Kicking off IMSBD Weekend Early
12-09-2017, 02:32 PM
#271
Rennlist Member
At first I thought you were missing a 0 on the '93 C4 price. Oh, you mean that kind of C4. Lol.
12-09-2017, 03:31 PM
#273
Nordschleife Master
hahaha... yea, I'm not giving up my hopes for another 996, but when something like this comes your way, it's hard to pass it up especially if the owner is willing to knock off a little more. Seems like $6500 is pretty good deal. Most of the C4 with this amount of miles are going for more than $10,000 in my area. Oh the pressure!!!!!!
12-09-2017, 04:21 PM
#274
Give it a good drive. If you enjoy it, buy it & clean it up a bit (you would enjoy it). Then sell for a few more $$ than you paid & keep marching towards another 996. OR just drive the vette & enjoy it, hard to lose.
12-09-2017, 04:30 PM
#275
Rennlist Member
hahaha... yea, I'm not giving up my hopes for another 996, but when something like this comes your way, it's hard to pass it up especially if the owner is willing to knock off a little more. Seems like $6500 is pretty good deal. Most of the C4 with this amount of miles are going for more than $10,000 in my area. Oh the pressure!!!!!!
12-09-2017, 07:23 PM
#278
Nordschleife Master
Too much Viagra???
Makes me wonder if the headlight motors are frozen up? Seems like I remember a Velocity show about older Corvettes and that the flip-up motors were prone to freeze up on these cars. My "path of righteousness" would be to ultimately put the profits for a 996 coupe. Looking at the current values, -100K miles C4 are grabbing around $10K, but I don't have a clue about these cars and so I'm hoping Schnelly can help me with some advice. But I haven't bought it yet. I'm waiting to here some answers about the mechanicals. If everything checks out, I'll go over and test drive it.
Does anyone know if that low fender panel is fiberglass like the rest of the body? Wonder what it will cost to repair and repaint?
Almost forgot... Long live the IMSB!!!
12-09-2017, 08:25 PM
#279
Much like the 996, you have to keep the hidden costs in mind.
Gold chains.
Polyester shirts missing the top 5 buttons.
Chest hair Rogain.
2 gallons of lard to grease your hair and "awesome" 70s stash.
Gold chains.
Polyester shirts missing the top 5 buttons.
Chest hair Rogain.
2 gallons of lard to grease your hair and "awesome" 70s stash.
12-09-2017, 11:55 PM
#281
Race Director
12-10-2017, 12:19 AM
#282
12-10-2017, 11:31 AM
#283
12-10-2017, 04:08 PM
#284
B3,
Is it an auto or a 6spd? Either way, its a good car with relatively low miles for the year, in a desirable color, and with the glass top option. A 93' is an LT1 (was the LT4 available in 93'?) car, which is better than the tuned port cars with the horsepower robbing long intake runners on the slightly earlier ones. The lower fender panel, just like all body panels on that car is fiberglass. I THINK they made that lower fender from 91' to 93' or 94,' but don't quote me on it, because I could easily be wrong. It has been many years since I had my C4s. The 95' & 96' model lower (shark gill) fenders were the best looking (just my opinion) of the 91' to 96' C4s, and is an easy update to do. The broken piece between the door and the rear fender well on the beltline is also an easy fix. Be patient and you'll find the pieces in the same color so you can avoid painting. Also, the bolster on the driver's side will be the first piece of that interior to show wear. New leather skins aren't cheap, especially if it's the sports seats. The air actuated lumbar tends to go out on those, as well. Also, if both headlights aren't working, it might be an indicator that the problem isn't with the individual headlight motors. One will typically go, but not both simultaneously. There's also a manual **** that you can access when the hood is up.
Now for the bad part. The C4 isn't a highly desirable Corvette. I like them, but because LSx powered C5's are at the 10k+ level and sometimes below, finding a buyer might not be easy. I wouldn't pay over 5k for that car with the issues that I can see... perhaps a little less, but I don't buy any vehicles that aren't a great deal. Maybe your market is different there, but you have to leave room for repairs that you know about, as well as surprises, and room for a little profit. Otherwise, what's the point of spending time sourcing parts, working on it, and then dealing with buyers for it on the other end?
But if you just want a project car that's fun to rip around in and do donuts when nobody is looking, you'll really enjoy that car. C4's are a lot of fun
Is it an auto or a 6spd? Either way, its a good car with relatively low miles for the year, in a desirable color, and with the glass top option. A 93' is an LT1 (was the LT4 available in 93'?) car, which is better than the tuned port cars with the horsepower robbing long intake runners on the slightly earlier ones. The lower fender panel, just like all body panels on that car is fiberglass. I THINK they made that lower fender from 91' to 93' or 94,' but don't quote me on it, because I could easily be wrong. It has been many years since I had my C4s. The 95' & 96' model lower (shark gill) fenders were the best looking (just my opinion) of the 91' to 96' C4s, and is an easy update to do. The broken piece between the door and the rear fender well on the beltline is also an easy fix. Be patient and you'll find the pieces in the same color so you can avoid painting. Also, the bolster on the driver's side will be the first piece of that interior to show wear. New leather skins aren't cheap, especially if it's the sports seats. The air actuated lumbar tends to go out on those, as well. Also, if both headlights aren't working, it might be an indicator that the problem isn't with the individual headlight motors. One will typically go, but not both simultaneously. There's also a manual **** that you can access when the hood is up.
