1985 C4 Corvette // REVIEW

This time I visit with my good friend and fellow KZbinr "TheCorvetteBen" and we review his 1985 C4 Corvette with a 4 speed!
Link to TheCorvetteBen: / thecorvetteben
See how this Corvette got back on the road here: • 1985 C4 Corvette: Proj...

[@paulm6481]

It is such a under rated car. Not only is engine gone fuel injected with this generation, but it was on a new aluminum structure and handling that beat Porsche and braking that was unbelievable for the time. Even now it performs respectably. I like the clean design that was a separation from disco era C3 (well at least what C3 evolved to).

[@montypizzle5780]

I'm glad someone else has my view on first cars. Liked!

[@TheDutchTexan]

Thank you very much!

[@hvilletrumpet]

Thanks for the respect, keeping the C4 in its context! For the 80s, this was a whole lot of car. Even today, with modification, they can be relevant.

[@TheDutchTexan]

There are plenty of go fast parts for sure! And they are fun to drive, but you saw that already. There just is something about a car with similar specs to my mustang for about half the money!

[@diningroomfish5470]

Well i have 86 vette, 88 iroc Z28, they both look amazing, today in 2019, ok they are not 500hp but so what, how much do you need,

[@rungesmith]

I just recently bought a 1985 corvette with 56,000 miles everything works and it avgs 19.7 in town, better gas mileage than my brand new 2015 Camaro SS love my corvette it's my weekend cruiser 😬

[@TheDutchTexan]

Not bad! Taking it easy on her I suppose? I got 21mpg once in my 2005 mustang driving 90% city. I drove it with silk gloves. I hypermiled. Amazing result though, usually I am sitting at 17 mpg city.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Man, those things were the bomb when I was a teen aching for my driver's license. It's great to see people keeping them running. Of course, gotta love the C3, too. :)

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Tim Kreitz Adventures I am in love with the C3. Love the styling, especially the 69-72 models. I'd get a 72, put a big block in it with a 4 speed, sidepipes like the one I reviewed and call it a day. But, the C4 was a lot of fun to drive. I'd take a 89 so I can still have a digidash, but get the 6 speed manual and the higher horse L98. I'd also love a C4 ZR1, that LT5 makes all the right noises. And there just is something about an 80's looking car beating up stock C5's.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

No doubt, there's definitely something to be said for that. :)

[@scarboroughlifestyleGaming416]

Tim Kreitz Adventures hey Tim 🙋

[@SQTierHog]

Watched this again. Man, your enthusiasm is through the roof. Love it! Again, Thank You!

[@TheDutchTexan]

+SQ_TierHog it was my pleasure! The car community is awesome!

[@oliverrojas7117]

Thanks for the descriptions of how to utilize the 4 speed transmission and sharing your knowledge of Corvettes.

[@TheDutchTexan]

The one you should truly follow is the other guy when it comes down to vettes! TheCorvetteBen is a wealth of information!

[@jamesmcguire8577]

I had an 1987 Z51. The shift method was 1-4, OD engages, throw it back into 3 now in OD, and keep pulling till shifting back into 4 OD. A lot of fun!

[@markstoybox2058]

This is one of the better c4 videos I've seen. Great job!

[@TheDutchTexan]

Thank you, it was a lot of fun to make and Ben does Corvettes all the time so his wealth of knowledge is amazing!

[@nunofontainhas3562]

The lines and desine is just amazing and I have it for over 20 years.

[@TheDutchTexan]

You got to love that 80's styling!

[@klauswandelburg1845]

Hey dudes! Great video! I drive a 1988 Corvette in Germany and in contrast to the USA it's a very rare and exotic sportscar in which you get the looks for shure. By the way, I saw the 240 km/h, which means about 150 mph on the digital speedometer driving it on the german Autobahn ;-) I love my Corvette and I'm looking forward to visit it's birthplace in Bowling Green, KY in september this year!

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Klaus Wandelburg thanks! It was a blast to shoot! It would be great to have one of those in Germany. Put your foot down on the unlimited stretches of the Autobahn without having to worry about loosing your licence. There are some awesome roads here in the USA, but man... if you're caught you're toast!

[@SonnyGTA]

Can I tell you guys that I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Fun to watch and for once someone wasn't slamming these cars....you guys were positive! Great vid!

[@TheDutchTexan]

Thank you, I loved shooting this together with Ben. Make sure you check out his channel, TheCorvetteBen! He would appreciate it.

