Here's Why The C4 Corvette Is The BEST Car You Can Buy For $10,000

I've always felt this way, I'm just glad I can finally share it with you all.
I've been a fan of the 4th generation corvette (C4) for as long as I've been alive. When they first came out, they were the pinnacle of automotive technology. Now, they are a time capsule of the coolest parts of the 1980's and 1990's. The absolute best part? Now, they are super affordable!
Today, I am going to show you around my 1992 Corvette and show why I think the later generation C4 Corvette is the BEST car you can buy for at or around $10,000.
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0:00 Intro
0:49 C4 Overview
2:40 Return Of The LT-1
4:32 Interior
8:26 Targa Top
10:30 Driving The C4
14:09 Outro
#Corvette #DoItForDale #GoodValue

[@DunnDifferent]

The first time I ever hit 150 was in a 94 C4… they really shouldn’t have hired me at that dealership when I was 15 🤣

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

DRINK SMOKE BUILD "CRASH"🤭

[@sgtdug276]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@sandasturner9529]

The fact that you're alive proves they didn't make the worst decision.

[@ghall7763]

The “ Jorts” with the White NB kicks the official uniform of Corvette owners 😆

[@Carsoniman]

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[@ElliottAlvis]

You’re darn right 😎🇺🇸

[@BillBatdorf]

@@ElliottAlvis I figured it was intentional ;)

[@toddfpacker6793]

I take offense to that....#merica!!!!

[@angelbenitez2658]

@@Carsoniman haha

[@timvaughn6535]

I have a 1987 c4 coupe. I got it when it was 1 1/2 years old with 16 k miles for $18k. Now have 80k on it Still runs great , no major engine or electrical problems. It really does get 30 mpg. On the hiway. Paint is still 98% perfect. New Corvettes run about $75k. Mine still run like new for 90% less money out of my pocket. I still get the looks at the gas station. A corvette is a corvette, no matter what year it is.

[@theburger_king]

How the hell do you buy a car when you’re 11 and a half

[@meintingles4396]

He said 1 1/2. Not even 2 years old. Dude is lying through his teeth. @@theburger_king

[@tombrzozowski173]

But it's ALOT uglier too than the others! And the digital dash is garbage!! And I call bs on the no major troubles! They are the junk of the vette world! Why do you think they are so cheap? Why? You get what you pay for!! And I know! I have 2 new camaros and just ordered a new vette to go with my 73!! That vette is ugly and junk! Hence that's why they are so cheap! Nobody with taste wants them!😂

[@100PercentJake]

That thumbnail is a masterpiece.

[@ElliottAlvis]

It is indeed.

[@dave11686]

No u

[@DougsCars]

My new desktop wallpaper!

[@ElliottAlvis]

@@DougsCars 😂

[@DougsCars]

@@ElliottAlvis I need it in 4K.

[@cpscps2679]

"Just as tight as when I had it in high school." Really, Elliott, did you think we could let that pass ??

[@ElliottAlvis]

I wouldn't expect that one to slip by lol

[@matthewdevine113]

Haha I thought the same thing, good for him though!

[@Neopumper666]

Me watching the video while eating: *That's what she said*

[@corey4109]

Giggity

[@davidwillis369]

Lol

[@RobertWave]

This car will do 170MPH. That's pretty incredible for a small block 350. Since I'm 70 now, I use the sill to sit on getting in and out of the car. Makes it so much easier for me. Owned it for 30 years and kept it up well. Very few issues! 103K.

[@beefcakemchandsome]

"I've taken a few girls to prom in it" is now my fave EA quote

[@ElliottAlvis]

Unintentional humble brag lol

[@P.Galore]

I've been asking myself, " What can I buy for under $10,000 that will impress strangers at a small town gas station?".....besides a full set of teeth....

[@ElliottAlvis]

That's how I start almost every car purchase lol

[@billcunningham8485]

… Full set of teeth and your tattoos spelled correctly. Heck with those credentials you could run for Mayor of said small town.

[@Mach141]

no one with any sense is impressed by this GM piece of garbage

[@gadsdonflag4289]

@@billcunningham8485 Or in this day and age, the son of the idiot in the WH!!!

