that's a good thing if you're a collector, but the affordability is a plus@@2025944
I had a '96 convertible, great car. Fast, handled, like it was on rails, incredibly reliable, 25 plus mpg and like you note, sooo sexy! What's not to like?
I think the c4 was such a great design. By far the most aesthetically. understated corvette. It really has aged beautifully.
I think they're going to become more valuable in about 10-15 years. You can find a low mileage early '90s for less than $10k now.
The C4s definitely got the praise they deserved in their era. Too many have forgotten how good they are, though. I've always lusted after a Grand Sport (aside from the ZR1).
me 2 -- An opportunity came up some years ago so i had a friend check a '94 vert out for me in BC (I'm in GTA area) -- turned out one owner and in very good shape. Flew there spent few days exploring the west and drove it home. Awesome car loved it ... One of the best trips and purchases I've ever made.
I had a 90 ZR1. Talk about an engine that screams. Loved that car.
I agree, they are not underrated.
My fave...... The Sledgehammer
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X Mo 250mph Vette absolutely FUCKING crazyyyyy
And the last edition of the Callaway twin turbo
I live in america, but watching you experience america for the first time is inspiring and makes me want to go on a road trip also
Pick me up in Wisconsin 😉 My goal is when my son graduates from high school we will do the PCH from Washington down California in 2030
The C4 Corvettes and 3rd gen Camaros just have that sexy dirtbag look, man. I love 'em!
YES! especially the IROC ! 😄 as the song goes 🎶Her boyfriend 's a dick, ....He lives on my block and drives an I-ROC🎶 🤣
and the firebird
3rd gen is my favorite
C4 not so much my less
You got the dirt part right. Downright ugly. Buy a Reatta.
I had a 94 C4 and it was my daily driver. Very comfortable, and the torque combined with the light weight meant if you saw a spot in traffic, it was yours. I took it on long trips and enjoyed every second of it. The LT1 is a great motor. You can slide the back end out with 1/4 throttle if you want to. The only downside is the large door sill to climb over when you get in, and the problems with the optispark. GM doesn't make them anymore so if you need a new opti, you keep buying chinese ones until you get one that works.
or buy the msd for 700 dollars thats what i did and then you can run 2 step making launches alot easier for the manual
30 mph in the snow, on mountain roads in a rwd muscle car really is impressive.
I have owned my 93 yellow Vette for 14 years now-it never goes out of style. Still love it !
Going on 16 yrs with my 94 Polo Green 6 spd and love every time I take her out. Been a very reliable car although I'm a on top of it as far as preventive maintenance. That's the key to enjoying these beauties because if you let them go, they can take a large chunk out of your pocketbook. Especially if you're not a DIYer. I'm fortunate than I do all my own work.
I bought a 1988 9 years ago for 1800$ w/ 100k miles. Buddy knew a guy that had it in his garage for 6 years just sitting, after back surgery he couldn't get in and out easily and tired of seeing it just sit. Had it towed to the shop I was working at, tossed some ATF in the plug holes and went to lunch. Came back and threw a battery in it and it fired right up on 6 year old gas. Immediately drove it home trying to knock the flat spots out of the tires the whole way home....lol it wobbled like a clown car and the massive 2nd gear burnout clouds from rock hard tires added to the hilarity....long story short it's in the driveway with 150k miles and just as many smiles. Same motor and trans from the factory never opened(bolt-ons, big throttlebody, $a Haltech Gm PlugNplay ecu$, C5 front brake kit(A MUST), lowered as far as i cant get it without going to coilovers, black GS 17x11 for the rear and 9 for the front). Hands down the best purchase of my life.
Sounds like you made an outstanding purchase decision! Keep enjoying a great car!!!
Weird. What does 1800$ mean?!? What planet is THAT from???
@@SonnyGTA The ol "know a guy who knows a guy who heard that maybe" trick
Coil-overs definitely a worthy expenditure of $3000 on this car. Get the frame stiffeners, too, to solve the wet-noodle chassis dynamics.