[@captainpronin4890]

Got my 86 Z51 corvette with 40k original miles for 5 grand, absolute best bang for the buck there is!

[@sws5833]

I agree completely, picked up an 86 convertible last fall in mint shape for 8000, in Canada mind you but still a decent price for what you get, I love the car and its a blast to drive, decent power and it handles like its on rails, for all you guys thinking about getting a c4, you cant go wrong

[@mcphotolock1]

great video, nice to see the c4 NOT being trashed, lots of great points.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+mcphotolock1 thank you! It truly is one of the best buys right now IMHO!

[@larzos]

Nice vid! I'm having a '84, love this car.

[@TheDutchTexan]

I bet you do! After driving this one I still want to pick one up... LOL!

[@davidreagan7156]

DT, Great video, and man did it bring back the memories...Years ago, I had an '86 Corvette. Loved that car! Digital dash, funky 80s styling, TPI motor with all the bolt on mods I could find and great performance for the relatively few dollars I spent on it. I agree with your consensus, for the person looking for something cool and different to drive, an early C4 is the way to go. Fun to drive and WAY less than $10K for a decent example. Even for a later model '92-'96 with a LT1/six speed combo, the cost is pretty cheap.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+David Reagan I'd go 89... Higher horse L98, first year for the 6 speed and still that awesome digidash!

[@RylanRocks44]

Great video, love the collaboration with one of my favorite youtubers!

[@TheDutchTexan]

+RylansCapp he is a good friend of mine and I love doing videos with him. There will undoubtedly be more down the line! I really wish I could do a classic car build with him in the future.

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

RylansCapp missing

[@toddbeck72]

That was the ONLY car I wanted back in high school.... SO AWESOME!!!!!!

[@TheDutchTexan]

And now... they are about as affordable as they will get!

[@trigger5.563]

You guys know your stuff. Thanks for the review 👍 I'm looking at one of these for a project car . Selling for $1,800 in ok shape . As of now I don't even care so much for performance as in like people trying to race me and proof that their Honda is faster, I'm buying it for the classic beautify of it

[@rockandrollbuddha9902]

Everybody does a "Yahooo!!!" or similar when just going for a short ride in my '85. Everybody leaves my car smiling... wanting to buy one... ...and right, like the man said, even after 30 or so years, under 10K... like even around 5K or less... you get an instant hot rod... which was way ahead of it's time in it's day... but even today, the C4 is an Animal that wants to play... did 150 mph out of the box, from the dealer lot... a few simple mods and... forgeddaboudit!!! ...just look at the aces on these guys when they paste the pedal... that says it all... ...so, go to the junk yard, get some piece of crap that you got to spend a million dollars on fixing it up... or get a nice, well cared for C4, for around $5K, like I did... and spend your valuable time, having Fun... tearing up the road...

[@armindapereira4433]

The style and lines are amazing!

[@coincollectingfun]

Big like 👍 923! That was so cool guys! What a beautiful 1985 Corvette!!

[@SQTierHog]

First time here...6.23, the look on his face (driver) is really worth a million bucks. His excitement just sold me on on of these Vettes. Also, I'm an older guy, just sold my '68 L79 convertible a few years back. People would ask, "how many miles per gallon does that get?" I thought they were joking, but, they weren't. I'd answer back...'I have no idea." You guys're right about that logic. You're in a Vette. I'm glad to see you younger guys gettin' into the older Vettes, keeping them alive. I put my earphones on so I could hear that motor and shifting! Thank you! Oh, and, I'm gonna get and '85 or so...'86? Hehe. I dunno...a C4. Soon.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+SQ_TierHog I love reading comments like these! And yes, hoot to drive, even with the 4 speed. If you want to retain the 80's looks but have a 6 speed manual get the 89! It would be the year I want because digidash!

[@SQTierHog]

Sir, THE only Vette I've ever been in (and worked on) was my 4 spd. '68. I owned it for 22 years. So, I'm looking for the 80's Vette...oops...c4! I'm wanting a manual trans., because all my 'regular' (lol) cars are automatic. I haven't driven a 4 spd (never a 6!) in years. From watching vids (Thank you, guys!) and lookin' at pics, I do believe I want the 'Digidash', it reminds me of those days. There's sooo many switches and readouts! Thank you for the suggestion of the 6 spd. '89. I'll look for those. BUT...Ben shared a video about the anti-theft problem. Yikes. Oh, I've subbed. :)

[@termifedls1]

SQ_TierHog george?