[@gadsdonflag4289]

@@Mach141 I wouldn't go that far, but I would say the worst looking and with the most cheaply made interiors.

[@ianbestor1528]

My jeep recently caught fire and needed a reliable vehicle fast as a daily driver. My good friend offered me his 94 Arctic White Vette Coupe for a major deal and I absolutely know the care he put into it. Such a weird circumstance and offer I had to take it. A Vette would be the last car I'd even think of when looking for a reliable vehicle in today's used market (up 30%), but here I am with THE PEAK 90's car.

[@Tarmac76]

Jorts, New Balances and that failed chair kick attempt were all hilarious

[@ElliottAlvis]

Lol glad you enjoyed it!

[@dave5176]

I'm 6'2 inches tall, and I can't put one foot in first when getting in, because that's a great way to break the seat back. Just turn around, sit down, and put one leg at a time in. Also, never use the steering wheel to get in and out, as it wallows out the pin holes that lets it tilt. Then the steering wheel becomes loose and wobbly, and expensive to repair.

[@davidwillis369]

I am also 6'2" and I do the same "trust fall" into the seat with hands on the frame rail, then one leg after the other. I avoid the steering wheel like the plague getting in and out. :)

[@brandonterry4890]

“A couple of girls to prom” Daaamn Playa!!!

[@thryzen970]

I love how he dressed for the how corvette people dress meme and didn’t bring it up at all 😂 now that’s why I love this channel.

[@woodifit]

Just bought a 89 corvette I'm in love. goes well with my mullet .

[@longhornhamilton44]

Jean shorts, New Balance trainers, and a beeper clipped to the belt: Elliot, it's your dedication to the fine details that keeps me coming back! Love you and hope to see at COTA here in Austin one day.

[@joetz1]

All he needs is a Hawaiian shirt

[@ModelA]

You own the coolest doorstop I've ever seen.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Haha, thanks Paul. I wish I still had that doorstop actually. I loved it.

[@JerryDLTN]

8:42 They should have made it with clamp down handles like on manual convertibles

[@slick_ws6]

Please don't listen to the hater. You keep doing what you are doing and do it your way. Content creation is a tuff gig and I think people take the hard work that is required to produce said content for granted.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks man.

[@edkalsbeek1765]

Best video by Elliot so far

[@jonasthemovie]

Yeah, don´t listen to the guy who pointed out that creators stopped using Premiere because it hurt video views. How is this obviously well produced video doing when it comes to views?

[@paulmoss7940]

I agree . Took a while ,but a few years ago I found a lo-mile 96 LT4 in Fla. Flew down and bought it ,drove it 850 miles home. Fun car. She calling to me now. Cheers !

[@ElliottAlvis]

That’s awesome. Glad to hear Paul. Thanks for watching!

[@paulm6481]

Corvette really is the American superstar.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I bet if you drove that Corvette over to John Ross' shop you'd leave with new rear hatch struts - just sayin....

[@ElliottAlvis]

I bet you're right. He loves replacing those things.

[@jake05sti]

The video we’ve all been waiting for….

[@ElliottAlvis]

Right? I’ve been waiting since at least 10am this morning.

[@jake05sti]

Lol I’ve been waiting like 10 years!!!

[@ElliottAlvis]

@@jake05sti oh yeah, that’s true!

[@yiyangcheng]

I hope you're featured @Jacob Alefs lol

[@jake05sti]

…and still waiting for lol 😉

[@alk3myst]

Brakes are one of the things that really evolved. I converted my 2016 Cadillac CTS VSport to the 6 piston 390 mm/ 4 piston 365mm setup. 15"+ rotors up front and 14"+ in the rear.

[@laprepper]

Always have and always will love Corvettes. Some day might even buy one

[@boomer1991]

Back in the 90's I owned a '92 C4 auto (Black Rose color) and then a '94 C4 T56 manual (Admiral Blue). I loved them both. They were extremely reliable, drove them both daily to work. Handled great, and was able to achieve a top speed of 160 mph! Verified! Pretty impressive for a 300 hp car! I wouldn't mind having another one...