I had all but written off the possibility of owning a C4, and had other things in mind for my next second/sports car. But I decided to take one last look at them. I'm old enough to remember them as new cars, when they were very impressive compared to contemporary sports cars, at any price. Still, I had, over the years, fallen into the conventional thinking that they weren't desirable now.
But THEN I realized what bargains they have truly become, at least here in the States. So I bought a 1988 Manual C4 back in January, just before the troubles really began. My particular car pushed all the right buttons, in terms of colors and specifications. And the price was right, so I snapped it up after inspecting and driving it.
The thing about the C4 that does not show itself well on video, is how much personality it has. It's "Fizzy" as Jason Cammisa likes to say: It sounds great, the throttle response is very 'snappy', the shifter feels like a rifle bolt, it has a mountain of torque right from idle, excellent suspension tuning and a vice-free chassis, outstanding driving-position ergonomics, and (I think) stunning good looks. It's easily one of the two or three cleanest Corvette designs of all time. I do have a strong preference for the original styling, though (1984-89).
Here in America, the cars are still cheap and plentiful. Reliability is outstanding, there is tons of expertise, readily available parts of any description, dramatic increases in engine power are inexpensive, and running gear parts really are cheap and DURABLE. Reproduction interior stuff and significant body damage do get expensive fast, so try to find one in very good cosmetic condition.
They may not be cheap for much longer, especially as they age-out and fall off the road; we'll see. But mine makes me smile, for sure.
Thanks for the great video! Liked and subscribed.
Technically the original exterior extended into 90 on non zr1 models. However the 90s did get the newer interior with a driver side airbag
@@ericmiller2052
Thanks, I'd overlooked the 1990 model's unique combination of early and late model characteristics. For me, the updated dash is very well done, except for one thing; the colors. I could live with the materials. It is a Corvette, after all, and relatively cheap interiors are always part of the formula that allows them to be such performance bargains. Anyway, the grey switches with orange markings turn me off. Makes it look even cheaper. This extends to the instruments, which look cheap as hell even though they are excellent functionally.
I prefer the early dash, with its F-16 inspired, all-business digital presentation. I'm probably completely alone in that! But whatever, it's very unique and I think it's cool.
Just inherited a '93 LT1. White with red interior, automatic and
I heard that's just an urban legend?
Soooooooooo fancccccyyyyyyyy!
I got a 93 LT1 white with red interior too! Mine has 81,000 miles lol. Really fun car
93 was the 40th anniversary
@@Muzzleblast-1911 I think OP meant that the 40th embroidery was supposed to be reserved for the seats of the ruby “40th Anniversary Edition” cars. But since model year 1993 was the anniversary, the embroidery was legitimate for all Corvettes that year anyway.
Yup. I have a nice 96 LT4. Some folks knock them,but when I push that pedal and row that 6 speed,it makes it all worth your while. This Car is all stock air box to exhaust tips. She is fast enough for me.
I bought a 1991 Yellow ZR-1 and it is the most fun-to-drive car I've ever owned. And as a bonus my wife is very comfortable in it too!
Wub wub wub wub wub nak nak nak...
Wow..I've always wanted a yellow Z.
Dam that's bad ass man wish I could seen an 90's zr1 lt5
@@505racing3 They are pretty inexpensive to acquire in driver condition, I got mine for $14,000. Absolutely mega driving experience, and not one that is widely known these days.
THAT is a great car!!
All Corvette's are underappreciated!!
They are the least expensive, most dependable super car you can buy!!
They aren’t all super cars. Only the newer c5’s are. All the previous are sports cars.
@@cooliodiablo6117 are you saying that the c5 and beyond are supercars or just the c5?