[@RoadOdyssey]

Corvettes, mustanges, and 240Zs. All survived in style. Still very cool cars.

[@rickb2432]

C4 is my 3rd fav Vette, old Vette speaking. Numero Uno is of course the ‘63 split rear window-#2 is the C3-I always looked at the C4 as something of a hybrid of my #1and #2-the front clip has that sharkish look of the C3 while the massive glass rear hatch has a bit of the split window feel. I’m an owner of the ‘85 C4 now.

[@DayTripperLennon]

What an awesome review! I was that kid that had a Corvette in high school, I kid you not! It was a yellow 1986. After that I got another '86 for $1,000! All because it had a minor engine fire and the owner couldn't pop the hood. Sold that one about two years ago to fund a SUV, a H2 Hummer. Last Saturday my wife and I bought a mint red '92. Love those C4s!

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Ismael Flores thanks! I enjoyed filming this one a lot!

[@Fofocaste]

I have a white 84. Had it since 10th grade.

[@coffeeandprocessors1579]

Ismael Flores a

[@robvoyles]

Still have my 85 white C4 just like this one but with auto trans and it is near and dear to my heart. But i just bought a 96 LT 4 manual trans and i must say I LOVE IT TO! Very very Fast!

[@TheDutchTexan]

If I'd ever get a C4 it would have to be the 89, purely because I love the digi dash. So no LT1 or LT4 for me. But I would get that sweet 6 speed manual transmission!

[@irocjared]

The digital dash and controls for the digital dash were VERY ahead of its time.

[@TheDutchTexan]

I freakin' love them!

[@irocjared]

@@TheDutchTexan I never was too crazy about them, but they’re growing on me. I mean it even shows average mpg!

[@TheDutchTexan]

Yup! And the digital counter shows speeds above 85 too. Win win!

[@vl5150]

My dad had a C3 in the driveway when the C4 came out. I was embarrassed in school to have the C3. The C3's became a joke back in the day and completely noncompetitive towards the end of the run and the 1984 C4 was competing with Lamborghini and Ferrari. Of course I appreciate them now but the 80's was about Atari and Casio calculator watches and the C3 was something out of the 60's. I do think the C4 is an excellent buy. Great chassis and the sky's the limit on the upgrades.

[@TheDutchTexan]

It also has something to do with the drive of people to want to own the newest version of something. Once a car is many models owner they are either forgotten or make their place in history. The C3 certainly did the latter!

[@vl5150]

I agree and that was the case for sure with the C3. It aged like a fine wine, but the smog era cars were more like vinegar at the time. The late C3's were compared to the earlier ones with higher HP #'s and chrome bumpers. It's a shame because McLellan introduced lots of technology in the late C3's that would reduce weight and would find it's way into the C4 like the composite rear spring, lighter weight bumpers, and aluminum diff housing.

[@kermitthefrog9315]

yep!!! lots of fun!!!

[@mikesecondo2254]

The c3 much better looking than the ugly c4

[@NorthernUtahDashcam]

Great vid! I enjoyed it. Although I am planning on getting a Mustang. Bonus is I can take the kids ;)

[@TheDutchTexan]

+utah4you That's right! This is a strict 2 seater vehicle. I have always wondered what a Corvette 2+2 would look like though! It would make it slower, but I bet people would buy it that want the capability to take their kids for a ride.

[@rwright3395]

Love the wheels 😆

[@juandelgado446]

I never leave comments so this is actually my first comment on KZbin lol, I’m buying one of these bad boys 77k miles for 5k here ,next month the ad is still up this is my dream car and will be my first car buy I can’t wait I want to put in a lot of money to make sure she runs I can’t wait .(:

[@TheDutchTexan]

I hope you can make it yours! I wouldn’t wait too long though, someone might pick it up!

[@NoPrivateProperty]

Two wild and crazy guys. No overdrive, no deal.

[@dennelclayton5188]

This was the car that started my love for Corvettes

[@TheDutchTexan]

It still is the C3’s for me, but I would not mind one of these!

[@Dylan2996oct]

6:08 is everything you need to know about C4 Corvettes

[@TheDutchTexan]

Hehehe! That was my favorite part of this review for sure!