[@jeffspicolli593]

I have a 93 Black Rose Coupe and love that car more every year.

[@dennislarson4960]

I still have a '94 C4 in Admiral Blue with the 6-speed -- love it! I have no doubt that it will do 160mph. At 100 it's just waking up and wanting to GO!

[@shawnguillory267]

For the flex issues with the top off, try to find an x-brace from a junked convertible or the vette-2-vette chassis brace. I got the latter and it made a world of difference. Top off and on

[@mariocooldude9092]

Where can that be purchased?

[@3.2Carrera]

Agree. I put one on my 1990 Convertible and dumped the X brace. It's stiffer then the x brace and does not get in the way of basic maintenance under the car.

[@eaglerider94]

I've had my 6sp '94 Polo Green for 20 years and it's been extremely reliable. This week I took it in for a clutch fork and throw-out bearing replacement. Thought of doing the work myself but decided it was too involved. The only complaint is that the front suspension towers dance when pushed, especially when the top is removed. For those who may not know, the C4 was originally intended to be a T top for structural rigidity. GM's president at the time demanded the engineers redesign it to be a Targa (to compete with Porsche) so they had to enforce the frame hence the high door sills. Adding the X cross member from a convertible would greatly tighten it's rigidity and adding a camber bracket across the suspension front towers. I've also upgraded to Z06 18" wheels and Nitto tires which made a significant difference in handling. I still love driving her!

[@randymarsh3677]

Hey friend i have an 89 convertible any tips ? On mods that would benefit

[@kanamekiyru]

Its crazy you mention them competing with porsche because allot of weird features and quirks on the c4 from the 90s are on porsches from the 80s

[@c.george7451]

@@kanamekiyru Don't know quirky features, just that GM wanted a Targa version of a Corvette.

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@kanamekiyru After three seasons of competition in SCCA sports car racing the C4 dominated Porche to the extent that C4 were banned to competition in their own series called the Corvette Challenge.

[@kanamekiyru]

@Jeff Spicolli i can definitely agree with that but im talking about interior design of the corvette not its power

[@BSGSV]

I have been waiting for a Motary Notary video for days!

[@ElliottAlvis]

I appreciate the patience!

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

Same. I'm literally starving for these

[@brandonmorris2513]

" a few girls to prom" Damn Sam !!! Elliott is the ladies man. Dang!!!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Former ladies man. Now I’m just a dork in jorts.

[@brandonmorris2513]

@@ElliottAlvis But a dork with some cool cars!!! Some even dorky. HA!!

[@jeffreycheng5984]

I gave up on women, so I never took a girl to prom and I will never know what that is like.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

I love the lightheartedness of your videos! Have a great day everyone!

[@gb9705]

Great car. Thanks for finally sharing it with us. Greetings from Montréal !!

[@deanstanley2277]

Great video. Best vette presentation ever...good job Elliot.

[@sleepyhollow783]

Happy when someone was able to keep their car from high school (if they would have liked to). Great video, Mr. E!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks man!

[@mikemartin2423]

Yes been waiting for c4 content....you've motivated me to possibly keep my c4 that has sat for 4 years....can't wait for more Volvo content too....keep rockin brother 👍👍

[@sportzntouring]

Great to see you take the Vette out and enjoying it! I smiled a lot watching this 🤙 👋🇬🇧

[@obtusemedia7612]

Been watching you for a minute and I have to say mate you just keep topping yourself! 😂 Your Corvette is best Corvette for sure!

[@nyrobbie77]

Had a company picnic in which it was tradition to do a burnout at the end. One of my coworkers had a C4 6 speed that he really wanted to do a burnout in but didn’t know how. Me, having had a couple wobble pops said - I’ll show you how - and he gave me the keys. So I went out, dropped the clutch in 1st, slammed the brake and did a nice standing still burnout. Feeling confident and that it would be even better to do the burnout in 2nd - gave it another go. Revved it up, popped clutch and hit the brake, and listened to that 350 v8 sing. After a few seconds realized, hmm, I don’t think that’s tires I smell. Yup - all clutch. My buddy said he could smell the clutch the whole rest of the night. 10/10 would do again.