Now for the bad part. The C4 isn't a highly desirable Corvette. I like them, but because LSx powered C5's are at the 10k+ level and sometimes below, finding a buyer might not be easy. I wouldn't pay over 5k for that car with the issues that I can see... perhaps a little less, but I don't buy any vehicles that aren't a great deal. Maybe your market is different there, but you have to leave room for repairs that you know about, as well as surprises, and room for a little profit. Otherwise, what's the point of spending time sourcing parts, working on it, and then dealing with buyers for it on the other end?
But if you just want a project car that's fun to rip around in and do donuts when nobody is looking, you'll really enjoy that car. C4's are a lot of fun
Last edited by Flat6Music; 12-10-2017 at 04:28 PM.
12-10-2017, 09:29 PM
#285
Nordschleife Master
B3,
Is it an auto or a 6spd? Either way, its a good car with relatively low miles for the year, in a desirable color, and with the glass top option. A 93' is an LT1 (was the LT4 available in 93'?) car, which is better than the tuned port cars with the horsepower robbing long intake runners on the slightly earlier ones. The lower fender panel, just like all body panels on that car is fiberglass. I THINK they made that lower fender from 91' to 93' or 94,' but don't quote me on it, because I could easily be wrong. It has been many years since I had my C4s. The 95' & 96' model lower (shark gill) fenders were the best looking (just my opinion) of the 91' to 96' C4s, and is an easy update to do. The broken piece between the door and the rear fender well on the beltline is also an easy fix. Be patient and you'll find the pieces in the same color so you can avoid painting. Also, the bolster on the driver's side will be the first piece of that interior to show wear. New leather skins aren't cheap, especially if it's the sports seats. The air actuated lumbar tends to go out on those, as well. Also, if both headlights aren't working, it might be an indicator that the problem isn't with the individual headlight motors. One will typically go, but not both simultaneously. There's also a manual **** that you can access when the hood is up.
Now for the bad part. The C4 isn't a highly desirable Corvette. I like them, but because LSx powered C5's are at the 10k+ level and sometimes below, finding a buyer might not be easy. I wouldn't pay over 5k for that car with the issues that I can see... perhaps a little less, but I don't buy any vehicles that aren't a great deal. Maybe your market is different there, but you have to leave room for repairs that you know about, as well as surprises, and room for a little profit. Otherwise, what's the point of spending time sourcing parts, working on it, and then dealing with buyers for it on the other end?
But if you just want a project car that's fun to rip around in and do donuts when nobody is looking, you'll really enjoy that car. C4's are a lot of fun
Is it an auto or a 6spd? Either way, its a good car with relatively low miles for the year, in a desirable color, and with the glass top option. A 93' is an LT1 (was the LT4 available in 93'?) car, which is better than the tuned port cars with the horsepower robbing long intake runners on the slightly earlier ones. The lower fender panel, just like all body panels on that car is fiberglass. I THINK they made that lower fender from 91' to 93' or 94,' but don't quote me on it, because I could easily be wrong. It has been many years since I had my C4s. The 95' & 96' model lower (shark gill) fenders were the best looking (just my opinion) of the 91' to 96' C4s, and is an easy update to do. The broken piece between the door and the rear fender well on the beltline is also an easy fix. Be patient and you'll find the pieces in the same color so you can avoid painting. Also, the bolster on the driver's side will be the first piece of that interior to show wear. New leather skins aren't cheap, especially if it's the sports seats. The air actuated lumbar tends to go out on those, as well. Also, if both headlights aren't working, it might be an indicator that the problem isn't with the individual headlight motors. One will typically go, but not both simultaneously. There's also a manual **** that you can access when the hood is up.
Now for the bad part. The C4 isn't a highly desirable Corvette. I like them, but because LSx powered C5's are at the 10k+ level and sometimes below, finding a buyer might not be easy. I wouldn't pay over 5k for that car with the issues that I can see... perhaps a little less, but I don't buy any vehicles that aren't a great deal. Maybe your market is different there, but you have to leave room for repairs that you know about, as well as surprises, and room for a little profit. Otherwise, what's the point of spending time sourcing parts, working on it, and then dealing with buyers for it on the other end?
But if you just want a project car that's fun to rip around in and do donuts when nobody is looking, you'll really enjoy that car. C4's are a lot of fun
Hey, thanks man... you been the most help. The owner asked to be DM (instead of phone) in Facebook and so I've sent her many questions that have gone unanswered. The only thing she responded to is sending me some more pictures, but she hasn't any questions in regards to the functionality of the car. Makes me wonder why she is dodging questions like... (What is the VIN number?, everything work properly?, accidents? etc.) From what I can tell, the front headlights won't close, the motorized antenna is parked midway, there is some bolster wear, and of course, the lower driver side fender panel and door trim is damaged. (see pictures)
I personally don't know this woman, but she is a friend of my wife's family. I've spent a little time looking at C4 values in the area and it's not that great. Most have higher mileage and are selling for around $3000 - $5,000. I agree with you, unless I could get it for around $5,000, it may not be a smart investment since there are tons of them for sell on Craigslist. Supply and demand would hurt a quick resale of this car. Plus, I'm not sure if everything is fully functional with the engine. I've asked her several times, but she won't respond. ugh! She'll respond quickly about my family, but if I ask her a simple question like "Are there any problems with the motor?", she doesn't respond. hahaha lawd!