[@Sixxkagan]

I have an '84 l83 Vette with a properly working 4+3 doug nash. Belive it or not, i can achive 29/30 mpg coating the highway at 130-140 km/h. I love this car! And when they say us cars have bad electronics and stuff....mine has ALL the gages working properly, power windows work, power mirrors work, central ocking works, hatch release works, and the overdrive works like a charm. I LOVE this car!

[@TheDutchTexan]

He actually fixed the Doug Nash a few days after the review! And it is a great car to drive! I looked at a few for a while!

[@hudsondonnell444]

The Dutch Texan, save yourself the headache and get a C4 from one of the last three years.

[@RandallJT84]

Really clean example of a C4. Love the body compared to a C5 even with the introduction of the LS1. The body just doesn't stand the test of time as the C4 does in my opinion.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Vette_Dude84 I think you are right. But, then again the C5 is the last of the corvettes with flip up headlights. And that will always be something special.

[@RandallJT84]

+The Dutch Texan True

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Vette_Dude84 want me to review yours by the way? HAHAHA!

[@RandallJT84]

She currently needs some new tires, and a battery. Running very strong otherwise.

[@TheDutchTexan]

Vette_Dude84 Cool! Just let me know if you are ever interested. I'd love to do a review, and it would probably be a really cool one too!

[@donnis618]

Cool video. Just like most Corvettes, they are wayyy better looking in person than on video or in pictures

[@TheDutchTexan]

Thanks! And I agree! But I love the stuff from the 80's and this 80's wedge shape gets me every time!

[@brankoperisic9212]

I bought an 86 Vette for my sons 1st car. In 86 it was the fastest stock AMERICAN made car ever. Converted to true dualexhaust, K&n air,,and it is a beast.

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Beautiful car

[@jimmy2642]

thanks guys I have a white 1985 corvette and a 04 corvette and I still love the 85

[@TheDutchTexan]

+jimmy2642 hard to argue with a classic right?

[@BlackPearlMusicVideos]

Just dropped a new motor in my restored "84. Awesome car!

[@TheDutchTexan]

Did you go with some more power?

[@JoshuasRecordings]

There is one on CL near me in nice shape for 5k ('85, 74K miles, manual transmission). I have the money and really feel like going to take a look at it. What problems do these cars typically have if I daily them? I drive around 10k per year.

[@davidchagnon3183]

I HATED the old wheels now I appreciate them. I grew up with a C1 Vette , so a C4 feels anemic in the power dept., but there are mods to get it back to our standards.

[@bobminnick7041]

I had a 84 w/ a edelbrock intake manifold and 650 carb.sold the crossfire setup to pay for a GTO body kit... the car was AWESOME

[@jsk2276]

11:41 I feel so called out. I'm driving a 2000 Civic coupe, and I'm actually trying to buy an 85 Vette from a family friend right now. Wierd how creepy accurate that was 😂

[@jsk2276]

The vette I'm looking at has an auto, sadly, but it only has 54,000 miles. Good paint, and it has a targa top. Only real cosmetic damage is a big rip in the drivers seat, but other than that I can't wait

[@rockandrollbuddha9902]

I put the wheels from a 1995 Corvette on my car. They look Beautiful! I got a whole set for $450. Used 3/4" Front, 1 1/4" Rear, Spacers. Then put some new tires on them... DiscountTireDirect (4) tires, w/Road Hazard, $342 No Tax, Free Shipping to my Door. Get their Credit Card, get a $50 Rebate.

[@kelkelly9038]

I think the C4 was a beautiful car. And still is.

[@TheDutchTexan]

I'd rock a 1989 no sweat... 6 speed but still the digi cluster FTW!

[@18kehawkin]

As much as I’m scared to buy one of these older C4s because they are really antiquated, I’m still hypnotized because I’m an 80s kid and they are fun to drive despite the lower horsepower, but the Indy car feel is seductive and the torque is crazy.

[@TheDutchTexan]

They made em until 1996 and parts are everywhere! So find a nice one and go for it! You only live once! (Or twice if you go by my favorite bond film ever).

[@frederickconner8572]

Saving for the replacement of my dash cluster, it comes on when it feels like it, typical for these cars

[@TheDutchTexan]

But they are SO AWESOME! Worth it right?

[@frederickconner8572]

Yes Sir! I cant walk past her without wanting to take her out for a drive! My 383 Lingenfelter built motor makes it so easy to get her Salty on the roads!

