What to look for when buying a C4 Chevrolet Corvette (1984-1996)

In this video I give some of the items you should look for (or at), if you are shopping for a C4 Corvette.
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Overview of the C4 Corvette
1:00 Front end damage
1:37 Headlight motors
2:00 Old Tires
3:06 LT1 Optispark Issues
4:16 Selective Ride Control
4:55 Air Conditioning differences between models
5:53 Low Tire Pressure System
6:50 Targa & Convertible top issues
7:21 Weather Stripping
8:01 Glass Struts
8:18 Power Antennae
8:39 Loose Door Panel
9:08 Door Sill damage
9:40 Steering Column Damage
10:34 Seats / Digital Dash / Controls
12:25 Targa Top Removal Tool
12:53 Sun Visors
13:26 Conclusion
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[@loenigma69]

Proud owner of a first year C4, 1984. The digital dash is what makes the C4 an amazing retro drive. As these are only in the 1980s models, to me these are the true C4s. Also, no floppy sun visor issues!

[@ObscureStuff420]

I have had an 86 and a 95. I liked the digital dash but I also like the cockpit design. Having owned both I think I prefer the later design as it feels much more refined in many ways not just the dash. But the old digital Knight Rider dash is super cool

[@lukepence1028]

The reason for the pop up headlight fail is the C4 came with plastic headlights and most C4 owners replaced them with glass which puts extra wear on the bushings. I was actually friends with one of the C4 engineers who passed away recently God rest his soul great guy with a C4 museum for a garage. I met him when I came out to confront a random guy walking around my C4 in 2012

[@kenfong6373]

Where in the world did you come up with that ????

[@neilbrown82]

Maybe you mean plastic headlight motor gears the lights themselves were glass bud....

[@lukepence1028]

@@neilbrown82 no plastic headlights they are plastic from factory and you can buy them at napa

[@lukepence1028]

@@kenfong6373 I didn't come up with anything do your research you can buy them plastic from Napa that's why the bushings go out in the motors because people replacing with glass ones and they're too heavy

[@TheUnitedDrills]

I love my C7 Stingray, But The C4 has that nostalgia factor. 🔥

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Amen and that nostalgia is real. I’d buy a c4 to be reminded of the 80’s.

[@TheUnitedDrills]

@@WarriorsPhoto 💯

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

The Opti spark thing is an issue that isn't. Basically you have to remove it to swap the water pump out anyway... so just replace them both... everytime.

[@shra8004]

Hello! I am the guy you saw while you were making this video. Great video and nice car!

[@ObscureStuff420]

Be mindful of the fuel system. Lots of these cars aren't driven much and may have been sitting awhile. Got my second C4 this year, 95 dark red metallic (maroon). In dark like it looks almost purple like the color yours is. Lots of fuel issues. It was all tied to a clogged metal return line, which ruined the fuel pressure regulator and burst a injector O ring. Naturally I only discovered the root problem at the end. So might want to check fuel pressure. You may have clogged or leaking fuel injectors as well. You can clean them with a kit. Easy to do on this car. Along the same lines be mindful of the battery. Just replaced the one in there that was only a year and a half old. If it's been sitting and run down a lot the battery life will be short. Had some weatherstripping issues as you mentioned, the door leaks when it rains. The power antenna won't lower all the way, which is another common problem. Floppy ends on sunvisors is common. A binder clip is an easy fix. My jack was missing. Probably forgotten on the road by previous owner who had a flat. Climate control buttons can be nonresponsive. I've heard taking apart and cleaning with alcohol helps, haven't done it yet. Look at the check valve next to the fuel rail. If it fails you won't have cruise control. And they tend to fail because it's plastic next to a hot engine, they shrink and melt. $4 part.

[@mdhcpa]

"Walk away" from optispart is a bit harsh. Adjust price but if rest of car is good, optispark can be replaced.

[@user-eq3qh4gw1k]

That C4 is CLEAN!!!

[@jeffspicolli593]

I looooove the clean lines of C4.

[@deltanine2468]

It's the headlight gears that usually wear out, not the motors!

[@FindtheRightRoad]

Technically it is the gears IN the motors that fail. And while you can replace those gears, many customers will just go the easy route and replace the entire motor.....

[@nicholasmize79]

More commonly it is the three plastic pellets that the gear uses as a clutch of sorts that disintegrate over time. The motor and gear are usually reusable.

[@itsjamilagain]

@@nicholasmize79 Almost nobody is going to take the motor apart to replace the gears unless they are strapped for cash. Just replace the whole motor.

[@nicholasmize79]

@@itsjamilagain To each his own, man. Mirrock Corvette has a great video on their channel that shows how to service those pellets. If you are already having to pull the motor assembly anyway, so, you aren't adding much more time, and saving a significant amount of money. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHOmo4ysqNGjldE

[@rickylooez2388]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@VroodenTheGreat]

I found a guy who made money adding a vacuum hose to the optispark, it just feeds into the intake. Sucks out all the moisture, and have never had a problem since. It's my understanding that this is a common repair/solution.