@@hippycow1006 probably c5 and beyond seeing as they don't really get supercar fast until the later
Base model C5 is as fast as a new v6 camaro
@@lucysmith4242 that's a little bit of a stretch. if you frame it by using a 97 base corvette with an auto then its closer. but if you take a '04 base with a 6 speed, it hits the quarter in 13 flat and 0 to 60 in 4.5 while the v6 2020 camaro is 5.0 and 13.7. the corvette in '04 had 350 horse and 360 ft lbs. the camaro 335 horse and only 284 ft lbs. and the v6 camaro weighs a little more even if you take the heaviest (3247lbs) convertible vs the lightest 2020 camaro (3354). the v6 auto camaro can get up to 3638 lbs. and then there's the z06.
American car: cheap electrical switches
British car: hold my pint
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End this man’s whole career
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Well lets compare a German car of the same vintage.
That's been the complaint that engineering was world class and the switches were cheap.
@@obsideon1343 can confirm. Every e36 I have wrenched on had this issue. You have to replace the switches. Honestly, 15+ years on the possibly originals is pretty good imo.
@@obsideon1343 Having owned a 944, a Golf GTI, and an Audi GT, I can verify this to be true. Cheap plastics that don't feel up to the task.
@@onemoremisfit tl;dr
I love my '93 C4...best $6500 I ever spent on a car...it's brought me many many hours of driving pleasure and has been amazingly reliable...she's a keeper.
Who thinks a C4 is ugly?? Those are some of the best-looking cars ever made - especially after the facelift in the 90s, absolutely beautiful.
I am sorry to hear you are letting it go, but I get it. Back in 1998 I had to let my Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS go for lack of garage space. It killed me.
Still remember the euro coupe montes.i lusted after ss Montes growing up. Being older I finally relaxed what a turd these were in terms of that 305 v8. This car deserved a better motor.
Craig and I talk C4's all the time. If he could find an RHD one I think he'd have it. :)
1987 burgundy with a marine 350 in it. It revved really high it was my father's. RIP dad
@@brandonburr4900 your supposed to swap it as soon as you get the car home👍
My wife has a 93 Anniversary model that stays in our garage (along with my 2011 Camaro SS) all the time. It only has 80,000 miles on it, and it runs perfect. It's a great car.
why does it stay in the garage?
Drive them!!!!!
Really enjoyed your story. Must've been a great trip! I love my '84! The only thing it lacked was power. Cured that with a 500hp 383. What a fun car to drive!
tightest suspension ever, I miss mine, upgraded to c5 and miss the handling,
@@darylnystrom1094 The C5 with the Z51 handing package is noticeably better than the base. I was shocked at how soft the base suspension is. The Z51 upgrade makes it handle more like the Z06.
Hello my fellow Corvette fans , I have just bought a 1991 c4 I'm so excited, it's my first 🥇 paid 12,900
In 1987 I bought my first and only Z52 C4. I still have her. Well over 230,000 miles on her frame. I just rebuilt the engine and the transmission. She now is a lot Naughtier than she was. I agree, 27 - 30 mpg on the standard engine is normal. Now I get 15 -17, but she's as fast as a modern day model. Cheers!
A bittersweet review of a car that will probably invoke memories for years to come. You can't watch it without thinking about the special cars and their associated memories in our lives. Your C4 will be the vignette for this chapter of your life. A thought provoking video as always, Winston. Good luck with your dream car.
I agree the C-4 is underrated, styles come and go, the C-4 will be back in style sooner or later!
The problem is with people that have no sense of style, the C4 is one of the best cars ever made, especially the 91 through 96 years.
It still looks in style to me.
@@kcjive you mean millennial idiots.
Actually the style made it back in the C7 version (at least the Black Rose Metallic color and the F-14A Tomcat aircraft-inspired dash design) :-)
@@edmusick7794 calm down buddy and be glad the millennials aren't into them. Take a look at what's happened to vintage Harley's since hipsters got into them.
It truly is sad these cars don’t get the credit they deserve. I’ve had mine for 20 yrs. I don’t have the time to drive it as much as I’d like, but I refused to sell it for next to nothing. You can’t buy the wheels and tires for what some of these cars sell for.