[@grabir01]

I love the look of the 84 85 C4's. I always thought they were the best looking corvettes ever!! Still do. Once they put on the DOT light and then squared the taillights. Then it ruined it for me. But.. 84-85. Best looking car ever!! I love the look of a 50 cal bullet.

[@TheDutchTexan]

That’s what I love about the community, so many different opinions on cars! For me the ultimate vette is still a C3, but the C4 I like too!

[@redhot85corvette44]

Fantastic! Great Job Guys! Passenger "Knows"! Yep! 33 Years old. Got my Red, Hot, Nice, Beautiful, freshly painted, Flame Red, Well cared for all original,stock, all GM AC Delco etc.,1985, 118K, (Seniors Owned)... Superb running... everything worked, except a few light bulbs, wrong alternator... $5K dollars... and I found others that weren't too bad or far from it for around the same price and less on Craigslist where I found mine... INSTANT HOT ROD... to all you junk find 60s, 70s, fixer upper muscle car guys, take note... not bad to restore an old '69 Chevelle, it's a proud and much needed service to automotive history, but man-o-man... C4 Corvette, Instant red hot performance that you would be hard to compete with, but you wouldn't have to do anything to the well purchased C4... 150 Mph right out of the box... just a tip... 33 Years Old! Zoom! Amazing Machines... Read some history, more reviews... hardly anything bad said about them... and the way they beat the snot out of all them euro trash machines of the era... it's a riot! Get a C4... you'll never regret it, and you'll probably never let it go... but goddam, you will let it GO!

[@nunofontainhas3562]

The 4+3 with overdrive is just a enjoyable feeling.

[@TheDutchTexan]

I wish it was operable when I drove it, it would have made cruising RPM way lower. It wasn't bad without it though! He fixed it after the review was done, and the car was sold to a new owner that is undoubtedly enjoying it every day!

[@raymari7658]

Does it shift like a split shifter.

[@twaybs2006]

you guys ROCK!

[@TheDutchTexan]

+T Waybs we are hoping to collaborate again in the future!

[@rockandrollbuddha9902]

Just thought I'd add, for the Automatic Transmissions, I believe, after what I've been hearing/reading, all the factory 700R4 transmissions could beneffit from shift kits.

[@E.T.GARAGE]

Great video, I am one of those stupid people, I have headers on my 90 C4 along with a 383 love it.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Eugene Tuorto it really is "stupid". I am looking at it from a perspective that one only has 10K to spend. Spend 6-7 grand on a nice C4, keep the rest as a backup so you can get fixed what needs fixing down the line. As times get better... MODIFY! (reason #1 both my grand marquis and mustang are still bone stock...). And thank you for enjoying the video! It was a lot of fun to make with TheCorvetteBen!

[@E.T.GARAGE]

+The Dutch Texan I bought mine with 160K on it about 3 Years ago for 4k, I was just kidding about the stupid part. I enjoy modding mine and it now has 190 k+ on it the motor was starting to show its age so I rebuilt the motor and made it a 383. The only thing that I have not rebuilt is the trans but that was replaced with a jasper rebuilt by the previous owner.

[@TheDutchTexan]

I bet it's a hoot to drive with those extra cubes at your disposal!

[@E.T.GARAGE]

+The Dutch Texan I haven't had a chance to find out just got new build up and running last weekend and now I have to work out some ECM problems.

[@summersalexander2]

I have a 85 iroc and love it

[@TheDutchTexan]

Those are cool! As a mad max fan I was always a fan of the front end on those! (Back to the future for the rear too)

[@grabir01]

I love the looks of the 84 and 85 C4. I have heard it was modeled after the 50 Cal Bullet !! That may not be true... But if you look at the oh so clean and simple lines of the C4's, you can see the 50 cal bullet shape. I love it !! In 86, Corvette installed the stupid Alarm system complex crap and the DOT brake light stupid looking which really really hurt the clean bullet shaped lines of the car.. Even though the Stupid DOT light was small but putting it on the outside of the car on top was stupid looking !! Looks like an after thought !! Also.. Because of the 4+3 manual unreliable, the Auto was the version to get.. 84 and 85 autos are the ones to get, 85 being tops. Also... I like the stock wheels best on this car.. Not sure about the 84, but the 85 can hit 155mph !! For real !!

[@TheDutchTexan]

See! I knew I wasn't the only one that likes those stockers! Hahaha! And safety stuff really does ruin the timeless looks of cars. It's getting crazier and crazier as time goes on. I fear for 2050!