[@bobwazzuman4275]

Thanks for making Jorts fashionable again. I went to the garage pulled out my storage bin with all my 80's clothes and pulled out my jorts. Gonna wear them this weekend during the record high temps here in the Seattle area.😂 Love your show and content!

[@barbaraalvis2881]

From wearing a tux to the prom to the “corvette owners’ chic” you’re sporting now… lol! Gotta love it. Great video. So happy you’re enjoying your corvette again, Elliott!

[@robgreenstein5917]

I had an 86 C4 Corvette and I really loved it!

[@horseman942]

You're a great presenter, Elliott. Enjoy your videos. From Las Vegas.

[@iris-lw4cz]

My grandparents own a tow lot and I was out there this weekend, they had a 94 zr-1 on the back of the lot. I have done so much research on this car in the 48 hours I've known about it. It's kind of crazy how big of a love there is for these car.

[@ElliottAlvis]

That’s my favorite year of ZR-1. That’s so cool they have one in the lot!

[@stevenkaskel3469]

Original owner of a 91 with 6 speed and adjustable ride control. 91k miles, all original including the clutch with exception of replacing tires, alternator, and fuel injectors. A/C cold as ice. even the wiper blades are the originals. Need to replace the headlight gears as they are chattering now but still work. Have driven it almost to the limits on the Ozark mountain curves and had it up to 140 mph. Still brings a smile to my face when I take it for a drive. Dark red metalic exterior, saddle interior.

[@TheBarberShopScott]

Great video man! I suddenly have the urge to drive one of these

[@rustywranglesarizona4310]

Thanks agree with it all we're currently doing a full engine rebuild on our 90 C4 convertable, in Douglas AZ I picked it up cheap a year ago after someone did a bad head gasket job on it. At 170 plus mls, decided to go through the whole engine. Cheers for the good video, love that yellow.

[@KN-bw6gu]

I've never understood why this generation is hated on by some. I'm not a Corvette guy buy I've always loved this gen for the same reasons you stated. I'm in NM. There are many rural highways out here you would probably have fun on! Also a few mountain twisties up north.

[@edoardotortoledo]

Great energy! Great video!!!

[@desertsunman5880]

Hey - Great Show - am in Vegas & been looking for a 90-96 for about 8 months - so many choices - ABSOLUTELY True: Best car ever - can't wait to be part of the Club🎯🔥😉😎

[@JRs-Garage]

Love this video,good job Elliott! I miss my C4 😢 I’m from white Rock BC Canada

[@nicolaskuchta1072]

I'm more of a C3 fan myself, but I gotta admit, those ''refreshed'' 92-96 C4's are tempting. Thanks for showing!

[@Selrisitai]

The C3 really is the pinnacle of style. It doesn't have the obvious 90's "try-hard cool" look, but nor does it have the classic "old man car" look of earlier cars. It's like they tweaked the look until it looked good without adherence to the vogue appearance of the decade. While I'm strongly considering buying a C4, if I could get a C3 with the features of the C4, that'd be my dream car. Then again, if I could get a stock, 100% working, low-mile Mitsubishi 3000GT Vr4 twin-turbo, that would also be my dream car. Too bad the dang thing had so many bells and whistles that it's almost impossible to get _everything_ working without selling at least a portion of your soul.

[@pdennis93]

That 370 horsepower in 1970 was gross rating while the 300hp LT1 rating in 1992 is net rating. So the 92 vette actually has more horsepower than the 1970.

[@eriklehnsherr5784]

Most those ratings in the late 60's early 70's were severly underrated for sales and insurance reasons. Trust me that 70 LT1 is putting out way more.

[@-_____-]

@@eriklehnsherr5784 Richard Holdener tested the older LT1 and the 90's LT1, and the 90's LT1 makes more power hands down. The 70's LT1 was also running an electric water pump, which is advantageous: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3quenVjr8Srn5I

[@FMChimera]

@@-_____- And yet, owning both, I can assure you the 70 is by far the faster car, even though the '94 has numerous mods.

[@windwrightmage]

This Video Cured my cancer. I owe you my life Sir.