Ship it to the UK I'll have it..haaaa..beautiful car by the way.
I'm right there with you. Worth more in my hands than selling her.
Older cars will be loved more as technology advances
Whenever I heard the voice I thought, "Wait a minute.. Is this Serpentza??" I never knew he had his own car channel, too. That's cool! One of the most memorable days I had as a kid was whenever my dad picked me up from school in his C4. It's a neat car for sure.
The 1992 - 1996 C4 Corvette is one of the best looking cars/ Vettes ever made. How the Hell anyone can think the C3’s better looking is beyond me. The LT1 is an awesome motor to boot and the vehicle handles/ brakes great! Awesome car thanks for reviewing it.
I've had 2 C4s in my lifetime. I still have a 96' LT4 black/black. I don't think I'd ever let it go out of the stable.
C4 drips with 80’s and I love it. It’s not my favorite corvette by any means, but it’s a great car that I’d be proud to own. Love the long hood, pop up headlights and round rear taillights
I have a 95 C4 Corvette. It’s polo green and it’s one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Targa top off when I go cruising. A head turner. Get compliments all the time. I just love ❤️ it.
The C4s are becoming few and far between, especially good examples of them.
We Love our 1996 LT4 6 speed. We found it with 30k mint 100% original. Hands down the most fun car I have ever owned. I absolutely love driving it all the time. Great Video! Thank you for steering us in the decision of getting a c4.
I owned a C3 (70') Corvette for 23 years and absolutely loved that car. Easiest car ever to work on, which was rare, rock solid reliable. Beautiful lines and fun gadgets far ahead of their time. Fiber optic light monitoring system, hidden headlights and wipers with vacuum operated covers. 4 wheel disc brakes, even had headlight washers. It was a blast to drive and I drove across country more than once. Limited cargo space was its only flaw. I may consider a C4 at some point. Great video.
...I picked up a magazine in 1983 here in Australia and found an article on the C4 Corvette due out the next year. I was 17yo then and made a promise to myself that I would own a C4 Corvette one day. I still have that very same magazine in my shed... along with the black 87' C4 convertible I bought back in 2007. You're right Winston, these were way ahead of their time and are still an exceptional vehicle to drive. Great vid mate 🦘... keep the stories coming 👍
funny, I like C4 more than C3.
Same here
Delicious doorstop
I think the C2 is the most beautiful car ever made
I also think the C3 is the ugliest car ever made
@@T0RP ki
@@zacharyclarke4240 that surprises me since c3s looks the most similar to the c2 in my opinion
I love how you literally have a tetris bag in the trunk.
totally unplanned too...
@@laowhy86 Where can I get one of those? :D
I'm not a huge fan of the C4 by itself, but the 1996 C4 Grand Sport is simply gorgeous. The vibrant blue with a long, thick white strip going right down the middle, and red front fender stripes just all play on it's style very well.
My neighbor had a 96 grand sport. Traded it in for a c6 base model lol
@@jdvisualz3391 Pain.
Oh my god! it's you guys! i just happened accross this because I was looking at Corvette stuff haha!
C3s had this same stigma for years. I guess the C4 isn't quite old enough to be "cool" yet. Sounds like a great car for the money.
Exactly!
I’m 18. I bought one for 3500 and am fixing it up. Rebuilt engine and trans for a few grand. Great project car
The C4 is just a used car yet... Too hard to get in and out of, I almost bought a pristine '96... Couldn't get in or out of it gracefully. I'm 58 with arthritis... I really tried, but at 6'2, this beauty was just not gonna happen... Beautiful ride for 10,500... Had to pass...
@@lonmcq7317 Sad because once you learn the proper technique,it isn't as hard as one thinks.