[@grabir01]

:)

[@pebblez_]

grabir01 this import hater is everywhere.....

[@lorrainechapman2664]

I bought a 1985 corvette but the casting #14016379 says its a 77-79 is this a benefit

[@ValentinAdbt]

Really cool video. I bought myself a 6 speed 89 coupe !! ;)

[@TheDutchTexan]

I appreciate it! And I bet you are having a ton of fun in it!

[@ValentinAdbt]

@@TheDutchTexan I'm still waiting for it to reach europe :P She is in the boat ! What I liked in your video is that you appreciate the car for what it is and you aren't comparing it with modern cars all the time, or saying you have to mod everything.

[@TheDutchTexan]

Where is she ending up?

[@ValentinAdbt]

@@TheDutchTexan In France :)

[@TheDutchTexan]

@@ValentinAdbt you have some beautiful mountain roads there. Went on vacation there a bunch as a kid. A place called Bessèges.

[@technol-bismol3778]

“Mileage, who cares it’s a V8!” Mint😂

[@TheDutchTexan]

Pretty much! (Vettes from c4 and up actually do stellar if you keep your foot out of it)

[@Arilius0]

Nice write up of an under-appreciated car. They are the cheapest they will ever be so if you've always wanted one now is the time. There is a HUGE jump between models though; I had a 88 and still have a 90 ZR-1 and 92 LT1. Even though they are all only 4 years apart as a whole they might as well be completely different generation cars. The 90's was truly when Performance was brought back to the Corvette and even though there are lots of cars out there faster, the smile on your face as 330+ ft of torque hits you at 3000 RPM in an L98 or LT1 car is unbeatable by most cars today. When you are on the street from stoplight to stop light I maintain there is no car more fun than one of these C4 Corvettes!

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Marc Lebryk I'd like to agree with that! I hope to drive a late C4 down the line and see the difference! I already had lots of fun with this early C4 though! More power and gears? Always a good thing!

[@Arilius0]

+The Dutch Texan I'll be interested to see what your thoughts are. The Early C4s were known to have been choked from the factory and can easily hit 300hp with a Throttle body and exhaust (with most of the work in the exhaust). The LT1s pull very similarly to the L98 in terms of seat of the pants (when using the same rear gear obviously), but the LT1 just keeps pulling for a little longer which is thanks to the 5500rpm redline in place of the 4500 rpm redline. No engine mods, put a 4.10 gear in the back of a L98 or LT1 and you've easily got one of the most fun cars to drive around town.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Marc Lebryk I'd love to review a late C4! Perhaps Ben will end up with one that I can review down the line. Or, someone else in the DFW metroplex comes forward and wants me to review theirs!

[@Arilius0]

+The Dutch Texan Unfortunately I don't know any C4s in the Dallas area and I live in Indiana so that doesn't help! lol I know a guy who is restoring a 1971 Chevelle 454 in the Dallas area, but it's a LONG way from being complete. Try at your cars and coffee, or put out a post on the Corvette Forum or something. Looks like you've driven some neat cars, shouldn't be too hard to find one!

[@TheDutchTexan]

I should make some spam cards and hand them out at Cars and Coffee. I don't know, still grasping at straws. While I have reviewed cars from subscribers I just don't have the main stream appeal of the likes of thatdudeinblue (big KZbin car reviewer).

[@firstevidentenigma]

awesome

[@TheDutchTexan]

Thanks for watching!

[@tjclt250r]

that overdrive not working is probably just the switch or a wiring issue...you should look into it....would be worth having the over drive...a lot better for the engine when you are on the highway

[@TheDutchTexan]

TheCorvetteBen actually fixed it shortly after the review before he sold it, I don't know if it was a wiring issue, but I would assume so since there is no video of him dropping the trans on that car! Hahaha!

[@pizzapizzakip]

vet man! ik heb hier in nederland een 84 c4 carbio met sportpijpen staan, valt niet mee te rijden in amsterdam maar het is en blijft vet xD

[@TheDutchTexan]

Zeker! Er gaat echt niks boven een dikke V8!

[@hinterseerherold]

I had a few vettes up to c6, but the only one I kept is an 87 z52 convertible.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+hinterseerherold some cars just resonate with you. And the C4 is nothing but awesome for what it is!

[@SC457A]

Grand national's were my favorite....