[@Highlander8282]

Hey, the 1970 LT-1 had 370 brake horsepower - measured with just the engine by itself and not even in the car. The 1990s LT1 was rated using net horsepower (power at the rear wheels) and it's actually more powerful.

[@tonyflorio3269]

The LT-1 was measured in gross horsepower, with no accessories (alternator, air conditioner, etc) and optimized tuning (spark timing, no exhaust). After around 1971, the industry went to net horsepower, which is *not* measured at the rear wheels. However, the engine is tested 'as-installed' -- all accessories, standard tuning, full exhaust, etc. You are correct, though that 300 net hp is probably pretty close (or better) that the 1970 LT-1

[@Highlander8282]

@@tonyflorio3269 Hey Tony, thank you for the correction. I didn't realize that the net horsepower rating was still not measured at the wheels. 🙂

[@thomasnemeth]

Great video! Love my 89 Corvette in Johnstown PA

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks Thomas!

[@brandonmorris2513]

I've been waiting on this episode since the beginning!!!!

[@hontist_pontist8887]

you have lit the fire in me, been debating on one of these for a couple years now, been doing some research. and i think this video has pushed me over the edge for c4 lollll

[@ElliottAlvis]

Hey, that’s great news! Get one!

[@GalvanizedGreatness]

The corvette is definitely a great car to have and they are still not ruined like other cars people overhyped

[@ElliottAlvis]

I agree!

[@hash46176]

I grew up in Somerset Ky 80 miles from the factory, I remember when they started production now in my fifties im looking to buy one

[@RobsNeighbor]

We spent a tad more at 15k on a 96 Collectors Edition 36k LT4:) Such an amazing fun car for the price! I am in love! I was born in 80 and spent my childhood seeing this style and never appreciated it as much as I do now. Great Video!

[@ElliottAlvis]

My dad had a collector’s edition when I was a kid. Great choice! Thanks for watching!

[@BuchholzGeoff]

THANK YOU. Love the C4, and I appreciate the color ... a Bumblebee/Grand Sport tribute.

[@hebrews11vs5]

I'm in Eswatini, southern Africa, and so when saw a early 90s better drive past me the other day, suffice it to say, it made my day.

[@MrJimbo666]

Mine is a '92 with a ZF6 transmission with rhe optionnal Z07 package too. Love my Vette!

[@lawrencecates8402]

I'm from Kentucky about an hour from Bowling Green and this video makes me want a C4 Corvette. ASAP

[@bobparker3215]

Finally! I've been waiting for Elliott to do something with the C4 since I started following the channel. The targa top really is the best part. I love my 3rd gen Camaro t-tops but the targa is better

[@ElliottAlvis]

Nice! Yeah I love T-Tops too, but having no bar overhead just makes that much more of a difference. Thanks for watching man!

[@swright4000]

Great Presentation!

[@drewping2002]

Love it! That is a good looking C4, Corvette owners seem to think that their particular example is 1 of 1, always pointing out the specific feature that makes theirs unique 😂 Shout-out from Charleston IL, home of Eastern Illinois University, alma mater of Tony Romo and Jimmy Garropolo

[@witchcraftauto]

Awesome car, always liked how the hood opens up. From Ottawa Ontario, Canada!

[@dave11686]

Well done as always

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks sock!

[@ziggi4800]

I loved my 93 c4 Corvette but I love my 2000 C5 more. Great Video.

[@elik031]

Is this your first premiere, I swear this must be. EXCITED !!!

[@ElliottAlvis]

It was fun!

[@shacat2000]

Watching from south Mississippi enjoy the videos bruv

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Great vid as always Elliot, I like in AL. Stop by any time.

[@vinniegoolsby4976]

Keep up the good work

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

I dont have anything to add beyond you're right ! I have a 97 Camaro SS LT1 6 speed and it is a blast

[@reidthemechanic1515]

I'm glad i clicked on a fellow Kansan's video, i'm hoping to secure a C4 very soon!!

[@JoshuasRecordings]

Ayy, 1992! Mine's a 92, one day I hope I can get it as clean as yours. Mines got a rough idle and paint needs a refresh, but hey she's a daily and I love that car. Got 104k on it right now.