[@jeffspicolli593]

A vaccum port on the opti is standard on 94. 92 and 93 optis can be modded.

[@c6corvette]

That purple color is pure 🔥 on the C4

[@cg_justin_5327]

Remind people of the 84 Crossfire. The are great motors, you just have to be VERY MINDFUL of vacuum leaks and fuel pressure.

[@toddoconnor4121]

Great tips. Looking at a ‘96 this week. Will keep all of this in mind. Thank you.

[@ZZ48UUP]

Very informative video. Thanks for many tips on the later C4s

[@mr.mehoff6631]

For the headlight motors, I’ve found it’s rarely the motors. It’s the plastic drive gears. Update those plastic ones with the brass ones and you’ll be set. A lot CAN go wrong with the headlights, but the gears are most common. They just disintegrate

[@tylerfabish5578]

Same with first gen miatas. They say get rid of plastic gears and go brass. My stock plastic gears are still holding up on my 95 miata

[@jeffspicolli593]

It's rarely the nylon gear itself either. There are four little round nylon pucks (hor the lack of a better word" that get ground up to dust. The wrenching is easy following a KZbin video and your good to go for another 20 years.

[@glen8449]

Great comments Tom. I was taking notes as I have yet to close the deal on the one I am looking at. I subscribed also. Thanks again.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Well done video. Seen Dec 16, 2023, from Clearwater Beach Florida.

[@nicholasmize79]

I would add that you really need to look over rubber vacuum lines and coolant hoses. Time is not kind to those items, especially since many good condition cars spent most of their lives in a non climate controlled garage. The car may look great, but the rubber may be starting to get brittle and cracking. Vacuum leaks can cause all sorts of problems, from rough idle, to failing cruise control, to problems with the climate controls.

[@bufetman]

great video, I'm just looking for a C4 myself right now, thanks for the advices :)

[@HectorGarcia-eo1lq]

I recently got a 94 c4 and all the information I found is very useful to know more about these cars since in the past I had an 81 c3 and it is not the same. Thank you for making this video and for being clear and specific in every detail. It's definitely a big help.

[@jmpsavescars]

Having worked on an 89 a bit i couldnt agree more you nailed all the common issues. You should review my 89 it would be hilarious.

[@wayneross2916]

I’ve had a 96... but I now have 86 pace car...and I think you covered about all the bases 😊

[@DC.]

Wonderful info. Just bought one last week :)

[@tonysteppan8495]

This is a great introduction to C4's. I think you hit on a lot of key points. Having a 1990 convertible with the hard top that I picked up at a good price with 27,000 miles. You know that like with any used car with low mileage sometimes can still mean lots of service is needed to make it dependable. Some folks seem to think that well why it has low mileage? It's 33 years old in my case and a lot of time related things are due. I knew this when I bought it so it a no surprise. The one thing that I missed is that I didn't have anybody local who had a clue about corvettes. So, it was a steep learning curve as to who was competent and who wasn't. There's a lot I do myself, but when I go to get even tires or alignments, I have to be sure they know how to lift the car, release the hood, open the doors due to flex. Once you explain it to them, they get it. mind you these guys weren't even born when this car was new. Thanks for your blog on your corvette. These corvettes can be a blast to drive when you get the old bugs out. Not as fast as a C5-C8 but very enjoyable none the less. Hope you get miles of smiles from yours!

[@FindtheRightRoad]

Thanks. I don't plan on keeping it long. Will be for sale after I film 3 or 4 more videos with it. Then off to a C5 for a round of videos....

[@irabel01]

Excellent information

[@lashlarue2266]

95 & 96, opti spark was vented for more reliability. 92-94 were not vented, resulting in greater failure rate than 95 & 96.

[@jeffspicolli593]

Early Opti's can be vented.

[@ClassicInvestments1]

I am shopping ....good information.

[@michaelkav6345]

Just picked up a 1994 with 37029 miles. Has a little coolant leak. Having a truste mechanic over tomorrow to figure it out. Regardless, I love the car. White convertible, garage kept. ❤

[@KevinAsher-zo2qz]

Very nice Vette it's the same color I had, but an even better informative video! You are very good...

[@victorcontreras3368]

I also look underneath and inspect the areas where the jack should be positioned. I've seen some Vettes that had fiberglass damage on the floor because someone the jack there to support it instead of designated areas on the frame. I also inspect the outer edges of the rims for curb damage.