[@TheDutchTexan]

+SC457A I like those too. They redefined the muscle genre! I hope to be able to drive one of those one day!

[@SC457A]

+The Dutch Texan When I was a kiddo *15 years old)... I saw 6 Grand Nationals at a local dealership. Oh well, got a 93 coupe and my current baby. 2003 Cobra.

[@TheDutchTexan]

Last of the foxbodies! Nice. And I have a serious weakness for those 03-04 terminators. I hope to be able to drive one down the line. They seem like a lot of fun!

[@MS940]

I think C4 prices will be very different 5-10 years from now. Trashed ones go into parts etc. I'm seriously looking to buy one these. As a 80's kid that would the best "toy" ever :)

[@TheDutchTexan]

Oh absolutely! Get yourself a mint one, keep it maintained and you are not going to lose a dime! 1989 6 speed for me. Got to have that digidash!

[@volvocare]

I can see value going up on the kept ones...85 plus. Mint ones will go up

[@TheDutchTexan]

+volvocare agreed 100%!

[@andrewmurphy5403]

Lol I'm wearing that Captain America shirt right now.

[@TheDutchTexan]

Nothing wrong with that! Obviously! Ha!

[@mrkarterhuh9830]

can't wait until i get mine out the shop needed to replace the VSS and the tail shaft housing.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+MrKarter HuH when it get put back together the fun will begin!

[@gorn9161]

That was my first new car. I loved it. It had incredible Street-Cred at the time. However, the brakes were atrocious. If you were racing someone through the canyons, you had to nurse them all through there. The "Doug Nash Tranny" Was great, but "Broom Stick in a Bucket" Sloppy. I won a $100 Bar-Bet once with it. I had stated that it could do: "The Ton" In (2) second gear. Took the (Motorcycle) guy out and let Him put it into second gear himself. I would start from there... What he Didn't know, was that I had just popped it into overdrive with the button on top of the "CLICK" shifter. Like these guys said: You never really ran it except on the FWY. Second gear would wind the car out to 6000 RPM or something stupid, before it would finally engage. The '85 CHEVY 350ci had nothing after 4600 or so RPM. This guy was squirming in his seat, thinking I would blow the car up! 'Till it engaged... Bwhaaa! 105 MPH! We came back into the bar and I told the Bartender to pay-up$$$ He asked the guy, if the car really did it..? "Yeah, but he cheated somehow" LOL!

[@rockandrollbuddha9902]

It sounds Mean... I like the muffler delete pipes... which I suspect it has... Awesome Boss sound without spending a fortune or so...

[@jackwagonjones]

So where can a person find the videos of the passenger seat guy working on the car?

[@TheDutchTexan]

Link's in the description! But, I'll just post it here in the comment to save you some time! kzbin.info

[@johnmacias4583]

I need a very honest opinion : Should I trade in my 1994 Z28 Camaro (LT1 5.7 L with 53K original on it) for a 1985 Corvette (94K original miles on it)? What are some pros and cons cause my head is spinning on what I should do...

[@TheDutchTexan]

Honestly? Keep the Z28. It’s so low mileage it would be a downgrade to trade for a car with 41K more miles on the clock. And then there is the fact the Z28 is almost a decade younger. Overall it is the best play to keep that one I think.

[@antoniopreciado1246]

I have a 1986 Corvette C-4 when my front tire hit a pothole it shakes a lot What do you think it needs

[@TheDutchTexan]

Hit up TheCorvetteBen here on KZbin! He’ll be able to set you straight!

[@derekenlow7607]

My hearts racing im buying my first corvette tomorrow its a black 85. Im sooo excited. I need to sleep 😂😂

[@TheDutchTexan]

Hahaha! I am sure you are going to have a blast with it! Manual too?

[@derekenlow7607]

@@TheDutchTexan auto.. Definitely cant wait... I probably wont turn the radio on for the first drive!

[@TheDutchTexan]

I rarely drive with the radio on. I like to hear the engine work.

[@choward874]

I got my 87 with just a few mods to run a 13.8 my friend had the same mods on his except he put on full length header's his went 13.5 so it's so cheap to mod these things and have fun without a heads cam change, plus if you gets an 85 you don't have to worry about the damn vats that eventually goes haywire!

[@TheDutchTexan]

+craig howard oh yes, it is one of the cheapest ways to get to 150mph (and to 100 in a hurry). Love it!

[@fidelsantiago1112]

it's coit rd ?