[@RichieRouge206]

Really like these! Sure the infamous Lotus Carlton shared the transmission with the C4 🤔 a real monster which GM got a lot of stick for from the British press 🥱🤣 Great video

[@davidwillis369]

I have a 90 corvette as my daily and i love it!

[@yonasgab]

Love it!

[@paddingtonbear5172]

Ive got an 87 z51 , here in Australia , its a full on head turner . Its converted to rhd . Love the feel of bein a cheeseburger off the ground . Racecar with rego plates

[@garrisong]

Nice vette Elliott! It’s nice to finally see it driving. I been kinda casually looking for a 89’ c4 don’t know why 89’ but that’s what I been looking for. Oh I think it was the first year you could get a 6speed manual. And I’m in cape Girardeau Missouri by the way.

[@andrewhirsch1650]

From Rochester, NY. I daily drive my '89 C4 roadster. All year long! It's got about 68k and I love it. Paid $8700 getting in and out is challenging, to be sure. I'd suggest that you add advice to never pull on steering wheel getting in or out; the bearings will wear out. The L98 is so solid. It went all winter with no oil needed. Love the yellow door stop model, reminds me of Cub Scout pinewood gravity racers. Keep up the enjoyable videos: buttery BMW indeed! Glad you walked away from impact!

[@mattsag2307]

Fellow Rochesterian in the market for a C4 here, any chance you'd be willing to share some wisdom?

[@matthewhegarty729]

Enjoyed this episode from Malvern, Pa

[@JosephHowes2003]

The hydraulics for the hatch cost about $14 and take 20 seconds to replace.

[@waters1801]

I love this car and your review of it! Keep up the great work and REALLY wish we got these (corvettes in general) in Europe 🌍 mind boggling to me to hear that these only go for 10k.

[@UltiK]

Hey :) I'm in France. The C4 is way more expensive than 10k USD, but it's an affordable sport car here. I mean, 18K euros is pretty good ^^

[@kyledexter485]

Great video as always. Metro Detroit Michigan.

[@TheSurfRyder]

Great car video. These are great. I own a C6Z so I understand that they actually do get awesome fuel economy and each generation is the best bang for the buck. Ten grands almost in reach for most people even those in small towns.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Exactly! I want a C6Z one day for a dedicated Autocross car.

[@nukedathlonman]

Yay, I was hoping you'd do a full video on this car at some point. I do like C4's (and I am a fan of that generation of LT-1 (well, not so the opti-spark ignition, but the rest of the engine hell yea!). :-)

[@TheLoanshark08]

That dash is super neat 😍😍😍😍

[@Joe8648]

I love how my 85 has 3 buttons to pop the hatch one on each door and one in the center console

[@simonomisimonomis]

I like these kind of Doug DeMuroish videos you do, definitely awesome content

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks Simon! These informative videos are fun to do!

[@simonomisimonomis]

@@ElliottAlvis i'm sure they are!

[@stevengunter3457]

that's one big smile when u did a burn out there Elliott

[@joeschmoe5009]

Im from where youre from! Also thanks again for bringing out the maserati again!

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

That Corvette looks very nice. The model that improved the brand.

[@reedmcginn7787]

Looking good Elliot.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks Reed!

[@jacksonherskowitz7739]

Yessir! Just got a c5 corvette for 10k mid pandemic, great deal and another vette for 10k!!

[@brittatel]

Love your videos...watching from Costa Rica...Pura Vida Mae✌

[@kimboyd6554]

I so wish my c4 was a stick shift!game changer ❤️my C4

[@ElliottAlvis]

It really is a game changer! My first C4 was an automatic. I still loved it, but it’s amazing what a difference the manual makes. Thanks for watching Kim!

[@kimboyd6554]

Automatic ,just takes away from the whole concept of the car, it's the American sport car muscle

[@gordythecreator]

Ayo those HEADLIGHTS ARE SICK

[@thomashylton259]

Finally a video of the Yellow vette! I live in Northern Indiana if you make it this way....I have a small fleet of varied vehicle projects....half drivable...the other half longterm projects.