[@cardo1111]

Well done and informative 👍🏽

[@taproom113]

Liked & subbed! As a proud, original owner of a 1991 ZR-1, I agree with all your points. My only items needing repair or replacement have been hood and hatch struts, weather stripping and headlight gears. Other 'replacements & modifications' were done for fun, not necessity! ;-) Long Live the Legend ... 🤘 ^v^

[@timothydecelle3201]

Awesome video. Thank you for such a clear and great review, giving this car the respect it deserves. I have a 93 and my passenger side under light doesn’t work either. I tried new bulbs, new mercury switch and even purchased a new light but it still doesn’t work. It appears to be some type of electrical issue. I am having a hard time finding someone to work on it. Please do a video if you get it repaired!

[@petercoughlan1030]

Thanks for the info.

[@tkuh5978]

great review! thanks.

[@Jabbernack]

I had a 6-speed Z-51, a blast to drive, handled like on rails! Never had issues with the drivetrain! But cheap plastic parts…pick your battles there. Overall, these are the best bargains for performance, handling, and top down fun you’re gonna find on the market! Gobs of low end tire frying torque, throaty exhaust, simple engines and transmissions compared to newer ones. Rear entry level Vette under 20K all day long for clean ones! Don’t cheap out and buy a rag, you’ll be sorry, and end up having more in it than if you had bought a cherry one, trust me.

[@fortunatecookie9055]

Purple. Definitely purple! 😎

[@pepperidgefarmremembers6350]

Oh sweet! Every time I get out I can feel like a pilot!

[@jeffspicolli593]

C4 is the closest one can get to a F16 cockpit feel IMHO.

[@keepamerica2astrong280]

Great vid. I have a mint numbers matching 1964 Sting Ray L76 motor 365hp close ratio Muncie 4 speed 40,100 documented miles. Also have a mint 1996. White with red interior 40k miles. I just replaced the plastic headlights with glass super bright halogens makes a world of difference. Love the C4, turn the key and you are in heaven. Put an after market performance air intake that really made a huge difference. Have a cat back Magna Flow exhaust system on the way. 40 series mufflers, great sound not obnoxious. Also replaced the fog light bulbs with LEDs super bright. Living on the South Carolina Coast I drive the C4 more then the 64 because it has air conditioning, a must down here !

[@itsjamilagain]

Nice cars man. I went with some aftermarket 5x7 headlights, they are the same ones from the old jeep Cherokee. You can get full LEDs or even sequentials for like $90 a pair, much brighter and better looking than the halogens and will last a lot longer

[@giovanniguillensalinas5120]

good video thanks

[@TheMickhowes]

Good helpful video. I live in the UK, and my current 95 LT1 (in competition yellow) is my 3rd Vette. I had, and still have a problem with the secondary air pump (smog pump) When it failed the SES lamp comes on, car still driveable, however, the fall back mode when this happens is to switch on the main engine fan, permanently! I got hold of another pump hoping it word sort this out, sadly not! I am still using my car, but as the main fan comes on permanently, not doing any long journeys, worry is that a fan that is only supposed to come on when required, will probably burn out the electric motor on a long trip. To date I have not managed to resolve this issue, all fuzes etc check out fine, and diagnostics don't show anything other than 'it doesn't work' so that's really helpful! I'll keep you posted if and when I get this problem sorted.

[@jeffspicolli593]

I don't think there is much worry of the fan burning out as it runs pretty constant normally and full time when A/C is chosen which as a fat guy is almost all the time for me.

[@Bearnaiseeee]

aye posted on my birthday!

[@WalfridoFraticelli]

The more I hear you, the more I crave a C3. Would love to see a video like this on C3s.

[@FindtheRightRoad]

I have to be honest and say I was never a fan. They are so underpowered (except the first couple of years).

[@paulmoss7940]

Most important thing on a C3 is the condition of the birdcage. Everything else is fairly easy.

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@paulmoss7940 Agreed. The additional problem is that the birdcage is difficult to inspect.

[@oldrocker716]

I just watched your video. You might have mentioned that the spare tire is under the back of the car. The one in mine was as hard as a rock. The good news is that the jack was still there. Tire was junk, but had a good jack. 🤣🤣

[@jeffspicolli593]

I'm thinking to throw my spare away. I have Hagerty roadside insurance and I would just have the car flat-bedded to a sjop.

[@JR-jw8lk]

Great video, Tom. Power seat operation. I'm looking at a 92 couple online and the seller was honest enough to tell me the power lowering mode isn't working anymore. Just grinds. Thankfully the seat is in the lowest position. Any more advice more than your great video? Rick/Jacksonville FL

[@DVPaladin]

I just bought a 92 polo green vette

[@kokoshadowstryder9020]

Having owned a '94, the ECM/computer mount under the hood is another item to check as they tend to break. Nearly forgot. The hinges for the storage compartments on the door cards armrest tend to break as well.

[@jeffspicolli593]

Those hinges for the storage compartments in the door panels don't apply to 93 and earlier.