[@brendanwalsh5213]

That's a nice exhaust Mines so quiet

[@speedfiend925]

What is the shifting like in the Doug Nash 4+3? Looking at 1988 Corvette with that transmission. When you say clunky do you mean it's unpleasant to shift? That's BA that the digital goes beyond 85. LMAO! :D

[@TheDutchTexan]

+victor bozzo it is not as direct feeling as a modern day manual transmission, but it is hardly unpleasant! Plenty of fun rowing the gears! And yes, 85 isn't fooling anyone!

[@nunofontainhas3562]

I have my c4 1985 black 4+3 and I love it , is in excelente shape . For me is a great car as Technologies that some cars start having few years ago .

[@greghrutkay116]

First C4 with ABS standard was 1986, so not all have it

[@davidsaldana3689]

Nice

[@TheDutchTexan]

+David Saldana glad you liked it!

[@DIYDanCars]

The "ol girl" still sounds good. Did Ben ever sell it?

[@TheDutchTexan]

Yes he did! And indeed, not bad for a stock exhaust system eh? Ok, the camera is pretty close on it, but still. It makes all the right noises!

[@grabir01]

I love a stick. But from my research, it would seem the 400r auto is the way to go on the 84-85. Anyone?

[@billross6013]

Awesome car awesome conversation. However the c4 looks better and performs better than the c3.

[@TheDutchTexan]

C3 is still my favorite. But that's OK. If we all liked the same stuff it would get boring quick!

[@xbwkaosxnsh188]

looking at buying a c4 for a summer car, i drive a 2016 audi s5 and want to get a newer vette one day, and want the c4 as a daily summer car and have the audi for winter. wanna find a modded c4 and not abused and buy her up

[@levisilva3192]

I have a 1984 Crossfire all stock and I average 22 miles to the gallon

[@mikesecondo2254]

Crossfire...puke!!!

[@roadwraith6]

C4 is one of my favorit 80is cars. I have a 88. on fuel milage I get about 10.5l on 100km but highway calm driving in 75mph I have got as low as 8.5l on 100km.

[@roadwraith6]

and I have the automatic transmission.

[@TheDutchTexan]

+Jimmie Nilsson not bad for a big V8! That is what I love about them. They are barely doing anything at highway speeds!

[@tweeterthemonkeyman383]

Vettes rock

[@TheDutchTexan]

Indeed they do!

[@NeeoDroid]

Lol now I want one 😂

[@TheeAmateur]

wow 6:15-6:30 pure BLISSSSS

[@TheDutchTexan]

It is indeed!

[@raymari7658]

Is the ZR1 worth the extra money ?

[@TheDutchTexan]

It is an icon and stock for stock you’d piss off C5 owners with it so I’d say yes.

[@RandallJT84]

+TheCorvetteBen You've got a great C4 there! Love that you've kept it factory original. With all the LS swaps these days it's gotta be tempting to do so with the classic body style of the C4's. I've heard stories of LS swaps for the C4's that makes great sleeper cars. Is yours emissions exempt? if you're in the DFW area, I too reside in Plano. I run around with an 08 C6 with boost and other goodies. Keep the passion alive, and never forget to keep having fun!

[@TheCorvetteBen]

+Vette_Dude84 In TX, you are emissons exempt after your car turns 25. So this year all 1991 and down cars move over to safety only inspections! Basically it is your ticket to mod away at your C4!

[@RandallJT84]

TheCorvetteBen I miss my '70 GTO. With that car all it got was safety inspection each year. The car was a built 400 Ram Air III car, with a Hurst Dualgate shifter Th400, Lunati cam, Edelbrock manifold/750 double pumper w/ electric choke, and hooker headers. I had a blast in it. Motor blew when I was 18.

[@surfer1031]

TheCorvetteBen

[@teds4983]

Interesting, a guy by my house has a black 85 for sale. I think it's a automatic but not sure

[@Kieryboo]

Automatics are totally worth it! Still super super fun to drive and they'll skirt the wheels going into second with little effort ;)

[@topherbec7578]

1985 I think gas was about 75 cents a gallon.

[@mcphotolock1]

I know, I just bought an 86 4sp, 35000miles for $1500. I feel like a stole it.

[@TheDutchTexan]

You probably did for that price if it's in good condition!

[@tiger5551]

Dang I want one so bad

[@TheDutchTexan]

Keep your eye on the prize! You will get there eventually!