C4 Advice

[Jim T.]

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Closing in on a '85 here on the east coast. Car has never been driven in snow and has all the bells and whistles. Price is right. Only 35,000 miles. Plan to inspect the car this coming week and if it's as described with pictures and a telphone call, I'll most likely purchase it. Thanks to all who responded and assisted.

David

David I have been driving a 1985 since 1992. Still enjoy it. My wife and I agree that the seats are very comfortable for us, even on long trips. Like the 85's seats better that the optional seats in my 96 LT4. Use 87 gas and no problems in performance. The R12 air conditioning system is great. Just over 100K on it now, original motor, transmission, and rear end. Bose radio was repaired, it is real easy to remove though.
With only 35K on the one you are looking it, it should give you a lot of miles.
I really like the way mine handles.

[Mark K.]

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I agree Joe. And while I love my C3's looks, I also love the understated, clean look of my C4.

I would also argue, ironically, that the C4's subtlety was dramatic in the sense that it looked so different from late C3s. It's a design that I think was appropriate then and still looks great today.

I agree, the C4s do look great. Though I prefer the later C4s, the early C4s definitely look like a toned down C3. The early C4s have the Kamm back similar to the chrome bumper C3s and a similar front end to the 80-82 C3s.

I personally think my C4 looks very dramatic - every bit as much as my C2:

[David L.]

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I'm back to let everyone know I purchased the C4 with 35,000 miles. Inspected it yesterday and it is a lot nicer than I garnered from the pictures and conversations. It runs strong and has some extra parts including the original date coded wheels and tires. The previous owner purchased an extra set of rims and put Falcon tires on them. For the price, condition and my intent to have a nice driveable car, I think I did OK. Thanks to all who gave me advice on this purchase.

David

[Jack P.]

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I'm back to let everyone know I purchased the C4 with 35,000 miles. Inspected it yesterday and it is a lot nicer than I garnered from the pictures and conversations. It runs strong and has some extra parts including the original date coded wheels and tires. The previous owner purchased an extra set of rims and put Falcon tires on them. For the price, condition and my intent to have a nice driveable car, I think I did OK. Thanks to all who gave me advice on this purchase.

David

Looks like the run down here to civilization is going to be a piece of cake. Good luck with you new car. Fun to drive , comfortable a/c what more can you ask for.

I get my car back tomorrow, and will start to put all the interior and exterior parts back on.

Hope to see you before I leave on my trip

Jack

[Jim T.]

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I'm back to let everyone know I purchased the C4 with 35,000 miles. Inspected it yesterday and it is a lot nicer than I garnered from the pictures and conversations. It runs strong and has some extra parts including the original date coded wheels and tires. The previous owner purchased an extra set of rims and put Falcon tires on them. For the price, condition and my intent to have a nice driveable car, I think I did OK. Thanks to all who gave me advice on this purchase.

David

Enjoy the C4 David, reg gas--gas mileage is good, you car has a lot of miles left to enjoy.

[Peter M.]

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Closing in on a '85 here on the east coast. Car has never been driven in snow and has all the bells and whistles. Price is right. Only 35,000 miles. Plan to inspect the car this coming week and if it's as described with pictures and a telphone call, I'll most likely purchase it. Thanks to all who responded and assisted.

David

Is this Rick Capone's car?

[Peter M.]

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I agree, too.
The clam shell hood reminds me of the old cab-over-tilt diesel rigs from the 50's - 70-s. White, Diamond T, Autocar, Dodge, Mack, International, Brockway, GMC, Reo.

Funny you should say that as the clam shell hood always reminded me of the D Type Jags, Ferrari's and Maserati's.

[Peter M.]

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Stay away from the Doug Nash transmission.

Z51 is nice to have (I loooooooove mine), so long as you are prepared to have your teeth rattled. If you enjoy spirited driving then you should have it on your list.

Bose radios have had their share of problems with the individually amplified speakers.

Early C4s have issues with instrument clusters, in some cases.

Sport seats are problematic. Avoid them.

If the ECM has its original PROM chip, it should be upgraded to the service replacement which appeared in 1986.

Have you ever had or maintained a Super T10 Doug Nash 4+3 transmission ?

[Peter M.]

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I agree, too.
The clam shell hood reminds me of the old cab-over-tilt diesel rigs from the 50's - 70-s. White, Diamond T, Autocar, Dodge, Mack, International, Brockway, GMC, Reo.

Funny you should say that as the clam shell hood always reminded me of the D Type Jags, Ferrari's and Maserati's....

[Joe C.]

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Have you ever had or maintained a Super T10 Doug Nash 4+3 transmission ?

No, Peter, never.
I bought my '85 new, and the 4+3 received so much bad press at that time, that I opted for the 700-R4. I have no regrets, and especially like the stump-pulling 3.08 1st gear. Easily lights up the tires.

[Clem Z.]

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Funny you should say that as the clam shell hood always reminded me of the D Type Jags, Ferrari's and Maserati's....

the expensive to replace clam shell hood is one reason why a C-5 cost less than a C-4 to insure as i found out when i went to get insurance on my new 97 C-5. the bolt on fenders are also a reason a C-5 is cheaper to insure as GM contacted insurance companies when designing the C-5 to help lower the insurance costs. be glad you don't own a viper as that clam shell hood cost over $11 grand to replace.

[David L.]

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Peter,

Yes it's Rick Capone's car. As stated, very, very nice. I'll basically drive the car and keep it out of the inclement weather. I'm real excited to get it in my garage.

Dave

[Patrick N.]

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very clean! David, I hope you get many miles of enjoyment out of your new ride (but not too many miles as to affect the value).
Enjoy!

[Joe L.]

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Peter,

Yes it's Rick Capone's car. As stated, very, very nice. I'll basically drive the car and keep it out of the inclement weather. I'm real excited to get it in my garage.

Dave

Dave-----


What year model is this C4?

[Peter M.]

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Peter,

Yes it's Rick Capone's car. As stated, very, very nice. I'll basically drive the car and keep it out of the inclement weather. I'm real excited to get it in my garage.

Dave

I have had several Corvette related dealings with Rick Capone over the past several years and I can tell you that he is a stand up guy. He is a very knowledgeable Corvette enthusiast and a straight shooter. While I have not seen his 85 Corvette personally, I have seen many photos of the car over the past several months. It sure looks like a great car to me and I would not hesitate to purchase a Corvette from Rick.

Good luck with your new C4.