[@GUNBUNNY2BG4U]

The only thing that I found on this video that I slightly kind of disagree with is on the air conditioning system converting an r12 system to 134a is really not all that hard or expensive. Other than the system is not leaking I've done it on a handful of cars in the past is put the right amount of peg oil in the system right along with the r12 oil that still in it if the system has been evacuated either due to a week or vacuummed out but the right amount of poundage in the system most Chevy vehicles are around 3 to 3 and 1/2 lb in a system works fine. Yes can you get all new evaporators coils this that and the other yeah that's what expense gets but you can just add the pag oil in the refrigerant in the system will work great.

[@mariokart8054]

Love the color. Not enough appreciation for non-standard colors, we only have this life why not drive an interesting color? Huge fan of BMW's techno violet metallic as well

[@jeffspicolli593]

My perrsonal favourite on C4 is Dark Rose Mettallic.

[@fml6991]

Actually the cars with the transparent top had both panels included, but many of the owners lost the body color one alone the way. That happened to mine.

[@JesseOsby]

Incorrect. You had to order option code C2L to get both a painted top and transparent one. Otherwise you just got either a painted one or a transparent one (code 24S for blue tint or code 64S for bronze tint)

[@benmalec3258]

Curious that you didn't mention the Bose stereo? I'm not sure on the later years but I had a '89 coupe and my dad had a '92 ZR-1, and both had issues with the Bose stereo. It's a pretty straightforward repair if you know how to solder, but if you don't the refurbished amps can be pricey.

[@ErminioFancel]

any guides on how to repair them?

[@gordocarbo]

FInd a long term older owner, bone stock. Otherwise youll buy a pos money pit you will hate. Running properly they are extremely reliable THe most expensive C4 is usually the cheapest

[@camerongreig248]

Not if you drive it til it dies and sell it, you can get a running and driving example for ~4k. Treat it like a dog and have some fun and wreck the thing, can still get ~3k for the parts since older corvette owners are constantly in need of random parts that are no longer mass produced. You wreck a 4k civic and its scrap, you wreck a 4k corvette and you have 2k in wheels and tires, 1k exhaust, 1k fiber glass roof, etc

[@gordocarbo]

@@camerongreig248 True..drove 88-90 C4s for yrs, cheap to buy and maintain actually reliable and decent mpg. Never paid more than 5k for one...trick is finding a long time owner who overmaintained the car. TOo many roaches out there. Hoping to get one more for a Daily

[@walking-phoenix]

I love the digital dash on the earlier years of the C4. Feels like I'm missing out without it. Tempted to get an earlier model just for the outdated "futuristic" technology. Plus they're cheap and I love that black trim. How bad of a mistake would I be making?

[@anthonysmerdon44]

theres a dude on reddit who got the older dash with upgraded LEDs and it looks sick. but the are prone to failing (unless you have LEDs)

[@madfemurfast]

Nice film. And that video is the reason why the C3 is better 🤷‍♂️

[@Darksyne]

Only the 68-72 C3's are worth giving a damn about.

[@madfemurfast]

@@Darksyne agree wholeheartedly!

[@jeffspicolli593]

Apples and oranges. One is a serious sports car and the other is a boulevard cruiser antique. C3 has style and cache but I promise you they are in no way "better."

[@xeRrehtaF]

better at being at the mechanic

[@Darksyne]

@@jeffspicolli593 unless its a 68-72 with a 427 big block from factory

That is a great color. Do you know what it is called? Was it specific to 95?

[@thetroll8014]

The color is “black rose metallic.” I don’t know the year range for the color but my 92 is this color as well

@@thetroll8014 Thanks for the reply.

[@JesseOsby]

@@thetroll8014 Actually, no, this color is Dark Purple Metallic. Black Rose Metallic was only available from 1992 to 1994, and this car is a 1995. This color is a lighter shade of purple than the old one was.

[@thetroll8014]

@@JesseOsby I said I don’t know but thanks for the clarification

[@NetzKanal]

How do you know if the selective ride control is working or not? Can you hear the motors when selecting or can you easily feel the different settings when driving? Besides that I think one very very important thing to check is that you get the key fobs to the car. They are nearly impossible to get if missing and if you're very lucky and find one for sale you will pay hundreds of dollars for it.

[@gordocarbo]

Service light will come on if its not working right. I avoid that option

[@jeffspicolli593]

Ididn't care if the adjustable ride control shocks worked or not I replaced the 25 year old selerctive ride control shocks on my 93 as soon as I got it with new Billstein HD shocks.....more than happy with the handling.

[@NetzKanal]

@@jeffspicolli593 Oh ok sounds good. Do you need to do anything else to avoid that any warning lights come up? Or will they not show up if you just disconnect the motors of the seclective ride system (not sure if there are any other sensors connected)?

