After 4 years of owning one of my dream cars
thestrawhead on 03/19/2016
Performance: 0
Comfort: 0
Fuel Economy: 0
Fun To Drive: 0
Interior Design: 0
Exterior Design: 0
Build Quality: 0
Reliability: 0
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 3
Safety Rating: 4
Technology Rating: 3
Value Rating: 5
Buy these cars now!! Before the value jumps through the roof!! Cannot believe I got to the point that I can afford one! I bought mine(pristine and very well documented) with 16k miles on it 4 years ago for $20,500 after years of research(Original owner bought it for $80,000 with the dealer mark up!). It was one of my dream cars when I was 18...and the collector car motto...If it was a big deal when you were 18, it will be hugely sought after, and expensive when you're 50. I bought it when I was 42, because I didn't think I would ever be able to afford it at 50. Now on to the performance. I now have 22,000 miles on it, and a huge smile on my face! It just gets up and gos! It shocks my friends when reving to 7000 rpm and sliding out the rear end going into 2nd(with 315 rear tires)...something to be said about no traction control in 1990! The only downer that I can mention is the same as any car with the flip up headlights. The motors tend to go bad. No big deal. Put me at a stop light against a 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, Porche 911 turbo, or a Lamborghini Countach(not a Diablo, can't beat that $250,000 plus car), and it is an embarrassing race for them. Of course in the years after, Ferrari and Porsche caught up, and passed the Vette, but in 1990, these European exotics that cost twice as much were outdone by a Corvette!
King of the Hill
The HeadMaster on 10/10/2015
Performance: 0
Comfort: 0
Fuel Economy: 0
Fun To Drive: 0
Interior Design: 0
Exterior Design: 0
Build Quality: 0
Reliability: 0
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 2
Reliability Rating: 5
Safety Rating: 3
Technology Rating: 1
Value Rating: 5
BUY ONE.......Yeah, it's a mid-life crisis joke of a car at surface level. But for the money, nothing can compare. A real DOHC V-8, hand built and almost unbreakable. The C4 Vette body and interior are a love-it, or hate-it thing, but the performance is worth it. Unlike most older Vettes, this one still keeps up with current performance cars, and without all those pesky driver aides. Useless car in the rain, the glass top is not pleasant at temps above 95degrees, but otherwise these are wonderful cars. The ride is firm, very firm, so don't expect to drive it daily on potholed roads. HVAC is OK, radio is OK if working (separate amps on each speaker can be a problem). Cargo area is decent sized. I would NOT use this as a daily driver or even long distance cruiser, but for a fun blast through a twisty road, or an occasional track-day, you can't go wrong. They are dirt cheap right now, and its the ONLY Corvette to date with 4-valve per cylinder technology........Best advice I can give, buy a mid-mileage one, something in the 30-60,000 mile range. Too low and nothing will work, too high and it might be worn out........
After 18 years...Still a great Vette!!
1990 Corvette on 02/18/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
After 18 years, still a "eye catcher" and one fast machine! Approx. 122k miles with no major repairs! Best performance car I've owned! If you want a great looking, fast and a joy to drive find yourself a C4 Vette! Handles great and lots of torque!
17 year old Corvette, still fun
inaband on 11/20/2007
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I have a C5, and I had a chance to buy this 1990, for cheap, could not turn it down, new clutch, great sound, needs detailing, but any C4 is a bargain these days, if you find one buy it. These are still simple enough to work on, except for the electrical issues that are hard to figure out...lucky for me, my car is fine.
Best performance bargain out there
ZR-601 on 08/22/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Now the average joe can afford a supercar. For the price of a used Honda Accord, you can purchase one of the highest-performing cars from the '90's. These cars sold for over $70,000 new (over $100,000 in today's dollars) and only 6,000 or so were made. I predict that they will skyrocket in value in 5 to 10 years.
Red Vette Convertible
Gary on 05/02/2007
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
I purchased this Corvette for fun and it has certainly not disappointed. While a bit tight to get into and out of, you can't drive it without a smile on your face. Power is adequate, not mind boggling. Handling is great. Convertible top, though manual, goes up and down with ease.
2nd Hand Beauty
Bill on 09/07/2005
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
Nice car, good buy for anyone who wants a sports car but doesn't have big money to buy one. Still turns heads.
Red Rocket
Bobby H on 03/19/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Bought it new and store it every winter.
It is completely original down to the
tires. Each spring is a kick in the
pants when it is brought out of the
garage. The 6 speed shifts smoothly and
easily tops 100 in 3rd. On trips it
always gets at least 28 miles per
gallon. What more could you ask
for...and when I bought it there was a
$10k factory incentive so it only cost
$28k new. WOW!!
Red Rocket -
Dave B - Canada on 01/04/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
I own an 87 Corvette - only 30,000
miles on it - runs like a new car,
performs like a race car. Chev was
right at the top of their game. IT's a
joy to work on, modify and lots of
stuff to buy to make it even better...
cheap to buy used, and cheap to modify
to stellar levels [compared to other
high po cars]. No problems, except the
alarm system.
You Can NOT Beat A Vette!!!!
WeaponX on 11/27/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Bought My 1986 Z51 Coupe this Summer
and it Simple Destroys Any Other Car
I've Ever Owned!! I Can Not Say Enough
About the Sheer Amount of Torque in
These Cars!! People Talk about H.P. but
thats because They Do Not Understand
what Chevy and Every Corvette Owner
Knows,YOU CANNOT REPLACE THE POWER
TORQUE!! Any any Gear(I have the 4 + 3)
I Can Snap a Neck Back at the Drop of a
Dime it is Amazing for a Car that is
Almost 20 Years Old and Really has No
Rivals Other than Exotics,NEW 2003
Cobras or of Course Other Vettes!!
Please at Any Chance You Get In Life at
Least Test Drive One of these
Animals!!!
ZR-1 After 10 years of driving
Ken M. on 04/01/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Just a thrill and fun car to drive. I thought that the "muscle" cars like from the 60's would never come back. I was wrong. I bought mine with 12500 miles on it, was just broken in and ready to really go!
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