Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

Since I just bought a brand new Nissan Titan, I can't afford more than about 10 grand. So I am hoping to get a LT1 vette for around 10 grand.

$10 grand means it will probably be higher mileage. Maybe if I can get lucky, I can find one with under 100k miles on it. Definitely under 120k.
I have never owned a Corvette. Questions:

1.) What are common problems with C4's? I dont want a piece of junk.I am most concerned with expensive or hard to fix things like engine/transmission issues. I want a 6spd, butit will really come down to who has the right car at the right price, so I could end up with an4A. I had a friend with a '94 anditwas clean and ran as strong as a new car even at 130k miles last time I went in it. He bought his for $11k back in 2001 with 89k on it.

2.) In all seriousness, about how much should I pay for one? I am doing this on a budget, so I don't wana take a big hit on this if it turns out to be a lemon.

3.) I haven't asked my insurance yet, but what kind of insurance premiums do y'all pay? I am a 25 year old male with a perfect driving record.

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

Now I don't mean to be a smart ass here but my response would be:


KEEP SAVIN'

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

I have a '92 A4, convertible for sale. Send me a PM if interested.

CG

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

[&:]A4??? Whats that?[&:]

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

Automatic, 4 speed.

CG

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

WHAT??? Ya' givin' up yer vette there CGeorge?

Gettin' an '08, huh?

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

cwb,
I bought a '99 convertible a few months ago. It looks like I'll have to give away the C4. No interest from anyone!
1!
I really like the C5 much better than the C4 - no comparison... the LS1 motor is amazing.

CG

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

I bought a '99 convertible a few months ago. I love the C5 much better than the C4. I'm hooked.

CG

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

If cash ain't tight right now there CGeorge, wait until spring to put the machine on the market. That would also give you time to do house cleanin' - dirty grease from around the lube fittin's and the like, also the corner jam in the dash and center console... Those things can mean serious $ell points, that show extreme maintenence.

And chech out the local auto trader, and see how many vettes are on the blocks right now. I betcha' there's alot. If not, maybe give it a try...

RE: Looking to buy a 92-96 C4 vette. questions...
 

Get your deductible set at $1000.

You will pay MUCH, MUCH less for the same coverage if you do. See for yourself.

THEN, find out exactly how much less you pay, and every penny, up to $1000, has to go in some account just for that. After that, you got more cash to drop new partson the car.