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@NetzKanal To be honest I haven't worried about the light but I have read that it's as simple as going to the compartment behind the drivers seat and unplugging the select ride module screwed to the side, above the ABS unit, that will make your service light go out.. Some purists will cry about disabling FX3 but if you read about it it is really antiquated compared to modern magnetic ride control and I'm not a fan of 30+ year old shocks on my car. It's the same with Bose Gold there has been a quantum leap in entertainment centres over thirty years. The TPMS sensors are hiddeous and break when changing tires not to mention the front left for 1993 is unobtanioum. The sport seat bolster bladders are useless for the 2024 cheesburger crowd as wide open the seat is snug. Got rid of it all. Looooooove my Black Rose Metallic LT1.

[@asteroidsky9900]

I’m asking for some advice since I’m trying to do my research on C4 vette’s because I found an 85 4 speed with 126k miles for $3500 and was wondering if that would be a decent idea because the way I see it is that these things can be really reliable but on the other side of the spectrum be really unreliable

[@cranberryman9664]

I'd say go see it in person, for $3,500 it could be a pretty solid deal! I bought an '87 with 121k miles about a year ago and all I've had to do was basic maintenance. Best of luck!

[@dutchyjhome]

Yes, nice video but you did forget to talk about the fabulous ZR1 version with de 5,7 DOHC motor in there; a Lotus engine. By far the best motor available, no more dinosaur old tech with push rods, but state of the art modern engine which was the best engine GM had to offer. In fact Hagerty did do a special about this Corvette ZR1 engine here on KZbin.

[@stevesnothere]

acutally it is a Mercury Marine

[@deadlypanda-eu3eq]

@@stevesnotherepretty sure it was a colab between lotus designers and MM.

[@stevesnothere]

@@deadlypanda-eu3eq yes that is true. My point is lotus does not make motors. They always use someone else's, even if they redo it (i.e. Toyota)

[@deadlypanda-eu3eq]

@@stevesnothere ohhh makes sense I actually didn’t even know that thanks for clarifying 🙏 and have a happy thanksgiving bro

[@burtbacarach5034]

Having always wanted a Corveete,I bought a 1986 Coupe in 2003.The PO had the engine and transmission rebuilt,it had both tops and a new set of tires.But thats all that was good about that car.The interior was toast and the paint was completely wasted,I spent mucho dinero on it before I sold it.Still kinda miss it. My advice would be buy the newest cleanest C4 you can.Or better yet don't buy one at all....

[@maximusextreme3725]

Or better yet don't buy a car at all because it might cost you money 🤑

[@LynxStarAuto]

Best advice is get a C3, or get a C5. Best to erase the C4 abomination from your memory lobes.

[@itsjamilagain]

​@@LynxStarAutoI don't understand your hate for the C4. My 95 is my favorite car I've driven and I've owned and driven objectively nicer and faster cars.

[@ObscureStuff420]

​@@itsjamilagainmine is a 95 too 😊

[@djduane100]

C4's 'Doug Nash 4+3' Manual Transmission from 84-88 had a lot of problems .

[@jeffspicolli593]

The 4+3 pattern can be eliminated..

[@alan-cage]

Hello have the same 1993 40 th black rose metalic

[@jeffspicolli593]

I have a 93 same color....get many compliments about the color when fuelling up.

[@toddholloway9028]

I have 94 black rose convertible. A lot of compliments

[@CLEVEMAN691]

i had a 1996 vette white with red leather int..if i didn't have new tires i felt every bump..

[@fuse911]

I heard the 84-86 is not that reliable with the cross fire injection. Any thoughts?

[@FindtheRightRoad]

The Cross Fire V8 was only used for two years: The last year of the C3 in 1982 and the first year of the C4 in 1984 (they did not sell a 1983 model).

[@fuse911]

@@FindtheRightRoad is it reliable or easy to work on or should i just look for a 95 or older

[@camerongreig248]

Those are the first model years they are unreliable AF. When was the last time you saw an american car from the 80s on the road that wasnt a pickup or SUV?

[@FindtheRightRoad]

If I were shopping for a C4...I would only look at 1994-1996. '96 manual would be ideal.@@camerongreig248

[@fuse911]

@@camerongreig248 i live in California and i have a mobile detailing business so i see them all around here to be honest with you from older trucks c10s to thunderbirds, impalas..etc.

[@rgb3376]

Did you buy that corvette to match your Duran Duran CD?

[@FindtheRightRoad]

HA! I will admit...I am 56 years old and a Duran Duran fan. They were BIG when I was in high school !! (I knew someone would notice that!)

[@EJleon96]

Lol I’m like half his age and recognize that the music from his era was great

[@iflylo96]

FX3 repairs per corner being $750. That's not the case. There are plenty of vendors that will sell parts for far less.