Always been a 'sports car' person, but being a family man for many years on a working man's budget, the vehicle budget was restricted for many years to American 'family car' sedans and reliable transportation. Always lusted for a British sports car the likes of an MG or Triumph and after my kids were all grown up and on their own, finally found myself in a position to be able to get myself a 'toy'. One day while driving past a local used car lot, they had a really beautiful Corvette convertible parked out front so I decided to take a look. Long story short after a test ride I fell in love with it and decided to purchase it. It is a 1992 convertible, LT1 engine, auto transmission, and in excellent condition. I have found it to be whatever I want it to be; a sedate easy to drive and live with daily driver, or an exciting sports car with plenty of power when it's needed. And I get plenty of compliments and waves from other Corvette owners. No regrets about buying a used C4 Corvette.
I remember when the C4 came out, everyone knew they were a big advancement. I remember reading all the test results in the magazines of the time. It was the only American sports car that could even think about competing with contemporary European sports cars. Being a teenager, they were far out of reach for me, but I still lusted after them. C3 was great from an industrial design point of view, but basically 60's tech. The last few years were especially pathetic.
It didn't just compete with them, it smashed them in the nuts. The car dominated Porsche (and everyone else) so completely in SCCA it was banned and put into its own series.
The last few years had the lt1/4
@@dr.lyleevans6915 He was talking about the last few years of the C3.
@greg B my friends father bought a new ‘84 and half the people on the block were outside looking at it in awe; it looked like a spaceship compared to the late 70’s-mid 80’s cars that were the common sight at the time(except for the odd aerodynamic fords that were coming out at the time). Long story short, still an excellent car today if you can handle the stiff ride and a creak or rattle which is par for the course in ANY older sports car. This was also the first corvette I ever sat in and left an everlasting impression on me!
Shelby Avant Ahh Yep, your right. I can’t believe i missed that lol.
Anyway, for me personally when it comes to C3’s, the earlier the better. I think the early ones look better, and also had the better available powertrains by a long shot (basically breaks down like this;
•later C3’s: some of the worst/least volumetrically efficient and weak/anemic power-plants to ever grace American roads
•Earlier C3’s: Some of the most powerful and sought-after big-blocks and SBC’s of all-time (427/7.0L monster included!)
This was much due to the oil crisis (incredibly high fuel prices as well as limited supply of fuel which resulted in 6-hour lines, rations, low maximum purchases etc.; all of which made the prospect of owning a muscle car unappealing to say the least), federally mandated emissions (catalytic converters, smaller carbs running lean, lower compression, restricted intake etc., all of which utterly destroy power output.
The C4 which I mistakenly referred to was super weak in its 84’ debut, but as the generation aged, so did its power output and overall driveability and performance. The LT-1’s were good performers, with amazing low-end torque and available 6-sp manuals. The LT-4’s in the 96’s and other special editions (Grand Sports) we’re off the charts sick. I had a friend with one transplanted into a 96’ Camaro with only a few bolt-ons; it would hang with my modded 02’ Z06 up until around 80. The LT-5’s from the ZR-1’s were next level, although rare and expensive. They were Yamaha designed with help from Lotus iirc. DOHC (not pushrod!), high-compression, fuel-injection, high-revving, ~400 hp beasts, which was world class super car territory in the early 90’s without even considering the reasonable price tag.
What a great endorsement of something Ive known for a long time. The C4s are underrated great cars.
Odd. The C4 is and always will be my favorite generation 'Vette.
I love the C3s
@@historyguy4351 nobody asked you
I personally love the way how the C3 looks most, but I think the C4 is a much better all around corvette
I'd thought the clean lines of the C4 still look amazing - better than even the C3 to my eyes, and behind only the C2 in terms of styling.
@@historyguy4351 my mannnnnn C3 gang
good video , im a Corvette specialist for ab 30 years and i have a few c4 Corvettes
I just bought a 1985 C4 with 55k miles for a steal and love it so much!
I just bought an 85 with 70,000 miles in late October love it love the car just hate how hard it is to get back out once you're in LOL
I own a C4 ZR1 for 17 years with no major issues. On FB their were ladies who broke up with husbands or lovers. I suggested they buy a C4 ZR1 or C4 LT1. I said you can get a ZR1 or a C4 LT1 for cheap price. Most bought a C4 LT1 and did not regret it. They took their C4 on road trips and meet different folks and had nothing but fun. I had passed your video on. Thanks for the nice video.