[@jeffspicolli593]

I ditched my working FX3 on my 93 in favour of a set of new non adjustable Billsteins on the basis FX3 is a 25 years old technology. Same for the Bose Gold Radio. the antique tpms sensors and the unneccesary sport seat bladders....got rid of it all.

[@tomtom72]

If you don't like an Opti-spark, but you want a C4 then get you a ZR-1. We don't have no stinkin' distributors. Save the Wave! Peace/out

[@itsjamilagain]

It's a LOT cheaper just to replace with an electric water pump than to get a ZR-1...

[@tomtom72]

@@itsjamilagain Yes! You are 100% correct. However, I would humbly submit the waste spark ignition on the LT5 makes such sweet music. Up around 6,000 plus rpms it has such a sweet siren song. You don't even need the stereo! LOL

[@RihardJacobs]

​@@itsjamilagain❤sehuh😂

[@jeffspicolli593]

If you don't want the Opti buy a 91 and earlier L98 car with the traditional distributor.

[@davidparham2489]

Thanks for your video, it confirms that I don’t need a POS

[@victorremick9721]

BRAKES

[@fml6991]

Don’t buy 84 models they are nothing but trouble, check the center console lid on early models they like to come apart, and make sure there is no body/paint work to the rear quarter panels bc people like to back into stuff

[@islandgaming3866]

im so gay i love ths car

[@stewartgregory3364]

I bought a 1985 C-4 with a good engine & bad interior. Big mistake. It's easier & cheaper to replace the mill then to replace the interior

[@itsjamilagain]

I disagree? I find the interior ridiculously easy to take apart. All the plastic pieces shouldn't cost you more than like $1000...

[@stewartgregory3364]

Maybe a grand for the seats. I needed everything. Door panels, dash pad, steering wheel, carpets a window regulator all the rubber mouldings ect. $1000? more like $3000

[@bradphillips7074]

Who replaces 5 year old tires? No one.

[@ObscureStuff420]

I try to replace after 6 years. I've got an SUV with tires I need to replace soon. I've had 2 tire blowouts back in the day using old used tires that had dry rot. That can be a big deal especially in a fast car like the C4

[@oldrocker716]

🤣I only waited 12 years 🤣

[@danielreigada1542]

Well thats the recommendation from tire manufacturers, so they can sell more tires.

[@albertjackson9236]

I say buy the 1997 model.

[@tombrzozowski173]

What to look for? Thats easy! Lots of mechanical bills!!!

[@jeffspicolli593]

Labour of love my friend.

[@tombrzozowski173]

@jeffspicolli593 oh I know I spend alot too!! The #theoriginaldeadpoolcamaro, is not a cheap toy. Especially when shows back to back! And have 2 vettes, just not that one! For a good reason! But I get it,it's a dedication! Plus its fun!! I could talk chevy all day long!!👍

[@MegawattKS]

The good news is that for DIY, it's well supported, reasonably easy to work on, and parts are available and affordable.

[@scottbrew72]

Audio is to low

[@FindtheRightRoad]

Thanks. That is definitely something I need to fix in future videos...

[@jasend8727]

Another car.....

[@unwoundsteak17]

my guy your rims are on the wrong sides

[@slimypickle19]

No, they're on the correct way. The spokes only pointed downward from 1984-1990.

[@mikafiltenborg7572]

No

[@texasmotoworx1599]

I think his wheels are on the wrong side lol... Yours are correct

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

Nope. I owned a brand new C4, and its not what you think it is in modern performance. On track, its limitations as a performance car are pretty serious. Nobody should be investing top dollar for these cars because of its build limitations.

[@johnjordan5248]

Hey, share about these build limitations

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@johnjordan5248 No rear grip at high speed to start with. Wobbles no matter what you do to the front suspension. Gearing too long for most tracks, and much more.

[@maximusextreme3725]

​@@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921Um I think you got a defective C4. No one says their C4 wobbles no matter what they do to it. 😆

[@BrandonAlkero]

Nah dude haha this thing is rock solid at 100

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@BrandonAlkero Try turning at 120?

[@frankm2145]

Don't ever buy a 1984. Total trouble!

[@gordocarbo]

Not sure how? Musta got a neglected one. These are old cars even low milers will need attention

[@petrnovak3052]

cross fire injection !! 1984 only

[@frankm2145]

@@petrnovak3052 1985 to

[@user-du8cs8sn2v]

My 84 hasn't missed a beat in the 20 years I've owned it. These type of comments are repeated by people who have never owned one

[@BraveHelios]

God's Holy Trousers... Have someone replace the rear window seal; have someone fix the door card? Do you not know how to turn a spanner?

[@troyfischer2570]

*Promo sm* 😆

[@schaffer5653]

What you want to look for when buying a C4, are sale ads for C5s, C6s and C7s so that you don't make a huge mistake and actually buy a C4...😆

[@bryanm7953]

So he points out things to look out for before buying a Corvette. His car had several of the problems he tells us to look out for yet he still bought it. So whats the point of the video? You bought the car despite it having several issues.