I love them. Certainly not under rated in my real world except the Crossfire Injected which was horrible on power but got easily 30 miles per gallon on gas and 19/20 in town. Can't beat that for something that stopped and handled great especially for its time
That color on that car looks like my Cadillac color blackberry and I agree it’s the best car color I’ve seen yet. Truly a eye catcher
Hey I’m like 99% sure you bought this car off my father in Tucson az . It’s good to see the car was driven 👏🏽
I love all the car variety you guys have been bringing to the channel. Keep up the great work and stay safe! :)
Since I discovered this car I’ve gotten in love with it, I am still young so I have to wait many time until I can finally get the money to get one. This video is my inspiration and every time I watch it I get more and more inspired so in the future I can own my dream car!
Samw im saving up rn
The C4 Vette is a fantastic car! I will never sell it! Windows down and turn up the music! Road trip!!
I agree. C4 is a Great beautiful car.
Black rose in my opinion is as beautiful as Ruby Red.
The interieur is much better since 1990.
7.200 $ is few money for a C4 in good condition.
Its my absolute dream car.
greetings from germany
7:28 Wife flys in from China then he takes her to Panda Express. Lmao!
Omg I fuckin died 🤣🤣🤣lmaoooo
she won't recognize the food.
I read this comment at 7:27 😆 wth?
I took my sons all the way to the UK and they wouldn’t eat anywhere but McDonalds. Guess it’s a matter of what you like.
The guilty pleasure of Chinese visiting America.
The C4 is a bargain, especially the later cars, and are such better performers/more comfortable than the C3 IMO. I have a L98 GTA and I'd love to add a LT4 C4 at some point.
What year Trans am GTA? I like the 87's the most
MisterBuklau Mine is an 88’ , it’s bright red with grey interior.
@@reddragon6613 Nice, does yours have the silver ground effects?
Ive always wanted an 85 trans am with the silver ground effects.
MisterBuklau No, the GTA were one solid color with no fender air extractors like on the Trans am.
Never stated the mileage when he purchased it. Not sure I would take a trip across the country with one with over 100k unless the records show it had been maintained. Did like the video. He's right about the C4.
I wouldn't hesitate to if it ran well. It's a diehard
If it'll drive a hundred miles without a problem, it'll drive ten thousand.
That colour is incredible! There's also a green mist colour that looks sensational.
I think your car must have almost doubled in the time since you bought it.
I live in Tokyo and own a black C4 ZR-1
Please post a video of it. It would be awesome to see a C4 ZR-1 driving through Tokyo, especially with outside shots.
I bought my dream car for 5k with 54k miles. And it's a 1994 Pontiac Firebird Formula, I'm inlove with it.
I love the C4 corvette since watching the A-team as a teenager!! LOL ;) :)
Yes funny I'm not really a Corvette guy but I've always wanted to see for because I love the face man
I love my 86 C4. Plenty of power, and it handles curves like a dream.
YES my favorite channel in the world! I wish i was working full time again so i could become a patreon, but i have been only working part time since the pandemic started. Im just happy i have a job still and make enough to pay the bills at least.
Stay awesome everyone
A lot of times people compare the Corvettes, or American cars in general, to European cars. They then moan about handling refinement ect. But what they fail to realize is that US cars like this were build for US roads. Long distance straight roads with a turn here and there. They're for cruising the vast country comfortably and allowing you to enjoy the journey along the way. Do it in a high sprung Eurocar from the same time frame and your tailbone will regret it. I speak from experience. No doubt they're better for the twisting and turning European roads, but for a long distance journeys on US roads, I'd take comfortable grand touring car like this any day.