[@ObscureStuff420]

He probably knew about them and negotiated over those issues. It's a great looking C4 despite the issues which are all common on these cars. I have several of the same on the one I got this year. If you want to own a car this old there is going to be some maintenance issues involved you just have to look for them and be prepared to make some fixes.

[@FindtheRightRoad]

Yes, I knew about them. But for the right price, it was worth buying and putting a little money into it.

[@jeffspicolli593]

LOL He's not saying to walk away from a car with any of those issues just telling you what to look for.....these cars are 30 years old!

[@ItsAbsurd1]

Man that spiderweb is distracting.

[@billm83army]

Looked into these 2 years ago, decided to stay away. One reason, ridiculous to get in and out of. Many many other reasons to walk away from all these.

[@gordocarbo]

Gotta really like them .Had 5 but they are (any yr) by far the most high maintenance car Ive ever had. An IROC with the same engine 10x less problems

[@velocity5918]

​@@gordocarbomy chick at the time had a black IROC CAMARO the thing shook out so fast, nut, bolts and screws would fall on my feet from under the dash while driving, all my chevy trucks were Station Wagon grade, weak Chevy junk, went to a 1996, 2001, 2006 DODGE TRUCKS DROVE THE 2006 for 16 years, never a rattle a squeek or a single drop of fluid on the garage floor, u can't say that about any Chevy...period!!

[@gordocarbo]

@@velocity5918 I drove irocs brand new never had thoseproblems...my 02 Chevy truck went about 200k before it was stolen never gave me issues???

[@frankm2145]

Your wheels are on backwards. Othere way cools the brakes !

[@NetzKanal]

No they are correct as they are.

[@alexhudson6451]

Wheels are on the correct way

[@joek7413]

I bought a 93, the front and back rims & tires are different sizes, & they are directional tires, the previous owner just had tires put on and didn't know this, the tire shop put on correct tires but put tires and rims on wrong, I had a back rim on the left front, when the car hit a bump it felt like the front was all over the place. I had all the wheels & rims put on in there proper place,... man what a difference.

[@b58hustler71]

Wrong.

[@royboyebristow1751]

His wheels are on backwards. The spoke FACE FORWARD

[@craigogren6387]

Not on these years. Yes they are called Saw Blade wheels, but this is the correct position. On the earlier years circa 89 the spokes do FACE FORWARD

[@b58hustler71]

The wheels are correct. They are stamped left and right.

[@johnquintmatt1986]

Those wheels are correct. What wheels were you looking at?

[@oldrocker716]

I was told the earlier blade wheels faced forward to suck air into the brakes for cooling. I have no clue if that is a reason or not.

[@rickuyeda4818]

I love getting Corvette owners "No Front License Plate" tickets. Keep in mind, the Officer who gave you that ticket is probably his primary patrol area. This means if you get the ticket signed off, then remove the front license plate again, you may get stopped by the same officer who can write you a ticket for "Failure to Comply" which is 1 point on your record and a $150 fine. I did that and the guy was shocked when he went to Court. BTW, I had a '68 Corvette and I had a front license plate.

[@drumking241]

I love living in Georgia, no ugly front plate law here.

[@JesseOsby]

That's why I don't go to court to try to get them dismissed. I just pay the fine every time I get pulled for it. A $100 ticket a couple of times a year is chump change

[@burd0108]

What to look for? Look for a c6 instead!

[@jetaddict420]

cope

[@Bshiddy]

What to look for when buying a c4 corvette? A c5

[@evanwatling3897]

Good luck with your cheap mushy plastic interior

[@itsjamilagain]

The C4 is the superior car in a lot of ways. But thanks anyway.

[@Bshiddy]

@@itsjamilagain didn't know you guys took it so personally. Lol

[@mikafiltenborg7572]

NOooo! C4 is more cool classic design 😎

[@itsjamilagain]

@@mikafiltenborg7572 Yup. Better transmission, center mounted fuel cap, digital/hybrid digital display, full clamshell hood, sounds better, cooler pop-ups, etc

[@khunopie9159]

Car-tubers copying Doug Demuro for their thumbnail pose is a tired/feckless tactic. Be unique, FTRR. I have confidence in your abilities son.

[@goofyviewer1855]

A dude can't stand next to his car no more? 😂 stop being gay

[@beautifulspacer2861]

@@goofyviewer1855 It's gay to stand next to a car? Never heard of that.

[@joedyer8824]

Yeah move on and buy a dodge

[@brslade]

A dodge what? Stealth?

[@felicetanka]

It weighs too much for a sports car.