It is good to see someone FINALLY giving some love to a great car... this is just ONE thing that I want to point out... in the video you, rather emphatically, said that spare parts are NOT cheap for this car. In response to that I would merely ask... what parts are you looking at... I have been working on and restoring C4 Corvettes for 22 years now and frankly... you can take a complete piece of junk car and completely rebuild it (minus the paint job of course) for around $5,000 to $8,000... that is new carpet and interior, all new suspension, new weather striping, new exhaust and even allows for some engine and transmission repair if needed. Frankly, from my experience, the C4 Corvette is the one of the cheapest... possibly THE cheapest... way to get a performance car that there is... even if you need to fix it up.
How much does the paint job run? Wondering what I'm in for whenever the clearcoat finally goes on my C5.
Winston you need to get a black California license plate to go with your older Corvette makes it more original
From a British Chap this is high praise. also that wife, good get bro.
Wow, feels like the end of an era somehow. I first started watching your vids around when you had that America trip. Loved your Quest for the Best series.
In the summer of 1987 I bought my Z52 coupe. I still have it and drive it on weekends. 236,000 original miles. Never broken down. Getting a new long block built right now. Rebuilding everything right now. Can't wait to finish her restoration.
I have an 89 red on red Vette and I'm constantly getting head turns and compliments on a good choice. Never had a comment otherwise. She really is a beauty and a joy to drive.
I didn’t know the c4 had traction control and the fact that it still works is impressive. I prefer the style of the c3 over the c4 but your video gives me perspective. 👍
People that understand the Corvette legacy realize that this car is amazing!
its nice to see this gen get some love. i used to dislike the C4, having grown up dreaming of a C5, but the C4 has *really* been growing on me the last few months. i think id be happy if i could get a late spec ZR-1 or preferably Grand Sport.
I just bought a 96 vet. Best car I’ve ever owned. I’m 71 years old.
Great video. Bought my red '95 6Sp 9 years ago and still enjoy driving it. Handles like it's on rails and gets 27 MPG on the highway like you said. A lot of car for 7 - $10K.
I love my 95 black rose.
Right?.. dark rose metallic are the fast ones
Awesome. Love my 94 6 spd Polo Green
Glad You found a well cared example of a c4! My first job as a kid was at a Corvette specialty shop. Talk about fond memories! Also, the old small block 350 is a damn tank and extremely reliable. Electronic gremlins were the most problematic with this gen. Cheers
PS we lived in the snow for 18 years, imagine driving a Crown Vic in the snow, so yeah, we ended up buying a Subaru and a GMC truck with four-wheel-drive
I have a 93 LT1 C4,it’s very fun to drive!!
Several years ago I sold my "84 911 Carrera to my boss. Loved the car, worked on it myself but it was a lot to worry about. Quite unexpectedly I bought a "94 C4 w/ a stick for 1/3 the money. I love this car. It's perfect! It never breaks and I can park it at the grocery store, unlocked and never worry a second. "Just an old Corvette." Two seats, clutch pedal, 300 hp, handles great, made in Kentucky, cheap to buy. I've owned about 35 cars. This is one of my favorites. Going to keep this one.
The C4 aged well over its long 12 year run. I think with its mid-cycle refresh it was actually made better looking, which is unusual for a car. Sleek bodywork slung low over big tires and a big V8, just what a Corvette should be. A late ZR1 is on my wish list!
Winston, I love the tone you have for this video. Straight shooting, honest and great footage. Keep up the good work :D
Thanks mate!
4:15 Sick Top Gun shot. Corvette life with the sawblades
I literally paused the video at this point and I was like, "Hey, that's the Top Gun house!" Then I did a Google search to verify that my memory wasn't completely failing me just yet.
I bought a 90 L98 C4 manual. With 56,337 miles and I absolutely love it. It’s polo green and in mint condition. Bought it for the same price of 7,250.
Man just the talent in putting these vids together is so impressive. This is some quality entertainment.
It's probably the most beautiful Corvette in my opinion, along with the C3 maybe.
Especially with the round tail lights.
So sad, but since I know what you have in the garage I can understand letting this one go... It is also not that kid-friendly...
I’ve owned a few C3s. The C4 suspension and handling is light years ahead of the C3. I still love the 1969 Body design. In my opinion the only improvement a 69 Corvette ever needed is a full length hood to delete the awful wiper door.
To me the C4 is one of the most iconic cars of the 80's. Just like the 3rd gen Camaro or the Trans Am. I was born in 1982 and these were my little kid dream cars. And I know my father loved to have a Corvette once, but he didn't buy one until he died in 2012. Now I drive a 2015 Camaro and I'm totally in love with the car. I drive it to work every day and back ...
Love my 95 convertible, very comfortable on long trips and looks a lot like a Ferrari Daytona.
My son owned a C-4 Corvette, fast car, bought it for $7000, but couldn’t keep it, because he has a wife and two kids
Same happened to my dad, when he got married in the 90's for the 2nd time, and my ex step mother eventually made him get something more practical because of me, and my sister, which was a Mercury Cougar, which still had plenty of get up, and go though, along with a Ford F-150 crewcab with the 1/2 doors for our farm work.
Nothing wrong with keeping a nice weekend car.
@Jon Jonson Alright, but then you have to pay child support till the kid/s are of the age of 18, and alimony depending on how long you where together, and how much she relied on your income to survive, and if she has a good lawyer, and you end up with a crooked liberal man hating judge in family, and/or divorce court, that could end up being upwards of 60- 70% of your total income. Us men are fucked, so I'd get rid of the car first, as it's far cheaper.
I miss my C4, drove it for 10 years.
I bought a 1993 C4 Convertible about one month ago. It’s my first Corvette and it does not disappoint. Glad you got to enjoy the USA!
I have a silver '85 that my grandpa gave to me. They are so much fun to drive, reliable, easy to maintain etc. I really love the car. It's great for someone that wants to get into classics or just fun sports car. Great video
Welcome to America and like you; I love the Corvette.
Ill take a late model c4 all day every day, and daily it .. i love my 95 SS impala but I miss my trans am ttpops, and I always wanted a c4
Me: The C4s are ugly and boring
Me after watching the video: OMG THEY ARE SO COOL
yes bro! I thought the same, but little by little I have fallen in love with the car, it looks interesting, and the speedometer is very interesting and nostalgic, for me it would be like feeling in the true 80s
@Hans Betz and @Worthless Whips, I guess that you both never heard of the Callaway Sledgehammer then, have you? Seriously, you two, go look it up on UA-cam, as well as elsewhere, online...you will both thank me later.
I have wanted to do that since I was 16 years old I'm 61 I bought me an 85 just this fall I love it just don't like the oil I see on top of the intake
This whole thread has raised the price lol
Im looking at buying an 88' that was a weekend only. Owned by an old man. Garage kept all original almost brand new condition. I think it will go well with my 80's pornstache and heavy stubble
Owned a 1989 red on red base purchased for myself and my mom in late 89' that we absolutely loved. It was an automatic that shifted brilliantly hard and at the time was brutally fast. In 1991 we purchased a practically new 91' base automatic white on red C4 that we still own. It only has 35K miles on the odometer as of December 2023 (garage stored) and the exterior paint and interior red leather is immaculate. We actually liked the 89' more for rally driving back then but we both still enjoy the 91' more and more these days as it has a much more refined ride than the 89' and has become our favorite. Totally agree with the MPG on the C4 🥰 for today's standard very impressive.
Great video! I needed to take out a loan to build my credit when I was 25, so I wound up with a 95 polo green Corvette with the targa top and 6-speed manual transmission with 60K miles for $9000. Super fun to drive, still have it 8 years later, sorry you had to part with yours.
So lucky you got the 6 speed
You should collab with Ed Boilan at the VinWiki channel! I'm sure he'd be interested in your channel and your crazy stories. This seems like a perfect candidate car to talk with others and share its story to a massive car enthusiast audience. Either way love this content, Stay well and keep working hard, have a blessed day!