[@zeldamenefee5008]

a C4 weighs the same as a Porsche 911 from the same era

[@jeffspicolli593]

They are so heavy that they dominated SCCA racing in the day to the point a Corvette only class had to be created and a C4 ZR1 set a showroom stock 24 hour endurance speed record covering 5,000 miles "averaging" 173.791 mph.

[@user-pf6wl4hv5j]

@@jeffspicolli593 idk bout that last part when the zr1 supposedly topped out at 175

[@Robert-bg2nm]

c4 s are the worst corvette generation you can buy..........especially that barney purple one.......pay a couple grand more and buy a c5!

[@kenfong6373]

actually you skip the C5 and go straight to the C6 the C5 had electrical issues and bugs in the rear mounted trans

[@rubyred93chev]

@@pimpmyriderevisted _Beautiful color. I owned a Black Rose 1992 Corvette convertible many years ago(and also six other C4s from 1991 thru 1996). The fourth-gen is still my favorite next to a C6._

[@gordocarbo]

C5 was the most problem prone and unreliable vette ever. Couldnt give me one

[@lukepence1028]

I've owned 2 C4 vettes both convertibles love it especially once you put the top down it's perfectly long and flat for my girl and I to uh lay on😂

[@user-nu6tp2cc5d]

Why? The 'Vette has always been grossly over priced and rated. Its GM's stick to the public money maker.

[@FindtheRightRoad]

I will respectfully disagree. The new Vette is by far the best bargain for the money of any sports car offered today.

[@user-nu6tp2cc5d]

@@FindtheRightRoad If you have the money and life style. It's not a car to haul much in. Each to their own.

[@mauduran01]

Oh so then what is a car that’s under price and underrated

[@msw7021]

Pickup trucks are GM's stick to the public money maker, Corvette has low sales volume

[@gordocarbo]

@@msw7021 they only made hundreds of thousands of C4s .

[@kheaslett]

The biggest thing to do is do not buy one... This is the worst design ever !!! I owned a 19o0 with 76k miles... Terrible car!!! They suck !!!

[@FindtheRightRoad]

Sorry you feel that way. I would not buy one today unless it was a late model 1994-1996. I love the design. Classic. Simple. I think it has aged well. Unlike the C3 generation....

[@kheaslett]

@@FindtheRightRoad well...I did not buy this one... it was given to me. I did get it running ! I also gave it to my best friend. He has done a lot of work on ot & loves it!!!

[@camerongreig248]

They are one of the most reliable used cars for under 5 grand. Good highway gas mileage, bullet proof chevy v8, refined auto/manual transmissions by 94-96. Typically they have been extremely well maintained compared to a 5 grand chevy cobalt or honda civic, the interior and exterior tend to be almost flawless even at 100k+ miles.

[@chrispulieri9543]

You suck

[@funny0000000]

When I'm trying to peddle a junked up C4 you are the type of guy that I will not show the car to anymore. The last guy like you that came around and wanted to press every button in the car did in fact buy the car but before he drove off he got a little bit of sand in the oil to teach him a lesson not to mouth off to me. He wanted $3000 off because one of the Bose amps was acting up so I showed him.

[@FindtheRightRoad]

You might want to get some professional help for that anger problem you have... 🤣

[@williamjovel8106]

@@FindtheRightRoad no he needs Jesus

[@funny0000000]

@@Vent-Rat I don't know what that means. If I worked on your car I would take a long drill bit with a flexible shaft and drill a 1/32" hole in the top of the piston to teach you to mouth off to me!

[@FindtheRightRoad]

HA HA HA...Thanks. That is a good one :)@@Vent-Rat

[@funny0000000]

@@FindtheRightRoad I have plenty of friends in the corvette world. I'm going to put out feelers in your area and see if I can buy some "friends" in your area. I hope you bring a corvette in and it ends up with a failed ECM or something. I love reversing the battery leads on newer cars when a customer mouths off to me. Nobody mouths off to me and gets away with it!

[@LynxStarAuto]

Some of us like to make pretend these cars never existed 😂 absolutely hideous junk. C5 is when they finally started to get it right again.

[@FindtheRightRoad]

Compared to other cars in this era…it is not hideous junk. Sorry you feel that way.

[@donnysmokes4641]

i couldn’t imagine hating on such a beautiful car for no reason.

[@moquavius1179]

bro your flexing a volkswagen in your profile pic. get real bud

[@RubyXIII]

be fr bruh 😭

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

Tell me you know nothing about cars in this generation without saying you know nothing about cars in this generation.

[@niacal4nia]

Tire manufacturers like to sell tires so when they say replace tires after 5-6 years regardless of tire tread it's fear mongering for profit. I've had cars with 20 year old timing belts and tires stored in the garage and hardly driven without rubber cracks.

[@FindtheRightRoad]

On a performance car like a Corvette...that is a risk I am not willing to take. To each their own.

[@zeldamenefee5008]

Because that worked out super well with Paul Walker and the Carrera GT he was killed in